socalTECH

AUGUST 30, 2010

Mail.Com Media Corporation), the Gross Family Foundation claims that MMC is using "FASHION ROCKS" to advertise and promote its own services, including claiming ownership of the Fashion Rocks charity and live music and fashion entertainment events.

Advertising 182

Advertising Entertainment Media Competition 182

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Of course, every risk level can be mitigated by a good plan that addresses the issue, offers a credible action plan, and will convince you, as well as investors and customers, that what looks like a risk to many is actually a sustainable competitive advantage for your startup. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

Startup 126

Startup Sites Technical Review Social Media 126

TechCrunch LA

MAY 17, 2019

Ficto is bringing to market adaptations of bestselling books and original productions which will be released with theatrical films and has plans in the pipeline for other forms of scripted and unscripted entertainment. The company is reportedly spending $5 million per hour of storytelling for some of its titles.

Services 167

Services Report Netflix Content 167

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. According to Big Stage, the deal will allow users on the site to insert the firm's 3D avatars into game photos and videos.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures USC Social Network 100

InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : “Ranker is a social site/platform for ranking anything, powered by semantic technology that aggregates opinions into ‘wisdom of crowds’ rankings”. Do you see crowd-ranked lists as ultimately competitive or complimentary to traditional and curated search? We get referring site traffic.

Google 264

Google Organic Search Sites Startup 264

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 107

Marketing Invest SEM Startup 107

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Be sure to tie changes back to the “why” – customer value, business objectives, and competition. Sessions can be off-site to create a sense of entertainment, but need to be realistic in creating a sense of urgency and building a culture of thinking outside the box, and creating implementation plans.

Mentor 122

Mentor Ideas Competition Examples 122

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based social networking web site said late Thursday that it has kicked off a competition to send a MySpace user to the Davos World Economic Forum. The competition is being driven by user-submitted videos, where aspiring reporters can explain why they should be chosen to travel to Davos. READ MORE>>.

Journal 100

Journal Social Network Press Competition 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2014

We spoke with Lisa Hennessy , one of the founders of DreamJobbing and an entertainment industry veteran, to learn more about the startup. We''ll also aggregate media, when those people Facetime about their job blog about their job, tweet on the job, and Instagram about it--we''ll aggregate all of that on the site. What is DreamJobbing?

Platform 233

Platform Media Startup Social Media 233

InfoChachkie

MARCH 24, 2016

Fanstasy sports sites DraftKings’ and FanDuel’s popularity has spurred a new-breed of political betting sites. Unlike sites of the past that were deemed illegal, the current crop of election sites appear to well positioned to exploit the unprecedented focus Americans are applying to the 2016 election cycle.

Startup 100

Startup Sites Research Santa Barbara 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If your B2B contacts are frequenting other non-competitive local businesses, LBS data could point you to more lucrative business partnerships. If your B2B contacts check-in regularly at certain types of locations (entertainment venues, stores, etc.) See who checks into your competition. Branded entertainment.

Competition 84

Competition Entertainment Advertising Social Media 84

socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

How do a bunch of German moviemakers end up in Los Angeles, running a site helping studios to market and promote their films via their venture backed startup? MOviepilot is starting to bring its movie recommendations and discovery site to the U.S., and has set up shop here to connect with the local entertainment industry.

Startup 164

Startup Paramount Netflix Entertainment 164

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Of course, every risk level can be mitigated by a good plan that addresses the issue, offers a credible action plan, and will convince you, as well as investors and customers, that what looks like a risk to many is actually a sustainable competitive advantage for your startup. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

Sites 81

Sites Technical Review Social Media Entrepreneur 81

InfoChachkie

JULY 29, 2013

His talk was entertaining and informative and contained a number of witty entrepreneurial insights, such as: "Startups are like high school. Where To Pour - The site at which you begin pouring will have a tremendous influence on where the water ultimately flows. Both are fun, but mostly in hindsight.".

Startup 229

Startup Course Entrepreneur Marketing 229

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Of course, every risk level can be mitigated by a good plan that addresses the issue, offers a credible action plan, and will convince you, as well as investors and customers, that what looks like a risk to many is actually a sustainable competitive advantage for your startup. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

Startup 104

Startup Entrepreneur Sites Technical Review 104

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

We spoke with Sherry Gunther, CEO and founder of the firm, earlier this week to get a better look at the company and the dynamics behind the virtual world market nowadays--as well as why Sherry decided to make the jump from the world of entertainment media to online. Kids really need a deeper level of interaction.

