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AUGUST 26, 2013

Venice, California-based ZEFR , which helps brands and content owners monetize use of their assets on YouTube, said Monday that it has linked with Fuisz Media , to include direct purchase links on video or people in any video. Fuisz Media is also based in Venice, and is led by Justin Fuisz. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 5, 2011

West Hollywood-based CityGrid Media , the unit of IAC formerly known as CitySearch, said today that it has acquired BuzzLabs , a social media monitoring and sentiment analysis software developer. CityGrid Media operates the Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon web sites. BuzzLabs was based in Seattle.

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MARCH 1, 2013

Hollywood's an old industry, used to doing business in traditional ways. One of those is Hollywood-based FilmBreak (www.filmbreak.com), which is applying the world of social networking, media, and the Internet to help film-makers gain access to the analytics and insights they need to better market their films. What is FilmBreak?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You will not fundamentally change consumers media consumption habits. But here’s what Silicon Valley doesn’t get about Hollywood. Hits driven businesses come when production costs or distribution costs are so high that you need a home run to cover the huge costs of development. ” Guess what, Hollywood.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Venice-based Zefr (www.zefr.com) got its start in the content world--licensing movie clips and posting them online--but soon, figured out there was a whole different opportunity in developing software tools to understand exactly what was happening on YouTube. Tell us a little bit more about where ZEFR''s main focus is nowadays?

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JUNE 24, 2011

West Hollywood-based CityGrid Media , the unit of IAC which operates CitySearch, Insider Pages, and Urbanspoon, said Thursday that it has rolled out three new advertising APIs for developers. The new APIs allows any developer to build and display ads from CityGrid's inventory of ads from local businesses. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Hollywood-based Fanattac , a developer of an online, social media platform which looks to connect music fans and artists, has raised $1M in a funding round. the firm said it is providing a "unique" social media experience for music lovers, where fans will be able to interact with artists online.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Los Angeles-based Demand Media , the online media firm headed by Richard Rosenblatt, announced today that it has inked a partnership with celebrity model Tyra Banks , to create a new site focused on fashion and beauty. Financial details of the partnership between Banks and Demand Media were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Mining that same well of a demand for whodunnits, a roughly one-year-old Los Angeles-based startup called Solve has raised $20 million in financing to update the genre for a new generation of media consumers. Solve began as a series developed within the mobile-focused entertainment studio, Vertical Networks.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In the mobile age, what is the key to connecting and engaging with users, and where does Hollywood''s creative content fit into the mix? Andrew Stalbow: We''re building mobile games, that are designed to be developed into bigger entertainment properties. What''s the connection between Seriously and Hollywood?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Los Angeles-based DEFY Media , a developer of YouTube channels and digital content, said on Tuesday that it has raised $70M in a Series B funding. The funding was led by Wellington Management Company LLP, and also included ABS Capital, Lionsgate, Viacom and ZMC (Zelnick Media Capital).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Frame.io , which develops a video review and collaboration product used for content management, has raised $50M in a funding, and plans to set up an office in Los Angeles, the company said today. The company's founders have a background in post production.

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JULY 12, 2017

According to Mitu, its ACCELERATOR program will provide hands-on training and mentorship to multicultural digital creators, teaching those creators every aspect of the digital media industry in a boot camp-style environment. The new effort is also tied into Mayor Garcetti's L.A.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 1, 2013

This month TechZulu is taking Final Fridays to Hollywood! The Deets: Where: WeWork Hollywood 7083 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. During TechZulu events you will connect with developers, designers, investors, media, potential new hires, and more. When: May 31, 2013 8pm – 11:00pm. Community + Technology.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Santa Monica-based entertainment studio Lionsgate said on Thursday that it has named Julie Uhrman to the position of Executive Vice President & General Manager of Lionsgate Over-The-Top (OTT) Ventures, the company's streaming media service. Uhrman also has served at IGN Entertainment and Vivendi Universal.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Los Angeles-based Jukin Media (www.jukinmedia.com) thinks it has figured that out, and instead of trying to create viral videos, has been buying up the rights to those videos--before they really go viral--to create not just a one-hit, viral video wonder, but a sustainable business. What is Jukin Media?

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MAY 6, 2014

Dubset Media Holdings , a developer of technology used to help DJs monetize their music, and helps identify music for music rights holders--which has offices in Beverly Hills--has scored a strategic round of funding from Rhapsody International. Size of the funding was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 5, 2011

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online content publisher headed by Keith Richman, said today that it has partnered with Scripped.com , an online community for screenwriters, on a new screenwriting contest. The contest will be judged by Ed Burns (Saving Private Ryan); Steven De Souza (Die Hard) Break Media development team and executives.

