This DC startup is taking over digital radio ads
DC startup XAPPmedia is ready to provide interactive audio ads for brands looking to advertise on all the new digital radio platforms. As Apple, Google and other companies have been racing to launch new ones lately, XAPPmedia is well positioned to completely dominate an industry that looks like it's just started to explode. We talked to the CEO to find out how they got there, and what comes next, check it out in our full story here.
Why the Pentagon is investing in Silicon Valley
The Pentagon is going to create a $117 million economic initiative with Silicon Valley. This just after the DoD recently established its first full-time outreach office in Silicon Valley, dubbed the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental. But why is the Defense Department so keen to invest in the innovators of the Valley? Find out in Chris Bing's report here.
What makes DC so expensive for raising a family?
D.C. is not a cheap place to raise a family. In fact, it's one of the most expensive cities in the country to do so. But what makes it that expensive? Brian Warmoth took a look at how think tanks are measuring those costs and working on ways of reducing it. Check out the calculator in his report here.
How to get ready for DC Fest
DC Inno's DC Fest and moment we crown the Coolest Companies in the area is coming up fast. The 100 companies picked as finalists are in for some stiff competition at the Half Street Fairgrounds on September 10th.. If you made the cut, or want to be ready for next year, find out what you should be doing to train here.
