socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2012

The firm said the firm will go to support building the largest, social casino game publisher on both social networks and mobile platforms. Los Angeles-based Playsino --which, until recently, was known as Titan Gaming--said Friday that it has raised $1.5M in a new funding round. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

However, there's a new generation of technology driven startups who are looking to apply software and technology in a way that will change how movies are made, and marketed. That results in a drastically lower marketing and PA budget for the film. That's a massive amount of money to spend on marketing. What's your background?

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Still, he expressed hesitancy to characterize and market the startup as an NFT company, although NFTs are core to its business model. Eventually, Nigam sees the company expanding into a full-fledged social network, which he said Gen Z is “starving for.”

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Berkonomics

JUNE 30, 2012

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment. Over the years, advertising money is being moved from display ads in magazines and newspapers to social network sites where people with eyeballs have migrated.

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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. Search Meets Social = Commerce. In contrast, social networking sites drove a record number of clicks, up 20% over the prior year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2017

Many of the remainder don’t review or respond to customer feedback online, and don’t connect with the popular social networking channels, including Facebook and Twitter. Social and cultural change is driven by people who are willing to speak out, pulling other people into a trend. You can’t see change if you don’t look.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". In "The Social Network" Denise portrays Gretchen, the attorney of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

We caught up with Dan to hear about how the firm is going beyond online sales, and making shopping online for fashion as much entertainment as e-commerce. Dan Murillo: Little Black Back is what we call an entertainment shopping company. We think there is a new category of the e-commerce and shopping sector, the entertainment sector.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 6, 2011

Every aspect of the business of entertainment media and other content providers, and their traditional sources of revenue, are under assault by disruptive business models. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 -- Content World Turned Upside Down: Can Traditional Media Adapt? TCOSC Digital Media Society. Speakers: Richard Berger, Sr. See [link] (more)

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socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

Our interview today is with Santa Monica-based OneCubicle (www.onecubicle.com), a new startup we ran across recently, which is looking to provide a more professional social networking site for younger people. Why did you decide to start yet another social networking site? Our demographic is the 22 to 32 year old.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 7, 2019

Earbuds , a new startup from Austin founded by former Detroit Lions lineman Jason Fox, wants to bring the power of social media to your eardrums. On social media, players would take screenshots of their playlists and post them to platforms like Twitter or Instagram, Fox said. million seed to get the app out into the market.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Pasadena-based BigStage (www.bigstage.com) is one of those rare companies that has taken technology developed from university research, and is now bringing that technology to the commercial market. We spoke with Phil Ressler--a former venture capitalist from Clearstone Ventures--who is now CEO of BigStage.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2012

One way is to create your own, custom video clip which you can share via email, text message, or through a social networking site like Facebook. Allison Dollar: SnapCuts is a digital media marketing platform, which uses social video messaging. They can then share that across a social network.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Topics of discussion will be Wearables Technology, Bitcoin, SaaS, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2014, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building a sensible businesses. Brock Pierce is a 10x entrepreneur best known for pioneering the market for digital currency.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 31, 2010

The New Media ecosystem is growing rapidly with content distribution networks, mobile devices and social networks connecting and interconnecting consumers like never before. Will new technologies drive market dominance or are entirely new business models required?

Media 100

Media Enterprise Forum CalTech Social Network 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

Right now, we're helping people every day make money on their favorite social platforms. We haven't turned on any marketing, just really good organic use and sharing. How long has this been available? Neel Grover: We launched this a week ago. We're really happy so far, and obviously, we're learning.

