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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

TechCrunch LA

The second phase was the emergence of influencer marketing, or connecting those influencers to brands to leverage their audiences … Now that influencer marketing has become an established part of the marketing playbook, we are in phase three: tools to help influencers further monetize their influence, like Cameo, and then manage their lives.”.

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The makers of the virtual influencer, Lil Miquela, snag real money from Silicon Valley

TechCrunch LA

It’s less well-known that the company is backed by some of the biggest names in venture capital investment — firms like Sequoia Capital. It feels like we’re not going to put the genie back in the bottle, so we’ve got to learn how to leverage these tools in positive ways. Ephemeral, but infinite.

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Twiistup 6 Highlights

Both Sides of the Table

In SoCal we are also leaders in affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Internet video (Hulu) and bringing local businesses online (ReachLocal). He displayed a deep mastering of the power of the Internet, direct marketing and Twitter to manage his business.

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Digiday Mobile: The Future Of Mobile Media Live

Tech Zulu Event

How can marketers interact real-time with the hard-to-reach youth demographic? After recent announcements by Google and Apple, the mobile advertising ecosystem is abuzz with optimism and flush with venture capital. Where should marketers and investors place their bets? Krishna Subramanian, Co-Founder, Mobclix.

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

SoCal Delicious

Loading… Markets. Loading… Market Data. In growing numbers, Silicon Valley executives—long based in tech strongholds like Santa Clara and Palo Alto—are buying homes in Los Angeles, as the lines between the technology and entertainment businesses grow blurrier. the entertainment industry.