socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2010

Microsoft's search engine, Bing , is enhancing its searches for an area of interest to lots of Southern California firms--entertainment and media content. The search engine said one of the biggest investments is in entertainment, particularly navigating and finding what you are looking for from content on the web.

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Entertainment Beverly Hills Southern California Guide 154

socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2009

News Corporation said a few minutes ago that it has added two new executives at MySpace , and is tapping Tsavo Media's Michael Jones as Chief Operating Officer and Sling Media's Jason Hirschhorn as Chief Product Officer. The two new appointments follow the recently appointment of Owen Van Natta as CEO at MySpace.

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Tsavo Userplane Southern California Media 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 19, 2009

MySpace said today that it has launched a new web reality show with reality entertainment producer Endemol, and separately, has launched a promotion along with Ashton Kutcher's Katalyst Media linked to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration. Terms of the deal with Endemol were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Web Entertainment Media Content 100

socalTECH

MAY 3, 2011

Los Angeles-based Gorilla Nation Media , the division of Evolve Media which provides advertising representation services to websites, said this morning that it has launched a new kids, tweens, and teens vertical. Other sites in the new vertical include HIT Entertainment, Thomas & Friends, and Barney. READ MORE>>.

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Gorilla Nation Sherman Oaks Advertising Entertainment 154

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Most recently Mike Jones served as the CEO of Myspace. In this role, Mike oversaw global business strategy and operations for Myspace, Myspace Music, and Myspace Mobile, which included board and strategic roles with Myspace China and Myspace Japan. mt) Media Temple, Inc.

Tsavo 76

Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 76

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

the technology startup incubator and studio headed by former MySpace CEO Michael Jones, has raised around $30M in funding from Hearst Ventures , the venture capital arm of Hearst Corporation, Hearst said this morning. Science Inc. , Science Inc. Science is also backed by Tomorrow Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners, and White Star Capital.

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Rustic Canyon Incubator Venture Capital Entertainment 223

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 19, 2011

Gamification Techniques for Entertainment and Media Executives: Applying the Latest in Social Game Mechanics and Techniques to Boost Engagement and ROI. Monday, April 25, 2011 -- Gamification Workshop. One of the hottest trends in marketing right now is called Gamification. See [link] (more)

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Entertainment Media Competition Marketing 124

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment. In reflection, think I need to center my time around those principals and focus on bigger ideas. What are you looking forward to most in 2018? READ MORE>>.

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Dollar Shave Club Userplane Tsavo Southern California 140

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 18, 2011

Known for its entertainment scene which blossomed in the early nineteen hundreds, LA also has some of the best schools in the country in UCLA and USC. Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States.

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Beverly Hills West Hollywood Mahalo Santa Monica 113

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2012

TechZulu is proud to announce that we are a sponsor of the Variety 2012 Venture Capital & New Media Summit and will be there in full force bringing you all the action. Variety is pleased to announce the return of its Venture Capital and New Media Summit on June 27 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles. Speaker List.

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Venture Capital Media Capital Steamboat Ventures 68

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Aber Whitcomb is a partner at startup co-working and incubation community io/LA , CTO of SGN , and former co-founder and CTO of MySpace. We chose Hollywood because we wanted to put top talent from the Entertainment and Technology industries under one roof. Media and Entertainment has seen more barriers to entry being broken down.

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Technical Review Southern California Incubator High Tech 223

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

They want a means of representing themselves that is animated, and changeable, and actively communicates in places like MySpace, Facebook, and other social networks. They can put themselves and their friends into the media and the digital experience. We see this as a way to let them represent themselves in the digital realm.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

Demand Media hosted a welcoming opening party at the Vicerory, and Media Temple organized an amazing closing party at Cross Campus with aerialists, DJ, interactive displays - and people are still talking about the delicious food. Beyond entertainment, ad tech is huge with Rubicon''s IPO and the TrueX $200M acquisition by Fox.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Belkin Entertainment Newsletter 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 11, 2008

BreakOut is where cutting-edge artists present and debate the digital technologies and strategies they are deploying to break away from the entertainment establishment and take more control. Special 500ff discount for socalTECH readers: [link].

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SoCalTech Yahoo Social Media Press 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 10, 2008

BreakOut is where cutting-edge artists present and debate the digital technologies and strategies they are deploying to break away from the entertainment establishment and take more control. Special 500ff discount for socalTECH readers: [link].

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SoCalTech Yahoo Social Media Press 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 9, 2008

BreakOut is where cutting-edge artists present and debate the digital technologies and strategies they are deploying to break away from the entertainment establishment and take more control. Special 500ff discount for socalTECH readers: [link].

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SoCalTech Yahoo Social Media Press 100

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium.

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Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2012

TechZulu is proud to announce that we are a sponsor of the Variety 2012 Venture Capital & New Media Summit and will be there in full force bringing you all the action. Variety is pleased to announce the return of its Venture Capital and New Media Summit on June 27 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles. Speaker List.

