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Black Oak TV focuses on digital media, film, television, video streaming, and content such as black web series. They created short films, TV shows, movies, and more to check out on their website, YouTube, Facebook, and IG. Their company has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland.

The Social Network for Social Change

Problem: We share opinions, emotions, everything. The world is going social, but TV is left behind. We have proof that there is a strong desire to share what is on TV: A Facebook study has shown that for some sports events 82% of Instagram posts contain screenshots of TV. The behavior of sharing TV content is there, but the way of doing it is way too hard. People have to stand up in front of the screen and make photos with reflections and strange angles. But when people do go to this trouble, it creates a major problem for the media as rights holders. They lose control of their content. They lose the ability to monetize those moments. Solution: Snapscreen makes watching TV and its content socially shareable You simply open the browser (or app) on your phone, snap the TV screen (works perfectly from a long distance), that takes you to that exact moment in the broadcast/ stream, you reverse forward or backward to the moment you want to share, clip up to 30sec and share where you want all in high definition and perfect audio. The content clipped also has the ability to be top and tailed with graphics or pre/ post roll. Everything is measurable. Snapscreen is a B2C mobile web app in the US (launch Sep 2020 for the elections) and B2B component (SDK) that gets integrated into apps and websites of our customers in media.

PeakMetrics delivers insights to create actionable, real-time predictions of how messages will develop and spread online. We do this by aggregating both social and traditional media and then utilizing machine learning to extract behavioral trends from the millions of unstructured, cross-channel datasets. PeakMetric’s is battle-tested on some of the most complex media issues today – from crisis management situations to combating state-sponsored disinformation. Our clients include some of the world’s largest brands, advertising and government agencies.

Portl Media is an entertainment for the sharing economy company.

Stylindex helps brands find and manage the talent they need to create photo and video content.

Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in creating cross-platform video content for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to produce and distribute engaging car-related content across various social media channels. Donut Media has developed a data-driven approach to content creation, enabling it to produce highly shareable videos that resonate with its target audience.

Babbler, founded in 2013 by sisters Hannah and Sarah, is a pioneering platform designed specifically for media relations. Hannah, with a background in digital strategy from companies like Coca-Cola and Microsoft, and Sarah, an experienced public relations professional, created Babbler to facilitate real-time communication between brands and media professionals. The platform enables users to share news, files, and messages instantly, enhancing engagement and interaction within media communities. Babbler has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, winning the French Microsoft Imagine Cup in 2013 and being featured in Challenges Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Best Start-ups to Invest In. It has also attracted significant investment from notable entities in the PR and advertising sectors.

Babbler, founded in 2013 by sisters Hannah and Sarah, is a pioneering platform designed specifically for media relations. Hannah, with a background in digital strategy from companies like Coca-Cola and Microsoft, and Sarah, an experienced public relations professional, created Babbler to facilitate real-time communication between brands and media professionals. The platform enables users to share news, files, and messages instantly, enhancing engagement and interaction within media communities. Babbler has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, winning the French Microsoft Imagine Cup in 2013 and being featured in Challenges Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Best Start-ups to Invest In. It has also attracted significant investment from notable entities in the PR and advertising sectors.

Purple is a conversational media platform that connects individuals who are passionate about a topic, to curious people who want to learn about it. Their platform allows users to create channels about a topic where they send out interactive stories, and cover exciting events live through messaging. Here is a demo video of our politics channel so you can see how the service works on SMS.

Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in creating cross-platform video content for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to produce and distribute engaging car-related content across various social media channels. Donut Media has developed a data-driven approach to content creation, enabling it to produce highly shareable videos that resonate with its target audience.

Islands Media Inc. operates a platform that connects students across colleges through events and activities. The company's platform enables users to organize games, share class notes, or create a group. Islands Media Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Spoon Media Inc. operates a digital media network focused on food content tailored for millennials. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company, also known as Spoon University, offers a variety of resources including simple recipes, restaurant reviews, and food-related news. The platform aims to make food more accessible and relatable for its audience, highlighting dining options that may be overlooked. Spoon Media Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Her Campus Media LLC.

Contactable is a database that enables its users to find journalists by their topics of interests. It also enables them to review previously written content of the listed journalists.

Spoon Media Inc. operates a digital media network focused on food content tailored for millennials. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company, also known as Spoon University, offers a variety of resources including simple recipes, restaurant reviews, and food-related news. The platform aims to make food more accessible and relatable for its audience, highlighting dining options that may be overlooked. Spoon Media Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Her Campus Media LLC.

The world has moved beyond text. That simple understanding is at the heart of what we’re doing at Clarify (formerly OP3Nvoice). Ever since the invention of the Gutenberg press human knowledge has been preserved and communicated in text. The digital explosion has changed this. Now video and audio technologies enable the capture and storage of information in quantities that are mind-boggling. Just think of the huge volume of phone calls or conference videos that are recorded every day.

BrightMove Media is provides real-time and geo-targeted digital outdoor advertising solutions. The company offers TaxiCast, a digital advertising service that broadcasts targeted and relevant digital advertising from a dual-sided LED screen mounted on the roof of licensed London black taxis.

Linksy helps busy marketers tap their employees, customers, and fans to spread their message on social sites.