socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2013

MySpace , the online social networking site which is now owned by Specific Media, has finally rolled out its new, Justin Timberlake-inspired web design, in conjunction with the release of a new single from Timberlake and JAY Z.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Los Angeles-based cloud and web hosting operator Media Temple said this morning that it has named Lou Kikos as the company's new Vice President of Marketing. Media Temple focuses on providing its web hosting to web designers, developers, app publishers, creative agencies and enterprises.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2016

I’ve been online for nearly 30 years (yes, there was CompuServe and Prodigy before the www), blogging for 10 and using social media tools since the earliest days. The bad was that it seems like when I shared media on Facebook I wouldn’t get any heat initially so Twitter was my go to place to share my blog. Social Media.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The firm said its new product is specifically designed to address social media content, and collects Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin information for use as social media evidence for investigators.

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socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2013

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning it has expanded into the online learning market, and has acquired Creativebug , an online site which provides educational videos around art and carft instruction. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The firm was based in San Francisco. a month) or a la carte ($9.99

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Online advertising provider Real Media Group , which is part of 24/7 Media, said today that it has launched three new video formats. The Social Slide Bar links users to social media sites like Facebook; the Action Button links to retailers like Amazon.com; and the Click-to-Long Play format features links to longer, branded content.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Los Angeles-based Demand Media , the online media site run by Richard Rosenblatt, said Friday that it has updated its eHow web site, the firm's questions and answers site. Demand said that it has created a "crisp, clean" design update, and also added new content channels, a new video series, and social tools to the site.

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socalTECH

JULY 1, 2010

El Segundo-based imFORZA , an online Internet marketing agency, said today that it has been acquired and spun off from parent company The Design People. imFORZA provides search engine optimization, paid search advertising, social media marketing, and other related services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2012

Los Angeles-based online publisher Break Media is delving into that question this morning with the launch of a new site, called Acumen , focused on pulling insights and analysis on the behavior and trends driven by men. Break Media also said it will be running an ongoing, R&D panel of several thousand men for its new site.

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socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2013

Santa Monica-based Demand Media announced the launch of a new service, Designs.com , which it says wil lhelp generic Top Level Domain registrants create new websites. designs demand media gltd domain domainer website template professional' The different templates will be tied to those different gTLDs. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Los Angeles-based web and cloud hosting service provider Media Temple said Thursday that it has launched a new, shared hosting solution, which is based on its existing shared hosting platform, Grid. The company said the new offering specifically is targeted at freelance web designers, developers, and small and medium agencies.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

based media company angling to be the conscious consumer’s answer to Refinery29. Mogul Millennial — this Dallas-based company is a digital media platform for black entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Wabisabi Design, Inc. The list of new companies include: Brightly — an Oakland, Calif.-based

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socalTECH

JULY 11, 2012

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online content publisher focused on video for men, said this morning that it has launched a new Break.com iPad app. Break.com said it has revamped its application, and has specifically designed an app for the iPad's advanced features.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Most designers, at least the ones I know, hate to network and rarely do it. The key to networking in the tech world is you do not need to be the best in the world, you just need to be passionate, willing to learn and in a lot of cases be the best designer or developer that people know. Networking through social media.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The company said its new space is designed to "facilitate onsite collaboration, creative ideation and media streaming opportunities.". The company said the new headquarters in Irvine includes members of its publishing departments, as well as its ATLUS GAMES subsidiary.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

DM2's Digiday Mobile gives media leaders a chance to converge and discuss high level strategies and the future of Mobile content and advertising. The half day format for the event is designed to serve today's ultra busy top executives; Presidents, CEO's, CMO's, EVP's, and Directors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 21, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -- Social Media  Beyond Targeted Ads. More and more, companies feel the need to adopt a Social Media strategy. During this evening, youll learn how Social Media can enhance your companys Customer Experience. See [link] (more)

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software headed by Peter Csathy, said late last night that it has launched a new product, Sorenson Squeeze Premium. The new software retails at Squeeze Premium is $1,995, and includes a number of features designed to help automate processes in its user interface.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2020

Its goal is to give hypebeasts a chance to collect virtual versions of their physical objects of desire and win points to maybe buy the gear they crave, while also providing a showcase where brands can discover new design talent to make the next generation of cult collaborations and launch careers. View this post on Instagram.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Lake Forest-based Newport Media , which develops semiconductors for the mobile TV market, announced today that it has raised $15M in a Series D funding round. According to Newport Media, the new funding will be used for working capital, and that it expects the funding is the "last step" needed to secure significant design wins.

