Santa Monica Media Leaders Networking
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JULY 26, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 -- Santa Monica Media Leaders Networking Event. Mingle and chat about all things tech, marketing and advertisin. See [link] (more)
VideoAmp Grows In Santa Monica, Adds New VP
socalTECH
MARCH 9, 2016
Santa Monica-based VideoAmp , the developer of programmatic video advertising software, says it is expanding in Santa Monica, and has relocated to a new, 6,000 square foot office, plus hired a number of new executives. Motorola, Ucentric Systems, and IBM. Levine was previously at Xaxis North America. READ MORE>>.
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EdgeCast Networks Wins Atlantic Media
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OCTOBER 25, 2013
Santa Monica-based content delivery network provider EdgeCast Networks said Thursday that it is providing its services to publisher Atlantic Media. edgecast networks atlantic media content delivery network publishing' Financial impact of the deal was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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Vertical Networks Acquired By Whistle
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OCTOBER 4, 2019
Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. Both Veritlca Networks and Whistle develop content for Snap.
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Jukin Media Names CFO, CPO
socalTECH
APRIL 5, 2018
DeMartino was previously at Caesar's Interactive Entertainment and Playtika Santa Monica, and Reut was previously at Onestop Internet. The company said it has named Mike DeMartino as Chief Financial Officer, and Anton Reut as Chief Product Officer & Executive Vice President of Operations.
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Adconion Media Buys Smartclip
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Adconion Media Group , the European advertising network firm which as significant operations in Los Angeles, said today that it has acquired smartclip , a European digital video advertising firm. Smartclip adds around 500 new publisher sites to Adconion's network. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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Demand Media Names Head of Registrar Services
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Santa Monica-based Demand Media has announced a new head of the company''s domain name registration business this morning, saying it has named Steve Banfield as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company''s Registrar Services business. Demand Media is in the midst of spinning off its domain name registrar business.
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Mitu Raises $27M For Latino Digital Media
socalTECH
JANUARY 13, 2016
Santa Monica-based digital media firm mitu , which focuses on the Latino youth market, is announcing this morning that it has raised $27M in a Series C funding. mitu says it now has a network of more than 2 billion, and 6,000 Latino creators offering up social media feeds on YouTube, Facebook, and elsewhere.
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Demand Media Expands Into Online Learning, Buys Creativebug
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MARCH 19, 2013
Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning it has expanded into the online learning market, and has acquired Creativebug , an online site which provides educational videos around art and carft instruction. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The firm was based in San Francisco. and up per course).
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Rubicon Project Powers Glam Media
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Santa Monica-based Rubicon Project , the online advertising exchange operator, is powering female content network Glam Media , Glam Media said Tuesday. Glam Media said it is using REVV Connect, Rubicon Project's real time advertising trading platform as part of an invite-only, premium ad marketplace.
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TechZulu Final Friday at ROC Santa Monica (#TZFF)
Tech Zulu Event
JUNE 4, 2013
For those unfamiliar, Held the last Friday of every month, TechZulu Final Fridays (#TZFF) are a creative blend between mentorship, networking event, startup showcase, and community celebration. Santa Monica, CA 90401. Santa Monica Parking Powered by ParkMe. Startups Apply Here. When: June 28, 2013 8pm – 11:00pm.
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GotCast Plans Spinoff Website For Social Media Contests
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2011
Santa Monica-based GotCast , the online casting site run by Alec Shankman, told its users today that it is gearing up to launch a new, spin-off website for its social media contest platform. No other details of the new effort were announced by the company. READ MORE>>.
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Demand Media Links With Electus Digital For Comedy Ad Sales
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MARCH 11, 2014
Santa Monica-based Demand Media said today that it has linked with Electus Digital , to offload premium ad sales for its Cracked.com website. The move looks to be part of a shift by Demand Media in its ad strategy, where it has begun to rely on third party, vertical publishers to help sell ads for its properties.
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4 Reasons to Use a Local Managed Network Services Provider
Southern California Edison Blog
JUNE 30, 2021
Enterprises trying to manage their own network often face challenges related to unreliable service, a lack of in-house expertise, and time-consuming maintenance. Local MNSPs can provide relief and reassurance that network needs are being met, from installation to monitoring. 4- Greater Network Reliability. 1- Cost Savings.
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Demand Media Launches New Social Ad Units
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Looking to enhance the advertising units on its network of sites, Santa Monica-based Demand Media said today that it has launched a new set of "social feed ads" to its advertisers. Demand Media said the new tools integrate custom, real-time social feeds into rich media ads featuring video, audio, Flash, and HTML5.
