TikTok Opens Culver City Office
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 22, 2020
Social media company TikTok has opened an office in Culver City's Hayden Tract business park.
TikTok Opens Culver City Office
L.A. Business Journal
JANUARY 22, 2020
Social media company TikTok has opened an office in Culver City's Hayden Tract business park.
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Media Leaders Culver City Bootcamp
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 24, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011 -- Media Leaders Culver City Bootcamp. Join Media Leaders at NextSpace, LAs newest coworking location, on April 30th for our next Twitter and Facebook Bootcamp. See [link] (more)
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TechZulu Final Friday at NextSpace Coworking Culver City (#TZFF)
Tech Zulu Event
JULY 29, 2013
This month TechZulu is heading to NextSpace Coworking in Culver City! Join us as we introduce you to featured faces and spaces across our great city, highlighting the many flavors of innovation that make up the LA tech ecosystem…plus plenty of free food and drinks. Startups Apply FREE Here. When: August 23, 2013.
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Media Temple Parent GoDaddy Approaches IPO
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2014
The parent company of Culver City-based hosting service Media Temple -- GoDaddy --is getting closer to an IPO, based on reports Wednesday that the company has hired on several investment bankers for its public offering. GoDaddy acquired Media Temple in October of last year. READ MORE>>.
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Omnia Media Acquired by Enthusiast Gaming
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 7, 2020
Culver City-based Omnia Media Inc. has been acquired by Canadian digital media company Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc.
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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 27, 2020
Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown.
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Media Temple Sells Reinvigorate To Webtrends
socalTECH
AUGUST 8, 2011
Los Angeles-based web hosting firm Media Temple said today along with web analytics firm Webtrends , that Media Temple Ventures, its investment arm, has sold real time analytics firm Reinvigorate to WebTrends. Culver City-based Reinvigorate is a developer of web visitors tracking and anaytics software. READ MORE>>.
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Jukin Media Gets Strategic Funding
socalTECH
MAY 13, 2014
Los Angeles-based viral video company Jukin Media has raised a strategic funding round, for that company''s video entertainment network on YouTube, according to the company. Jukin Media''s YouTube channels include viral video channels FailArmy, JukinVideo, and CutiesNFuzzies. Jukin Media was founded by Jonathan Skogmo.
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Media Temple Raises $15M
socalTECH
APRIL 21, 2010
Culver City-based Media Temple , an online web hosting firm, said today that it has raised $15M in a new round of funding from Triangle Capital. Media Temple is headed by Demian Sellfors. Tags: media temple mediatemple hosting.
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PK4 Media Buys JSFour
socalTECH
JANUARY 13, 2012
Culver City-based PK4 Media , an online video advertising network operator, said Thursday that it has acquired JSFour , a fellow video ad technology firm. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. The companies said the two have been working together on an advanced video distrbution platform. READ MORE>>.
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Fullscreen Names East Coast Sales VP
socalTECH
JANUARY 30, 2013
Culver City-based YouTube network Fullscreen said Tuesday that it has hired Justin Danko as Vice President of Sales and Brand Strategy, East Coast. Danko was previously VP of Branded Entertainment at Viacom Media Networks, working on MTVN Music Group and MTV Entertainment Group; he also worked at Comedy Central and USA Network.
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Jukin Media Names GM of Brands
socalTECH
JANUARY 10, 2019
Culver City-based Jukin Media , which identifies and licenses trending and viral user-generated content to traditional media, has named Craig Parks as its GM of Brands, the company said this week. He also served at Participant Media as SVP of Live Programming. READ MORE>>.
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Jukin Media In Major Expansion, To Open 14,000 Square Foot Studio
socalTECH
AUGUST 24, 2017
Culver City-based Jukin Media , which finds and licenses viral content, is planning a major expansion next to its existing offices in Culver City. The company--led by CEO and founder Jonathan Skogmo--is venture backed by SPH Media Fund, Samsung Ventures, BDMI, Maker Studios and others. READ MORE>>.
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Fourth Wall Studios Gets $15M
socalTECH
MARCH 9, 2011
Culver City-based Fourth Wall Studios , a firm developing massively multiplayer online games in the virtual reality area, has raised $15M in funding, the firm said Tuesday. Fourth Wall Media is headed by Jim Stewartson. The funding comes from LA biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.
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Enplug: Bringing Social Media To A Display Near You
socalTECH
OCTOBER 21, 2014
Culver City-based Enplug (www.enplug.com) is looking to change those one way digital displays into social, interactive content. What''s unique about it, it is stream live social media, and actually puts that social media content on the display right in front of you. That''s ridiculous. READ MORE>>.
