Fanzila launches new apps with blogger promotion

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Fanzila, a startup that makes it easy to turn your Facebook pages into mini websites with blogs, contests, photo galleries and more, has just added “Contact Us,” “About Us,” and RSS apps to its offering. But what’s more noteworthy is how Fanzila is spreading the word.

February 21, 2012 | Amanda Coolong

Mingly Launches Mingly Web and MyPeople | Manage Your TwitFaceMailBookLink

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The irony: a sad state that even with the huge number of social network applications we have at our disposal, we’re oftentimes lost, unable to keep up, or still lose touch so easily. But for a second let’s try something different and blame the technology. It’s okay, it’s not your fault.

February 14, 2012 | Tim Wut

The Future of Couponing | How Social-Local-Mobile has Changed the Game

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In April 2011, the Association of Coupon Professionals held an Industry Conference in Atlanta to address the present and future state of couponing. The industry had seen unprecedented growth in the past decade due to a combination of factors, one of which was the United States’ economic recession. “The rise of couponing in late 2008 coincided with the recession of the late 2000s;”

January 19, 2012 | Kyle Ellicott

Female Founders and CEOs | Dimple Thakkar of SYNHERGY

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Synhergy Marketing originally was a company setup to be a full service marketing company for the entertainment industry – the record label, the webzine, everything you would need as an artist.

October 1, 2011 | Kyle Ellicott

SoCal Heads to SXSWi | 2012 Panel Picking Guide

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Its that time again! The race to get your SXSWi panel to as many votes as possible so that you will be selected to present at the coming 2012 SXSW. For those who may be living under a rock and have no idea what SXSWi is, its five days of presentations and panel discussions from some of the biggest thought leaders in Interactive digital media space.

September 1, 2011 | Efren Toscano

Loudie | Where Social Media Meets Ultimate Concert Fan

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When you were a kid it was cool to take every poster from your favorite band and cover your bedroom walls. You probably collected every cool tee shirt, button and signed album you could get your hands on from concerts. Don’t forget those all-nighters in front of your local ticket master.

August 3, 2011 | Issen Alibris

SocialVents Takes The Mystery Out Of The Local Scene

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Ever wandered around your city with a friend on a random night trying to find something to do? Well, imagine wandering around your city and always knowing what’s going on and where it’s happening. SocialVents.com is a website and application (Android or iPhone) that tells you what’s going on in your area using the GPS function of your phone.

July 29, 2011 | Issen Alibris

Triptrotting Lets You Experience Your Travel Adventure With Locals

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If you love to travel and you’re all about the not so touristy stuff you may have just struck social media gold. Triptrotting is the perfect go to website for those world travelers that crave excitement off the beaten bath.

July 28, 2011 | Issen Alibris

Make New School Old School With Retrollect

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Smartphones have made everything we snap a picture of “special”. So much in fact, that several apps have emerged to help the new feel a little bit old. You may have seen all the cool artsy iPhone apps like Instagram that capture a modern picture with that grainy old school edge and color. But, you’re…continue reading.

July 27, 2011 | Issen Alibris

Scoville: Why Should You Care?

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Checking into a place with your phone and telling your friend about it isn’t exactly new, Yelp, Foursquare, and Facebook have that covered. Scoville does it, but not alone; it’s a web application that works in connection with Foursquare. Sign up, find your friends, invite them to join, customize lists of your favorite places and promote your #TopTuesday.

June 3, 2011 | Issen Alibris

Time for LA Twestival!

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We’re going to keep this short and sweet. LA Twestival is TONIGHT! For all you last minute peeps (yes, YOU) still on the fence about whether or not to go, here are six great reasons from Joy Moh, co-president of Philanthro, who’s presenting the latest event: 1. A little bird told me to go. OR…continue reading.

March 24, 2011 | Amanda Coolong

TechZulu Is Hiring Contributors/Reporters! Here’s How to Apply

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Interested in joining TechZulu’s growing editorial team? Read on to learn more about openings and how to apply.

March 18, 2011 | Efren Toscano

Curebit | Social Shopping, Virtually!

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The question, why can’t you replicate this for e-commerce sites? This is the fundamental problem Curebit.com is trying to solve. Create conversations about products you love and get rewarded. This will increase traffic and revenue for the underlying e-commerce site.

January 28, 2011 | Chris Van Dusen

Let’s Take a Walk Down Memolane [Invites]

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Memolane, a startup Founded by Eric Lagier, is a product of Startup Weekend that is now in private beta and already has raised $2 million in funding. Memolane sets out to “Keep your memories alive” by allowing you to “Capture photos, music, tweets, posts, and view and share your entire online life in one place.”

January 4, 2011 | Chris Van Dusen

Broadcastr | Soapbox for the Masses

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The tagline used by Broadcastr, the new social venture by Andy Hunter and Scott Lindenbaum that sets out to add another layer to the already saturated social market.

December 29, 2010 | Chris Van Dusen

Spotlight on Social Annex (Presenting Company at Spotlight: LA Tech)

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Social Annex creates “Social software” that plugs into eCommerce sites and helps monetize Social Media as an online marketing channel for them.

November 21, 2010 | Efren Toscano