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EdgeCast Application Delivery Network Enters GA
socalTECH
APRIL 13, 2011
Santa Monica-based EdgeCast Networks , the operator of a content delivery network (CDN), said today that it has entered into general availability of its new Application Delivery Network service. The firm has been in beta since December on the service, which is being used by such customers as Gawker Media.
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H Code Snags New Investment Round
socalTECH
AUGUST 31, 2021
Santa Monica-based H Code, which provides digital advertising services to the Hispanic market, said Monday afternoon that the company has received a new, capital investment. The funding came from private equity investor Falfurrias Capital Partners (FCP), which invests in growth-oriented, middle-market companies.
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113 Demand Media Revenues, Pageviews Grow
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AUGUST 7, 2012
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online content publishing firm run by Richard Rosenblatt, reported its second quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday afternoon, saying that both its revenues and pageviews grew from year to year. Demand Media said it had total revenues of $93.1M
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133 Demand Media Highlights Entertainment Personalities
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JUNE 8, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online content network headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said today that it has launched a new "Talent and Expert Network," which will highlight entertainment personalities through its site. Tags: demand media celebrity brand talent content. READ MORE>>.
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165 Demand Media Sweetens Executive Pot
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Ahead of its IPO, Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online domain name and media publishing business run by Richard Rosenblatt, updated its IPO filings Thursday, saying that it has granted $30.8M Tags: demand media domain domainer content merger acquisition legitscript. READ MORE>>.
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194 Demand Media Targets Food Advertisers
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online content publishing empire of Richard Rosenblatt, announced this morning that it has launched a new, specialized offering for food advertisers. The firm said it has combined part of Demand Media's network, eHow.com, and LIVESTRONG.com to reach consumers making food-related choices.
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Near Networks Tackles Online Video For Local Businesses
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Santa Monica-based Near Networks , a new startup, said today that it has launched a production studio aimed at the online video channel. Rogoway also runs Brave New Ventures, a seed stage venture capital investor focused on the media industry. Rogoway was the founder of TripUp, which was acquired by SideStep (now Kayak).
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Demand Media Sets IPO Pricing Range
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JANUARY 12, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing firm headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said today in an S-1 filing that it expects its IPO to be between $14.00 Demand Media runs such sites as LiveStrong and eHow, along with a network of other media and content focused sites. and $16.00 READ MORE>>.
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Demand Media Buys Two Firms, Renews Google Ad Deal
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AUGUST 9, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing empire run by Richard Rosenblatt, said Tuesday afternoon that it has acquired two companies, plus renewed a deal with Google. As part of that effort, Demand Media said its inventory will be included in the premium Google Display Network Reserve.
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Demand Media Surges In IPO Debut
socalTECH
JANUARY 26, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media surged in its IPO debut Wednesday morning on the NYSE, rising as high as $25.00 Demand Media, which is headed by Richard Rosenblatt, operates a network of content focused sites, including LiveStrong.com and eHow. Demand Media is now trading on the NYSE as DMD. READ MORE>>.
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Adconion Media Group Buys Joost
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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Santa Monica-based Adconion Media Group , an online advertising network, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Joost , the online video site founded by Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom. Tags: adconion media group advertising joost merger acquisition skype.
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Demand Media Up 32 Percent In IPO
socalTECH
JANUARY 26, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing network run by Richard Rosenblatt, had a huge reception in the public markets Wednesday, closing up 32 percent in its initial public offering. Demand Media's IPO was well above the firm's initial estimated range of $14.00 The firm closed at $22.65
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Greenfly Lands $8.5M In Funding For Social Brand Marketing
socalTECH
JANUARY 25, 2018
Santa Monica-based Freenfly , a startup that helps brands tap into a network of content creators and brand advocates on social media, has raised $8.5M The company said its platform helps consumer brands by tapping into a network of endorsers, staff, and consumers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. in funding.
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Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California
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OCTOBER 6, 2009
He talks about a bunch of the different networking events that occur in Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. Often good topics and interesting networking. You can use keywords like: Events in Los Angeles or Southern California Events or even Santa Monica Events. AITP-LA – Monthly events.
Demand Media Creates Editorial Advisory Board
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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing effort headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said late last night that it has created a new Editorial Advisory Board. Tags: demand media executive advisory board journalism ucla school. READ MORE>>.
