Berkonomics

APRIL 20, 2023

Fortune Magazine and Harvard studies Attempting to get to the number of real failures for all startups, not just those with angel group investments, Fortune Magazine published an article claiming that 90% of these startups do fail.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2010

Reports this morning say that news magazine Newsweek apparently is being sold to Dr. Sidney Harman, the founder of Southern California's Harman International , which now owns the Harmon/Kardon, Infinity, JBL, and other audio equipment brands. for Newsweek, in exchange for assuming the magazine's substantial financial liabilities.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The bid was reportedly rejected by the magazine publisher. The report said Access Industries (run by Len Blavatnik), Bronfman, and Kreiz offered to pay $18 to $20 per share in cash for New York-based time, which also publishes Fortune and Sports Illustrated. in conjunction with Access industries and Edgar Bronfman Jr.,

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Two recent reports--one in New York Magazine, using figures from Mahalo 's Jason Calanis--and another from the AP, quoting the folks at TubeMogul , have tried to decode the economics behind the viral music video from Psy.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

According to a report from New York Magazine , Tinder has made it to yet another continent: Antarctica. Just how far and wide is the virality of Los Angeles-based Tinder ?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The firm--which is fresh off a $30M funding from Sequoia Capital--said the new software allows users to view "magazine-style" reports and publications on the iPad. Roambi's software is used to access business data, reports, research, and other information. The app is free, but requires MeLLmo's Roambi Analytics ES.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The filing is very surprising, given that the company was named to both the Deloitte Fast 500 in 2014, nationally, last year for its growth rate, and was also Inc Magazine's number one fastest growing company in 2014 , with 2013 revenues of $195.6M. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware. as a part of that filing.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

San Diego-based Verve Wireless , which develops mobile publishing and advertising tools, reported today that it has hired Chris Nicotra, the former Chief Technology Officer of comScore, as its new Executive Vice President of Product and Technology. Verve said Nicotra will oversee the firm's product innovation and technology functions.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Magazine, the company reported today. San Diego-based enterprise software developer ServiceNow has been ranked the top job creator in a listing from Inc.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 10, 2013

In fact, just yesterday, two of our list (Alex Kazerani and James Segil, who shared a position on the 50) produced the first exit out of our list--a big one--selling their company, EdgeCast, to Verizon for a reported $390M. So, who are the socalTECH 50? Click to view SocalTech50 on GLOSSI.COM.

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socalTECH

MAY 5, 2011

Demand Media said the new articles will look like "traditional" feature-length articles, including original reporting, exclusive quotes, and side-bars. The firm said it is looking to engage feature writers to write long articles--"north of 850 words"--for its sites.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The firm said the expansion of its staff will further expand the brands.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A report released Friday by Internet measurement firm comScore finds that e-commerce spending reached a record of $43.4 comScore said the top performing categories in Q4 were computer software, consumer electronics, books and magazines, computers/peripherals/PDAs, and toys and hobbies. billion for Q4 of 2010.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 9, 2017

Attempting to get to the number of real failures for all startups, not just those with angel group investments, Fortune Magazine published an article claiming that 90% of these startups do fail. Census Bureau reports that 400,000 new businesses are started every year in the USA, but 470,000 are dying. What does THAT mean?

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InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2014

Introduced in 1986, Symantec''s pcAnywhere was the dominant remote access software solution at the time of GoToMyPC''s release, with a market share of, “76 percent of the retail remote control market" according to PC Data''s 1999 Retail Share report. Greg Alwang, a contributing editor at PC Magazine, was a beta user of GoToMyPC.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2018

The subject of numerous glowing profiles in online and print fashion and lifestyle magazines (including, most recently, in High Snobiety ), Lil Miquela’s stardom (and her fellow avatars) fascinated because the characters’ creators coyly toed the line around “her” self-awareness and their own.

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Xconomy

DECEMBER 9, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump re-stirred the drug-pricing pot with comments in Time Magazine and a reported FDA commissioner candidate who doesn’t seem to think much of the regulatory process. The 21st Century Cures Act is now waiting President Obama’s promised signature after easy passage through Congress.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2008

According to Buzznet, it has hired former New York Times music reporter Jeff Leeds as its Editor-in-Chief, and former Alternative Press magazine editor Leslie Simon as its Senior Editor.

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MARCH 23, 2009

Rosensweig has also served at Ziff Davis, in a variety of roles, including President and CEO of ZDNet, and Vice-President and Publisher of PC Magazine. Activision said that Kai Huang, former President and CEO of RedOctane will continue on at RedOctane reporting to Rosensweig.

