socalTECH

MAY 3, 2010

Los Angeles-based Canon Communications , a publisher and trade show operator serving the pharmaceutical industry, said Monday that it has acquired Pharmalot , a blog focused on news and information in the pharmaceutical industry. Tags: pharmaceutical lifescience blog publisher merger acquisition.

Blogging 140

Blogging News Acquisition Media 140

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

When I first started writing this blog several years ago I had less followers than you have right now. But the realist in me knew I couldn’t write daily nor could I convince you to think to check out my blog with regularity. Sometimes I just scan and other times it serves as a launching-off point for me to digest the daily news.

Writing 326

Writing Buzzfeed Social Media Blogging 326

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The idea was that websites (think news, blogs) could push out a regular “feed&# in an open, XML format that could be read by an RSS Reader otherwise known as a feed aggregator. I still have my Google Reader and it brings me the news and content that I asked it to find. And the company that helped websites publish RSS?

RSS 349

RSS News Blogging Yahoo 349

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. I find this so inauthentic.

Startup 349

Startup Writing Press Blogging 349

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

If you start with a POV rather than product features / functions or your own internal news story you’re already a long way down the track of answering the above questions. Why would I want to have a POV rather than talking about my cool new features? So how exactly do you break out then? I am a VC. I hand out money.

Marketing 389

Marketing Press Blogging Startup 389

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

I don’t know Ezra yet but since he’s taking the time to blog (which I hugesly respect) and share thoughts I thought I’d take him up on his challenge and also spill the beans on my secrets. On blogging I blog because I love it. Mostly I’m Blogging for the Hell of It, Not Blogging to Stay Relevant.

Blogging 150

Blogging Writing Startup Email 150

Eric Greenspan

MAY 25, 2010

We’ve recently launched a video series called T3:Today’s Tech Trends to further support our shows by adding a video component that can be shared directly from YouTube, our blog or embedded in the radio show website, blog or any other website/blog willing to carry the free content. The Make It Work Mini Cooper Fleet.

Social Media 220

Social Media Media Blogging Social Network 220

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. I had outlined a blog post in support of their efforts and was ready to publish it. The story ran in the print edition of a major news journal. As you can imagine we began scrambling. Their PR firm was ready.

Press 336

Press Blogging Journal News 336

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 1, 2011

I was thinking about all of this as I looked at the logs from my WordPress blog this evening. I started blogging 2 years ago. As with tonight I got my kids to bed, did some email, caught 30 minutes of the news then sat down to type. Building a blog & name recognition is only one small, small part of my job.

Startup 391

Startup Blogging Venture Capital Writing 391

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

He started the call by telling me he had exciting news. He was about to be featured in a major US news magazine as one of their “hot&# picks. A positive news story means NOTHING about the core performance of your business. I’d love to do a 30 minute call just to update you on our exciting news.&#.

Venture Capital 291

Venture Capital Press News Startup 291

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2013

Santa Monica-based startup VIRURL said Thursday that it has launched its technology, which automatically publishes sponsored content into blogs. VIRURL is part of the move towards the somewhat controversial idea "native advertising", where sponsored content appears as part of a publisher''s news stream. READ MORE>>.

Advertising 168

Advertising Product Santa Monica Blogging 168

socalTECH

APRIL 29, 2010

In the newest bid for revenue at the Los Angeles Times, the paper said this week that it will begin adding green, affiliate revenue links within its news stories. The links also will show up in a number of the paper's blogs, although so far the paper is steering clear of links within its mainline news reporting.

News 185

News Technical Review Blogging Entertainment 185

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2014

According to USC Marshall''s Sports Business Institute, and USA TODAY Sports Media Group, the new online publication will provide daily content on breaking news, current events and ongoing topics in the sports industry, including media trends, emerging technologies, new venues, sponsorship deals and marketing campaigns impacting the sports world.

USC 196

USC Sites Blogging Content 196

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

paidContent , the online news site started in Los Angeles by Rafat Ali, is officially disappearing, according to current owner and publisher GigaOm. Rafat Ali--who is now running a New York travel news startup, Skift --had built an empire of news sites on the brand new concept--at the time--of blogging articles and news digitally.

News 166

News Blogging Sites Los Angeles 166

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Los Angeles-based HipGeo , the developer of location-aware mobile apps that allow users to log their travels, is announcing today that it has partnered with Vagabondish , a news website focused on offbeat travel news and advice.

eHarmony 159

eHarmony Blogging News Mobile 159

socalTECH

JULY 17, 2014

Los Angeles-based SpinMedia said today that it has acquired Death and Taxes , an online magazine focused on indie music news, pop culture, politics, and entertainment. deathandtaxes spinmedia content blog magazine merger acquisition music news entertainment' Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

News 147

News Entertainment Blogging Acquisition 147

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Los Angeles-based GameTrailers.com , the online gaming entertainment and news site owned by MTVN, said Monday that it has launched a new site, GT Motion, focused on motion-based gaming on the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Move and Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360. GameTrailers is a unit of Viacom Inc.'

Sites 174

Sites Entertainment News Blogging 174

socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2013

PublishThis says its tools are now being used by such customers as Ziff Davis, Sporting News, Cox Media, and others. publishthis wordpress plugin publishing content blog blogging partnership' Financial details of the relationship were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Blogging 164

Blogging Content Tool News 164

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Value of Blogging I started the presentation talking about the value of blogging. Tom Peters No single thing in the last 15 years professionally has been more important in my life than blogging. But from a value perspective, it really comes down to the numbers I showed for my eLearning Technology blog. This is that post.

