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Web-based Ad Agency Spot Runner Gets $51 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 7, 2008 - 7:29am.

Los Angeles - Spot Runner, a Web-based advertising service that helps local businesses create ads and place them on TV and radio, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $51 million in new financing.

Spot Runner Hires a Top Microsoft Web Exec

Authored by Scott Goldberg on March 13, 2008 - 12:22pm.

Spot Runner, an internet company that helps customers in the acquisition of local TV advertising, said today that it has hired Joanne Bradford

Spot Runner Acquires Marketing Services Firm Weblistic

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 4, 2008 - 8:44am.

Los Angeles - Spot Runner, a provider of online advertising services that let companies create and purchase TV and radio commercials, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Weblistic, a provider of online marketing services.

Spot Runner Acquires Indie Filmmaker Network GlobeShooter

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2008 - 10:15am.

Los Angeles - Spot Runner, an Internet-based ad agency that sells excess TV ad inventory and helps small businesses create commercials, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired GlobeShooter, a network of more than 1,200 independent filmmakers, producers and production companies.

60Frames Raises $3.5 Million, Launches Entertainment Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2008 - 8:45am.

Los Angeles - 60Frames Entertainment, a producer and syndicator of Web entertainment content that was incubated by United Talent Agency and cable TV ad reseller Spot Runner, on Tuesday introduced launched its first slate of programming. The Los Angeles-based company's first programs include "Cockpit," a comedy series developed by the creators of Internet series "Prom Queen," and "Erik the Librarian Mysteries," which is written and directed by TV writer Brent Forrester ("The Office").

60Frames Raises $3.5 Million for Video Site; Coen Bros. to Contribute

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2007 - 12:45pm.

Los Angeles - 60Frames Entertainment, a company that will provide financing, ad sales and syndication of professionally-produced online content, on Wednesday announced its official launch and a first round of $3.5 million in financing.

Video Ad Agency Spotzer Media Group Raises Funds

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 21, 2007 - 3:28pm.

Amsterdam - Spotzer Media Group, a provider of online video advertising services, announced that it has raised an undisclosed sum in its third round of venture capital financing, led by Cyrte Investments.

Career Moves: December 5, 2006

Authored by dmw on December 5, 2006 - 1:04pm.
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National Geographic Television appoints Nina Weinstein as Vice President. Weinstein will be in charge of the Los Angeles office and was previously with the Discovery Production Group.

Web-based Ad Agency Spot Runner Lands $40 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2006 - 3:17pm.
Los Angeles - Spot Runner, an Internet-based advertising agency that lets local businesses advertise on cable TV, announced on Monday that it has received $40 million in new equity investments from WPP, CBS, Interpublic Group and other institutions. In addition to identifying and offering unsold ad space on cable TV networks, Los Angeles-based Spot Runner's service also helps local businesses create their own TV ads.

Spot Runner Debuts Online Franchise Ad Service for Local Cable TV Spots

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 2, 2006 - 1:29pm.
Los Angeles - Spot Runner, an Internet-based ad agency that sells space on cable TV systems in local markets, on Monday announced the launch of a new franchise advertising program. The service will allow owners of individual franchises of larger companies like Century 21 Real Estate, Coldwell Banker, Contours Express and iSold It to create spots and purchase TV ad time in their local markets over the Internet.

Web-based Ad Agnecy Spot Runner Raises $10 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 11, 2006 - 4:11am.
San Mateo, Calif. - Spot Runner, an Internet-based advertising agency, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $10 million in a round of venture capital financing, co-led by Battery Ventures and Index Ventures. Comerica Bank's Technology and Life Sciences Division also participated in the investment round. Los Angeles-based Spot Runner's Web-based service allows businesses to air personalized television ads in their local markets.