SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 18, 2009

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 -- NXTStage Online and Mobile Entertainment Conference. An industry conference targeting specifically pre and post-production executives as well as programming executives from the film/tv production sector. See [link] (more).

Conference 100

Conference Entertainment Mobile Product 100

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The startup said it will acquire, manage, and operate mobile applications in the utility, productivity, games and entertainment areas.

Mobile 113

Mobile Media Entertainment Los Angeles 113

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JUNE 22, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mobile-XL , which provides SMS-based news and information services for customers in countries with limited or expensive Internet access, said today that it has partnered with TCT Mobile to embed its XLBrowser in a series of Alcatel handsets. Tags: mobile news africa communications telecom. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 140

Mobile Tech Coast Angels News Entertainment 140

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AUGUST 15, 2012

Santa Monica-based Image Metrics , which develops computer vision and facial analysis and expression tracking software, said Wednesday that it has released a new software development kit for mobile developers. The SDK allows mobile apps to capture, analyze, and replicate a user's facial expressions and emotions. READ MORE>>.

Metrics 145

Metrics Mobile Develop Development 145

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Beverly Hills- and Berlin, Germany-based Fox Mobile Group , which offers mobile content distribution and mobile entertainment products, has been sold to Jesta Group , Jesta said Wednesday. Jesta said Fox Mobile Group will become part of Jesta Mobile Holdings.

News 133

News Beverly Hills Mobile Entertainment 133

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Climbing the ranks for our Los Angeles, CA region, Mobile Therapy was one of two semifinal winners. If they come out on top, Mobile Therapy can expect prizes and support from Tech Wildcatters, 500Startups, Consumer Electronics Association, Crowdfunder, Techstars, American Airlines, and more! Habra: Practice, practice, practice.

Competition 123

Competition Mobile Startup Technical Review 123

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 21, 2011

My background was 8 years of telecoms & mobile and 8 years of cloud computing & SaaS – so these two themes were a given. Two big themes have emerged in my head in the past 3 years: offline / online integration and mobile computing. They recommend up-sells and cross-sells of products. Or can they? They’re not.

Mobile 329

Mobile Advertising Media Marketing 329

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Los Angeles-based Emotive Communications , a venture backed provider of ringtone and mobile music products, was acquired last week by Zad Mobile. Emotive had raised over $13.95M in funding, and had itself acquired venture-backed Sennari Entertainment, a developer of loyalty programs for the mobile market, in 2008.

Mobile 133

Mobile Bertelsmann Acquisition Entertainment 133

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In the mobile age, what is the key to connecting and engaging with users, and where does Hollywood''s creative content fit into the mix? According to LA mobile game maker Seriously (www.seriously.com), mobile games are the best way to engage with the mobile generation. We''ve got a situation in the U.S.,

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Mobile Content IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Per a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.”

Startup 126

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 126

TechCrunch LA

MAY 13, 2021

TiMi Studios, one of the world’s most lucrative game makers and is part of Tencent’s gargantuan digital entertainment empire, said Thursday that it has struck a strategic partnership with Xbox. Established in 2008 within Tencent, TiMi is behind popular mobile titles such as Honor of Kings and Call of Duty Mobile.

Mobile 144

Mobile Los Angeles Entertainment Research 144

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. jennipowell.

Entertainment 96

Entertainment Yahoo Electronic Arts Social Media 96

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The latest investment is being used to finance the acquisition of another company in the space — Appetize, a digital and mobile commerce payments platform for enterprises such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and zoos. With the new capital, SpotOn has raised $628 million since its inception. Image Credits: SpotOn.

Technical Review 296

Technical Review Software Review Invest Acquisition 296

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JULY 22, 2013

Santa Monica-based mobile app monetization and testing developer Burstly has snagged away an executive from high profile mobile games maker Rovio. Rajamaki was previously head of advertising for Rovio Entertainment''s Angry Birds franchise, serving as Vice President of Advertising Operations. READ MORE>>.

Advertising 194

Advertising Santa Monica Mobile Entertainment 194

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Two, Los Angeles area companies-- LiveXLive , which operates live entertainment and media events and online media, and Allied Esports , and e-sports company, said this morning that they are in a multi-year partnership. Financial details of the agreement were not announced.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Media Los Angeles Mobile 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Our interview this morning is with Joel Milne , the CEO of Los Angeles-based RepairSmith (www.repairsmith.com), a startup offering up mobile automobile repair. I spent the last seven years running a company called ScoreBig, a LA-based tech startup in the live entertainment space. RepairSmith is backed by Daimler AG.

Mobile 100

Mobile Startup Orange County San Diego 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Its eponymously titled social media programming, available on Instagram and Snap, has managed to nab roughly 30 million interactions over the year-and-a-half that it distributed its productions. Solve began as a series developed within the mobile-focused entertainment studio, Vertical Networks.

Social Media 131

Social Media Media Startup Mobile 131

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JULY 25, 2013

According to ScoreBig, it has named David Marcus as Senior Vice President, Partnerships, and Eric Wilson as Vice President, Technology and Product. Wilson was previously at Sidebar, and also had served at GoTV Networks, JAMDAT Mobile, and Citysearch, where he was founding engineer.

CitySearch 183

CitySearch Ticketmaster Entertainment Los Angeles 183

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

The Disney Accelerator said that Smart Toy was acquired by Los Angeles-based children''s product firm Cartwheel Kids, and that SnowShoe raised $2.2M The Disney Accelerator said that Smart Toy was acquired by Los Angeles-based children''s product firm Cartwheel Kids, and that SnowShoe raised $2.2M in its seed funding round. READ MORE>>.