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MARCH 23, 2009

Rosenweig has also served at Ziff Davis, in a variety of roles, including President and CEO of ZDNet, and Vice-President and Publisher of PC Magazine. Activision said that Kai Huang, former President and CEO of RedOctane will continue on at RedOctane reporting to Rosenweig.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2009

DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com was founded by Nikki Finke, a former Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, and New York Magazine writer and reporter. Los Angeles-based Mail.com Media Corporation , which operates the email service Mail.com, said today that it has acquired an entertainment focused blog, DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 14, 2014

Cover story for industry magazine. I recall the introduction of artificial intelligence into the hotel reservation process, a “one-up” on the airline method of yield managing the price of airplane seats. They were large, a bit clumsy looking, and gathered cobwebs in the lobbies of some great hotels. Best possible press: too early to market.

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Xconomy

JUNE 9, 2017

The New York Times Magazine wrote a few weeks ago about the extraordinary metabolic changes in a python after it gulps down a 50,000 calorie meal.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Report Card. Sam was also a member of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and inaugural new media team and previously worked for Google, Credit Suisse, The Colbert Report, and Senators John Kerry and Hillary Clinton. CEO on front cover of Entrepreneur magazine. How has Launchpad LA done?

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Based on the report’s conclusions, Apple requested that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) re-examine Ditzik’s patent. The USPTO eventually allowed Ditzik’s patent after the re-examination, with some changes made to his claims.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Each with its own head, its own financial reporting and its own content strategy, pricing strategy and marketing strategy. Magazines – Magazines make their money through a combination of subscription or purchase revenue vs. ad revenue. The decision to split the businesses : 3 out of 5 stars. No, probably not. And so on.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

At the Upfront Summit this past week there was an electric interview of Fred Wilson led by well-researched and artful Dan Primack of Fortune Magazine that ended up making news. I understand that it’s easier not to have to report financials and provide transparency to the world. I understand the urge.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

We then had a piece in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Europe, we ran front cover of Tornado Insider (the top VC magazine in Europe at the time). Goldman release a report on us. We headlined at the Red Herring Europe conference (they were the equivalent of TechCrunch today). There was talk of an IPO in 12 months.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Peter Shankman – PR Week Magazine has described Peter as “redefining the art of networking”, and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective”. In this role, he reports directly to Alan Mulally, Ford’s president and chief executive officer. Make sure to tune in for all the live action.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

BUT … I’ve talked to a number of eCommerce sites that also report much higher conversion rates than standard web. It’s the new magazine. Using the fashion-sharing example, imagine turning your shared fashion photos into beautiful magazine-like collages that can be scrolled through, Pinterest style.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The use cases range from sales enablement to human resources, to executive reporting. We actually recently launched a secondary app, Roambi Flow, which is a publishing app for creating interactive iPad magazines. You can embed visualizations inside the magazine, alongside editorial analysis.

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socalTECH

JULY 6, 2009

You also bought a surfing magazine at one point, didn't you? Jonno Wells: A couple of years back, we bought Water magazine. We also have meteorologists who are constantly takin inthe real time reports and looking at how they stack up to the models. It's now a one-stop shop for surfer's entertainment, plus a utility portal.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Peter Shankman – PR Week Magazine has described Peter as “redefining the art of networking”, and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective”. In this role, he reports directly to Alan Mulally, Ford’s president and chief executive officer. Make sure to tune in for all the live action.

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Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 49

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2013

It helps it cients close deals faster, exchange files securely, and manage more deals at any given time making it “the go-to place for setting up and closing deals” according to The Wall Street Journal and making it among the “5 Back-Office Tech Innovations” as listed by Inc. Series A Round.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

By John Williams Fast Company magazine recently reported that PayPal founder Paul Thiel is giving away $100,000 to twenty-four young men and women to finance startup businesses. Who hasn't dreamed of a big fancy desk, over-the-top corporate parties, and glossy ads in national magazines? A lean image is appreciated.

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StartUp Beat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Disrupt SF is hosted by the famous TechCrunch magazine. Multiple startups credit the event for boosting their business and activity, that includes Mathew Prince , CEO of Cloudfare who reports “We struggled like crazy to get our first hundred customers. Disrupt SF ( Sep 18-20).

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2011

Kevin Ham was the most powerful dotcom mogul you've never heard of in 2007, reports Business 2.0 Snagging an unclaimed great one is almost impossible these days because domain "squatters" gobbled up a lot of the catchy real estate several years ago. Early on, he wrote software to snag expiring names on the cheap.

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