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. The company is reportedly spending $5 million per hour of storytelling for some of its titles.

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Services Report Netflix Content 167

socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based live streaming site Stickam.com has launched a new Facebook application, the firm announced this morning, which allows Facebook users to create their own live video broadcasts. Stickam.com said its new app --which is free--allows users to create accounts on the Stickam site, and broadcast live video to others.

Stickam 140

Stickam Social Network Entertainment Sites 140

Berkonomics

MAY 30, 2019

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 (eight seconds.). Using new tools in a social age. But it must be told about and by the customer, with your product as the tool of solution, not the focus of the story.

Case Study 120

Case Study Study Customer Custom 120

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. 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.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Commerce Sites Social Network 210

InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : “Ranker is a social site/platform for ranking anything, powered by semantic technology that aggregates opinions into ‘wisdom of crowds’ rankings”. It does this by providing simple tools which facilitate crowed sourced lists. We get referring site traffic. We get traffic from three sources.

Google 264

Google Organic Search Sites Startup 264

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 14, 2019

version of this new breed of entertainer, the collective behind the account is far from the only one. At Betaworks, the firm is exploring the popularity of these virtual characters — and the role that artificial intelligence and new content creation technologies will play in reshaping entertainment and social media platforms.

Social Media 261

Social Media Content Media Artificial Inteligence 261

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 9, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 -- Entertainment News Goes Social Panel. Join us for our panel discussion on how industry news sources are using online, especially social media, to report entertainment news. Digital LA. Extra extra read all about it! online, your iPhone, Blackberry, tweets, etc! See [link] (more).

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News Social Media Entertainment Blogging 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We can do about 85 percent of all repairs on the driveway, on site. If we diagnose something major, where a vehicle has to be taken off site, we will take that vehicle and then bring it back when its done. Theres a quality of experience, equipment, and tools necessary. We dont believe the marketplace experience works here.

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Mobile Startup Orange County San Diego 100

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. But it must be told about and by the customer, with your product as the tool of solution, not the focus of the story. Dave’s book: Positioning.

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Case Study Study Social Network Advertising 212

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A specific example of a platform failure in this space, Neighborrow , enabled sharing of relatively low-value items (like power tools, bikes, and kitchenware), where the money saved was often offset by the inconvenience of pickup and delivery. Don’t expect to rely totally on social media, word of mouth, or a personal web site.

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Platform Startup Social Media Customer 145

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. Kids really need a deeper level of interaction.

Media 150

Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based Aggregage (www.aggregage.com) is looking to help aggregate the content across multiple blog publishing sites, and curate that information into specific, B2B niche vertical web sites. Entertainment is confusing--we didn't make investments in pure content plays.

Startup 162

Startup Content Advertising Sites 162

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This freedom comes from the option to simply wait until we can find a new box office movie streamed somewhere on the web or available for download from pirate sites. Even as legit VOD sites are steadily gaining speed, movie studios are still seeing their revenues plunge by 30 percent. It isn’t just a localized transformation either.

Hollywood 91

Hollywood Demand Marketing Netflix 91

InfoChachkie

JULY 16, 2012

Others shun translucent run-of-site Google ads, because they are distracting and monetize at extremely low rates. Fortunately, several startups have devised tools which make it possible for content creators to maintain the entertainment integrity of their videos while embedding relevant calls-to-action.

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Customer Custom Entrepreneur Advertising 226

InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2012

Mark Suster , fellow venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, has written extensively about YouTube’s evolution from dogs-on-skateboards to its current status as an entertainment medium rivaling cable television networks. Yea, I got the tools, To change everything around me. I got the power. Top YouTubers. YouTuber (Show Title).

Google 133

Google Develop Development Funding 133

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ever since sound was first introduced into movies, the entertainment business has never really faced a huge change. However, the online presence has shifted the entertainment landscape drastically and is threatening to change the business for better or for worse. You have to break into the entertainment industry somehow.

Content 81

Content Entertainment Startup Los Angeles 81

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2012

Does this look like a Facebook page, or is this a separate site? Jeremy Gocke: Fliptu is a separate site and community. Right now, we're a strictly Facebook Connect site, where what we're trying to do is to enable consumers to pull in all of their interests and likes into a single dashboard.

Social Media 268

Social Media Media Social Network Seed Funding 268

socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2012

Sam Altman: PartyEarth is a global media and entertainment company. How long has your site been available? That includes adding a variety of social features for our users, interaction on the site, sharing of experiences, checkins at venues, creating calendars, and things of that nature. What is PartyEarth?

Content 196

Content Equity Startup Platform 196

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Individuals use social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Plaxo as career-advancing tools, even more useful in a down economy. Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?"

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

InfoChachkie

JULY 5, 2012

Others shun translucent run-of-site Google ads, because they are distracting and monetize at extremely low rates. Fortunately, several startups have devised tools which make it possible for content creators to maintain the entertainment integrity of their videos while embedding relevant calls-to-action.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Advertising 133

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

One of the things we have learned, is that shopping is entertainment, too, and we're seeing that apps that make products more entertaining can also enable people to make money as well. What drove your decision to launch earlier due to this pandemic? A lot of people need the ability to make money now.

