Diane Haithman
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Recent Stories
Alleyoop Right on Time
Cosmetics startup connects with consumers
Leila Kashani did not have the Covid-19 shutdown in mind when she founded Alleyoop Inc.
Quibi Reaches Out to Homebound Audiences
Startup expands with software for TV
Smartphone-only streaming service Quibi plans to make its short-form content available for TV viewing beginning the last week in May, the company has confirmed.
Streaming Services Make the Best of a Bad Thing
Both newcomers and established services see a surge in viewers
No one was expecting the coronavirus outbreak when some of Hollywood’s biggest companies decided 2020 would be a good time to launch a host of streaming offerings.
Beachbody Sees Gains
Company reports subscriber growth rises 300%
The Covid-19 crisis has turned into a boon for Beachbody.
How Offices Will Change
Landlords, tenants prep for new normal
While health and government authorities have made recommendations, tenants and landlords are working on how to best create a safe environment when people return to the office.
Hollywood Bowl, Ford Theatres Cancel Seasons
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has canceled all 2020 summer performances at the Hollywood Bowl and the Ford Theatres due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Disney Results Reflect Virus Impact
Company suffers $1 billion hit at parks as earnings tumble 63%
With its theme parks shuttered, its movie releases altered and its sports programming scrambled by the Covid-19 crisis, Walt Disney Co. saw a stark drop in its latest quarterly earnings.
A Dog Training Boom for Zoom Room
Remote sessions give company a new leash on life
Children are not the only family members in need of home schooling during the Covid-19 crisis. Indoor dog-training gyms have gone virtual to provide live remote training sessions for canines stuck at home.
Executive Insights
In the midst of headlines about layoffs and shutdowns, L.A. business leaders seem to be ramping up and taking advantage of remote working environments.
American Film Institute Receives $3 Million Gift
Trustee Emeritus Lawrence Herbert has gifted the American Film Institute $3 million to establish an alumni center on the school's Hollywood Hills campus.