Venture Capital 40

Venture Capital Media Capital Steamboat Ventures 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Speakers: [Moderator] Scot Rubin - Owner NITROPOD /SVP Digital Media Big Door /Cofounder G4TV. Scot has been an entrepreneur and executive responsible for the launch of several interactive entertainment ventures. He also leads mergers and acquisitions and ran the acquisitions of SGN, MindJolt and HallPass Media.

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Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 94

socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

What's the best way to get the word out about your brand on social media? Basically, we've built a platform that allows businesses to build social media promotions across multiple social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Linkedin. We also have a mobile platform, which integrates with Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.

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Social Media Startup Platform Media 217

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Worlize is a user-created social gaming and chat platform for Facebook and social networks including Twitter, MySpace and OpenSocial. Brian has over a decade developing and deploying cutting-edge technology within the entertainment industry. Worlize allows you to invite your friends to join from Facebook or via a tweeted link.

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Blogging Paramount Social Network Entertainment 84

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2013

SGN is the priemere cross-platform mobile game developer founded by MySpace Co-Founder Chris DeWolfe, delivering highly entertaining and engaging titles to millions of users around the world. Mob Science will join in the ranks of prior acquisitions including Hallpass Media and Mindjolt all under the strong and successful SGN umbrella.

Develop 76

Develop Development Technical Review Southern California 76

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2011

Vice President of Brand & Entertainment Sales; Partners with brands, agencies & entertainment studios/networks for live broadcasted events in addition to fulfilling advertising solutions, integrated marketing, & sponsorship opportunities; Formerly worked at MySpace Video & NBCU Digital. ustream @jonahmatthew. -

Entertainment 74

Entertainment Networking Advertising Web 74

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The panel will discuss trends in how TV shows and online video are using social media. The panel is right in the middle of the fall TV premiere week and Social Media Week LA! Dana Robinson, NBC Universal , Director of Social Media @NBC. Scheduled speakers. Kourtney and Khloe take Miami @eventful. 7-8p Panel & Q&A.

Social Media 67

Social Media SoCal Southern California Research 67

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Speakers: [Moderator] Scot Rubin - Owner NITROPOD /SVP Digital Media Big Door /Cofounder G4TV. Scot has been an entrepreneur and executive responsible for the launch of several interactive entertainment ventures. He also leads mergers and acquisitions and ran the acquisitions of SGN, MindJolt and HallPass Media.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Speakers From Startups/Entertainment/Tech Include: Howard Marks, StartEngine Co-Founder, formerly Activision Founder. Gretchen Fox, Live Nation , VP of Marketing, Social Media. Lindsay Gabler, The GRAMMYs , Social Media Specialist. MySpace Alumni, 10a-12p @ Hotel Erwin. William Hsu, MuckerLab , Co-Founder.

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Rustic Canyon CTO Coach Santa Monica Press 85

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

We are a city unique in merging the world’s best content with digital media and technology expertise. There are now a second generation of entrepreneurs and companies that have learned from their last successes and are producing great new companies like TopSpin Media , Sometrics and GumGum.

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Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

It's a place where 20-somethings can brand professionally with a profile, similar to Facebook or MySpace, but in a professional manner. I'd also been a television producer on many sports and entertainment shows, including NBC and Fox Sports. Gregg Champion: I can tell you my first project in the technology and entertainment world.

Social Network 100

Social Network Entertainment Startup CTO Coach 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. But ultimately we’re on the Internet to communicate, buy stuff, become informed and be entertained. A great team from MySpace has created Gravity. Los Angeles.

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Company Companies Technology Startup 290

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

The venture firms leading this are Ascend Ventures--Sharon Graves is their local LA partner--which is a media fund out of New York. We're excited to have them involved, because they've typically invested in companies around our stage in the media space, so they bring some unique set of relationships and domain expertise.

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Mogreet Paramount Entertainment Mobile 133

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Richard Rosenblatt – Demand Media. A SoCal native and graduate of both UCLA and USC, Richard Rosenblatt led the growth of MySpace from an unknown to a household name. Most recently, Rosenblatt cofounded Demand Media, launching in 2006 with $120 million in equity and the acquisition of eHow.com. Matt Coffin – LowerMyBills.com.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2010

Though edgy, it was entertaining. Still, despite the hiccups in the awards show itself, we need to remain focused on what the Streamy's are trying to accomplish: recognizing those in the online new media space creating content and a new alternative to traditional media. It was professional. And the winners are. Overall Series.

Web 40

Web News Technical Review Writing 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Myspace is a social entertainment network that suggests new musical acts to you and keeps you updated with new releases of your favourite musical acts. LAGbook expands your social experience, we’re the social network for meeting new people. A Social Discovery Network.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Advertising Startup 100