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...
Imagine if there was a way to keep up with events you are interested in without giving up control of your inbox, fumbling around with clunky calendars or sifting through noisy social media. BeeReminded is a mobile app that puts the most popular events in television, movies, music, festivals and more straight at your fingertips. Set reminders with a simple swipe...
RoomVa is an online booking system for small and medium sized hotels in Latin America that focus on local residents. RoomVa provides prime internet presence and booking capabilities for hotels that serve couples in main cities of Latin America.
It isn't pre-pay, it's PayPrior!Our StoryPayPrior.com is the first web-enabled consumer service that allows groups of friends to pay for bottle service prior to going out. PayPrior’s story began in December of 2010 after founders Matthew Rossetti and Blake Nielsen were stuck covering a large bottle service bill for their friends. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time either of them...
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...
Time Out Chicago is an independent-minded multimedia resource bringing you everything Chicago, from weekly events to the news of our day, all compiled by Chicago's largest cultural reporting team.
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.
Blacklight is a unique, forward-thinking, entertainment company established to create, develop, and produce original and licensed intellectual property for feature films, television, video games, books, comics and new media. Through this novel, holistic approach to media creation, Blacklight is uniquely positioned to create synergy and manage intellectual property across the multiple platforms that, collectively, constitute the future of popular media...
When Albert Whitman was founded more than a century ago, our goal was simple: make good books that kids want to read. Today, we continue this tradition, guided by a deeper mission to create stories that also educate and empower children. Together, we can create a safe space for kids to learn about themselves and their communities. We can promote empathy,...
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.
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.
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...
KBS America is a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to providing top-quality programs of the Korean Broadcasting System in North America and promoting cultural ties between South Korea and the United States. A lot of popular Korean dramas and shows available through broadcasting, videos/DVDs and VODs across the United States and Canada will meet all the different tastes of audiences who...
Smart Mobile Solutions is a creative software development company based in the Greater Chicagoland Area. We are an innovative leader in the development of mobile apps for different mobile devices. Our company also provides software development, R&D, prototyping, integration with other software systems, QA and consulting. For more information, go to http://www.smartmobilesolutions.com
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!
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.
