socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning that it has acquired CoveritLive , a developer of a live blogging platform used to provide real time commentary, reader polling, and questions and answers on live events. Demand Media was already a strategic investor in CoveritLive.

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Demand Media Santa Monica Blogging 150

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. This event brings together diverse companies and provides an outstanding opportunity for networking. 50% registration discount for friends of socalTECH. 50% registration discount for friends of socalTECH. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies.

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SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2012

San Diego-based local events site Eventful is powering a big concert award with music publication and brand Billboard. According to the two, they have launched the fifth annual Eventful Fans' Choice Award, which will allow music fans and concert goers to vote for their favorite concert tour, via Eventful's platform.

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San Diego Demand Sites Platform 133

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

These days, it's not unusual for a handful of tech and startup mixers and events to be going down on the westside. High-end hors d'oeuvres, an open bar with top-shelf liquor and little entertainments throughout the event. We just doubled our space and we're still can't keep up with the demand for office-space to work in."

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Venice Windward Startup SoCalTech 259

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2008

San Diego-based Eventful , a provider of an online site for finding local events, and music publication Billboard said Thursday that the two have launched two new charts based on Eventful data. Demand is a service which allows Eventful users to request that specific musicians or groups perform in their cities.

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Demand San Diego Ideas Sites 100

socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2020

Los Angeles-based LiveXLive , the livestreaming and on-demand live event operator, says that--despite the pandemic--it is seeing record pay-per-view concert ticket sales. The company says it has live streamed 59 live music events and over 1,200 artists since January of 2020, and now has 873,000 paid subscribers.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2009

Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the social media firm headed by former MySpace Chairman Richard Rosenblatt, said this morning that it has made a minority investment in Toronto-based CoveritLive. CoveritLive develops live blogging tools and related products for creating live, online events. READ MORE>>.

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Demand Media Invest Santa Monica 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2021

Los Angeles-based LiveXLive, which hosts livestreaming, on-demand audio and video podcasts, and also owns PodcastOne and Slacker Radio, said over the holidays that it has added Maria Garrido to its board of directors. Garrido is Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Vivendi Group.

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Demand Los Angeles Services Marketing 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2008

San Diego-based Eventful is gearing up its music efforts with a new relationship in the music business, with Billboard, saying Wednesday that the two are collaborating on an effort to give music acts an award for "Best Concert Tour of the Year." Financial details of the promotion were not disclosed. READ MORE>>

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Ticketmaster San Diego Demand Sites 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2016

There's a large number of on-demand services which have been appearing recently, to help people deal with almost every aspect of their life. Becka Klauber Richter: Helpr is an app for babysitters on demand. We were constantly approached by parents at the park, and at different events where we were babysitting, asking for help.

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Demand CTO Coach Screening CTO Hire 100

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2019

According to LiveXLive, the new, subscription app provides both Slacker's audio and personalization with live music event access. LiveXLive did not say how the release of the new app affects those currently using Slacker. READ MORE>>.

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West Hollywood Hollywood Content Demand 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Beverly Hills-based live-streaming and on-demand video content provider LiveXLive has shifted its public listing to the NASDAQ Capital Market, the company said on Thursday, and is now trading as LIVX. LiveXLive says its platform and app, deliver premium live-streamed and on-demand video content from live music events and festivals.

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Beverly Hills Demand Content Platform 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The group said that the event will feature Michael Robertson (MP3, Linspire, Gizmo5) and Joe Kraus (Excite, Jotspot, Google Ventures). SweetLabs said the event is aimed at showing product managers, designers, developers and other "technology superstars" how much is happening in the San Diego area.

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San Diego Startup Southern California Demand 249

socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2018

According to the two, they are launching a new Insomniac Channel on its video streaming platform, and will provide livestreaming, video-on-demand, virtual and augmented reality, and other content for Insomniac's more than 50 festivals and events. Insomniac is behind such events as the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas.

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Media Los Angeles Entertainment Demand 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Sponsoring socalTECH's Executive Moves section. The right event. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

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Advertising Southern California IP VentureNet 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Sponsoring socalTECH's Executive Moves section. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Think Glendale.

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Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 140

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Crowdfunder , the Los Angeles startup led by CHance Barnett, has launched another crowdfunding event aimed at the local industry, saying Wednesday that it has launched CROWDIMPACT LA , a pitching competition which will award $20,000 in a top prize to a winning social enterprise company. Deadline for entry is March 28th. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Competition Demand Los Angeles 215

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2017

The company said the app includes both content created in-house at Digital Domain, as well as works from its industry partners, including animation, short films, and documentaries plus live and video on demand content from musical, political and entertainment events. READ MORE>>.

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Content Google Entertainment Demand 113

socalTECH

JULY 1, 2016

Motor Trend OnDemand , the video-on-demand service run by Los Angeles-based TEN: The Enthusiast Network , has made its debut on Xbox One and Xbox 360, according to TEN. TEN, which is led by Scott Dickey, said the service features more than 1,500 hours of original and live content, plus real time racing event access. READ MORE>>.

