Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2014

Thankfully gamers and the media were able to experience what would be coming in the next couple days at E3 and beyond from Microsoft, Ubisoft, EA Games, and Sony’s press conferences. Here’s a quick look and grades of each of the press conferences. Microsoft E3 Press Conference. EA Games E3 Press Conference.

Press 83

Press Conference Startup News 83

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Costa Mesa-based Veritone says its artificial intelligence software was deployed for the 2019 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, and was used to produce transcriptions, automated facial recognition of players and coaches, logo identification, and other tasks for the CFP's Media Day.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Press Coach Conference 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

“The institution of a free press in America is in a state of crisis greater than I have ever seen in my lifetime , and perhaps in any moment in this nation’s history.”?—?Dan The pillars of democracy require the acceptance of and trust in our media and our first amendment rights to free speech. This is not normal. This is unprecedented.

Press 198

Press News Media Organization 198

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2011

Never Blame the Press. The most tempting thing for inexperienced entrepreneurs to do is to attack the press. Find other media outlets to tell your story. But don’t pick a fight with the press. In any event, I’ll take a free press any day. He seemed proud, “all press is good press, right?&#

Startup 329

Startup Press Training Media 329

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year.

Networking 366

Networking Media Content Customer 366

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. Create an integrated conventional marketing and social media strategy.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2011

Today's interview is with Los Angeles-based Miso Media , a developer of iPad-based music education software, which uses note detection to help users learn guitar, ukulele, and banjo. He showed me the prototype, we flushed it out, and figured out what Miso Media could really end up being. How long has the app been available now?

Media 267

Media Education Google Startup 267

socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2011

For today's Insights and Opinions section, where we share the thoughts and insights of local technology thought leaders, we have an article from Tony Greenberg , CEO of Ramprate on A Cynic's Prediction of IT and Media in 2011. Read the rest of Tony's article, A Cynic Predicts IT and Media in 2011. READ MORE>>.

Media 168

Media Cloud Computing Press Examples 168

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

ScoreStream's software is used to crowdsource scores and other information from local high schools and other local sports leagues, which it makes available to media outlets such as broadcast television groups, iHeart Media, and the Associated Press. Oien is a serial entrepreneur and previously headed up Chumby. READ MORE>>.

Capital 113

Capital Funding Avalon Press 113

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2010

For today's Insights and Opinions section, where we feature articles from the thought leaders in Southern California's high tech industry, Jeffrey Swartz takes a look at the overwhelming flood of social media , and how to deal with it. Social media had arrived. Read all of Jeff's insights into how not to drown from social media.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Case Study Southern California 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

For today's Insights and Opinions article, we have a piece from Tracy Olmstead Williams, of Olmstead Williams Communications, talking about the bold new world of social media: Social Media, like Global Warming, has now left doubters behind. Brands lagging in new media shrank by 6 percent.

Social Media 133

Social Media Media Newsletter Press 133

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 7, 2019

Earbuds , a new startup from Austin founded by former Detroit Lions lineman Jason Fox, wants to bring the power of social media to your eardrums. Fox said at every press conference one or two questions would be about what songs teammates played before games. ” Earbuds founder Jason Fox. Image courtesy of Earbuds.

Entertainment 224

Entertainment Social Media Social Network Media 224

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

GraphEffect, which is led by James Borow, said it added Melissa Greenberg, Alexandra Press, and Mandy Majchrzak as Directors in the various offices; Greenberg was at DailyCandy, Press was at Neo@Ogilvy, and Majchrzak was at [x+1] and turn. READ MORE>>.

Press 196

Press Social Media Santa Monica Media 196

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 14, 2017

Fresh off of his presentation at IoT World 2017 in Santa Clara, Dogtown Media CTO, and former ethical hacker, Rob Pope, will enlighten us on the current state of IoT security and what the future holds. Live hack of IoT devices Is the press hysteria justified? Topics for the evening include: IoT under fire.

Press 100

Press Media Develop Development 100

socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2012

The acquisition of Los Angeles-based Savings.com is apparently worth over $100M, plus an unspecified additional amount based on future performance of the firm, according to new numbers provided to the press by acquiring firm Cox Target Media. Savings.com is a provider of online coupons and deal information. READ MORE>>.

Rustic Canyon 168

Rustic Canyon Journal Press Acquisition 168

socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2013

MySpace , the online social networking site which is now owned by Specific Media, has finally rolled out its new, Justin Timberlake-inspired web design, in conjunction with the release of a new single from Timberlake and JAY Z. READ MORE>>.

Design 159

Design Web Design Social Network Press 159

Xconomy

AUGUST 3, 2017

ScoreStream, a San Diego area startup providing a crowdsourced social media platform for reporting high school sports scores, said Thursday it has agreed to distribute high school game scores under a new collaboration agreement with The Associated Press.

Web 64

Web Press San Diego Social Media 64

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

I don't have any predictions, but in terms of goals I'm looking to invest in future of work, media & entertainment, e-commerce and supply chain and social impact companies. In 2006 she sat next to a woman on an airplane who became her business partner in her next startup, Scribble Press.

