SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011 -- Facebook's Impact on Entertainment PR and Marketing. Learn first-hand from an all-star panel how the entertainment industry is using Facebook and other top social networking platforms. Social Media Week LA. See [link] (more)

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Entertainment Case Study Marketing Social Media 100

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AUGUST 15, 2017

Los Angeles-based market research provider MarketCast said on Monday that it has acquired Fizziology , a software developer focused on social insights and analytics for the media and entertainment industry. Fizziology's software uses social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, etc.)

Social Media 113

Social Media Research Entertainment Equity 113

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

We spoke with Lisa Hennessy , one of the founders of DreamJobbing and an entertainment industry veteran, to learn more about the startup. Lisa Hennessy: I come from a network television background, and my two business partners are from a digital background. However, until recently, the two rarely intersected. What is DreamJobbing?

Platform 233

Platform Media Startup Social Media 233

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Social Media Week (SMW) is finally here and is set to be one amazing week filled with panels, discussions, networking, and much more. What is Social Media Week? Social Media Week is a global platform that connects people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 7, 2012

Using Facebook to learn from his personal network. To entertain us and/or inform. Cheers to discovering a real return on using social media. How was this possible? Trend spottin g. Not some MBA stock market guru. The best part is he really seems like a solid guy. He completely shifted my perspective.

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Social Media Media Writing Blogging 68

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2011

Join us tonight live at 8pm PST from UCLA Korn Hall for Digital LA’s Branded Entertainment panel right here on TechZulu. They’ll discuss how content creators and brands work together to create, develop, and market digital branded entertainment. Matt McMahon, Fox Digital Entertainment, VP Mobile. davidbeebe.

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Entertainment Yahoo Electronic Arts Social Media 96

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JULY 16, 2012

With the proliferation of social media, how do you--as a brand--manage all of those various websites, content, and media? Los Angeles-based Fliptu (www.fliptu.com), headed by Jeremy Gocke , thinks it has this figured out, by providing a central place to access a brand's content, across social networks.

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Social Media Media Social Network Seed Funding 268

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. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies?

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Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 -- 8th Digital Media Summit. Past presenters have received millions in funding from our program; and several have sold their company for huge earnings. See [link] (more).

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Media Social Media Commerce Entertainment 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Per the latest study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 Virtual living: the rise and growing dominance of social media. Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. Data enable: use metrics and measurements.

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Technology Social Media Startup Entertainment 97

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

After we typed the first two letters from our computer room at UCLA, namely, “Lo” for “Login,” the network crashed. Here one can list pervasive search engines, access to extensive information repositories, consumer aids, entertainment, education, connectivity among humans, etc. That’s how the Internet was conceived and nurtured.

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UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Entertainment has changed. New platforms led by YouTube have emerged to change the dynamic of broadcast media — once dominated by the rigid programming of TV — while the internet has enabled new media stars to engage with their audiences in new, high-touch ways.

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Help Startup Activision Media 115

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MAY 27, 2011

TeenSpot's entertainment and community website is a moderated, social networking and chat site, focused exclusively on teenagers. Gorilla Nation said its Youthology arm will provide marketers with integrated marketing programs, including mobile, video, social media and rich display products, on the newly acquired site.

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Gorilla Nation Social Media Social Network Entertainment 133

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MAY 21, 2014

It turns out, nowadays, creating the content is only a small part of your job description The most successful YouTubers, studios, brands and agencies today are intensely focused on using social media to engage with fans, get that content out there, and grow their audience. That was my first, deep dive into entertainment.

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Downey Content Help Startup 215

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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. What's special about what you offer?

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Social Media Startup Platform Media 217

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? There's been a huge push to engage local businesses, to get them involve din social media, but video has yet to catch up.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Startup Product 150

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 31, 2014

The event attracted over 500 distinguished attendees from around the world in the digital media and technology industry including advertising, media, data, eCommerce, software, social and gaming. The event also showcased a variety of promising startups from digital media, mobile, cloud, entertainment, advertising, and eCommerce.

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Media Technology Truecar Southern California 84

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

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. Lots of them were in online media and entertainment.

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Hollywood CTO Hire Social Media Platform 256

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 17, 2011

We’ll discuss how comics and comic book characters are part of an overall entertainment franchise, including animation, games, movies, iPad apps, web series, and promotion via social media. TQ Jefferson, Marvel Entertainment, VP of Production, Games @Marvel. 7 -8p: Check-in and Networking. Scheduled Speakers.