Social Media 222

Social Media Services Media Blogging 222

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Martin Rushe, the CEO and founder of Selz wrote a blog post announcing the deal. The post Amazon’s Selz Acquisition is Encouraging News for Small Businesses appeared first on Tech.co. To be clear, Amazon actually acquired Selz back in January but didn't see fit to announce the deal at the time, leaving it to Selz. App required.

News 134

News Acquisition Platform Sales 134

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2010

The firms said the iPhone app will give users instant access to updates and news, exclusive content and photos, video blogs from Lance Armstrong, and more. According to the two, they have released Team RadioShack, a free mobile iPhone app which allows users to get information about Lance Armstrong and Team RadioShack. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 182

Santa Monica Blogging Mobile News 182

socalTECH

JULY 17, 2013

It looks like the battle between Los Angeles e-commerce startup Beachmint and technology blog PandoDaily is flaring up into a major firestorm, over the accuracy of a story posted a couple of weeks ago by the tech blog. ecommerce news retraction rumor content publishing pandodaily beachmint' READ MORE>>.

Blogging 153

Blogging Satisfaction News Commerce 153

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Los Angeles-based BUZZMEDIA , the publisher of entertainment related blogs and websites, said Friday that it has acquired The Frisky , an entertainment news, celebrity, and fashion site, from Turner Broadcasting Systems. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Buzznet 133

Buzznet Entertainment Blogging News 133

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

It got me thinking, which for me is always the sign of a good blog post. In my blog I just save that for the comments where people can say what their perspectives are. Also, remember that this is the era of the blog. File this under both Startup Adivce and Sales & Marketing Advice. Robert’s article is worth reading.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Los Angeles-based BUZZMEDIA , the vast network of entertainment and music related blogs and websites, said that it is now number one in entertainment news, according to rankings from comScore. The company, which is run by Tyler Goldman, says it is now seeing more than 502 million monthly page views across its sites.

Entertainment 159

Entertainment Blogging News Sites 159

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2014

Nerdist began as a blog, but now also features a Youtube channel, and podcast network. nerdist blog news content video executive' Rymer will head up expansion across "multiple" platforms; Herrguth will develop and produce content for film, television, and digital media for the company. READ MORE>>.

LAVA 138

LAVA Burbank Blogging Content 138

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Jones said Tuesday in a blog post that the implementation of the firm's MySpace Real-Time Search API went live on Google today, so that live updates form its users--including news, photos, and blog posts--are shown as part of search results on Google's search engine. READ MORE>>.

Google 145

Google Social Network Blogging News 145

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I began publishing my blog in 2008. I was hesitant to use my own name, as I did not want my blog to be perceived as a self-promotional vanity project. In addition, my role as Partner at Rincon Venture Partners provided me with a business reason to invest additional time and effort into my humble blog. I was not disappointed.

Newsletter 205

Newsletter Blogging Santa Barbara Content 205

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. Talk like a human. Give real answers.

Press 319

Press Startup Writing Training 319

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

And we chose to locate ourselves 3 blocks East of The Third Street Promenade where much new development is taking place. Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. Please help me spread the news as only RTs or FB Likes can! (

Funding 343

Funding Santa Monica Venture Capital Startup 343

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2010

The position that Twitter should be compensated by third-party applications that monetize through Twitter is both correct and is actually great news for the long-term viability of the ecosystem. Furthermore, when Twitter publishers make money from their work in supporting the Twitter platform this is good news for all involved.

Advertising 276

Advertising Startup Platform News 276

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Ze Frank Games , the Los Angeles startup led by web video's Ze Frank , has been acquired by BuzzFeed , a social news publisher, the firm said Friday. Ze Frank is known for his video blogging. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

Buzzfeed 145

Buzzfeed News Web Blogging 145

socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The bible of entertainment industry news, Variety , has been acquired by Internet entrepreneur Jay Penske, via his firm, Penske Media , the companies said today. Variety has been covering entertainment and Hollywood news since 1905. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

Media 150

Media News Entertainment Hollywood 150

socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2013

Sean Percival , the founder of Wittlebee and former MySpace, Tsavo Media, Docstoc, and Mahalo executive, has surfaced at hyperlocal news site Topix as VP of Marketing. Percival, who had been very visible in the Los Angeles technology scene, had left Los Angeles in July seeking new pastures. READ MORE>>.

Tsavo 149

Tsavo Mahalo Blogging Los Angeles 149

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Hollywood-based BUZZMEDIA , the online publisher of entertainment focused blogs and web sites, said today that it has linked with photo sharing site Plixi , which until recently was known as TweetPhoto. Financial details of the effort were not announced.

Sites 170

Sites Buzznet Entertainment Content 170

InfoChachkie

APRIL 25, 2011

It has also influenced my thoughts, as evidenced by the six infoChachkie blog entries which reference Art. The second most referenced author on my blog, after Kawasaki, is Robert Cialdini, co-author of Yes! Deliver Bad News Early. I was not disapointed. Tricking The Jedi. It is no surprise that I enjoyed Enchantment.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review Blogging Class Entrepreneur 279

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

El Segundo-based Aggregage , which develops software driven B2B websites and newsletters which aggregate blog and news postings for specific industries, has raised $1M in a convertible note, the company said today. Aggregage''s B2B websites are published in conjunction with trade and professional associations. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Coast Angels El Segundo Newsletter Blogging 113