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160 Qualcomm, Disney, UTA Back The VOID For VR Entertainment
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JUNE 6, 2018
Three, Southern California investors--Qualcomm Ventures, Disney, and the United Talent Agency--have backed the developer of a network of "experience centers" focused on virtual reality entertainment, as part of a newly disclosed Series A Funding. READ MORE>>.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 -- Media Leaders. A night of experiential social networking at the V Lounge in Santa Monica. See [link] (more).
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socalTECH
JUNE 26, 2014
Santa Monica-based Tastemade , a publisher of food focused, video content led by Larry Fitzgibbon, said this morning that it has raised $25M in a Series C funding round. The funding was led by Scripps Networks Interactive, and also included Liberty Media, Redpoint Ventures, Raine Ventures and Comcast Ventures.
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171 Sixty-four Southern California Firms On Technology Fast 500
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
The full list follows: 13 EdgeCast Networks 21406% Santa Monica Alex Kazerani 15 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1193% Santa Monica Scott Painter 116 Network Solutions Provider 1001% Long Beach Phillip Walker 119 BlackLine Systems Software 973% Los Angeles Therese Tucker 131 Kotura, Inc. Frost, Ph.D.
Tastemade, Jaunt Tap Ryan Seacrest, Conan O'Brien For Tour Through LA
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Santa Monica-based virtual reality content developre Jaunt , and Santa Monica-based online food and travel lifestyle content provider Tastemade said today that the two have tied together for a new, virtual-reality trip through Los Angeles, featuring Ryan Seacrest and Conan O'Brien, along with a host of others.
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Hot On Heels Of DogVacay Buy, Rover.com Launches National Ad Push
socalTECH
APRIL 24, 2017
Pet sitting and dog walking marketplace operator Rover.com --which just acquired Santa Monica-based DogVacay last month--has has launched a big re-branding as "The Dog People", in its first, national advertising campaign. Rover.com said the move is a result of its recent acquisitino of dog sitting network DogVacay.
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113 Demand Media Offering Health Care Benefits To Freelancers
socalTECH
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the new media venture of former MySpace chairman Richard Rosenblatt, said today that it has just published its one millionth piece of original content, and is launching an effort to extend health care benefits to freelancers creating that content for the firm. READ MORE>>.
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157 March Capital Partners Launches $240M Venture Fund
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MAY 24, 2016
Santa Monica-based March Capital Partners , the venture capital investment firm founded by venture investment veterans Jim Armstrong, Sumant Mandal, Gregory Milken and Jamie Montgomery, said this morning that it has had a final close on its first fund, at $240M.
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Fan Appz Links into Social Collaboration Marketplace
socalTECH
APRIL 9, 2013
Santa Monica-based Fan Appz , the developer of personalized, marketing software headed by Jon Siegal, said today that it has linked into social collaboration network marketplace SHIFT. fanappz appz social media marketing software service shift brands' Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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Tastemade Gets $10M More For YouTube Food Channels
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AUGUST 15, 2013
Santa Monica-based YouTube food show producer Tastemade has raised $10M in new funding, the firm said Thursday, led by Raine Ventures and also including Redpoint Ventures. Tastemade is the producer of a number of online, Youtube food and cooking shows, which had been founded by former Demand Media executives. READ MORE>>.
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153 Demand Media Claims Billions Of Video Views
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JULY 22, 2009
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the Internet publishing and content effort run by Richard Rosenblatt, reported today that the firm has seen more than one billion video streams across its network of sites and branded YouTube channels. Tags: demand media video content publishing youtube. READ MORE>>.
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100 Silicon Beach Fest Kicks Off Today
socalTECH
JUNE 19, 2013
It''s all Silicon Beach, all the time, for all of the rest of the week--starting today--as Silicon Beach Fest , the combination conference, networking session, party started by Kevin Winston, kicks off at noon. Disclaimer: socalTECH is a media sponsor of Silicon Beach Fest). READ MORE>>.
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221 Outcast Supports Distracted Driving Campaign
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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Santa Monica-based Outcast Media , the operator of out-of-home advertising and content networks, reported today that it has partnered with the U.S. Outcast runs both the gas station network as well as similar television and content networks for health clubs. READ MORE>>.
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Kin Lands $12M For Women's Lifestyle Channels
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Santa Monica-based KIN , which operates a female-focused lifestyle YouTube network, has raised $12M in a funding round, the company said last week. community kincommunity content media hollywood women channel venture capital corus entertainment' The company is led by Michael Wayne. READ MORE>>.
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