Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And the most logical one seemed to be “eyeballs” or number of unique monthly users finding their way to the site or registering for the service. per registered user of ICQ, the early messaging service. And yet, users rave about the service, and spend long durations of time on the site. Remembering the insanity before 2000.

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socalTECH

MAY 15, 2019

Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand and subscription box service FabFitFun announced this morning that it has expanded its service to the United Kingdom, the first time it has offered its subscription box overseas. and Canada.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Los Angeles-based subscription box startup FabFitFun said on Thursday that it has just exceeded $200M in revenues, and now has more than one million subscribers to its service. The site had started in 2010 as a digital magazine focused on beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness, and other areas. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In a bid for a new generation of readers, Playboy , the men's magazine best known for its long history of nude photo pictorials of women, has launched a new "non-nude" era of the publication, with a Snapchat-like front cover. Playboy said a few months ago that its first, non-nude issue would be its March issue.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

The site apparently has been used by customers US Weekly, Life & Style, Tribune Media Services, NY Times Magazine, and Star Magazine. AudioMicro is run by Ryan Born. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

a Boston-based software developer which develops self-service, publishing tools aimed at magazine publishers, catalog publishers, and others. Zmags helps those catalog, magazine, and other publishers convert their media into tablet, mobile, social, and web form. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2021

Even the main industry rag, Online Dating Magazine , admits that the success rate is a mere one percent, compared to an estimated fifty percent for startups in general. alone, the target demographic for these services is 125 million singles that are between 19 and 65. alone, with 1,000 new online dating services opening every year.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 30, 2019

Nine years after launching its online magazine, and three years after diversifying into the subscription box business , FabFitFun has raised $80 million in a growth round of funding led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from its previous investors Upfront Ventures and NEA. .

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socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2010

San Diego-based personalized Internet radio service Slacker announced yesterday that it has linked with The Source Magazine, to launch an online, Hip-Hop radio station. Slacker said it would power The Source Digital Radio, a hip-hop station linked with The Source's print magazine and online web site. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 3, 2011

Los Angeles-based CraveOnline , the male lifestyle content site owned by Evolve Media, said today that it has partnered with SEP, Inc, owner of boxing publication The Ring Magazine. CraveOnline said it will create a new boxing site for the publication, and also provide full media services, including sales efforts and working with marketers.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

“What we are creating is less of a consumer magazine. launching today, is an invite-only subscription-based platform for holistic healthcare providers to list their services and share knowledge. Before being allowed to list their services, providers complete a background check and their provider credentials are verified.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Sidney Harmon also recently acquired news magazine Newsweek. Harmon had homes in both Los Angeles and Washington, DC, both locations where the family said service will be held. Harmon founded Southern California's Harman International , which now owns Harmon/Kardon, Infinity, JBL, and other audio equipment brands.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services. On the other end of the spectrum, if your service or experience is in limited supply, make it a status offering for the strivers out there who want to act and feel like affluent consumers. Private club model. Surprise box model.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

At least six, Southern California companies -- Nimble , ParkMe , Quarterly , Beachmint , Chromatik , and Dollar Shave Club -- have been named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies list today, a healthy share of the publication's annual look at the best ideas, hottest industries, and innovators.

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JUNE 4, 2013

Hollywood-based subscription gift service Quarterly Co. which is backed by True Ventures, Collaborative Fund, SV Angel and others, said today that it has added the team behind the popular technology blog Laughing Squid to its service. is headed by Zach Frechette, who also founded GOOD Magazine. Quarterly Co. Quarterly Co.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

The company said it has added Margot Frankel as Creative Director, and Edan Portaro as vice President, Services. Frankel has served at C Magazine, Santa Barbara magazine, Town & Country, and Departures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services. On the other end of the spectrum, if your service or experience is in limited supply, make it a status offering for the strivers out there who want to act and feel like affluent consumers. Private club model. Surprise box model.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Simply, it’s offering a specific product or service to a specific group of people. So, aiming a brand-new smartphone full of great features but increased complexity using AARP Magazine as your marketing resource just won’t get the job done. Think about your product or service. What Is niche marketing? This is easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2021

In that context, I came across an old study of 27 startups featured in Inc’s annual “Anatomies of a Start-up,” done for “The Journal of Business Venturing,” and published by George Gendron in Inc Magazine. Offer customized products or services. The points all still ring true today. Seek out established suppliers and channels.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

A new startup emerged Tuesday with its target on United Online 's Classmates.com service, hoping to connect people with their high school classmates. Silicon Valley-based SchoolFeed said it raised $1.75M to create a new service which helps people find their classmates via online "yearbooks", in conjunction with Facebook.

