"They really miss being able to get together face-to-face and celebrate the continuing development and future of the creator economy."
One of the largest conferences for video and digital creators, VidCon, will return as an in-person event at the Anaheim Convention Center this fall. It's one of several recent signs that in-person events are starting to come back, reports Breanna De Vera.
Google CEO sends consoling email to employees amid rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Lionsgate will sell $1 billion in notes to pay down its debt.
'Black Widow' will hit Disney+ and theaters on the same day.
Amazon delivery drivers are forced to sign 'biometric consent' form or lose job.
Cineworld's Regal Cinemas will reopen with 'Godzilla vs. Kong' in deal with Warner Bros.
Prince Harry is taking on a new job title: Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp.
Robinhood files confidentially for an IPO despite disastrous start to 2021.
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Ousted Parler CEO sues the company, alleges his stake was taken.
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Inside NASA's $80 Million Mission to Launch a Helicopter on Mars
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Orca Security Lands $210M As It Looks To Grow in Los Angeles
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Strategy Session: Fundraising for Female Founders
Join us on tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. PST for our next Strategy Session: Fundraising for Female Founders, in partnership with Bank of America. We'll explore how female founders are navigating this uphill battle with a group of women executives who'll share their personal experiences, best practices and tips to successfully raise capital.
Save the Date for dot.LA's 2021 'Intersect' Entertainment Tech Summit
The line between tech and entertainment companies has never been thinner. Top Hollywood players are becoming software behemoths, major tech firms are tripling down on their content investments and a number of startups are finding new ways to blend the two worlds. From the very heart of this convergence between tech, media and entertainment in Los Angeles, we're launching "Intersect," a first-of-its-kind summit, held live virtually on Wednesday, April 28.