socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

A number of local, Southern California firms were recognized today by the Wall Street Journal, in that publication's annual Technology Innovation Awards. Panasonic develops in-flight entertainment systems. Panda Security , which is based in Spain but has its U.S.

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L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 1, 2018

LA-Tokyo entertainment tech fund hires VC; EVgo reduces charging station prices; and Scalefast raises $8 million in Series A funding.

Venture Capital 124

Venture Capital Entertainment Funding Pricing 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Los Angeles-based J2 Global --via its publishing arm, Ziff Davis , is getting set to acquire online tech publication Mashable , in a deal worth around $50M, according to a report on Thursday afternoon from the Wall Street Journal. Neither J2 Global nor Mashable have yet announced the deal.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2009

Hollywood-based TheWrap.com , a new online news site focused on entertainment and media, said it launched today, backed by venture capital firm Maveron. According to the firm, it will feature original reporting, "curated news", and contributions from insiders in the entertainment industry. READ MORE>>.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood News Journal Entertainment 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2009

The site said the effort--run in partnership with the Wall Street Journal--will allow the user to join the Davos press corps and report on news and interview world leaders at the forum for MySpace users. Tags: economic social video journal content forum davos street myspace networking world wall. READ MORE>>.

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Journal Social Network Press Competition 100

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

As digital media continues to evolve, and as entertainment plays an increasingly crucial role in the category, Silicon Beach has developed into an essential location for big and ambitious companies.

Media 244

Media Entertainment Develop Development 244

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 13, 2017

Sony Entertainment chief executive Michael Lynton, 57, will step down from his post to focus on his position as chairman of the board of Snap Inc., according to news reports from The New York Times, Deadline.com, and others.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment News Report 100

L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 5, 2021

Massimo Noja De Marco has been in the food service and hospitality industry for decades, with stints at Wolfgang Puck Catering, SBE Entertainment Group and Wurstkuche Restaurants.

Entertainment 236

Entertainment Services 236

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 23, 2016

STX Entertainment acquires virtual reality company Surreal, Google Daydream to use Hulu VR content, Disney Movies Anywhere integrates with Verizon Fios, and more.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Hulu Company Companies 100

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 27, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Entrepreneurs typically embrace celebrity investments, while most sophisticated investors prefer to avoid famous entertainment or sports personalities on the cap table. The same cannot be said regarding the involvement of an entertainment or sports star.

Entrepreneur 193

Entrepreneur Technical Review Hollywood Southern California 193

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 13, 2017

Head of Sony Entertainment, Michael Lynton, steps down to become Snap chairman, Rubicon shares soar after rumor of a sale, RadPad acquired after rough 2016, and more.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Sales Report 100

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.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 19, 2012

LA City Council Member Eric Garcetti will give the opening keynote for the inaugural Silicon Beach Fest , a celebration of digital innovators in startups and entertainment happening June 21 – 23. Click here to register.

Rustic Canyon 104

Rustic Canyon Santa Monica Entertainment Journal 104

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Allen Brack its new president of Blizzard Entertainment Oct. Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard Inc. 4, alongside two new promotions to the executive leadership team.

Activision 174

Activision Santa Monica Entertainment 174

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 29, 2019

based in Beverly Hills, announced today it will partner with Irvine-based Allied Esports Entertainment Inc. Live event producer LiveXLive Media Inc., to put on live esports events.

Beverly Hills 171

Beverly Hills Entertainment Media 171

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 27, 2019

Venice-based Seriously Digital Entertainment announced Aug. 26 it was acquired by Israeli mobile game developer Playtika Ltd.

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L.A. Business Journal

MAY 2, 2017

Fertitta Capital launched its first fund on Monday, worth $500 million, which it plans to invest in technology, media, and entertainment companies.

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Capital Funding Entertainment Media 145

InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

from university professors, to VCs, to entertainers, the bankers, to other entrepreneurs, and that''s what the media picked up on.". Journalize: As BigFrame Founder Sarah Penna noted HERE , maintaining a journal helps you keep your successes and failures in their proper perspective. Lessons Learned.

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Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 233

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 19, 2017

The deal, reportedly valued at $100 million, will include both entertainment and advertising content. and Time Warner Inc. announced a global partnership to develop made-for-Snap shows over the next two years.