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JUNE 24, 2011

Classmates International , the unit of Woodland Hills-based United Online which has recently been transitioning from a service to find old classmates and associates into one focused on nostalgic memories under the name MemoryLane , has been hit by a trademark suite. The suit was filed by Memory Lane Inc., READ MORE>>.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

He met with the editors of the three Mac magazines that his customers read and showed them metrics that confirmed that SuperMac's boards were the fastest on the market. "I For the next 3 1/2 years, every magazine in the Mac industry was benchmarking all the graphics boards with SuperMac's own internal benchmarks.

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2011

Sidney Harman also recently acquired news magazine Newsweek. Harman had homes in both Los Angeles and Washington, DC, both locations where the family said service will be held. Harman founded Southern California's Harman International , which now owns Harman/Kardon, Infinity, JBL, and other audio equipment brands. Harman was 93.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

And the most logical one seemed to be “eyeballs” or number of unique users finding their way to the site or registering for the service. per registered user of ICQ, the early messaging service. And yet, users rave about the service, and spend long durations of time on the site. And the numbers were staggering. AOL paid $40.00

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Los Angeles-based online invitiations site Evite has inked a deal with magazine Real Simple, saying Monday that the two companies have launched a partnership around its online invitations service. Real Simple is a magazine owned by Time, Inc., Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. which is targeted at busy women.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Business magazine Inc. has released its annual Inc. 500/5000 list, highlighting a number of Southern California, technology related firms in its listing. Other interesting firms on the list included Pasadena-based Central Desktop at number 180 (1,569%, $2.6M in revenues.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

500 listing was that Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , a venture backed provider of local online marketing services, hit $147M in revenues in 2008, up significantly from $4.4M magazine ranked the firm as the 39th fastest-growing private company in America. One of the revelations in yesterday's Inc. in revenues of 2005.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2011

For example, if you mention an article you read in XYZ magazine, make sure to include a hyperlink to the article. Studying other people’s blogs will help you identify what you like and don’t like, and how you want yours to look and feel. An informal writing style is generally recommended. Add outgoing links.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

Right now, that''s a jumble of different social services, websites, and more--which is the problem that Yapert (www.yapert.com) thinks it has solved. Phil Kelly: We''re an interactive, mobile magazine, which I think is probably the best way to describe it. consolidating magazine mobile yapert interview kelly phil' READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 23, 2009

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. DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com was founded by Nikki Finke, a former Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, and New York Magazine writer and reporter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2012

For example, if you're selling a travel magazine, you could add a free travel video when someone buys a subscription. You're now targeting people who want the travel magazine and those that want the specific video you are giving away. Possible investor.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

As automotive web sites go, there are lots of review and information sites giving you information about new and used cars, magazines and information sites for auto enthusiasts, and discussion sites and groups for all kinds of cars. I thought, my photos would be photos of women, and be more of a fashion magazine about cars.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Netflix as a service has always prided itself on movie recommendations that are tailored specifically to you plus user ratings on the quality of films. If you’re cost conscious and want “streaming only” service you can get that also for $7.99 / month. ” If this is right then some of these 2.4 for DVD only.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 13, 2015

Her sole mission is helping others create opportunities around the globe from idea-to-exit stage, providing ACCESS to opportunities, resources and high yield networks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2013

Even the main industry rag, Online Dating Magazine , admits that the success rate is a mere one percent, compared to an estimated fifty percent for startups in general. alone, the target demographic for these services is 90 million singles that are between 19 and 45. alone, with 1,000 new online dating services opening every year.

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Berkonomics

JULY 19, 2011

New magazines were rushed to market, thick with advertisements for computer systems and components at bargain prices. Yet, there was one segment of the PC market that was not only growing but maintaining its margins as well as providing more professional services work than any other segment of the industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), is rapidly becoming the norm for new products and services. On the other end of the spectrum, if your service or experience is in limited supply, make it a status offering for the strivers out there who want to act and feel like affluent consumers. Private club model.

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