Class 185

Class Startup Seed Funding Entertainment 185

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MAY 2, 2013

Venice-based WemoLab --which has been developing entertainment products around an oceanic theme--announced today that it has launched its first, mobile product, a new interactive tablet app. The firm said its app, SuperFugu, let kids take a "field trip" around the world''s ocean. The app is free, and runs on the iPad.

Education 168

Education Venice Entertainment Platform 168

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The funding was led by DRW Venture Capital, and also included Mobile Financial Partners. Sensor is led by longtime tech veteran Phil Ressler, who previously has served at Bottlenose, Lumenz Networks, MyGreenlight, Big Stage Entertainment, Clearstone Venture Partners, and many other companies.

Clearstone 113

Clearstone Santa Monica Venture Capital Entertainment 113

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MAY 29, 2014

Los Angeles-based uSamp , the developer of market research products and services, said yesterday that it has named Joe Jordan as its new Vice President, Panel Operations. Jordan was most recently Strategic Account Director, Media & Entertainment, for Networked Insights. He also has served at Troy Research and other companies.

Research 138

Research Entertainment Los Angeles Mobile 138

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 5, 2022

The entire premise of Playhouse is that we find it strangely entertaining to peruse home listings. We want to build a product for the next generation that wants to be mobile, video driven, exciting and fun.”. It’s not too outlandish a claim, seeing as “House Hunters” has been on TV since 1999.

Content 255

Content Pricing Seed Funding Los Angeles 255

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JANUARY 8, 2015

Santa Monica-based mobile entertainment startup Seriously has tapped a 20th Century Fox veteran to head up its business development efforts, and a former Rovio exec for product development efforts, the company said Thursday. seriously mobile games best fiends rovio executive bizdev' Seriously is led by Andrew Stalbow.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Mobile Entertainment Capital 100

TechCrunch LA

MAY 17, 2019

Ficto is bringing to market adaptations of bestselling books and original productions which will be released with theatrical films and has plans in the pipeline for other forms of scripted and unscripted entertainment. “It’s up to startups like us to address the grassroots movement,” for content creators, Esola says.

Services 167

Services Report Netflix Content 167

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JUNE 15, 2017

According to Altice USA, it will offer up a suite of whole-home premium service products to its customers, including in-home installation of devices, remote technical support for mobile devices and computers, and device protection beyond the company's standard equipment coverage. READ MORE>>.

Services 124

Services Technical Support Entertainment Los Angeles 124

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

(game-based learning and trivia for K-12); ProductionPro (film, television, and theatre production tool); MessageYes (mobile messaging firm, formerly known as ReplyYes); Samba TV (viewing data and analytics); Savioke (autonomous indoor robots); and The VOID (location-based entertainment and virtual experiences).

Burbank 113

Burbank Startup Class News 113

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MAY 25, 2011

Los Angeles-based ShareSquare , the QR code firm headed by Matthias Galica, has inked a partnership with popular mobile barcode scanning firm ShopSavvy , the two said this morning. ShopSavvy offers up mobile apps for Android and iPhone for scanning barcodes and comparison shopping.

Mobile 211

Mobile Tool Content Entertainment 211

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Appetize is backed by the Guggenheim, the 49ers Family Office, WME SVP of Music Marc Geiger, Roar Entertainment and others; the company recently announced deals with Live Nation and the Sacramento Kings, and is part of the Dodgers Accelerator. How'd you end up creating your products? What does Appetize do?

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Sales Mobile Startup 100

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.

Artificial Inteligence 109

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 109

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MAY 13, 2013

According to Greentoe, it will use the funding for marketing of the site, including a multi-platform advertising campaign across the web, television, and mobile. Greentoe is led by Joe Marrapodi (LBI Entertainment, Intermix) and Andrew Kurland (Deloitte). Size of the funding was not announced. READ MORE>>.

Angel 231

Angel Funding Venture Capital Entertainment 231

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

Qualcomm said it invested in 7Invensun , which is developing eye-tracking products; Chukong Technologies , in the mobile entertainment area; inPlug , smart home devices; Unisound , voice recognition and processing technology; as well as investing in China Walden Venture Investments, L.P.

Invest 138

Invest Venture Capital San Diego Entertainment 138

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OCTOBER 28, 2014

As part of the funding, George Kliavkoff of Hearst Entertainment & Syndication joins the company''s board. The funding goes towards expansion of online and mobile products, strategic partnerships, and for marketing. ScoreBig helps sports teams, live event venues, and others sell unsold tickets using a reverse auction.

Venture Capital 138

Venture Capital Entertainment Funding Los Angeles 138

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Rather, these were the words given in response to the opening question to a panel of product managers to “describe their occupation” in 3 words or less, + an additional word on what their biggest challenge was. Jay Stakelon , VP Product Design, Fullscreen. Jen Robinson , Head of Product Manager, Bigframe.

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2020

The company’s entertainment is designed to be interactive with live-streaming, geo-location, live chat, polling, choice-based narratives, 360 viewing, augmented reality, and click through e-commerce, the company said.

Los Angeles 152

Los Angeles Content Angel Outsource Development 152

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MARCH 22, 2011

La Jolla-based Ortiva Wireless , which develops mobile video management and gateway products, and digital entertainment firm RealNetworks said today they are in a global business and technology alliance. Ortiva's technology is used to optimize the delivery of videos and streaming media to mobile devices. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 124

Mobile Entertainment Media Technology 124

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APRIL 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Bccthis , a developer of messaging software which helps users add more information to their group emails, said Monday that it has added support from Gmail to its product. According to the firm, it has added Gmail support via a Firefox add-on, which allows users to use the product using Google's popular email service.

Email 174

Email Mobile Entertainment Google 174