socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Santa Monica-base online entertainment company TasteMade said yetserday that it is in a big expansion of its content, and is launching two new channels in the home and travel area. Tastmade's new efforts in the home area are being led by Amanda Dameron, former editor-in-chief and EVP of content at Dwell Magazine. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

And if you work in the entertainment industry, you have Stage 32. by providing cutting-edge online education to a global population of people looking to make it in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. To be sure, there are other places to go for education if you’re seeking success in the entertainment industry.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

She also launched a nine-product skincare line this year in collaboration with consumer conglomerate Coty, an investor in her beauty company, and announced earlier this week that she is debuting her own true crime podcast called “The System” in a cover story with Interview Magazine. .

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socalTECH

MARCH 25, 2013

Los Angeles-based online entertainment, music, and advertising firm BuzzMedia is no more: it's just rebranded itself SpinMedia. The publisher, which owns such brands as Celebuzz, Sterogeom, Idolator, JustJared, and many other music-related sites, acquired longtime music magazine Spin back in July of last year.

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socalTECH

JULY 10, 2012

Los Angeles-based digital media and entertainment publisher BUZZMEDIA announced this morning that it has acquired venerable SPIN Media , the publisher of Spin Magazine, the 25 year old brand known for its coverage of music and culture. Financial terms of the buy were not announced by the companies.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Agoura Hills-based videogame maker THQ , and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), said this morning they are in a new marketing agreement. The two companies said that WWE-branded video games developed by THQ will be integrated into events, pay-per view and television sponsorships, magazines, and other WWE properties. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2012

BUZZMEDIA operates a large stable of entertainment-related brands, including SPIN, Celebuzz, Stereogum, Videogum, Buzznet, TheSuperficial, and many others. The firm said the expansion of its staff will further expand the brands. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The magazine turned its attention this month towards the Los Angeles innovation and technology economy in a section guest edited by StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks , including a reception held Wednesday evening at the Viceroy in Santa Monica.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2013

Phil Kelly: We''re an interactive, mobile magazine, which I think is probably the best way to describe it. What we''re doing, is curating the most popular interests, brands, and entertainers, which comprise the interest in the social web, and putting in on one platform. consolidating magazine mobile yapert interview kelly phil'

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 17, 2011

We’ll discuss how comics and comic book characters are part of an overall entertainment franchise, including animation, games, movies, iPad apps, web series, and promotion via social media. TQ Jefferson, Marvel Entertainment, VP of Production, Games @Marvel. TQ Jefferson, Marvel Entertainment, VP of Production, Games @Marvel.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

One of the best-informed, and entertaining, technologists is Peter Coffee. He joined the company in January of 2007 after spending 18 years as a technology analyst and columnist at the industry magazines eWEEK and PC Week. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 -- Peter Coffee's Annual Technology Forecast. See [link] (more)

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based entertainment trade publication Variety has decided to put the firm's content behind a pay wall, telling its readers today that it will start restricting access to its articles to print and digital subscribers, starting Thursday. Tags: variety hollywood content subscription publisher newspaper magazine.

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socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

The app will be triggered by a life-size, printed replica of the camera which will be included in the June issue of Wired Magazine, and the July issue of Popular Photography. The firm has been racking up a number of wins, particularly in the area of entertainment and promotions. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

BUZZMEDIA has a network of music and entertainment news related blogs, including Buzznet, Celebuzz, Absolute Punk, GoFugYourself, JustJared, Stereogum, TheSuperficial, WWTDD, SocialiteLife, and Idolator. Here are three, Southern California blog networks which have quietly growing their network of properties: BUZZMEDIA. www.buzzmedia.com).

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Berkonomics

MAY 30, 2019

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment (eight seconds.). Over the years, advertising money is being moved from display ads in magazines and newspapers to social network sites where people with eyeballs have migrated.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 24, 2008

OMMA Mobile will focus on ROI and results, especially in the entertainment and media business. Televison, film, magazines and music industries all launched major mobile initiatives this year and tweaked some older models. Thursday, October 30, 2008 -- OMMA Mobile.

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2013

If you think about the amount of media and engagement our clients have driven in print, in digital, and through different magazines, it''s a huge amount. Steve Ellis: We''re building an entertainment magazine create by entertainers themselves, on their smartphone. How exactly does WhoSay fit into the market?