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2012

We teach people how to make web series and video for the web, and specifically for sites like YouTube, and independent networks like Flip and Dailymotion. We teach through video tutorials, with courses around specific sites, like how to make content for FunnyorDie, taught by one of the staff writers from FunnyOrDie.

Web 187

Web Content Startup Education 187

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

I have talked with people in the industry who tell me that mobile movie sites convert ticket sales much higher than desktop websites. BUT … I’ve talked to a number of eCommerce sites that also report much higher conversion rates than standard web. They are limited in size. In some senses this might seem like a disadvantage.

Web 334

Web Mobile Startup Software Review 334

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. But, what she found was that not everyone has an editor's eye, and can use those video and video tools. In a mobile world, what's a unique way to reach out to your friends and others?

Social Network 246

Social Network Mobile Media Examples 246

socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2011

If you look at the articles on a site like CNN, and the 650 opinions you see after every article, your eyes just start to go crossed. We've got the name of every politician, entertainer, celebrity, athlete, business person, and brand -- you name it, we have it. We have about 50 political sites using the tool already.

Startup 174

Startup Blogging Writing Examples 174

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 13, 2012

The site caters to people that pay out-of-pocket for their healthcare needs. BTW, if there was an award for most entertaining pitch, Addroid would win it hands down! Divshot is a tool for web application developers. It is simply a barter system for those that find value in each other’s skills or stuff.

Startup 85

Startup Miramar Venture Capital Santa Monica 85

socalTECH

JULY 6, 2009

We recently caught up with CEO Jonno Wells to talk about the firm and its expanding network of web sites. First off, tell us about your network of sites? Our products are also syndicated into newspapers and web sites around the country. It's now a one-stop shop for surfer's entertainment, plus a utility portal.

Web 140

Web Content Mobile Sites 140

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

Rufus Labs is one of a number of hardware startups which have started to proliferate in the community, due to low cost hardware, 3D printing, and crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Right now, the tools there are old and outdated, and mostly handheld. Our tool does the same thing.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Startup Software Review CTO Hire 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

It might look a little bit like StoryBots (www.storybots.com), the new kids educational and entertainment service just launched by JibJab (www.jibjab.com). It wouldn't be a twenty two minute television show, where you'd site down at some time to watch. We also have got Beep and Boop, a tool for encouraging good behavior in kids.

Content 224

Content Startup Screening Education 224

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 15, 2013

Industry-specific networking site Kaleio , has partnered with Indeed.com to include both national and international job listings within the Kaleio Marketplace in a move that is expected to make it a one-stop professional networking and business tool for students and the non-executive workforce. Below is our interview in detail.

Yahoo 100

Yahoo Platform Social Network Tool 100

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2011

We're the only site that is specialized in people over the age of 35 in that area. How did you end up starting the site? It turns out most of those test and games are made for people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimers, and there are not lots of tools for someone still healthy and sharp. What does Anti-AgingGames do?

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Study Startup Design Tips 252

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

It's structured so that they get funding, office space, all of the Internet resources, tools they need from mentors. Los Angeles is an amazing place, and we have fashion, e-commerce, advertising, games, media, entertainment companies which I think make Los Angeles a phenomenal place.

CTO Coach 194

CTO Coach Startup Mentor Activision 194

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

I was very inefficient at doing my job with the lack of tools. Our mission is very simple: We want to make sure that all the technology professionals have the tools they need to not only connect, but also to collaborate and become more productive. Today’s tools like Skype, you need to download and/or install plug-ins to use it.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 29, 2011

Go to the site and you’ll find out about local concerts, plays, games, festivals, charity events, night life, and more all going on in your area. Overall the site is simple, visually interesting and has some familiar features. Don’t care for the other stuff and only interested in live music? Not for SocialVents.

Sites 89

Sites Screening Google Mobile 89

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

I once worked for the NBA and there are two problems that the live entertainment and sporting industry faces: the number of empty seats and the consistency of raising prices. Marketing that our tickets are on sale is a huge problem and in the live entertainment/sport industry, that’s just bad. Thank you Adam for your time.

Startup 79

Startup Pricing Entertainment Sales 79

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2009

Last week, Aliso Viejo-based Darwin Dimensions rolled out Evolver (www.evolver.com), an online tool for creating highly detailed avatars. Vicon became the largest motion capture hardware and software company and our primary markets there were entertainment, computer games, film, and also life sciences and engineering.

Tool 113

Tool Platform Venture Capital Startup 113

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2015

Utilizing technological innovations spun out of the renowned MIT Media Labs and visual artistry by GMUNK , TrueCar is melding the company’s data analysis and visualization abilities with new, entertainment technology. The TrueCar L.E.D. experience is free and open to the public on Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00 p.m.,

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Truecar Technology Entertainment 40