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What Mattered in 2012: Aber Whitcomb, io/LA

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It's worth mentioning that the largest and most complex pieces of technology ever created has proven itself useful in 2012--the Large Hadron Collider or LHC. Aside from the theoretical stuff, 2012 has been a year of disruption in many areas of technology. Facebook became so dominant in social, not even Google could touch them.

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Variety 2012 Venture Capital and New Media Summit

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 -- 2012 Venture Capital and New Media Summit. As traditional and digital media companies strive to build out a worldwide marketplace for their content, services and products, the event will answer how fundraising, investment and new technologies impact their strategies. See [link] (more)

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Plug.dj Finds $1.25M For Music, Video Sharing Service

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Los Angeles-based Plug.dj , an online music and video sharing service, has raised $1.25M in a funding round, to bolster the company''s product. The firm, which is led by Alex Reinlieb, said it will use the new funds to expand its team, develop its product, launch new services, and improve community support. READ MORE>>.

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Tapiture Shows Growth Numbers, Engagement Metrics

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The firm, which is led by John Ellis, said that it has just passed one million "taps" of content on its site. unique visitors in Q4 of 2012. The site features photos, images, and videos of everything from stylish products to (not unsurprisingly) beautiful women. The site says it had 8.6

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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

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. “Microsoft is committed to helping content creators achieve more using the cloud with a partner-focused approach to this industries transformation,” said Tad Brockway, General Manager, Azure Storage, Media and Edge at Microsoft, in a statement.

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TechZulu Heads to CES 2012! And Your Chance to Win A Kindle Fire!

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TechZulu is heading out to CES and we have tons of products/gadgets/games/companies to review and interview. Hear from key influencers and investors about trends shaping the connected TV market, mobile and web apps, iPad, content discovery and hybrid TV standards and opportunities for advertising and marketing campaigns.

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Demand Media Buys E-Commerce Marketplace Society6 For $94M

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media has acquired Society6 , an online e-commerce marketplace centered around artists, the company announced Monday afternoon, as part of an effort to expand its content and media platform. According to Demand Media, it paid $94M for Society6, including $75M in cash and approximately $19M in its common stock.

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