SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 11, 2012

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 -- Social Media School - Intermediate. Continued Education about all things social. Ifttt-How to automate your entire internet life *Paper.li - How to create daily content from people you follow. Aggregators - The importance of a good social media aggregator. Amani@woodsidemediagroup.com.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Doc Google 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Culver City-based Enplug (www.enplug.com) is looking to change those one way digital displays into social, interactive content. Nanxi Liu: Our goal is to be the software that powers content on any kind of digital display that you see anywhere, whether that''s in a restaurant, hotel, or bar. Talk about what your product is all about?

Social Media 178

Social Media Media Startup Culver City 178

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The only requirement is that they focus on educational video content targeting children and young adults. Through this content, they may discover a field or a topic they haven’t had access to. All participants in the program will jointly participate in a revenue share on revenue generated from their content.

Incubator 197

Incubator Content Education Seed Funding 197

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

by providing cutting-edge online education to a global population of people looking to make it in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. There’s a community feel even to our education. And the ability to bring education to the world has been our intention from day one.”. Educating the next generation of media talent.

Education 81

Education Entertainment Class Manhattan Beach 81

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Its “content arm” Entity Mag has quite interestingly gone viral on social media and has more than 1.1 That data is based not just on feedback from past and current students and student outcomes, but also other channels. Entity’s own story fits into both of those story lines.

Mentor 297

Mentor Training Startup Course 297

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2022

The power and influence of paid media advertising, including print ads, TV commercials, radio, and even online digital campaigns is waning, in favor of unpaid earned and owned messaging from your website, social media, key market influencers, and existing customer word-of-mouth. Earned media. Owned media. Real customers.

Marketing 127

Marketing Framework Social Media Media 127

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The company operates the Ipsy Open Studios based in Los Angeles, which specifically caters to content creators in the beauty area. Social media allows women to seek out other, like minded women, and learn from them. So it's all about content and community. Or, maybe they'd learn from a magazine.

Commerce 100

Commerce Content Sample Yahoo 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 4, 2014

It’s the New Year, and there’s no better time to get educated on all the blogging, podcasting and Web video tools to help you become an active content creator. You’ll get a deep dive into topics ranging from content creation to distribution, monetization, and more.

Media 82

Media Social Media Education Blogging 82

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 11, 2022

To even make marginal improvement, one would need to thread the needle of education and accessibility — and perhaps place compassion over profits and growth. Bartasi originally ran a media company in Atlanta, but sold it after getting married and relocating to New York City to be with her husband.

Help 161

Help Startup Technical Review Education 161

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2020

Venice, California-based Snapchat is launching its new set of health and wellness tools, well ahead of schedule, due to the growing threat of the COVID-19 virus threat, and will surface educational information on the new virus and health measures, as well as mental health content. READ MORE>>.

Snapchat 113

Snapchat Tool Venice Content 113

socalTECH

MAY 23, 2016

The accelerator says the long list of LA backers for its efforts is no mistake: a spokesperson says that LA is the king of content creation and the accelerator will thrive with LA-based VR and AR companies. Applications are open for the accelerator's first class until June 1st. READ MORE>>.

Fandango 174

Fandango Startup Screening Venture Capital 174

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Snipfeed started as a content discovery platform with 44,000 weekly active users — but when Snipfeed added a creator monetization tool to its platform, it became its most popular feature. “ Content creator doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to be the next Addison Rae or a TikTok star,” explained Ramdani.

Platform 286

Platform Commerce Startup Tool 286

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

We’re excited to announce TechZulu is officially partnering with New Media Expo (formerly BlogWorld) to create a Startup Launchpad at their next event taking place January 6-8, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas. What does this mean for you ? If you don’t meet the qualifications, don’t fret.

Media 109

Media Startup Conference Social Network 109

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2013

The power and influence of paid media advertising, including print ads, TV commercials, radio, and even online digital campaigns is waning, in favor of unpaid earned and owned messaging from your website, social media, key market influencers, and existing customer word-of-mouth. Earned media. Owned media. Real customers.

Media 101

Media Marketing Startup Framework 101

socalTECH

JULY 5, 2018

Los Angeles-based ENTITY , a new media company focused on women, has raised a seed funding round, the company said this week. According to ENTITY, it is creating a new "experiential media" company focused on "empowering and educating NextGen women". The funding was led by Susan Rockefeller.

Seed Funding 100

Seed Funding Funding Media Education 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

Startup 108

Startup Education Entrepreneur Tool 108

Tech.Co

JANUARY 15, 2018

Jen Consalvo and I expanded the national footprint of events, hosted conferences and festivals, created monthly leadership summits, hosted an interactive educational speaker series, wrote a book, and launched a daily news and resource platform with a new brand – Tech.Co. Needless to say, very little of it was easy.