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

According to the firms, the new, stand-alone site will also be featured throughout the MSN network, and is designed to have the look and feel of a magazine. BermanBraun Interactive--the production firm founded by Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun--has deals with MSN, NBC Universal, and Pepsi to develop online entertainment properties.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 13, 2015

Shelon currently serves as a Managing Partner/Investment Advisor at Turnkey Partners and the Founder/CEO to BizTechIQ™, a hands-on Tech Startup Incubator + Pre/Post – Accelerator for students, entertainers, athletes and professionals.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 30, 2012

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment. Over the years, advertising money is being moved from display ads in magazines and newspapers to social network sites where people with eyeballs have migrated.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

We’ve simplified our pricing, and API partners are now utilizing our technology in unique ways to fulfill a growing demand for entertainment imagery.”. Early adopters include People Magazine, US Weekly, Tribune, and others.

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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.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I also lead our media and entertainment vertical practice. magazine, for example. Rachel Payne: I was working at Google for about eight years, most recently in global strategic alliances. One of our customers is Inc.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Back in the early days of LA venture capital, I was first an associate of a fund, and then partner of a fund, Entertainment Media Venture Partners. Entertainment is confusing--we didn't make investments in pure content plays. That is starting to show itself in the B2B space. It's very much a low cost model.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As you know, today, video is one of the primary means of communications from a personal, corporate, and entertainment level. As you know, publishers are also going through disruption, magazines are going to digital as well as video, and were helping publishers to go and capitalize on the video side of publishing.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Los Angeles�as the center of the entertainment industry�has begun to adopt a new role as the center of online video in recent years�and has also with the e-commerce industry and expertise here from the technology industry. Or, maybe they'd learn from a magazine. Michelle believes that women should learn from other women.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

from university professors, to VCs, to entertainers, the bankers, to other entrepreneurs, and that''s what the media picked up on.". Magazine ended up doing a cover story on Kyle and I called, An American Start-Up. (At this point) the Mouse Driver Insider Newsletter was really inspiring folks. February of 2001, Inc.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2013

I have run newspapers, magazines, and websites and I have written for them all. If you were writing something for Rolling Stone and it happens to appear in the magazine first, but you are also going to appear online. You will find more people doing limited edition magazines that are brand enforcers. That is heartbreaking.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

from university professors, to VCs, to entertainers, the bankers, to other entrepreneurs, and that''s what the media picked up on.". Magazine ended up doing a cover story on Kyle and I called, An American Start-Up. (At this point) the Mouse Driver Insider Newsletter was really inspiring folks. February of 2001, Inc.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2012

Mark Suster , fellow venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, has written extensively about YouTube’s evolution from dogs-on-skateboards to its current status as an entertainment medium rivaling cable television networks. Mark provides an excellent primer regarding the future of Internet TV HERE. YouTuber (Show Title). Total Views.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Peter Shankman – PR Week Magazine has described Peter as “redefining the art of networking”, and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective”. Mitch Joel – Marketing Magazine dubbed him the “Rock Star of Digital Marketing” and called him, “one of North America’s leading digital visionaries.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

It’s fun social entertainment that without words helps me feel connected to people that I’m close to or whom I want to follow. It’s the new magazine. Using the fashion-sharing example, imagine turning your shared fashion photos into beautiful magazine-like collages that can be scrolled through, Pinterest style.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 13, 2013

Sizing John up, Dick asked him, "''Who do you know in the entertainment industry? The only other person I knew who was in the entertainment industry was Kim Shimmel''s husband, (so) I said, ''And I know Mark Shimmel.". If I''m gonna make a call right now, who can I call who can vouch for you?'' So I said, ''I know Tony Sheppard.''

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socalTECH

JULY 6, 2009

in 2004, we purchased Buoyweather.com, moved it into our setup, weather department, and marketing department, and in 2005, we added much more multimedia news and entertainment to Surfline. It's now a one-stop shop for surfer's entertainment, plus a utility portal. You also bought a surfing magazine at one point, didn't you?

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Web Content Mobile Sites 140

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

To get to my point the waiting room is full of great magazines that I personally don’t subscribe to, but love to read. These magazines are full of wonderful photos and articles depicting the “good life”. Conversely I really don’t like being down the hall in one of the torture chambers equipped with a dental chair. But I digress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

As tablets are replacing magazines on your coffee table, and smart-phones are replacing portable computers, you need to make sure that your content is able to be viewed, shared, and bought on the new mobile devices. Rewards include becoming the “mayor” of an entertainment location via FourSquare , to winning badges via a Badgeville campaign.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Entertainment Tech: Atom Factory. Fun Fact: Their latest investment was into LA-based Daqri – the augmented reality platform that has been used for campaigns with Cadillac and MAXIM Magazine. Silicon Beach Fest is Digital LA’s bi-annual startup entertainment festival featuring panels, showcases, hack-a-thons, and more.

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