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Media Venture Capital Mobile Design 145

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Much has been written about product design, but designing the total experience from the front rarely happens yet. In the classic book, “ X: The Experience When Business Meets Design ,” Brian Solis details how to design the whole experience, rather than just the product. Make user-centered design processes iterative.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media has launched its own, video URL shortener, saying today that it has launched Vid.vu , a URL shortener specifically aimed at online videos. Sorenson Media is a developer of video encoding and decoding products. Tags: sorenson media video shortener. READ MORE>>.

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Media San Diego Web Design 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 1, 2011

Social Media Advanced Skills Huddle). SMASH is an interactive conference designed to help you make better decisions about deploying social media for marketing, public relations and corporate communications. Thursday, April 7, 2011 -- S.M.A.S.H. socalTECH readers get $100 off using code socaltechsmash. See [link] (more)

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Much has been written about product design, but designing the total experience from the front rarely happens yet. In a new book, “ X: The Experience When Business Meets Design ,” Brian Solis details how to design the whole experience, rather than just the product. Keep users engaged throughout design and development.

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Design Product Custom Customer 61

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2021

The company named Jim Nguyen (co-foudner of TrueCar) as its President and Chief Operating Officer; Kash Sheikh (family office, private equity) as Chief Financial Officer; Joseph Chang (Houlihan Lokey) as Chief Revenue Officer; Lucas Donat (TrueCar) as Chief Marketing Officer; Matthew Cacciola (Fair, TBW Media Arts Lab) as Chief Design Officer; Chris (..)

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Truecar Santa Monica Equity Design 203

socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2010

Lake Forest-based hard drive maker WD is targeting the portable media player and camcorder market with a new product, the company said Wednesday. According to WD, it has rolled out its My Passport AV line of portable media drives, which are specifically designed for digital media enthusiasts.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 26, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 -- New Media Vault - April Edition. Welcome to the East Sides first New Media Networking Event in Downtown Los Angeles. See [link] (more).

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Media Los Angeles Design Networking 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Newport Beach-based Conexant Systems is reporting a design win this morning, with a maker of PC-based video surveillance products. is using the firm's video decoder and media bridge chips for a video surveillance system. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed.

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Design Report Media Technology 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. Create an integrated conventional marketing and social media strategy.

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Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

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. I was kind of naive about it, and it ended up being my wife--who is a world class designer--those two guys, and myself.

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Media Education Startup Google 267

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2009

Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed. Broadcom said that its Bluetooth technology is being used to allow the streaming of audio streaming and digital media sharing from Bluetooth devices, for wireless docking of MP3-enabled cell phones and portable media players, and other features. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 8, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010 -- Schmoozd Social Media Mixer. The first-ever Schmoozd event, a new Social Media Mixer event in Los Angeles will be held at the Xbar in Century City, CA on January 14th, 2010. See [link] (more).

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Social Media Century City Media Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Musk--accepting an award from media company Axel Springer in Germany yesterday--also said he hopes to get to orbit himself in the next two or three years. SpaceX is currently working on Starship, the company's spacecraft designed for traveling to Mars. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 19, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009 -- New Media Vault. Welcome to the East Sides first New Media Networking Event in Downtown Los Angeles. See [link] (more).

Media 100

Media Los Angeles Design Networking 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Los Angeles-based media company Tastemade has launched a brand new set of services this week, called Tastemade Makers and Tastemade Experiences. The new services let creators create their own subscriptions and sell event tickets.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2021

Those efforts include an expansion of its services to other markets, including the recent launch of B Code, media solutions specifically designed for the Black community. As part of the investment, the companies said that Alexander Jutkowitz of Falfurrias Capital Partners become Executive Chairman of the company.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

The group occupies some familiar spaces for past investments, with a focus on niche social communities, mobile media tools and augmented reality. The 10 startups in Yellow’s third batch include: Brightly : a media platform and community that promotes ethical and sustainable brands. Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup.

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