Associated Press Goes Hi-Fi
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Associated Press has found a way to add listeners: partner with Super Hi-Fi to embed news stories between streamed songs.
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The Silent Benefits of PR
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 25, 2014
They don’t show up in a calculation that says I spent $7,000 and I got X-thousands inches of press. Fund Raising – No self respecting VC would admit (even to themselves) that they are influenced by what they read about you in the press. Press matters. Just like negative press hurts. They are silent.
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Press release partnerships: Worth the effort?
Berkonomics
JANUARY 19, 2017
And we rightly celebrate each such pairing, often with a mutual press release. Call it a “press release partnership.” Without a plan, these partnerships usually end up merely as press release partnerships, fading into the sunset shortly after announcement. And sometimes that’s all we end up doing. Or an opportunity missed.
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The Importance of Realism in Startups
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 10, 2013
Stop reading their press releases or hearing their founder talk about he is crushing it. You see them in their tuxedos or cocktail dresses because you’re reading their press releases or following them on Instagram. getting too much press before we were ready. Inside your own corridors you’re naked. There is less ego.
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What is it Like to Wake Up and Have the Press Ready to Torpedo Your Business?
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2016
In case you missed it, the press yesterday ran several stories questioning the viability of a wireless charging company I invested in… Continue reading on Both Sides of the Table »
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LiveXLive, The Associated Press Link On News Streaming
socalTECH
JULY 12, 2021
Los Angeles-based LiveXLive, which owns PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents, and Custom Personalization Solutions, says it has teamed up with The Associated Press to provide news programming on Slacker Radio. Financial details of the deal were not announced.
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Is your strategic partnership just a glorified press release?
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
And we rightly celebrate each such pairing, often with a mutual press release. Call it a “press release partnership.” Without a plan, these partnerships usually end up merely as press release partnerships, fading into the sunset shortly after announcement. The post Is your strategic partnership just a glorified press release?
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Entrepreneurshit. The Blog Post on What It’s Really Like.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
But for some strange reason they make you file your progress on fund raising, which is the widely picked up by the press. I like to speak about this topic with first-time wantrapreneurs because if you read the tech press every day you’d get the impression that it all glamor. But it’s hard to know that from the press.
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Associated Press Collaborates With Super Hi-Fi to Produce Streaming Newscasts
L.A. Business Journal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Fans of the Associated Press’ daily global news headlines will soon have a new way to keep up with them, thanks to a partnership with Westwood-based audio artificial intelligence firm Super Hi-Fi announced Sept.
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Why Your Marketing Campaign Sucks
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?
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Why Recruiting Isn’t Over When an Employee Accepts Your Offer
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
So the moment she notifies her boss is the moment that the other side is pursuing a full-court press while you are celebrating and getting back to work. I’d want to secure permission from the employee to issue a press release. Obviously press releases only work if the employee isn’t junior.
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Robotaxis ‘do not belong in the city of Los Angeles,’ lawmaker says
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 25, 2023
At a press briefing on Wednesday, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez told Waymo and Cruise that their robotaxis are not welcome. “The purpose of this press event is to send a very clear message about robot taxis, and say that they do not belong in the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
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Graphiq Teams With Associated Press On Data Visualization, Interactive Tools
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Santa Barbara-based Graphiq , the startup led by former DoubleClick founder Kevin O'Connor, said Thursday that it has inked an agreement with the Associated Press , to increase the amount and variety of interactive content that the AP provides to news subscribers. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
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Press Release: 16 San Diego Pitch Competition & Tournament Competitors Announced
Startup San Diego
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The post Press Release: 16 San Diego Pitch Competition & Tournament Competitors Announced appeared first on Startup San Diego.
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In Defense of Uber: An Unbiased Opinion
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 22, 2014
So the only thing that can be driving this all is that Uber has become un-liked for a period of time amongst the press. Clearly the press don’t want to have rich, powerful companies researching their private lives. It’s easy to see why companies like Uber can get mad at the part of the press that can be lazy.