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JUNE 9, 2016

If you wanted to find someone who truly understands the convergence of the media and technology, you need to go no further than Peter Csathy , the CEO of newly launched CREATV Media (www.creatv.media). Peter Csathy: CREATV Media is a very different kind of firm. I came to Manatt to build digital media companies.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 25, 2021

Formed when M Ventures (a firm founded by former Washington DC mayor Adrian Fenty); the first Black talent agency partner in the history of Hollywood, Charles D. ” Palank was connected to the team through King as well, since the two men worked together at William Morris before running business development for Will Smith and others.

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JUNE 6, 2018

Three, Southern California investors--Qualcomm Ventures, Disney, and the United Talent Agency--have backed the developer of a network of "experience centers" focused on virtual reality entertainment, as part of a newly disclosed Series A Funding.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 18, 2015

TZ Tech Crawl is back this month and heading to Hollywood! Come take a tour of some of the hottest LA Tech companies and Co-Working spaces filled with Startups & Entrepreneurs located in Hollywood! Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many Hollywood tech companies from 6pm to 10:30pm?

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JULY 1, 2014

Culver City-based MiTu , the Latino media brand and multi-channel network (MCN) which recently scored $10M from such investors as upfront Ventures, The Chernin Group, Allen DeBevoise, and Advancit Capital, has hired a trio of executives to bolster its team. MiTu is led by Roy Burstin. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 26, 2017

Hollywood-based The Rogue Initiative , a new virtual reality content and production studio, said it has raised a Series A funding round. The funding came from CBT Capital Limited, a Chinese media fund. The company did not say how much was raised, only that it was a "seven figure" amount.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In this solo episode we meet up with Sarah Zurell and talk about Pavemint, the creative talent of Los Angeles, Hollywood to tech, collaboration, diversity, and running full featured product development. Media Sponsor: SOCALTECH - High Tech News and Information for Southern California. www.collective-genius.com.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 8, 2010

This week TechZulu will be streaming Digital LA's Games Go Hollywood panel live June 10, 2010 from 8-9:30pm PST. Join us and Digital LA for a pre-E3 panel on Games Go Hollywood! Also developed Gears of War, Viva Pinata. Garrett Young, Disney Interactive Studios, Director, Internal Development. -

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Beats Music , the streaming music service which is being developed by Santa Monica-based Beats Electronics, officially launched this morning on the web and via an iPhone application. Beats Electronics is being run by Ian Rogers , the former head of Topspin Media and GM of Yahoo! beats music streaming service content hollywood audio'

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APRIL 12, 2013

Beverly Hills-based Hasbro Studios , the content division of toy maker Hasbro, and streaming media provider Netflix said Thursday that the two are in an expanded, multi-year programming agreement. That move also has made those same streaming media providers one of the big new sources of original production efforts in Los Angeles.

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JULY 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based 3D technology developer RealD said Wednesday afternoon that it has named Vivian Yang as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Yang was previously SVP and GEneral Counsel for CityGrid Media, and also served at Time Warner, eCompanies Wireless, Sony Pictures, and Latham & Watkins. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

If you''re a large, Hollywood studio, how do you tap into the energy and ideas of the startup community? We caught up with Debra Baker , Senior Vice President, Global Business Development at Warner Bros., For those not familiar with s Warner Media Camp, what is it all about? Warner Bros. How long have you been doing this?

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

He’s had multiple exits and also advises private startups (his company Userplane sold to AOL for nearly $40 million and Tsavo Media drew a cool $75 million from Cyberplex ). Mike Jones may be known for his most recent role as CEO of MySpace , but this Internet entrepreneur is no stranger to the startup world.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

KIN develops YouTube content in the areas of food, fashion, beauty, home, and the DIY areas, and is completely focused on female viewers. community kincommunity content media hollywood women channel venture capital corus entertainment' The company is led by Michael Wayne. The company says it has now raised $27M for its efforts.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Burbank-based Doremi Labs , a developer of digital video playback hardare, servers, format converters, and other products, has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories , the two said late Monday, in a deal worth $112.5M server converter video hardware equipment content film hollywood cinema digital acquisition merger dolby labs doremi'

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JUNE 17, 2013

According to FullScreen, the new funding will go towards domestic and intentional expansion, in the areas of technology, audience development and sales. fullscreen media entertainment youtube network content hollywood venture capital' The round came from The Chernin Group along with Comcast Ventures and WPP. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 4, 2013

HYFN was founded in 2000, and was part of Facebook''s Preferred Marketing Developer Program. hyfn lintv merger acquisition media digital agency television content hollywood' HYFN was advised by Angeles Capital Group''s Peter Cowen and Andrew Williamson in the deal. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

Los Angeles-based Break Media and production firm Reveille , the company behind The Office and The Biggest Loser, said Monday that the two have inked a development deal. The two companies said that Reveille will develop a slate of original, digital pilots for Break, aimed at that site's comedy audience.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Los Angeles-based FilmTrack , a developer of contracts and rights management software for the media and entertainment industry, has raised $10M in a Series B funding, and also acquired Dashbox, a developer of cloud-based music asset and metadata management software. FilmTrack is led by Jason Kassin. READ MORE>>.

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