Media 150

Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 67

Marketing SEM Startup Blogging 67

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2013

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 99

Marketing Entrepreneur Startup SEM 99

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2011

We're the only site that is specialized in people over the age of 35 in that area. There is lots of competition in this area for serving retirement homes. How did you end up starting the site? Out of over every ten people who see the site, one or two are really gravitate or are attached to it. This is my third company.

Study 252

Study Startup Design Tips 252

Tech.Co

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Hyperloop One set up a development site in the desert outside of North Las Vegas Nevada where the company conducted a series of tests, this included establishing the Apex Test and Safety site and conducting a live Propulsion System Open Air Test. Hardt Global Mobility.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Design Technology Competition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Of course, every risk level can be mitigated by a good plan that addresses the issue, offers a credible action plan, and will convince you, as well as investors and customers, that what looks like a risk to many is actually a sustainable competitive advantage for your startup. You need a big differentiator in these arenas.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Sites Technical Review Social Media 101

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Here are the top approaches I recommend, and the entrepreneur mindsets that I see in survivors: Evaluate new competitive threats as new opportunities. If your team is feeling over-whelmed by the pressures of customer demands, it may be time for an off-site fun event to get them recharged and fully motivated.

Startup 82

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 82

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2012

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 95

Marketing Startup SEM Blogging 95

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

I have talked with people in the industry who tell me that mobile movie sites convert ticket sales much higher than desktop websites. BUT … I’ve talked to a number of eCommerce sites that also report much higher conversion rates than standard web. Use that as a source of competition. They are limited in size.

Web 334

Web Mobile Startup Software Review 334

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Competitive risk. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Think seriously about the number and clout of your competitors.

Startup 104

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Competitive risk. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Think seriously about the number and clout of your competitors.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2011

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 90

Marketing Startup SEM Blogging 90

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Our combined experience working in film education and inside the traditional and digital entertainment industry gives us unique insight into building an authentic “film school like” education on the web. Any competition in LA? Indirect competitors include specialized sites like Animation Mentor (specific to animation).

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

"I started the site when I was 19. " When asked about the competition he feared most, Bill Gates is alleged to have said, "the two guys inventing away in a garage somewhere." Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. 1) Get A Mentor. "I I didn't know much about business back then."

Startup 268

Startup Tips CTO Coach Technical Review 268

Tech.Co

APRIL 6, 2018

His startup, CounterFind , is tackling the $4 billion problem of counterfeit merchandise and is the leading “online police” company that shuts down fake sport and entertainment merchandise ads and product listings in real time. But what keeps him going is his team and his competitive spirit. “I Your Team Will Keep You Going.

Startup 70

Startup News Tips Incubator 70

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 13, 2012

The panel of experts not only judged the competition but also gave the companies feedback after their pitch. The site caters to people that pay out-of-pocket for their healthcare needs. BTW, if there was an award for most entertaining pitch, Addroid would win it hands down! Doctors Coupons is exactly what it sounds like.

Startup 85

Startup Miramar Venture Capital Santa Monica 85

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Replace entertainment with activity toward your goal. A sparring or running partner is a great way to refresh physical competition. Dow Jones calls his Edgy Conversations blog one of the top sales sites on the internet. If you work for a boss, then you owe them solid time. You can’t cut that out. You’re alive to succeed.

Training 79

Training Tips Startup Activity 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Sites like KickStarter have for years offered rewards and pre-sales for crowd investments, but real equity won’t be legalized until sometime this year for people other than accredited investors. Rewards include becoming the “mayor” of an entertainment location via FourSquare , to winning badges via a Badgeville campaign.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Startup Web Equity 109

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 4, 2014

In fact, for the past 27-years, he has specialized in bringing exotic travel destinations to those of us who are healthy and active but whose competitive sporting days are long behind us. Greathouse : Yes, I agree that your team has done a great job of speaking with a consistent and genuine voice on your site and blog entries.

Entrepreneur 187

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Resource 187

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

This year, it being our third year in a row conducting on site interviews and live streaming, we definitely had to ensure this year’s lineup was up to snuff with the great ongoings of SXSW. Addison McCaleb – Mediahound , making it easier for you to discover entertainment. Here are some sites from the trade show floor!

Entertainment 99

Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Competitive risk. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Think seriously about the number and clout of your competitors.

Startup 89

Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 89

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2010

Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. Develop viral content.

Marketing 56

Marketing SEM Blogging Design 56