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MARCH 20, 2015

Santa Monica-based food show producer Tastemade , the venture-backed Youtube show developer, said that it has conducted a brand research study, which finds that brands that integrate into content do far better with viewers than those who use typical advertising. tastemade youtube food foodie content hollywood advertising study'

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JANUARY 23, 2014

According to AOL, it will use Gravity''s technology to create more engaging, relevant, and valuable experiences for its consumers, advertisers and publisher partners. Gravity was venture backed by August Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and Upfront Ventures, and had raised around $20.6M in total funding.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Los Angeles-based SVnetwork (SocialVibe) said today that it has named Larry Lieberman as Chief Marketing Officer at the social advertising firm. SocialVibe provides an online advertising platform which encourages users to share and engage with brands. SVnetwork is backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , which provides online, social advertising to brands, said today that it has named Todd Tapping as its Chief Executive Officer. SocialVibe is venture backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures and Pinnacle Ventures. Tappin was previously COO and CFO at the company.

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MAY 5, 2011

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , the social advertising firm headed by Jay Samit, said Thursday afternoon that it has linked into the Facebook platform, and will allow people to earn Facebook Credits through engaging with its video engagements.

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DECEMBER 28, 2011

Irvine-based online advertising firm WebVisible has shut down, according to a report Wednesday. WebVisible had raised over $37M in venture capital, from such investors as Adams Street Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sutter Hill Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , the online advertising firm run by Jay Samit, said today that it has launched a new, political advertising solution ahead of the 2012 elections. The firm is venture backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The firm's tools allow web publishers to recommend content to users, while also inserting "sponsored stories" in those recommendations from advertisers. Gravity is backed by GRP Partners, Redpoint Ventures and August Capital, having most recently raise d$10.6M in a Series B funding round in October.

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

SocialVibe , the online advertising firm backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures and Pinnacle Ventures, said today that it has launched a new, rich media targeting product called TrueTargeting.

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JULY 17, 2014

for its consumer loyalty and advertising efforts; nearly $49.0M True Ventures and Redpoint Ventures both had 3 investments each. for San Diego-based biopharmaceuticals firm Otonomy ; and $48.0M for San Diego''s Veredezyne , which is developing biofuels and biochemicals processes. Nationally, there was $13.0

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Los Angeles-based SVnetwork , the online advertising network which runs SocialVibe, reports this morning that it has launched its 100th brand advertising campaign. SVnetwork is backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. Tags: svnetwork online brand advertising toyota. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Irvine-based WebVisible , which provides local online marketing services and software, and chainsaw maker Husqvarna said this morning that the two are in an online search advertising partnership. WebVisible is venture backed by Adams Street Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sutter Hill Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Irvine-based WebVisible , which helps local businesses place online advertising, has scored $20M in a new funding round, according to a recent regulatory filing from the firm. The round was led by Adams Street Partners, and also included Sutter Hill Ventures and Redpoint Ventures. WebVisible is headed by Kristen Mangers. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Irvine-based WebVisible , which helps small and medium sized businesses place online advertising, announced today that it has hired Jon Rosen as its Chief Revenue Officer. WebVisible is venture backed by Adams Street Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sutter Hill Ventures. Tags: webvisible executive local search advertising.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

SVnetwork operates a brand advertising network, with its core site being SocialVibe, an online site which allows consumers to support their favorite charities by viewing sponsored brand messages. SVnetwork is venture backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. The company is headed by Jay Samit. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

According to the firm, the round was led by Focus Ventures and Adams Street Partners, with existing investors Redpoint Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures also participating in the funding. Tags: webvisible venture capital advertising funding local. WebVisible is headed by Kirsten Mangers. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , the provider of social advertising software and technology, announced today that it has raised $20M in additional equity funding. The funding was led by Norwest Venture Partners, and also included Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinacle Ventures.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

Helfand had previously headed by advertising and partnerships for United Online's Adcurate, Netzero, Juno, Classmates, FTD and MyPoints brands. Auditude develops technology to help companies monetize their online video.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based SVnetwork , the brand advertising network and operator of SocialVibe, said this morning that it has named Chris Rooke as SVP of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. SVnetwork is venture backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Venture. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