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418 Why I’d Rather Err on the Side of Direct Feedback Than Pleasantries
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 7, 2011
I recently was reviewing a press release for a company in which I’m an investor. I told him that I thought the press release was crap (I think my words, exactly). Of course I can’t write every press release for the company nor would I want to. ” to “we’re so excited to work with you.”
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Should You Bother Targeting the Tech Blogs for Your PR Campaigns?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 27, 2013
I mostly like to have coverage in the tech press where most of my customers (entrepreneurs) and business partners (other VCs) are. So while your industry press coverage might dwarf your tech press coverage by 30:1 or more – it’s not a case of not focusing at all on the tech press.
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London and SF have become Impact Tech hubs, with 280% increase in VC in 5 years
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Tech solutions for such pressing issues as the climate crisis and social inequality have seen a 280% increase in global VC investment from 2015 to 2020, while investment in this space more than doubled in both cities over the past five years. The raw data from the research is posted below:
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Doing the Right Things is More Important than Doing Things Right
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 14, 2010
So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc. You have a marketing department with three people. They’re tasked with doing … marketing. Let me give you an example.
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Should Startups Announce Their Funding?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 26, 2013
But succinctly this press places a marker in the ground for your company. When thinking about how to get press coverage you have to realize that any quality journalist looking to write a story has to have an “angle” to write something. But with fragmentation of the press people just miss stuff. Why does that matter?
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355 Why You Should Embrace Opposing Views at Your Startup
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Are you cynical about their chances in the market just because they seem to be hot in the press and that bugs you? I’m a news junkie and love to watch the Sunday morning talk shows like Meet the Press, This Week with Christiane Amanpour or Shields & Brooks on The News Hour on Fridays. I hear views like this all the time.
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Why Startups Should Pay Attention to Herman Cain’s 9-9-9
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 30, 2011
As long as you don’t care about getting any press. A way to tell the press and customers what you stand for. But when I think about “stunts” and free press I think about people like Marc Benioff (salesforce.com) or Dennis Crowley (foursquare). That’s fine. So my conclusion?
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Press Release: Startup San Diego Announces Incoming Executive Committee Tapping Leaders from Industry, Non-profit & Education
Startup San Diego
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The post Press Release: Startup San Diego Announces Incoming Executive Committee Tapping Leaders from Industry, Non-profit & Education appeared first on Startup San Diego.
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How to use PR Firms at Startups
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 23, 2011
I pointed out the fact that they only ever talked to the press when the had an announcement and that it was a continual process. 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.
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To Be Successful You’ll Need to Shake Hands and Kiss Babies.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 9, 2012
You need to press the flesh. The interesting thing about pressing the flesh is that once you’ve broken bread with people and spent personal time getting to know them it is then much easier to build long-term relationships through email, phone, Twitter, Skype and the like. Press flesh. You need to be out amongst people.
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364 Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2014
And when the press releases and the attaboys wear off it still comes down to real work. Just because the press says it is so doesn’t make it so. Usually the press doesn’t have total access to data and is often a lagging indicator of the market. ” nor be dissuaded the presses views about a company or industry.
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374 Why Startup Entrepreneurs Need to Communicate More Like George Bush Than Al Gore
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
But the narrative in the press about Al Gore was that he was a smarmy know-it-all. Bush had the opposite narrative in the press. Obviously press narratives of people are characterizations that seldom match reality. This point isn’t just about press meetings. Not something easily repeated in the press.
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Kevin O’Connor Discusses The Secrets Of Success - Hint: There Are No Secrets
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Throughout his career, Kevin has had tremendous success garnering press. More recently, Kevin has generated positive attention, as the press is anxious to see if he can replicate his multiple billion dollar exits. One thing I learned at DoubleClick, we got a ton of press attention. Ultimately, that’s what you’ve got to do.”.
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As An Entrepreneur, Are You Ready To Meet The Press?
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2019
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.
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Why You Should Give Before You Get
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 12, 2013
It’s why long before you ever want press coverage you need to spend time actually helping journalists, respecting their profession, taking their calls (not having your PR department screen them) and knowing what interests them. When you want press, it will come. It becomes easier to ask when you need help or money.
