Top Illinois News + Entertainment Startups (57)
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is a leading international theater company dedicated to the works of Shakespeare, producing a year-round season of plays, musicals, and world premieres, alongside extensive education and community engagement programs. It is a Regional Tony Award recipient.
We believe in the wisdom of the crowd, where the opinion of millions is more relevant (and far more predictive) than the opinion of one writer or critic. Visitors to Ranker have now cast over one billion votes shaping our pop culture rankings. This voting data powers a predictive insights platform with multiple applications for brands and studios.
There’s nothing more exciting than a live event, and there’s no better way to reach an audience than with a well-made commercial. With our modern solutions and responsive approach to customer success, CAPS is here to simplify productions, no matter what our customers’ goals are. CAPS joined the Cast & Crew family in 2016 and continues to provide forward-thinking workflow solutions...
We are Chicago’s NPR news station, one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country. Our mission is at the heart of WBEZ Chicago. We fulfill our mission at WBEZ by serving as a cornerstone of the public conversation; as a central pillar of our civic community; and by reasserting ourselves as the heart of innovation...
Live Bash is an entertainment technology startup that is building high-tech performer centric stages for Livestream performances. Performers of all types (musicians, comedians, interviewers, dancers, etc) can easily reserve a fully staffed turnkey venue where digital collectibles of their Livestream performance can be purchased by fans. What makes us unique is the proprietary blockchain and smart contracts that are optimized to...
FishBowl Worldwide Media is an independent production company founded in 2010 by entertainment industry veterans Vin Di Bona and Bruce Gersh, with the creative team led by Susan Levison. This next generation studio is a transmedia storyteller developing properties for film, television, digital platforms and brands by partnering with marketers, digital companies and ad agencies in addition to the Hollywood...
Strimm TV is a cloud-based social television platform which allows any individual or organization to easily build a personal TV network, schedule shows, events and broadcast them around the world in any language. It is a new era of a customized and personalized television. Join us!
Get more out of your social network by finding the answers you need through the world around you. Ask questions and share information with Spott’s helpful community using an intuitive location-based search. Use your News Feed to browse what’s trending in your neighborhood, city, or any other place of interest. Privacy is our priority. Spott does not reveal your current location or ask...
Day 1 Studios is a leading independent developer dedicated to the craft of creating revolutionary, interactive entertainment. Our team is a growing group of accomplished designers, artists and engineers who understand games; how to make them, how to play them and the record to back it up. Led by masters in their fields, they are armed with the tools they need...
We are a documentary video production company specializing in producing videos for purpose-driven organizations. Our video services are full service- from creative concept to shooting interviews and day in the life footage as well as editing, music and sound. Our social enterprise is committed to employing young people at risk from gun violence.
LoganSquarist.com is a popular neighborhood website that covers: neighborhood news, food + drink, business, arts + entertainment, politics, crime, living + lifestyle topics, family + youth, historical information and events throughout the Logan Square, Chicago neighborhood. We’ve been covering the Logan Square neighborhood since 2011.
DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that...
RateYourSeats.com is the best way to search, compare and buy tickets! We have made it our mission to help fans find the best seats at their next sporting event or concert. In the last five years, more than 9 million fans have sought advice, read reviews, browsed photos and searched for great seats on our website and through our app.
Indie Ex with the power of Exact Timer Technology offers a way for the viewer to sample new content, while giving the independent artist a way to monetize their content: Offers the viewer the option to sample content at 15 second intervals ("Tics") Gives the artist control over setting the viewing rate for their video performance Viewer only pays for the...
Blackline Review is a multi-media on-line publication that covers Chicago entrepreneurs, technology, and innovation.
30Second Tips for Your Mobile Life!30Second Mobile is a new-media company redefining content, conversations and connections for mobile platforms. The first brand launched by 30Second Mobile is 30Second Mom (www.30secondmom.com), a stream-based website, iPhone and Android app tied into the leading social networks that provide moms with helpful tips - each in about 30 seconds or less - delivered to...
Civic ArtWorks encourages individuals to take an active role in the planning and design of their own communities. We create a place where ideas that are introduced by the public can flourish and a growing crowd of neighbors, leading practitioners, civic leaders, and developers can support them. This is where shared expectations emerge and direct Civic ArtWorks in the development...
Founded in 2006, Journatic is a leading provider of content production services to media companies and marketers. Using a transformative, data-driven approach, Journatic delivers rich, original community news to some of the largest media companies in the U.S. Journatic is also one of the largest producers of sponsored content, fueling the online marketing efforts for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses as...
SociaLifeChicago is Chicago's online social diary chronicling social and philanthropic events within the city and surrounding suburbs. We also highlight the professionals working 'Behind the Scene' to make it all come to life.
Viral PR Agency was formed to further develop and expand on ten years of combined experience in providing promotional assistance to LGBT owned and operated businesses in Chicago. Strategic Public Relations Planning, Brand Development, Identity Campaign DesignMedia Relations Strategy & ExecutionTargeted media database development and managementEditorial writing and publicity services, from media tours to story placementMedia spokesperson training, message and Q&A...
