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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company. Wabisabi Design, Inc.

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JUNE 6, 2018

Three, Southern California investors--Qualcomm Ventures, Disney, and the United Talent Agency--have backed the developer of a network of "experience centers" focused on virtual reality entertainment, as part of a newly disclosed Series A Funding.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Beverly Hills-based OWNZONES Media Network , a technology and entertainment company which provides products for the motion picture, television and digital content creation industries, says it has named Rob Hopps as Chief Security Officer (CSO), and Senior Vice President, Platform Operations.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

We had the notion that we could create a service that was aimed at the mass market, which was really user friendly, which provided a service to the consumer, and that helped bring back the fun in the entertainment experience, so that we could help the consumer bridge the digital divide. We''re next day TV with the networks.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It looks like there's a new startup accelerator in town today: MediaCamp , an entertainment-focused startup acceleration program backed by Turner Broadcasting, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Warner said the effort will kick off with a series of networking events this spring. According to Warner Bros., READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 31, 2018

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 -- Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of."

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JANUARY 30, 2018

Monday, February 5, 2018 -- Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). The event includes keynotes, fireside chats, presentations, panel discussions, tech demos, startup competition, innovative exhibitions, daily DJ music and performers and the best networking in the hotel's Sinder Lounge. DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of."

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. Both Veritlca Networks and Whistle develop content for Snap. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight, satellite-based Internet services for airlines, has named a new CEO, after the loss of both its CEO and CFO on Monday. According to the company, its board has appointed Jeff Leddy as its new CEO and interim CFO. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

According to Break, the new site will provide content focused on entertainment, gaming, sports, and culture, all in context of Hispanic males. Break operates a network of various websites focused mostly on a younger, male audience and comedy and entertainment. Break said the new site's premier sponsor is Toyota. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks, with 300 million users, and we fell that it has a higher quality user base. Max Fischer: I''m a former investment banker and investment professional, and I have worked a little bit in the entertainment space as well. This is the first based off of LinkedIn. Why LinkedIn?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. Now the largest network on YouTube according to ComScore. Eventually other networks will emerge. And we like to be entertained. Come on, Mark.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Chet Pipkin , CEO of Belkin ; Abhi Nemani , LA City''s Chief Data Officer; Oded Noy of AmplifyLA ; Erik Rannala of MuckerLab ; and Matt Kozlov of Telesign , entertainment, and lots of networking! READ MORE>>. socaltech50 socaltech startup founders awards dfr2014 dfr14 event conference slipp'

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Marina Del Rey-based Global Eagle Entertainment , the provider of in-flight, broadband Internet services, has signed a deal with satellite network operator Intelsat S.A. , The deal brings the total number of Intelsat satellites under contract to Global Eagle Entertainment to 17. the two said late Wednesday. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 20, 2016

Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight wireless, entertainment systems, and related services to the airline industry, says it has inked an expanded deal with satellite network operator SES , to add satellite capacity over India, Central Asia, the Middle East and North America.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Technology giant Microsoft has detailed its new Los Angeles production studio, officially announcing that it has created a new production studio headed by former CBS Network Television Entertainment president Nancy Tellem. Microsoft said the studio will develop interactive and linear content for Xbox and other devices. Television.

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JULY 17, 2017

Irvine-based 5 Bars , a distributed antenna systems (DAS) installer and operator, has been acquired by Florida-based Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), the companies announced earlier this month. The acquisition was announced by Neutral Connect Networks, as part of a $30M funding from M/C Partners. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 17, 2020

Imagine Impact , the entertainment accelerator launched by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to try and bring Silicon Valley-style mentorship and project development techniques to Hollywood, has inked a development deal with Netflix and is looking for submissions. we were excited to extend our partnership to Imagine Impact on this new endeavor.

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JUNE 19, 2013

It''s all Silicon Beach, all the time, for all of the rest of the week--starting today--as Silicon Beach Fest , the combination conference, networking session, party started by Kevin Winston, kicks off at noon. silicon beach fest siliconbeach conference event week startup technology entertainment content' READ MORE>>.