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178 Pocketwatch Picks Up $6M For Kids Media Brand
socalTECH
MARCH 22, 2017
Culver City-based Pocketwatch , a startup media brand focused on creating and acquiring content for kids, has raised $6M in a Series A funding round. The company will use the funding to build out media channels on YouTube and elsewhere, plus develop its own franchises and attract "creator partners". READ MORE>>.
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113 NXTM Finds Funding
socalTECH
APRIL 8, 2011
Culver City-based NXTM , a company developing social media and e-commerce tools for the music industry, has raised funding, according to lead investor Spring Mountain Capital. Size of the funding round was not disclosed. Spring Mountain Capital said it now holds two seats on the board of NXTM.
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Fullscreen Grabs $30M More For YouTube Network
socalTECH
APRIL 5, 2013
Culver City-based Fullscreen , which operates a multi-channel youTube network, and is led by George Strompolos (formerly of YouTube/Google), has raised $30M in a new round of funding, according to reports today. The funding round reportedly values the company at $110M pre-money. The funding comes from The Chernin Group and Comcast.
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Changing The Business Of Media Through Online Video, With Cenk Uygur
socalTECH
APRIL 23, 2013
The world of media is in the midst of a major transition, where radio and television are no longer the powers they used to be--and there''s a clear shift towards some unknown future online. Unfortunately for the rest of media, it''s also allowed us to be honest with our audience, which they are not doing much at all.
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MiTu Bolsters Exec Team
socalTECH
JULY 1, 2014
Culver City-based MiTu , the Latino media brand and multi-channel network (MCN) which recently scored $10M from such investors as upfront Ventures, The Chernin Group, Allen DeBevoise, and Advancit Capital, has hired a trio of executives to bolster its team. MiTu is led by Roy Burstin. READ MORE>>.
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Prime Focus Technologies Gets Private Equity Investment
socalTECH
AUGUST 31, 2016
Los Angeles-based Prime Focus Technologies , a developer of ERP software for the media industry, says it has received its first round of funding from private equity investor Ambit Pragma. The company has a significant presence in India, with headquarters here in Culver City. Size of the investment was not announced.
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CODA Automotive Video: Converting A Gas Station To Grass
socalTECH
AUGUST 16, 2012
The video, shot as a promotion for the firm's sedans, looks like it's one of several the firm started posting in the last month.
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140 Why Online Video Just Took One More Big Step to Legitimacy
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 7, 2013
Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios. You can’t change media consumption patterns easily. Ynon Kreiz is a force of nature in the media and tech sectors. hours of TV / day. hours of TV / day. They read less than 30 minutes.
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Jukin Media In Content Partnership With Japanese MCN On New Site
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Culver City-based Jukin Media , which licenses and distributes viral, user-generated content for the TV, web, and other platforms, has inked a new content deal with Japanese MCN UUUM , the two announced this morning. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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100 Sixty-four Southern California Firms On Technology Fast 500
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Ashour 328 ACTIVE Network 231% San Diego Matt Landa 330 (mt) Media Temple 230% Culver City Demian Sellfors 346 MyLife.com 219% Los Angeles Jeffrey Tinsley 369 Endologix, Inc. Brown 438 Volcano Corporation 163% San Diego Scott Huennekens 445 Demand Media, Inc. Lukianov 308 XIFIN, Inc. 200% Irvine John McDermott.
All Def Digital Gets $10M
socalTECH
JUNE 30, 2016
Culver City-based All Def Digital , an urban youth programming media brand co-founded by Sanjay Sharma and Russell Simmons, has raised $10M in a Series B financing. All Def Digital said the funding will go towards original programming, distribution, and brand marketing services.
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Omaze Takes $85M For Nonprofit Fundraising
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Culver City-based Omaze, which operates an online platform to help nonprofits raise money, said last week that it raised $85M in a Series C funding round. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Matt Pohlson.
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CreatorIQ Raises Series A
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2017
Culver City-based CreatorIQ , a developer of influencer marketing software, has raised a Series A funding from Affinity Group, the company disclosed this week. Affinity Group is a marketing and strategic communications firm backed by TPG Growth and Evolution Media. READ MORE>>.
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113 TechZulu Tech Crawl | Culver City Edition!