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Entertainment Social Media Networking Web 111

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Tomorrow starting at 8pm PST We will be live streaming ( click here to view live stream ) the "Action Sports + Social Media Marketing Mash Up" event put on by SoCal Action Sports Network. AGENDA 7-8: Check-in, Cocktail Reception & Networking 8-9:30 Panel, Q&A. So get the online price here ( [link] ).

Social Media 40

Social Media Southern California Media Orange County 40

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ). Universities and the marketplace are spawning tools like Brainly , which is a learning network or massively multi-player question and answer tool. Learning doesn’t have to be all work.

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Startup Education Tool Entrepreneur 108

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is gearing up to showcase the most promising startups and visionaries from across LA’s growing startup entertainment ecosystem. Mark Suster of GRP Partners and Launchpad was confirmed to keynote along with Nely Galan of Galan Entertainment, the first Latina president of Telemundo.

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GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2015

Per a new study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic grew 69 percent in 2014, reaching 2.5 Virtual living: the rise and growing dominance of social media. Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. YouTube is now the 800-pound gorilla of entertainment.

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 106

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 22, 2013

The mobile app and website that allows people to capture and share images and videos of events through social media. The cool thing is we were not only taught about film and TV, but also about new media. One of our teachers was teaching new media and it was really inspiring. Our most popular product is our Facebook app.

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Social Media Startup Media UCLA 94

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Neville Spiteri is co-founder of Venice-based WEMO Media (www.wemomedia.com), a new, digital studio whose flagship product is TheBlu (www.theblu.com) an online, interactive experience focused on the world's oceans. Our focus is really what we refer to as globally shared media. We spoke with Neville about the company: What is theBlu?

Cloud Computing 208

Cloud Computing Web Entertainment Media 208

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

We’re excited to announce TechZulu is officially partnering with New Media Expo (formerly BlogWorld) to create a Startup Launchpad at their next event taking place January 6-8, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas. What does this mean for you ? If you don’t meet the qualifications, don’t fret.

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Media Startup Conference Social Network 109

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Kevin Winston , is the organizer of Digital LA , the popular and widely attended networking organization for the Los Angeles startup, web, movie, music, marketing, and social media community. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

Dollar Shave Club 272

Dollar Shave Club Technical Review Santa Monica Southern California 272

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

These historically have included work-at-home, restaurants, telemarketing and social-service providers. On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Marginal legality or poor public image.

Invest 98

Invest Technical Review Sites Social Media 98

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 27, 2013

Nick Tran, Director of Social Media for Taco Bell. Evan Bregman, Director of Digital Media at Electus said, “If we wanted to cut through the clutter of all the different youtube channels …. Don’t worry about major production value, but you do need great audio and clear messaging. Get likes and subscribers.

Dollar Shave Club 106

Dollar Shave Club Tips Marketing Sales 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2011

They are overloaded by the media with amazing advertising messages, and people now realize that you can’t believe anything you see in pictures, and even videos can be edited to deliver any message. In fact, we are all media companies now, with our cell phones, computers, and professional-looking publishing tools.

Media 91

Media Startup Company Companies 91

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 17, 2018

EduCreator will provide participants with a network of other like-minded creators, programming focused on content development and format and mentorship from digital storyteller Jay Shetty, WeCreateEdu founder Jacklyn Duff and others. . ” Applications to the incubator opened today and close November 17, 2018.

Incubator 197

Incubator Content Education Seed Funding 197

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Per the latest study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 18-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 7.2 Virtual living: the rise and growing dominance of social media. Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. Data enable: use metrics and measurements.

Startup 55

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2014

In a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic grew 81% in 2013 and will reach 1.3 Virtual living: the rise and growing dominance of social media. Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. YouTube is now the 800-pound gorilla of entertainment.

Startup 99

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ). Universities and the marketplace are spawning tools like Brainly , which is a learning network or massively multi-player question and answer tool. Learning doesn’t have to be all work.

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tune in and join TechZulu as we bring you Digital LA: TV Goes Social panel Live tonight starting at 7pm PT. 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! Scheduled speakers. link] @SMWLA.

Social Media 67

Social Media SoCal Southern California Research 67

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2010

There are categories for Innovative Web Technology, Social Media and Social Networking Technology, Entertainment Technology, News Technology, and Music Technology. Similar to DEMO and TechCrunch Disrupt, the Austin-based conference is holding a showcase to feature the most exciting startups around.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Social Media Social Network News 72

socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Los Angeles-based Sometrics, the venture backed developer of analytics products for the social networking and social media industry, has launched another product, the firm announced this morning. The firm said the new product will manage virtual currency from Super Rewards, Offerpal, and SocialMedia Networks.

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Product Social Network Social Media Networking 100