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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 24, 2014
And while of course the founders & management deserve all the credit for Maker’s success and will no doubt get their accolades in the press, from an investor perspective, Dana & I were hugely active in the company for years behind the scenes in recruiting, PR, product strategy, M&A, etc.
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Press Release: San Diego Startup Week to Hold In-Person 4 Day StartUp Innovation Event Oct 25 – 28 Across 4 Locations
Startup San Diego
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
The post Press Release: San Diego Startup Week to Hold In-Person 4 Day StartUp Innovation Event Oct 25 – 28 Across 4 Locations appeared first on Startup San Diego.
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BitAngels Sets Up Formal Investment Fund Worth Around $4.1M
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2014
million US dollars at press time--the first, dedicated fund for its BitCoin investments. BitAngels , the angel investment group which invests in BitCoin related startups, has launched a new, 10,000 BTC structured fund--approximately $4.1
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244 Silicon Beach: The Android App
socalTECH
AUGUST 8, 2012
There's been a lot of press about the name "Silicon Beach"--the name the local community has taken up to describe the high tech renaissance happening in Santa Monica and surrounding cities in Los Angeles. However, until now, there hasn't been a mobile app to go with the name.
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235 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 27, 2011
But don’t let this information get out into the general press and don’t market more than a few months out. When you’re inside the bubble and paying attention to every announcement of your nearest 3-4 competitors it’s easy to get despondent when they get their killer press articles or announce new features.
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380 One of My Most Frequent Pieces of Advice: Be Politely Persistent
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 29, 2014
Maybe they’ve hit a few set backs: They’ve struggled to raise money, they haven’t gotten press coverage or they haven’t gotten accepted to present at prestigious conferences. It ends up being a turn off to potential employees, investors, business partners and the press.
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Asian Goods E-Tailer Yamibuy Raises $10 Million
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 10, 2017
Asian goods e-tailer Yamibuy has raised a $10 million Series A round led by GGV Capital of Beijing, according to a Monday press release.
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177 Chef's Roll Looks To Create LinkedIn for Chefs
socalTECH
MARCH 28, 2014
Among specific, chef-focused features is the ability to link to print, online, and television press, summary of their cuisine, awards, client reviews, photos, and videos. The site has already signed up endorsement from such chefs as Cedric Vongerichten and David Burke in New York, and Taji Marie and Fabio Viviani in Los Angeles. READ MORE>>.
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240 Here’s How to Do PR on a Budget
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2014
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. Make sure you’re not spewing out meaningless reams of press releases. It was invaluable and has shaped my press interviews ever since.
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319 What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Local Press / Websites / Organizational Tools – New York has an amazing startup scene and the energy and momentum is palpable. And so you have great local tech press like Business Insider who covers the industry very well. Local press matters. Every city should have a “BuildIn” program.
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378 The Valuable Unsung Heroes of Startups
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 17, 2012
She was lamenting that some startups simply see their PR company as merely somebody who corrals the press when you want to get some inches. She felt that her firm provides significantly more value as an advisor than simply a press shop. I had dinner with my friend Brooke Hammerling , founder of Brew PR recently. And I agree entirely.
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363 Do you really want to be the first to market?
Berkonomics
AUGUST 14, 2014
Best possible press: too early to market. A marketing professional or the marketing department certainly can work to obtain good press, appealing to curious journalists and early adapters. In another instance, we introduced the first kiosks for hotel lobby check-in. Cover story for industry magazine.
How To Network With Really Busy People
InfoChachkie
JUNE 23, 2014
Review the company''s press releases, the recipient''s LinkedIn profile, etc. BCC Email – If you don''t have your target''s email address, review the press releases issued by their company. Congratulations. Monitor the activity of the people you want to connect with and find a valid reason to congratulate them. Sue.Who@acme.com).
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241 Why You Need to Take 50 Coffee Meetings
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 16, 2011
Whatever amount you’re getting out and talking with prospects, customers, employees, recruits, competitors, press, investors, potential investors … it’s never enough. I know I’m getting repetitive. It is with great intent. unless you’re a conference ho … then it’s too much ).
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