Media 70

Media News Organization Content 70

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 24, 2016

For new businesses, social media marketing may seem a bit overwhelming. However, with a good set of rules to frame your communication, you will quickly become comfortable presenting quality content that reflects the voice of your brand and appeals to your audience. Construct a social media style guide.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Content Guide 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that I often see, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. Not having a social media policy.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Startup Tips 93

socalTECH

JULY 12, 2017

The Walt Disney Company has launched its fourth year of running its own accelerator program, the Disney Accelerator , saying on Tuesday afternoon that it has named eleven companies to its new class.

Class 113

Class Company Companies Commerce 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2011

They are overloaded by the media with amazing advertising messages, and people now realize that you can’t believe anything you see in pictures, and even videos can be edited to deliver any message. In fact, we are all media companies now, with our cell phones, computers, and professional-looking publishing tools.

Media 91

Media Startup Company Companies 91

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2010

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that business often make, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. Not having a social media policy.

Social Media 85

Social Media Media Startup Content 85

socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2017

Creativebug , the online educational video site for the arts and crafts market which was last owned by Otter Media , the joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, has been acquired by Jo-Ann Stores , the arts and crafts retailer. Creativebug had been acquired by Otter Media in 2014, for $10M. READ MORE>>.

Education 113

Education Media Demand Acquisition 113

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2020

We try to make it very easy for the average consumer to get more financial information, content, and ultimately, product, in the financial industry. We wanted to make the topics, information, and content relevant to people as they came into the ecosystem. Stackin recentlyraised $12.6M What is Stackin'? How did the company start?

Content 124

Content Social Media Startup Artificial Inteligence 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. This world changes rapidly, and needs a professional with experience in digital and conventional media to keep up.

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137

socalTECH

JANUARY 13, 2010

Santa Monica-based Tsavo Media , which is developing software which helps to make web sites more relevant to their visitors, announced today that it has added a new feature to match relevant stories with users on its Daymix information portal. Tags: tsavo media daymix customization personalization context relevant. READ MORE>>.

Tsavo 145

Tsavo Santa Monica Sites Web 145

socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2009

Santa Monica-based Topspin Media , the online music startup of former Yahoo Music GM Ian Rogers, said today that the firm has inked a deal with Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of the Berklee College of Music, to partner on a set of online music courses. READ MORE>>.

Course 124

Course Redpoint Santa Monica Education 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. This world changes rapidly, and needs a professional with experience in digital and conventional media to keep up.

Startup 164

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 164

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Before you start, analyze existing media, demographics, and new social media alternatives for a fit to your rollout campaign requirements. Then set your goals.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2018

According to GoGuardian, the new software assesses the content students are creating and interacting with online via web searches, social media, chat, forums, email and online collaboration tools. Pricing on the new software was not announced. READ MORE>>.

Software 100

Software Social Media Equity Tool 100

Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

“This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.” aXiomatic is a broad-based esports company built by leading sports team owners with ownership interests in esports teams and esports content distribution. Epic Games.

Artificial Inteligence 108

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 108

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Andrew & Petri posited that a modern media company would build lovable characters that span video games, online digital media, lovable plush physical toys and then ultimately find its way to the big screen. If you can engage massive online audiences they will come en masse to bigger budget theatrical releases. Plus physical.

Funding 373

Funding Technical Review Startup Screening 373

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

West Hollywood-based Attn: , a company which publishes an online news site focused on social topics like economic mobility, civil rights, education, criminal justice, and the environment, has raised $18.5M in a funding round, the company disclosed on Friday.

News 100

News West Hollywood Sites Hollywood 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Check out panels on What Accelerators Want, Meet the Junior VCs, Music, Games, Social TV, Arts Education, PR for Startups, Women Developers, Ad Tech, Telling Your Story: Script to Startup, Film Financing: Crowdfunding and VCs. Friday, November 9, 2012 -- Silicon Beach Fest. The panelists will pick their fave pitch to give a 5-minute pitch.

Startup 113

Startup Social Media San Diego Screening 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2014

They are overloaded by the media with amazing advertising messages, and people now realize that you can’t believe anything you see in pictures, and even videos can be edited to deliver any message. In fact, we are all media companies now, with our cell phones, computers, and professional-looking publishing tools.

Customer 99

Customer Custom Startup Content 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2015

The power and influence of paid media advertising, including print ads, TV commercials, radio, and even online digital campaigns is waning, in favor of unpaid earned and owned messaging from your website, social media, key market influencers, and existing customer word-of-mouth. Earned media. Owned media. Real customers.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Framework Media 100