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MAY 10, 2011

Los Angeles-based BUZZMEDIA , the online entertainment blog and web publisher, is trumpeting its ranking today by comScore as one of the sites with the highest young adult reach. BUZZMEDIA said that 18-34 year olds are more likely to be found on its site than on Facebook and other sites.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

In a statement attributed to CEO Mike Jones and published on PaidContent, the firm said the moves were a result of its relaunch as an entertainment destination for Gen Y, and give the site a "clear path for sustained growth and profitability." READ MORE>>.

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JULY 25, 2013

Wilson was previously at Sidebar, and also had served at GoTV Networks, JAMDAT Mobile, and Citysearch, where he was founding engineer. ScoreBig, which is led by Adam Kanner, provides live entertainment ticket deals to consumers, while also helping live entertainment properties manage their unsold inventory.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Los Angeles-based Cinedigm and The WHAM Network said on Wednesday that the two are launching a brand new, streaming network specifically focused on eSports and gaming. According to the two companies, the 24/7 streaming channel will provide news, information and entertainment focused on the global eSports and Gaming lifestyle.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based OpenDrives, a developer of network attached storage (NAS) products for the enterprise, said on Thursday that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round. The funding was led by IAG Capital Partners. According to the company, the new funding will go to grow the company and accelerate product development.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 15, 2019

Coupled with the launch of a new networking application called AllBright Connect and the company’s AllBright Magazine, the women’s networking organization is on a full-on media blitz. The company’s new round was led by Cain International and was designed to take AllBright into three U.S.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

According to USC, the new lab--backed by IBM, Verizon, the Levi's brand and Mattel--will focus on the areas of geolocation, social networking, digital entertainment, gaming behavior and transmedia. Tags: networking social journalism communications media annenberg. READ MORE>>.

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L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 22, 2017

Job hunting advice network raises $2.7 million, content management service Edlio acquires app Sangha, and entertainment content startup Pocketwatch raises $6 million.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

Social entertainment site Myspace , which is now owned by Irvine-based Specific Media, is making a big push this week at CES, and launched a new, social TV service with Panasonic Monday. The new service is part of a revamp of Myspace by Specific Media, since it acquired the former high flying social networking site for a mere $35M last year.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Los Angeles-based The Action Network , a sports media company which provides content, tools, and analytics for sports betting fans, has raised $17.5M The Action Network offers up sports betting data, content, and analytics, and is led by CEO Patrick Keane. in a Series B funding round, the company said on Thursday. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Kevin Winston , is the organizer of Digital LA , the popular and widely attended networking organization for the Los Angeles startup, web, movie, music, marketing, and social media community. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

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MAY 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Fullscreen has bolstered its team--and media credibility--with a new hire, the company said Wednesday. fullscreen media entertainment youtube network content hollywood executive' READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The firm--which is currently being revamped by CEO Michael Jones into a new, entertainment focused portal--said the updated site creates the "best experience for Myspace mobile web users". Myspace said in October it would refocus itself as a "social entertainment destination" focused on Gen Y. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

We dropped in recently, and found a screening session for the Tech Coast Angels; a number of former StartEngine, MuckerLab, and LaunchpadLA startups in residence; not more than a few startup founders wandering the halls; and a long list of upcoming technology networking events on the calendar. What's the idea with ROC?

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JULY 17, 2013

Los Angeles-based online entertainment site HitFix , which is headed by Jen Sargent, is in a new deal today which will bring the company''s entertainment news to theaters. HitFix and NCM Media Networks, which provides integrated media to consumers in U.S. Financial details of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 27, 2010

For this morning's interview, we have an interview with Kieve Huffman , the co-founder of Dather (www.dather.com), a new Los Angeles startup which has created a tool which helps to aggregate social networking web sites and media. Kieve Huffman: My background, and that of my business partner is digital entertainment and digital media.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Machinima said Monday that it has named Chad Gutstein as its new CEO, replacing outgoing CEO and co-founder Allen DeBevoise. According to Machiima, Gutstein is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Ovation television network. READ MORE>>.

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