TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As it renews its focus on media — doubling down on new programming in a bid to reach further into repeatable revenue through subscriptions that encompass more than just retail — the company is trying to frame itself as more than just makeup and accessories in a box.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

On Friday, February 22, USC’s Business and Entertainment Association (BEA) is hosting its 4th annual E2: Evolution of Entertainment Conference at the Town & Gown Hall at the USC Campus. It’s focus is on the evolving changes in technology that have had an influential impact on the business of entertainment.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 27, 2022

Gaming has been one of the most popular entertainment categories in the last two years of pandemic living. First of all, gaming, like other streamed entertainment, has been a lifesaver for many a consumer confined to staying at home during the pandemic. said Evan Feinberg, partner, Tiger Global, in a statement.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Los Angeles-based venture capital investment firm DFJ Frontier is bolstering its ranks, and has snagged an entertainment and media veteran as a new Venture Partner at the company. According to DFJ Frontier, it has added Bruce Long has previously served as an executive at such companies as Technicolor, Deluxe, and Ascent Four Media.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2019

The company’s new round was led by Cain International and was designed to take AllBright into three U.S. Coupled with the launch of a new networking application called AllBright Connect and the company’s AllBright Magazine, the women’s networking organization is on a full-on media blitz.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 7, 2014

That’s right folks TechZulu is heading to NAB with our old pals NMX to report and entertain live from the New Media Lounge. What better place for New Media content creators to network, learn, geek out on gear the most amazing gear in the world? The post TechZulu Live from NAB at the NMX New Media Lounge!

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2008

Los Angeles-based BridgeCo, a developer of home entertainment related semiconductors, has scored a win with Pioneer, the firm said earlier this week. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed. BridgeCo said that Pioneer is using the firm's technology in two A/V receivers from the firm, the Eliste SC-07 and SC-05.

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socalTECH

JULY 13, 2011

Today's interview is with Los Angeles-based Miso Media , a developer of iPad-based music education software, which uses note detection to help users learn guitar, ukulele, and banjo. It's a diverse group, both entertainment and technology. The firm is backed by Google Ventures, as well as a number of well known angels.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Entertainment has changed. New platforms led by YouTube have emerged to change the dynamic of broadcast media — once dominated by the rigid programming of TV — while the internet has enabled new media stars to engage with their audiences in new, high-touch ways.

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

It turns out, nowadays, creating the content is only a small part of your job description The most successful YouTubers, studios, brands and agencies today are intensely focused on using social media to engage with fans, get that content out there, and grow their audience. Juan Bruce: My background is in design engineering.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Social Media Week (SMW) helps organizations connect and share the latest social media findings through social, cultural and economic talks and workshops in major cities worldwide. They have broken events down by two hubs: Social Tech , and Entertainment. A City of Angels: How Social Media is Bringing LA Closer to Utopia.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2022

This is the capacity to entertain contradictory or incomplete information without discomfort and anxiety. It’s the province of game designers and creators of new social media platforms. It’s imagining original themes, people with new roles, and things with unique designs. Embrace ambiguity. Think the opposite.

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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.” Brit + Co is a digital media company that inspires, educates and entertains real women with a creative spirit.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Genies is partnering with a handpicked group of creators to design the first set of collections available on the platform, Nigam said. Because each item is an NFT, the original creator gets a cut of the revenue each time that item is resold and owns the intellectual property behind the design , he added. Image Credits: Genies.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2018

The account “hack” was architected by brud as part of an ongoing virtual reality drama playing out on Instagram and other social media platforms between avatars it had developed, all designed to attract media attention, according to people with knowledge of brud and its plans. ” That was a lie. It worked. .

