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Demand Media Launches New Content Channels
socalTECH
AUGUST 6, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media announced Thursday that it has launched a new product, called Content Channels. According to Demand, the new product is aimed at online publishers, and will provide them with original content focused on attracting readers. According to Demand, it is providing the service to both Hearst and USA Today.
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Zwift Riding High Thanks to Demand
L.A. Business Journal
APRIL 12, 2021
Zwift has raised a total of $620 million. The company plans to use this funding to further develop its app as well as Zwift-branded hardware, which it sells online.
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Demand Media Creates Editorial Advisory Board
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing effort headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said late last night that it has created a new Editorial Advisory Board. Demand said that Teri Schwartz, Dean of UCLA's School of Theater Film and Television; Kevin Z. READ MORE>>.
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Demand Media Launches Long Form Article Effort
socalTECH
MAY 5, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publisher which runs such sites as eHow.com, typeF.com, and LIVESTRONG.COM, said Thursday afternoon that it is launching a new effort focused on long-form web content. The firm said it is looking to engage feature writers to write long articles--"north of 850 words"--for its sites. READ MORE>>.
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Demand Media to Change Its Name to Leaf Group
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Demand Media is turning over a new leaf. Demand Media purchased Leaf.tv The media and e-commerce holding company announced on Friday that it will change its name to Leaf Group, effective Nov. last year, which is a women’s lifestyle video content creator.
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Uber Retreats From Arizona In Self Driving Car Efforts
socalTECH
MAY 23, 2018
On-demand ride provider Uber is abandoning its efforts to test its self driving cars in Arizona, as the company continues to try to recover from the death of a pedestrian in the state in March. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Uber has reportedly laid off around 300 of its "test drivers" in Arizona.
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AdGreetz Rolls Out Automated, Personalized Ad Marketing Platform
socalTECH
APRIL 17, 2019
AAcording to the company, the new software allows companies to produce, upload and deploy millions of unique creative versions of ads to the most popular digital media platforms and demand side platforms, in real time. READ MORE>>.
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Wilcon Plans to Wire Downtown Los Angeles to Aid Increased Cell Demand
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 16, 2017
To serve growing bandwidth demand from wireless phone companies, telecommunications firm Wilcon announced plans to expand and then connect its fiber-optic network to hundreds of small cellular sites in downtown Los Angeles.
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Assignmint: Freelance Work Available | Founder Interview, The Future of Journalism & The LA Startup Scene
Tech Zulu Event
OCTOBER 11, 2013
I have been on every end of the business in terms of journalism and publishing. For all those who want to talk about the fragmentation of media and the models for journalism is in trouble; it’s actually not. Journalism is stronger than ever, but the outlets are fragmented. But there is more journalism than ever.
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Xirrus Ranks Two In WSJ Top Startups List
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
In a proof that it's not all social media and e-commerce here in Southern California, number two ranking startup in The Wall Street Journal's ranking of the "Top 50 Startups" is none other than wireless hardware provider Xirrus , based in Thousand Oaks. That list included Laguna Hills-based Glaukos at number 7; Donuts Inc. , READ MORE>>.
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Foursquare Opens First Office In LA
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
According to Foursquare, the new office will help it meet explosion in demand, in part due to local local automotive, entertainment, CPG and QSR customers. and the Wall Street Journal; and Lurry was previously at Collective, and also at Woven Digital. READ MORE>>.
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eHow Launches New Women's Channel
socalTECH
OCTOBER 4, 2011
Santa Monica-based eHow , the question and answer site of Demand Media, is announcing today that it has launched a new women-focused channel called Shift. Santa Monica-based eHow , the question and answer site of Demand Media, is announcing today that it has launched a new women-focused channel called Shift. READ MORE>>.
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LA’s Electric Vehicle Talent Pool Is Driving Industry Changes
L.A. Business Journal
MARCH 2, 2020
Southern California’s demand for electric vehicle industry skilled workers will continue to grow, further pushing up salaries and filling local training classrooms, according to a new report.
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SoCal Firms Still Lined Up For IPOs
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2011
10 of the 44 venture-backed companies currently filed to go public are from Southern California, according to an analysis today from the Wall Street Journal. Southern California has been very active in the IPO arena, with successful IPOs recently of Cornerstone OnDemand , Demand Media , and Inphi Corp.
Global Economic Outlook for 2013
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 3, 2013
The global economy faces serious headwinds, including the lingering effects of the American recession, slowing demand among our European and Asian trading partners, apparent gridlock in Washington over the 'fiscal cliff', and a long list of other issues.
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Headspace, Ginger.io Plan Merger
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 30, 2021
an on-demand mental health support platform. Santa Monica-based mental wellness company Headspace Inc. will merge with San Francisco-based Ginger.io
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Disney Tops 137 Million Streaming Subscribers
L.A. Business Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2020
s video-on-demand platforms have quickly garnered an impressive number of viewers. Walt Disney Co.'s
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Clutter Acquires Storage Fox for $152 Million
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
On-demand storage startup Clutter Inc. paid $152 million to acquire New York-based self-storage outfit The Storage Fox.
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182 Dog-Walking App Wag Lands $300M from SoftBank, New CEO
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 30, 2018
On-demand dog-walking app Wag landed a $300 million commitment from the SoftBank Vision Fund and announced former LifeLock executive Hilary Schneider as the company’s new chief executive.
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Silicon Beach Report April 6: Hyperloop One Asks Public to Suggest U.S. Routes, Selects 11 Regions for Further Study
L.A. Business Journal
APRIL 6, 2017
routes and selects 11 regions for further study, on-demand doctor app Heal adds Obama’s Secretary of Navy to board, and Virgin Galactic planning for test space launch before end of year. Hyperloop One asks public to suggest U.S.
