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Online Presence

YouTube Really Is the New Silver Screen

Ron Howard's studio recently announced it will develop and fund 14 short films from YouTube stars, while James Patterson's young-adult series 'Maximum Ride' will be turned into a YouTube series instead of a movie.

By Laura Entis

Tech

Smoke and Mirrors: Why We Aren’t Seeing More Digital Zombies Like Michael Jackson

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Tech

‘Community’ Fans Rejoice: Yahoo Is Resurrecting the Axed NBC Comedy

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Tech

The (Wrong) Price of Hooking Up: Viral Dating App Tinder Isn’t Valued at $5 Billion After All

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Online Presence

Spinning Viral Stars Into One-Man Empires: The Rise of YouTube’s Multi-Channel Networks

MCNs have been called the movie studios of the future, but even Hollywood wants a slice of the YouTube pie.

By Geoff Weiss

Building a Business

Samsung Can’t Have All the Fun: 5 Other Mega Brands Rocking the Selfie

Ellen, Big Papi and LeBron -- Samsung's all-stars -- aren't the only big names snapping promotional selfies. Tons of other brands are cashing in on selfie marketing mania, too.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Tinder Users Lured by Sexy Spam Bots Peddling ‘Castle Clash’ Game

Something fishy (more like spammy) is going on at Tinder. Here's the inside scoop from one not so satisfied user.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Accounting

3 Celebs Jumping on the Bitcoin Bandwagon (and One Who Says She’s an ‘Idiot’ for Missing It)

Bitcoin isn't just for 'cyber snobs' anymore. Tech-happy stars are riding the trendy Bitcoin wave, too.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

5 Sizzling Silicon Beach Startups to Watch

Meet the savvy bootstrappers heating up Los Angeles' exploding startup ecosystem.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Tech All Stars and Investment-Hungry Startups Rub Elbows at OASIS Summit in Santa Monica

SXSW is still way cooler, but Silicon Beach's glitzy tech con is all about the Moneyball.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Ideas

The Secret Behind This Legendary Hollywood Hotel’s 50-Year Run

The Sunset Marquis isn't just a place where entertainment icons stay and play--it's a Hollywood legend in its own right. Here's your all-access pass.

By Jason Ankeny

Building a Business

From Gum to the Grammys: How Artist-Entrepreneur Kenna Bulldozed the Status Quo

Kenna Zemedkun has launched television shows, carved out his own music genre, created new ways of raising money for the issues he cares about and helped overhaul a social networking site.

By Catherine Clifford

Marketing

FOX’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ TV Show Is Scary Good for Local Businesses

The New York town that bears the same name is enjoying a solid tourism boost this Halloween thanks to the hit show.

By Jason Fell

Online Presence

How Social Media Saved a Hollywood Landmark

The Roxy Theatre on Hollywood's Sunset Strip was on its way down when Nic Adler took over and restored it to prominence in the North American music scene.

By Jennifer Wang

Entrepreneurs

10 Movies About Entrepreneurs

A look at some of Hollywood's best films that showcase the real and invented lives of business owners.

By Jason Fell

Marketing

How to Get Your Product into a Hollywood Movie

Small-business owners can win big exposure by securing a product-placement deal.

By Jason Fell

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the Movies

Take a look at our picks of the best portrayals of entrepreneurs on the silver screen.