Content 210

Content Entertainment Advertising Report 210

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 31, 2018

TT Games, makers of the Lego video game franchise published by Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment in Burbank, has announced the opening of TT Games Brighton, a new UK-based development studio focused on creating new Lego games designed for mobile platforms.

Mobile 138

Mobile Burbank Entertainment Design 138

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 17, 2020

Burbank-based Entertainment Partners has acquired Culver City-based software developer SyncOnSet Technologies Inc.

Culver City 130

Culver City Hollywood Software Burbank 130

L.A. Business Journal

JULY 26, 2017

National security concerns have forced Global Eagle Entertainment, an in-flight Wi-Fi service, to cancel a $416 million investment agreement with China’s Beijing Shareco Technologies to create a new joint venture for the Chinese market.

Entertainment 133

Entertainment Invest Services Marketing 133

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

These sites (so far) have managed to balance facilitating product discovery and purchase capabilities with users'' desires to entertain and educate themselves without feeling like they are in a marketplace. It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 20, 2017

Anschutz Entertainment Group announced an investment in e-sports franchise Immortals that makes it a team owner and home-venue operator for the team. E-sports is finding a home in downtown.

Invest 149

Invest Entertainment 149

L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Entertainment Data Oracle Inc., or EDO, a company that uses data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of TV ads, announced Nov. 1 that it raised $12 million in its first round of outside investment.

Startup 124

Startup Oracle Entertainment Invest 124

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 12, 2019

Hulu, Disney acquire Lions Gate rights; Immortals acquires Infinite Sports & Entertainment; Scoot scooped up by Bird

Hulu 113

Hulu Report Entertainment 113

L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

New president at Conde Nast Entertainment; SpaceX secures $250 million; LA Dodgers lead PlayVS Series B round.

SpaceX 113

SpaceX Entertainment Report 113

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 8, 2018

8 that it sold Santa Monica entertainment conglomerate Otter Media Inc. Holding company Chernin Group announced Aug. to AT&T Inc.

Media 113

Media Santa Monica Entertainment Company 113

L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 22, 2017

million, content management service Edlio acquires app Sangha, and entertainment content startup Pocketwatch raises $6 million. Job hunting advice network raises $2.7

Networking 113

Networking Entertainment Content Report 113

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 2, 2018

s Blizzard Entertainment announced Aug. Santa Monica-headquartered Activision Blizzard Inc.’s 2 that it added two new teams to its global e-sports competition, the Overwatch League.

Activision 113

Activision Santa Monica Entertainment Competition 113

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 3, 2012

3 appointed Dow Jones Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal Robert Thomson as new CEO, shut down its iPad only Daily and announced the firm’s intention to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. 60 year old News Corporation today Monday Dec. Thompson reports January 1 2013.

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News Journal Entertainment Media 69

InfoChachkie

JULY 21, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The reality television show Shark Tank makes for entertaining content but many of its underlying messages are potentially detrimental to tech entrepreneurs. I get that Shark Tank is a TV show focused on entertaining its viewers.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Entertainment Technical Review Ideas 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Attending discussions at SMWLA week is a great opportunity to learn and mingle with some of the world’s top content creators, strategists and all around top-tier digital influencers in Los Angeles, the mecca of entertainment. They have broken events down by two hubs: Social Tech , and Entertainment. ENTERTAINMENT HUB.

Social Media 92

Social Media Los Angeles Media Angel 92

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 4, 2019

Sony, CSS Entertainment executives to lead Crackle Plus; Bird branches out; Tencent to distribute Activison’s “Call of Duty” mobile game

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Report Mobile 100

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.

Snapchat 100

Snapchat Customer Custom Services 100

Tech.Co

APRIL 13, 2015

Shelon currently serves as a Managing Partner/Investment Advisor at Turnkey Partners and the Founder/CEO to BizTechIQ™, a hands-on Tech Startup Incubator + Pre/Post – Accelerator for students, entertainers, athletes and professionals.

Journal 70

Journal Incubator Networking Education 70

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Focusing on the entertainment, automotive, technology, retail and financial sectors, Sam oversees all aspects of the groups advertising relationships in conjunction with Google Team managers and sales leads across the region.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150