Jonathan Polakoff covers the media and entertainment industries for the Los Angeles Business Journal. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
She can be reached at 323-549-5225, ext. 228, or by email: jpolakoff @labusinessjournal.com.
Recent Stories
Publisher Gets Good News With Investment Gains
Portfolio of Daily Journal rises under Charles Munger’s guidance.
Daily Journal has been making headlines with healthy returns from its investment portfolio
Studios Seek Extended Run for Online Talk Shows
Producers switch to longer content to draw viewers and ad dollars.
Long-form talk shows are having their say as producers pursue online viewers and ad dollars
Charity Got Down To Business
Mission’s panel event pulled in former president of Mexico.
Small charity’s first business panel scores big-name speaker: former Mexican President Vicente Fox.
Couple of L.A. Institutions Clash Over Buyout Offer
First California rejects PacWest bid, may consider other suitors.
First California signals it’s ready to play the field after spurning suitor PacWest.
TV Station Owner Sees Picture Improve for Deals
New Vision sells 17 properties, plans big market acquisitions.
When L.A. broadcast company New Vision Television sold 17 TV stations last week, it was evidence of an improving outlook for local TV markets.
'Wildest Police Videos' Ready to Hit Road Again
Online video proves boon, burden to revival of former Fox reality show.
The last time a new episode of “World’s Wildest Police Videos” hit the air on Fox in 2001, the show had no real competition from Internet videos and for a time it was one of the broadcast network’s highest-rated shows.
Shaking It Up
Theater chain hopes to make move on rivals with motion seats
Regency Theatres looks to raise the curtain on the “fourth dimension” with seats that vibrate or move in sync with on-screen action.
Social Media May Hold The Answer
Carnac app is just one way firm plans to tap Johnny Carson library.
MediaMine channels Johnny Carson’s TV episodes into social media offerings.
Twenties: Kelley Coughlan & Jenn Deese
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Recasting View of Asians at Film Festival
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Remember that firsthand parenting book named “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” from the uber-strict, Chinese-American mom that made the rounds last year?
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