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Published on April 03, 2025

7 apps for the frustrated LA commuter

Los Angeles has many stereotypes associated with it, but none more prevalent than the traffic. While many companies are pivoting to offer their employees the option to come in at different times, the fact remains that we all spend more time in our cars than we'd like. Here are seven apps to make your commute go a little more smoothly.

Updated on April 03, 2025

Native ad network MGID is moving from New York to Santa Monica. Here's why

MDGID, a native advertising network, is moving its US headquarters from New York City to Santa Monica - and expects to double monthly revenue by doing so. The company is moving to be closer to key sports, entertainment and lifestyle clients and will build its team up to 30 employees working in Santa Monica by mid-2015.

Updated on April 03, 2025

IBM Watson-backed Influential brings in $5M to build its team

Beverly Hills-based Influential announced it raised a $5 million Series A round today. The data-driven influencer marketing platform has raised $9 million to date, and plans to use the round of funding to hire developers and data scientists.

Cathleen Draper Cathleen Draper
Updated on April 03, 2025

A Cutting-Edge Culture Leads to Cutting-Edge Innovation

To produce life-changing products and solutions, companies need a culture of innovation. But how do they achieve it?

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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 03, 2025

Plundering the ‘Gold Mine’: How This Adtech Firm Manages Massive Amounts of Data at Scale

Three teammates at adtech company Viant share how the company amped up its data processing capabilities by moving to the cloud, building internal tools and embracing automation. 

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Updated on April 03, 2025

Needed Secures $14M to Improve Women's Nutritional Standards

The company offers an array of perinatal supplements and educational content and plans to launch a clinical research division.

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