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Demand Web Los Angeles Content 113

socalTECH

JUNE 6, 2011

Southern California is already establishing a reputation as the home of one of the biggest online publishers, Demand Media. Based on events in recent days, it might be Los Angeles-based Breitbart.com , the controversial online publishing venture of Andrew Brietbart. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California SoCal Demand Sites 225

socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The organizers of the Kairos Global Summit , being held on October 13th, said it will be showing off fifty startups at the invite online event. Those startups include three, local companies: Hustle (job recruiting); Spidr Tech (law enforcement software); and Local Roots Farms (on demand, local produce). READ MORE>>.

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Hollywood Invest Conference Demand 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Sponsoring socalTECH's Executive Moves section. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. MOTM Orange County with Rhonda Rohrabacher - Don't miss this event! Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Orange County Southern California IP Glendale 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

In a way, the event--like the Demo Days from the other accelerators around town--seems to have focused the startup community and prospective startup community on the possibilities inherent in a new startup. Standing room only crowd at StartEngine).

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Startup Commerce Santa Monica Mentor 256

socalTECH

APRIL 19, 2011

Los Angeles-based Goldstar , the half price ticketing and event promotion service, has tapped Matt Coffin , Sean Moriarty , and Neil Patrick Harris as advisors, the company said Tuesday. Coffin is the former founder of LowerMyBills.com, and is now an investor in such firms as Demand Media, Houtelook, Ad.ly, ShoeDazzle, and other startups.

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CitySearch Ticketmaster Pricing Demand 170

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups. Opening Party hosted by Demand Media with KCRW at the Viceroy.

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GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Fast Pitch Los Angeles is one of the best start up networking events of the year. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Think Glendale.

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Southern California Tech Coast Angels IP Orange County 113

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2011

The firm said it is now offering how-to video tutorials for its platform, has transitioned from pre-paid to a demand-based micropayment setup, and a new voucher system for classes and events, as opposed to standard monthly membership at places like yoga or spin classes.

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Santa Monica Class Demand Platform 178

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Big disclaimer: the author and editor was one of the honorees at the event). The magazine turned its attention this month towards the Los Angeles innovation and technology economy in a section guest edited by StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks , including a reception held Wednesday evening at the Viceroy in Santa Monica.

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Ventura Santa Monica Idealab High Tech 182

socalTECH

MAY 8, 2009

television broadcasters are declining to cover the event broadly this weekend. According to Demand Media , Armstrong will provide twice-daily updates on the event from Livestrong, and will also feature videos, blog posts, and other updates on the event. READ MORE>>.

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Demand Blogging Media Sites 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2015

KeyInfo has also been a big sponsor for socaltech over the years). The charity event is a 10,000-mile race in a farcically small and junky vehicle, with the goal of raising money $10K for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These events reinforced how important it is to build a strong team with staying power.

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San Fernando Ventura Southern California SoCalTech 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

Our last (belated) one is from Kevin Winston , the founder of Digital LA , the big networking group which helps to connect Silicon Beach through an extensive lineup of events. What was the most significant event for you or your company this year? I like events.

Cornerstone OnDemand 100

Cornerstone OnDemand Belkin Entertainment Newsletter 100

socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2012

How do you cut out all of the effort required to discover, find, and book venues for your event, wedding, or conference? At the end of the day, we're looking to change the way people book events. I knew about some of the difficulties here before, from planning dinners and doing little events here and there for companies.

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Santa Monica Seed Funding Startup Conference 211

socalTECH

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Los Angeles-based RazorGator , which operates an online site for buying tickets to sports and entertainment events, reports today that it has inked an agreement with Amazon, to feature its concert ticket selection in Amazon's new Concert Tickets Boutique. RazorGator operates a service which helps consumers get access to high-demand events.

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Steamboat Ventures Entertainment Demand Los Angeles 133

socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2013

StartEngine , the startup accelerator headed by Howard Marks, is launching its newest class of startups today in a private event in Santa Monica.

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Santa Monica Startup Activision Commerce 178

Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

If there were more great companies coming out of LA then it would create more demand for high quality VC firms. From what many people have told me, in past years there simply were not many high quality tech events where someone new on the LA tech scene could break in and meet other connected folks.

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Company Companies Startup Twiistup 111

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

We had a great launch and have seen great success, which has validated the fact that there is a lot of pent up demand for an organization here. As we have developed over the last few years, we've started running our own events, and tried out our own connect weekend in 2014, and that went to a full week the next year. READ MORE>>.

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Pasadena Orange County Idealab CalTech 100

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2009

RazorGator operates a service which helps sports and entertainment fans get access to high-demand events. According to RazorGator, it will use the new round of funding for "aggressive expansion" of its ticketing service. READ MORE>>.

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Steamboat Ventures Funding Venture Capital Entertainment 100