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Entrepreneurs Love Celebrity Investors While VCs (Usually) Hate Them
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 27, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. However, the more high profile and prolific the investor, the greater the demands on her time and thus the lower likelihood she will consistently be available to add value when you call upon her. What’s the cause of this incongruence?
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SoCal's Next Big Online Publisher: Breitbart.com?
socalTECH
JUNE 6, 2011
Southern California is already establishing a reputation as the home of one of the biggest online publishers, Demand Media. Like Demand Media -- but perhaps more so -- Breitbart.com is also under fire from "mainstream" journalists, who have decried the site's news tactics in multiple political scandals. READ MORE>>.
Bright Spot In Australia?
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 25, 2017
SolarReserve hopes a $512 million project in Australia will heat up demand for its power plants.
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Silicon Beach Report Oct. 23: Scott Painter’s Next Auto Venture Secures $1 Billion Debt, Equity Funding
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Scott Painter’s next auto venture secures $1 billion debt and equity funding, Air Force adds more than $40 million to SpaceX engine contract and Snap overestimates Spectacle demand leaving hundreds of thousands unsold.
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Silicon Beach Report May 22: Snapchat Has Lead in Augmented Reality
L.A. Business Journal
MAY 22, 2017
Snapchat has lead in augmented reality, Faraday Future founder steps down from CEO role at LeEco, and Hulu signs exclusive video-on-demand deal for ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat.’
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L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 16, 2017
Snapchat IPO investors won’t get voting power, Wilcon plans to wire downtown Los Angeles to aid increased cell demand, DirecTV Now customer complaints growing, and more.
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“Visibility” — A Powerful Lesson on DACA and The American Dream from @LeonKrauze
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2018
Ramiro was demanding one thing?—?“visibility.” They brought children and demanded one thing?—?education: He suggested León to me because they were both speakers at the commencement speech at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism. He painted in cleaners and gardeners and nannies. visibility.” You certainly didn’t disappoint!
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174 SAG-AFTRA Threatens Video Game Publishers with Strike
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Video game actors represented by SAG-AFTRA are threatening to go on strike Friday if demands for a larger cut of royalties and limits on “vocally stressful sessions” are not enacted.
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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 16: Newegg Receives Investment from Hangzhao Interactive
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Newegg receives investment from Hangzhao Interactive, Ted Cruz fights ICANN’s transfer, Demand Media acquires The Other Art Fair for $1.5 million, and more.
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Silicon Beach Report for July 22: Birchbox Runs Customer Service Test on Snapchat
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 22, 2016
Birchbox runs customer service test on Snapchat, Free Reign Entertainment launches Shattered Skies, and Easypose expands on-demand yoga instruction.
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How Mompreneurs Can Have it All, And Some
Tech.Co
MAY 24, 2017
My spouse’s work is demanding, but he is an extremely present dad, covers for me during work dinners, and still spends the time to talk to me about how to handle work matters. Whether it is yoga, a workout class or even just writing a journal, spend at least three to four hours on yourself a week.
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What I Learned In 2015: Lief Morin, KeyInfo
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2015
You may have obstacles you were unprepared for, but these opportunities to learn and grow help you gain the experience and resiliency needed to run a successful company in a demanding industry. In 2004, Lief was recognized by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal's �40 Under 40� list. When we returned to the U.S. READ MORE>>.
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First Ever Startup Weekend Orange County Live!
Tech Zulu Event
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
He also has product strategy and business development experience in the areas of video-on-demand services and RF CMOS components. Maneesh has published papers in several technical journals and is the holder of three U.S. Maneesh’s prior investing experience includes an associate position at El Dorado Ventures.
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Real Startups Never, Ever Discount Their Prices
InfoChachkie
APRIL 13, 2015
A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. For instance, offer phone support to a demanding customer, rather than lower-touch and less-timely email or chat. Avoid a simple pricing mistake which could sink your startup. The “D” word - Discounts. I buy my cars in December.
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100 Eight Most Underrated Startup Opportunities
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 5, 2010
A few months ago, I was quoted by a Wall Street Journal reporter in an article, the inverse of this one, titled “ The 7 Most Overrated Businesses ” (I said no more traffic-driven social networks, please). It can’t be as hard as dating sites, and it’s at least as important to your future. Medical devices.
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93 Why You Should Make Your Competitors Your Frenemies
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2010
Their competitors have already made some progress – here’s what they do and why it won’t be a one-horse race.&# It’s almost a requirement of journalism – in part because that’s also what readers want. Or that we’ve invested in a company where there is no market demand.
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Aaron Swartz | A Stranger in a Strange Land
Tech Zulu Event
JANUARY 21, 2013
Finally, Swartz founded Demand Progress , a group focused on advocating civil liberties and government reform. million articles and documents from JSTOR (Journal Storage), a subscription-only service that distributes scientific and literary journals. He allegedly broke into M.I.T.’s
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86 My Life as a CEO (and VC): Chief Psychologist
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
I spoke to a VC recently who said, “if only my company was going as well as the Wall Street Journal says they are.&# That is not uncommon. I opened up with a very blunt conversation about self confidence, self doubt, family pressure, peer pressure and the demands on a CEO. Lived it.
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319 7 Facts You Need to Know When Creating a Mobile App
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 10, 2012
Things you don’t read about in the Wall St Journal. But from the development standpoint its really important to note that price / demand elasticity is a very crucial part of succeeding in any app marketplace. Doesn’t it seem like its every person you see has an iPhone? Oftentimes developers assume their app has to be $0.99
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