Startup 124

Startup Press Commerce Southern California 124

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 11, 2015

Ferris did normal press and also launched on Product Hunt and the latter drove significantly more downloads than press did. He’s been great at fostering online relationships through blogs and social media for years. I often try to follow product people at interesting companies who engage in social media.

Product 150

Product Startup Press Social Media 150

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Entrepreneurs get so used to friends and family congratulating them on their press coverage that they forget sometimes that this isn’t real. Press doesn’t mean anything other than free advertising. Press coverage really matters – The good news – your press coverage really does matter.

Venture Capital 291

Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

Ever notice how some companies tend to be in the press all the time and your big new product launch struggled for inches? Here’s what’s going through his/her head: Is this story “newsworthy” or am I being asked to publish a press release? ” Can you imagine that ever getting inches in the press?

Marketing 389

Marketing Press Blogging Startup 389

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Anna started her career as a corporate lawyer focused on public company transactional work and spent two years at McKinsey as a strategy consultant to retail, media and financial services companies. In 2006 she sat next to a woman on an airplane who became her business partner in her next startup, Scribble Press.

Press 193

Press Southern California Outsource Development Invest 193

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The company told users this week on Instagram that they can submit pictures of BMWs--making sure they are geotagged and hashtagged as #BMWUltragramer--to get a chance to get access during the LA Auto Show's Press Day. Instagram--which is now owned by Facebook--lets users share photos with their friends and others using their mobile phone.

Orange County 185

Orange County SoCal Southern California Social Media 185

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. Have a point-of-view – Too many senior executives are risk averse when it comes to talking with the press so they tend to either be milquetoast in their responses or sit on the fence. Just don’t spam people.

Press 319

Press Startup Writing Training 319

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

One of the advantages of blogging, using social media, public speaking, etc as a VC is that you get a more nuanced view of these shifts by watching your own successes and failures. But succinctly this press places a marker in the ground for your company. But with fragmentation of the press people just miss stuff.

Startup 355

Startup Funding News Press 355

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 26, 2020

To offer local news in its app, Flipboard works with area partners, big and small, like The Plain Dealer’s Cleveland.com , the Detroit Free Press and the St. Paul, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. Louis Post-Dispatch.

News 156

News Journal San Diego IP 156

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

San Diego-based Verve Wireless , the developer of mobile publishing tools for the Associated Press, McClatchy, Belo Interactive, and other publishers, said this morning that it has raised $7M more in additional funding. The round was led by BlueRun Ventures, and also included prior investors The Associated Press and others.

News 154

News Mobile Press San Diego 154

Tech.Co

AUGUST 17, 2015

Unlike all the tradeshows and press-only events that don’t let consumers attend, Engadget Live is designed specifically to bring gadget lovers and tech brands together. As always, we’ll have a bunch of great companies with us at the event ready to show you their newest products and hear what you think.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Angel Press Email 70

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2014

This was pre social media. I am often asked about social media by those who want to know how they should best do it professionally. My advice always follows along the line of: Twitter is part media distribution platform. It shouldn’t be a one-way media publishing platform. Background. They are synergistic.

Social Media 307

Social Media Blogging Media Startup 307

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

From negative press and SEC or criminal allegations to consumer complaints and bad social media, the C-Suite must block and tackle and lead the organization through the fire and to a safe harbor and return to normal, or the new normal. Broads Circle. s brands and reputations.

Social Media 113

Social Media Press Organization Media 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. Don’t dumb it down for social media. How many customers will have any idea what this means to them? They will call you back.

Marketing 141

Marketing Startup Social Media Technical Review 141

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Mark Cuban opened the Upfront Summit in an epic interview by Jason Hirschhorn , founder of Media REDEF. Machine Learning / AI They discussed many topics ranging from protection of the press to what Mark looks for in an entrepreneur to investing outside of Silicon Valley and of course Trump and sports. 52% didn’t vote.

Artificial Inteligence 105

Artificial Inteligence Study Press Netflix 105

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

He had just received notice from a major media organization that they were going to run a very negative news story. They had articles and press releases written. There were no follow-on articles in the tech press or even other online mass media journals. Don’t create your own media storm by responding.

Press 336

Press Blogging Journal News 336

socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An internal, 15-page memo issued by Evan Spiegel , the CEO and founder of Venice-based Snap , the parent firm of Snapchat , has been leaked to the press , bringing light to a significant number of Snap's plans to attempt to reach profitability in 2019. The memo--which was leaked to online site Cheddar-came as Snap's stock has set a new low.

Snapchat 113

Snapchat Venice Press Sites 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The firm's founder, Lin Miao, also has drawn some controversy in the past TechCrunch's Michael Arrington has called Miao's last company, Tatto Media, a scam , for billing people for products they never receive and using mobile billing text to sign people up for unwanted services. READ MORE>>.

Incubator 159

Incubator Press Los Angeles Mobile 159