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socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2009

Chatsworth-based DataDirect Networks , a manufacturer of storage systems focused on the high performance market, said Monday that the firm has created a storage system specifically targeted at cloud storage. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). social amplification (from which memes are spread) by Twitter and the like; and … commenting. And the fan producers all help market your show because they too want the attention. I repeat – free marketing. It’s entertainment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2015

Creating a successful startup is all about marketing these days, no matter how compelling your solution. According to Urban Dictionary , hype is “a clever marketing strategy where a product is advertised as the thing everyone must have, to the point where people begin to feel they need to consume it.” Peak of inflated expectations.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. No matter how much it bothers you, people do like to entertain themselves with a “lean back” experience. And we like to be entertained.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Each day Doppels will let you know whose birthday it is within your social network or local area and offer you a wish, gift or text option. Doppels also gives others the opportunity to send you a note or gift tailored to your interests. How great is that?! Doppels also caught the interest of celebrities. Giving Back.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

They get marketed as such. Will that be enough or will high churn rates creep in, new toys be introduced into the market, new time sucks pulling user attention away? Why had it endured though market machinations and become this year’s darling IPO? Not improving your life or business. Not solving a real problem.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

We spoke with Sherry Gunther, CEO and founder of the firm, earlier this week to get a better look at the company and the dynamics behind the virtual world market nowadays--as well as why Sherry decided to make the jump from the world of entertainment media to online. What's special about your virtual world? Why start another one?

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Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2009

Our interview this morning is with Babette Pepaj , CEO and founder of BakeSpace (www.bakespace.com), a local Los Angeles startup focused on social networking around food. Babette Pepaj: BakeSpace is a food social network and recipe swap. So very much a social network involved? What is BakeSpace?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I invested in LA-based Gogii , one of the fastest growing, most exciting mobile social networking companies you’ve never heard of and maker of a product called textPlus. Gogii spent way more effort marketing to what I call “The USA Today market&# rather than the tech blog market.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

In association with some of the regions top trade associations/social networking groups and industry hosts, DFR '09 promises to be the largest holiday party of the season and help weave our various communities of interest into the larger collective family of professionals working in and around the technology industry.

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Fandango CarsDirect Case Study Santa Monica 124

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.

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Social Media Los Angeles Media Angel 92

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If your B2B contacts check-in regularly at certain types of locations (entertainment venues, stores, etc.) Provide focused event marketing. If you know your contacts’ real-life interests, you could use that information in your marketing efforts. Branded entertainment. Broadcast sponsorships and advertising.

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Competition Entertainment Advertising Social Media 84

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks, with 300 million users, and we fell that it has a higher quality user base. Max Fischer: I''m a former investment banker and investment professional, and I have worked a little bit in the entertainment space as well. This is the first based off of LinkedIn. Why LinkedIn?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Market and opportunity risk. There is always less risk with a well-defined problem in a large and growing market. Market entry strategy risk. Competitive risk. Operational risk.

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Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Xconomy

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Now an accelerator tailored to sports technology startups might be giving those founders a connection to the ultimate in sports and marketing royalty: the Dallas Cowboys. The new Blue Star Accelerator, aimed at nurturing young tech companies in sports and entertainment, is expected to open up shop after the start of the new year.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 15, 2013

TechZulu caught up with Kaleio founder & CEO, Jim Riley who promised that Kaleio is giving students or non-executives tools needed to succeed as until now, there hadn’t been a platform for them to directly and professionally network with others within their desired industry. What will Kaleio as a social network gain from the partnership?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Market and opportunity risk. There is always less risk with a well-defined problem in a large and growing market. Market entry strategy risk. Competitive risk. Operational risk.

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Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

But it’s more atypical for investors located in this market. LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). I’m sure others have, too.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

CreatorUp is the online web series school teaching the next generation of web series creators how to make and market their own new video projects on the web. And our network of filmmaker and entertainment industry colleagues allow us to recruit top teachers who are leaders in the web world. What inspired you? How does it work?

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Web USC Course Guide 93

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Solaborate is a blend of great social network platforms, by taking in all the greatest bits and putting it all into one. Consumers all have access to social networks, but the business-side has never really caught on. Solaborate is a professional social media network. LB: Nothing is hard, it’s really hard.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The company has indicated that their decision to launch TGFF exclusively on the G+ platform was for a number of reasons including: Their continuing success with other games on the platform, the readiness of the G+ team, and the compelling marketing and promotional package Google offered to Kabam.

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Google Paramount Web 2.0 News 64