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The new unit also will be working closely with design firm IDEO in its efforts, according to Fandango. Fandango said the new unit will create innovative moviegoing products and services, focused on such areas as location-based services, social commerce, augmented and virtual reality, interactive video, and personalization, among others.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2020

The company’s entertainment is designed to be interactive with live-streaming, geo-location, live chat, polling, choice-based narratives, 360 viewing, augmented reality, and click through e-commerce, the company said.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Together with Signal Sciences, we will give developers modern security tools designed for the way they work.”.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Hollywood-based Buzznet, an online site focused on entertainment and pop culture, has linked up with entertainment site The Superficial, the firm said today. Buzznet said that The Superficial will become part of Celebuzz.com, the firm's entertainment focused and social media website.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

The ARPANET, as it was called back then, was designed by government, industry and academia so scientists and academics could access each other’s computing resources and trade large research files, saving time, money and travel costs. We are currently still suffering from those shifts.

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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. It is what Seriously was designed to do. And they had some first-hand knowledge to be able to assert this.

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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.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2013

A new, interactive application, Braindex --designed for the iPad and iPad mini--lets consumers do just that directly on their tablet. TouchFrame has teamed with 51 Minds Entertainment, part of Endemol, to develop what it says is a TV-quality play along game show. Are you smarter than Mike Tyson? How about Andy Milonakis?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 18, 2008

The inaugural WebbyConnect, held in October 2007, brought together over 250 Webby academy members and leaders in interactive media, entertainment, advertising, design and politics to explore the future of the Internet and emerging media. See [link] (more).

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

As founder of Digital LA, I run one to two tech events every week bringing together tech, startups, investors, Hollywood, developers designers, and more. We are thankful for continued support from Demand Media, City National Bank, Richardson Patel, Business Wire, Sheppard Mullin, General Assembly, and others. I like events.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 17, 2008

The inaugural WebbyConnect, held in October 2007, brought together over 250 Webby academy members and leaders in interactive media, entertainment, advertising, design and politics to explore the future of the Internet and emerging media. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 16, 2008

The inaugural WebbyConnect, held in October 2007, brought together over 250 Webby academy members and leaders in interactive media, entertainment, advertising, design and politics to explore the future of the Internet and emerging media. See [link] (more).

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is gearing up to showcase the most promising startups and visionaries from across LA’s growing startup entertainment ecosystem. Mark Suster of GRP Partners and Launchpad was confirmed to keynote along with Nely Galan of Galan Entertainment, the first Latina president of Telemundo.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Social Studios TV introduces you to a new (beta) Facebook app called, Your Show and bridges the gap between TV and social media. Social Studios TV thought there was something missing in the social media world. This is an app designed for the social media fans looking for a new way to stay connected.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2009

El Segundo-based BridgeCo , a developer of semiconductors for the home entertainment market, announced Friday that it has raised $7.5M BridgeCo develops a multi-core network media processor and supporting components, used for consumer electronics designs. in a new round of funding. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. For new car companies such as DeLorean and Fisker, designing and testing the product is only the beginning. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Huge ramp-up time and money required.

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Tech.Co

MAY 9, 2017

Taylor returned home and dove into learning web development and design on his own. I saw so many different applications for virtual reality in education, entertainment, mental health and communication,” he said. Taylor started pushing out content through social media and share what was happening in the industry.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Culture and Entertainment. Immersive Entertainment – Sensation to Imagination. Culture and Entertainment. Culture and Entertainment. Culture and Entertainment. Culture and Entertainment. Culture and Entertainment. Culture and Entertainment. Design and Development. Design and Development.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Microsoft's MSN, and Santa Monica-based media firm BermanBraun Interactive said today that they have rolled out a new celebrity news site called WonderWall , which will feature information on what the companies described as the "hottest" pop culture stories, personalities, and trends. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2014

Kevin is also well known as the organizer of the Digital LA networking group (digitalla.net), which hosts dozens and dozens of events in Silicon Beach every year (Editor''s note: socalTECH.com is a media sponsor of the event). We''re showing people that we have the cool media-entertainment stuff, which is cool and great, and we love that.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This nuanced approach can cater to the most specific of viewer moods and preferences, ensuring a seamless entertainment experience. This category encompasses a vast array of content, from emails and text documents to social media posts. Unstructured Data, as the name suggests, lacks a clear structure.

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socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? Basically, that disruption is 18-34 year olds have changed how they consume media.

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