SVnetwork is venture backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. Tags: svnetwork causes nonprofit brand advertising. Details of the partnership deal between SVnetwork and Causes.com have not been announced. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , the online advertising firm headed by Todd Tappin, has bolstered its exec team today, saying it has named three senior executives at the company. The firm is venture backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinacle Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Los Angeles-based Impact Radius , a firm which is developing a service to link performance advertising to TV, radio, print, and online channels, has raised $1.0M Impact Radius is backed by Redpoint Ventures, and the firm's management team includes Per Petterson, co-founder of Commission Junction.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Hollywood-based BUZZMEDIA , the entertainment and pop culture publishing firm founded by Anthony Batt , said today that it has hired on two new sales execs, as part of a push to expand its advertising sales. The firm said it has hired Christopher Sanders as Vice President of Ad Sales, and Judah Wiedre as Senior Director of Sales. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 16, 2008

Irvine-based WebVisible said today that it has hired on a new Vice President of Sales, Bill Lupo, as the firm's industry, online advertising, continues to thrive. The firm, which provides local online advertising services for businesses, said that Lupo joins the firm from Yodle. Lupo has also served at AltaVista/Shopping.com.

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MAY 5, 2010

Hollywood-based BUZZMEDIA , the parent company of Buzznet, Celebuzz, Stereogum, and a network of other sites, is in the midst of expansion, saying this week that it has hired on four new additions to the firm's advertising team. Heimowitz was most recently at Time, Inc., and Michael was most recently at Fanscape, and also had been at MySpace.

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JULY 1, 2009

Irvine-based WebVisible , the local online advertising startup backed by Redpoint Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures, says that it has "thrived," in the first half of the year, despite the current economy. WebVisible helps local businesses place online advertising, and uses Yellow Pages and other firms to distribute it services.

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MARCH 3, 2011

Last week, we talked with Fouad ElNaggar of Redpoint Ventures about some of the interesting companies in Southern California. Hark is backed by Redpoint, and happens to be co-founded by Fouad. Was Fouad with Redpoint at the time? David Aronchick: He was being courted very heavily be Redpoint at the time.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2008

WebVisible is a provider of local online advertising services, which helps small and midsize businesses place search engine marketing. WebVisible is venture backed by Redpoint Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.

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MAY 12, 2009

According to Webvisible, PC Mall will offer its web advertising programs through its online destination site for business services, MyBusinessMVP. WebVisible helps businesses market their products online, and is venture backed by Sutter Hill Ventures and Redpoint Ventures. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 15, 2008

Buzznet will take over all advertising sales for The Superficial, along with providing engineering, design, and marketing support for The Superficial. Buzznet is venture backed by Sutter Hill Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Anthem Ventures, NEA, and Universal Music Group.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

As we go into Halloween this weekend, we want to thank all of our sponsors, advertisers, and members, who make it possible for us to exist. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Advertisers. Tags: sponsor advertising. Thanks in particular to: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies.

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MAY 15, 2010

Users participate by performing tasks, taking surveys or watching advertiser videos. If you watch the video you’ll see that Jason & I debated whether Austin Ventures or Redpoint had funded HowAway / VRBO … turns out we were both right! Addressable advertisements are capable of being targeted to the individual household.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based SVnetwork (www.svnetwork.com) announced the launch of a new, Internet advertising network. The firm was was formerly known as SocialVibe, and is backed by Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, and Pinnacle Ventures. Jay, thanks for the time. Ads require you to click away from what you're doing.

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APRIL 20, 2009

According to the two, they are in a joint venture focused on digital content, marketing, and advertising. s online advertising sales team to represent the firm, and that OK's online site, OKmagazine.com , will become part of its Celebuzz network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Buzz Media said it will use OK!'s

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JANUARY 16, 2009

Irvine-based WebVisible , which helps local advertisers place online ads, said Thursday that it has named Kevin M. WebVisible is backed by Redpoint Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures. Ryan as the firm's Chief Marketing Officer. Ryan is relocating New York to join WebVisibile. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 19, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Advertisers. They include: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Technology.

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JULY 10, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). They include: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Helping entrepreneurs succeed.

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