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 9, 2015
TZ Tech Crawl is back this month and heading to Culver City! Come take a tour of some of the hottest LA Tech companies located in Culver City! Swing by Jukin Media to pickup your name tags. Jukin Media 6pm (5764 W. Media Temple 7:30pm (8520 National Blvd #A). Starting Point. Jefferson Blvd).
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Purch Raises $135M To Grow Online Publishing Empire
socalTECH
JUNE 2, 2015
Purch , the online publishing company with offices in Culver City that owns Tom's Guide, TopTenReviews, Laptop, and other online publications, has raised $135M in a Series C funding round. The company--until recently known as Tech Media Network--said the funding goes towards strategic acquisitions.
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Zealot Networks Acquires AllScreen
socalTECH
AUGUST 16, 2015
Los Angeles-based Zealot Networks , the digital media company led by Danny Zappin, said last week that it has acquired Culver City-based AllScreen , a video syndication company. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Zealot said the buy will help it with both distribution and technology.
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Purch Acquires ShopSavvy For Mobile Shopping Apps
socalTECH
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Purch has offices in Culver City, thanks to its acquisition of Tom's Guide a few years ago , when Purch was known as Best Media Network. Purch , the online publishing company which owns Tom's Guide, Space.com, TopTenReviews, LAPTOP, and a number of other online properties, has acquired mobile shopping app developer ShopSavvy.
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Dub Frequency Raises $9.0M
socalTECH
JANUARY 8, 2020
Culver City-based Dub Frequency Media (DFM), a marketing, public relations, and creative firm which focuses on millennials, has raised $9.0M in a funding round, part of an ongoing $10.97M funding effort, according to a regulatory filing by the company this week.
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100 Uproxx Acquired By Warner Music Group
socalTECH
AUGUST 3, 2018
Culver City-based Uproxx Media Group , which operates the Uproxx entertainment and pop culture news site, has been acquired by Warner Music Group , the two said on Thursday. Uproxx Media Group also provides branded content and video services to marketers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.
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100 M-GO's Take On The Digital Entertainment Streaming Market, with John Batter
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Does the world need another, online streaming media service for movies and television? Culver City-based M-GO (www.mgo.com) thinks so, with its own twist on providing content to consumers. We caught up with M-GO''s CEO, John Batter , to hear about where M-GO fits into the streaming media market. READ MORE>>.
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Social Networking and Business Value
SoCal CTO
MAY 15, 2009
Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. What are the risks and rewards? Does advertising work in the social networking world?
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150 UX Workshops by Celebrated Author & Usability Expert, Eric Reiss
Tech Zulu Event
OCTOBER 10, 2012
As a treat to Angelinos, this coming weekend October 13th and 14th, Reiss is flying to Los Angeles from Copenhagen, Denmark and will be conducting two limited seating seminars in Culver City. October 14: Putting the content into content strategy – effective writing for interactive media.
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4 Reasons to Use a Local Managed Network Services Provider
Southern California Edison Blog
JUNE 30, 2021
Edison Carrier Solutions (ECS) takes a vested interest in improving network capacity and reliability across enterprises, government agencies, carriers, education institutions, and media creators across Southern California.
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98 LA Startup Report 2013 | A Rising Forecast
Tech Zulu Event
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Be Great recognizes seven main startup points in Los Angeles: “Silicon Beach”, West LA, Culver City, Pasadena, Orange County, South Bay, and Downtown LA. The numbers are promising and even with some problems arising in LA’s startup community, LA has found ways to keep pushing through. Los Angeles has a diverse area of startups.
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Changing the Face of Digital Signage: Nanxi Liu of Enplug
Tech Zulu Event
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. They hold a strong presence in Southern California, with locations in 30 cities. All inclusive. Face Forward.
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Interview with Marc Mitchell, CEO of Lootsie
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Culver City-based Lootsie (www.lootsie.com) has createe a product which ties together those loyalty reward programs with the advertising and marketing efforts of brands, to help both those mobile developers and marketers. If you're a mobile app developer, who do you keep your users engaged and returning to use your app every day?
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100 Changing the Face of Digital Signage: Nanxi Liu of Enplug
Tech Zulu Event
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. They hold a strong presence in Southern California, with locations in 30 cities. All inclusive. Face Forward.
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81 TechZulu Presents Tech & Entertainment: Disruption versus Destruction
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 7, 2012
Join us on Monday, May 24 at NextSpace in Culver City as we highlight some of the latest innovations disrupting the entertainment business in positive ways. But look at the lightning bolt from another point of view and suddenly we see a bold, illuminating light that deconstructs the old to be built anew.
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