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AUGUST 31, 2016

Los Angeles-based Prime Focus Technologies , a developer of ERP software for the media industry, says it has received its first round of funding from private equity investor Ambit Pragma. Global Eagle Entertainment, Cricket Australia, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, and many others.

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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.)

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APRIL 14, 2016

Los Angeles-based cloud software developer BeBop Technology , which provides software for the media and entertainment industry, said today that it has expanded its operations in both Canada and Europe. Long, develops cloud-based software for handling post production. BeBop Technology, led by Bruck K.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Los Angeles-based FilmTrack , a developer of contracts and rights management software for the media and entertainment industry, has raised $10M in a Series B funding, and also acquired Dashbox, a developer of cloud-based music asset and metadata management software. FilmTrack is led by Jason Kassin. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 13, 2011

Today's interview is with Los Angeles-based Miso Media , a developer of iPad-based music education software, which uses note detection to help users learn guitar, ukulele, and banjo. First off, let's talk a little bit about your software. First off, let's talk a little bit about your software. What does your software do?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

NBCUniversal and Comcast is planning a technology hackathon this weekend in Universal City, in hopes of tapping local technology innovators to apply their technology know-how to the media business. software hollywood media tech city universal hackathon technology comcast nbcuniversal' READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As it renews its focus on media — doubling down on new programming in a bid to reach further into repeatable revenue through subscriptions that encompass more than just retail — the company is trying to frame itself as more than just makeup and accessories in a box. “We’re helping their products get discovered.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. Like many product managers, my background is fairly eclectic. That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. Tell me a bit about your background. How did it help you?

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. My focus has been marketing strategy and product development.

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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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socalTECH

JULY 15, 2015

A few weeks ago, Los Angeles-based enterprise expense reporting software maker Chrome River (www.chromeriver.com) took a significant venture funding round--worth $100M--to help expand the company's growth in the enterprise software market. What does Chrome River's software do?

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

This corporate partnership has proven well for these startups in helping them launch their products and services into another galaxy. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.” Epic Games.

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socalTECH

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.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Los Angeles-based Sophoi , a developer of media IP mananagement software, has been acquired by Oracle, Oracle said Monday. Oracle said that Sophoi's products will become available as Oracle Media Intellectual Property Management. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Sophoi filed for bankruptcy on September 1st.

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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. Darren Marble: On average, the budget for marketing for feature films is 50 percent of their production budget. Why is this important to filmmakers?

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JULY 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based Titan Gaming , the online gaming technology firm backed by the who's who of Southern California's angel investors, said today that it has added EA's Keith McCurdy and Affinity Media's Brock Pierce to its board, as well as appointed a number of executives. On the executive side, Titan said it has hired David D. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging to refashion the Los Angeles studio system for the digital age forming companies that combining live-streamed video, podcasts, and the newfound social media celebrities to craft entertainment for a new breed of consumer. but around the world,” said Rogers, in a statement. “We

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

Propelled by new technologies, new businessmen have been landing in Los Angeles since the invention of the nickelodeon to create a studio that would dominate popular entertainment. For over 100 years entrepreneurs have come to Hollywood to try their luck in the dream factory and build an empire in the business of storytelling.

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socalTECH

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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DECEMBER 18, 2013

He is also the co-founder of Playsino, ExpressCoin (Bitcoin exchange), GoCoin (Bitcoin payment platform), Five Delta, Evertune, GamesTV, Digital Entertainment Network, KnCMiner.cn (Bitcoin Mining), and Robocoin China (Bitcoin ATM). Peter Csathy - CEO Manatt Digital Media Ventures. He continues to sit on the board of Sorenson Media.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2013

Southern California is the center of the entertainment industry, which not only includes the world of Hollywood, movies and film, and television, but is also the home of the music industry. All of these startups are applying technology (software development and algorithms) to some aspect of music and the music business. Miso Media.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The LA-based accelerator is powered by Techstars and is looking for “technology-based companies focused on transformative media and entertainment experiences.” Applications are being accepted starting today, through April 16, 2014 for early-stage companies with innovative consumer media and entertainment product ideas.

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socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2009

Santa Ana-based Teresis Media Management , a provider of workflow and digital asset management products for the entertainment and broadcast industry, said this morning that it has enhanced support for Mac users. Teresis develops products used to manage pre- and post-production processes.

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MARCH 27, 2009

Today's interview is with Peter Csathy, President and CEO of Sorenson Media (www.sorensonmedia.com), which recently relocated its executive offices to San Diego. What is Sorenson Media about? Peter Csathy: Sorenson Media has been around for several years. How do things like Microsoft Silverlight affect your products?

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? I don't have any predictions, but in terms of goals I'm looking to invest in future of work, media & entertainment, e-commerce and supply chain and social impact companies.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Next she took to Instagram, a new social media platform that quickly became the most effective tool in a blogger’s toolkit. Last month, the product launched with $1.2 The first phase was the rise of the media platforms: YouTube, Instagram, etcetera, that allowed creatives to build audiences.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Dana Settle & I are hosting a dinner tonight (10/20/10) with some of the biggest companies in entertainment to talk about the future of television, film & digital media. This is where the digital media puck is going. Michael Ovitz , the co-founder of CAA will be the keynote speaker.

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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? The firm already has seed funding from such investors as Kelly Perdew, Sugarmaker Media, and support from talent agency ICM Partners. Gocke told us more about the company and what it's doing. What is Fliptu?

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Can software algorithms help drive more user engagement and video views for publishers? I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I worked with the head of each product area, such as YouTube, on how to drive more value for our large partners.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A new partnership between Wearable World Labs , the world’s first accelerator solely focused on Wearable Technologies and the Internet of Wearable Things and Technicolor , a media and entertainment technology leader. ” Create products that change the world. “This is the core meaning of “Valley Innovation.’

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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. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that particularly caught your eye in 2017. What are you looking forward to most in 2018? in exits.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Catalog (www.catalog.cc), a startup developing artificial intelligence software to help independent visual artists scale their content production efforts, announced it raised $1.5M We're a company at the intersection of media and technology, so this is a very fertile place for us to grow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Specific measures that go beyond the traditional linear thinking include the following: Develop new products for your existing segment. Rather than enhancing the offering you have, develop and offer new products that capitalize on the customers that you already know well. He entertains no sense of a static business.

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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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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 5, 2022

From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley , a trend emerged among social media influencers and startup founders alike: move into a mansion with 10 or so collaborators, work day and night together to build fame and wealth, and hope that your new roommates do their dishes. View this post on Instagram.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 29, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is LA’s original and largest startup tech entertainment festival, celebrating the burgeoning tech scene in Los Angeles. Silicon Beach uniquely features startup and Hollywood entertainment speakers at panels, parties, hackathon, demo day, startup showcase, and more events, June 19-22, 2013 in Los Angeles.

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