Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence at Dogtown Media
The year was 2011. Adele topped the Charts with “Rolling in the Deep”, The Hangover Part II was raking it in at the box office, and two techies were introduced one winter’s day at a backyard barbecue. Sharing a few laughs and cold beers, I befriended my future business partner and CTO, Rob Pope. Five […]
What Does the Future of Work Look Like After COVID-19?
COVID-19 has forever changed how we approach work. When the pandemic began, Dogtown Media said goodbye to its Los Angeles-based development headquarters for the past decade. We left this office, moved the entire team to remote work, and don’t have any intention of going back. The future of work has changed, and we’ve changed with […]
7 Common Smart Device Mobile App Issues (and How to Solve Them)
As devices and sensors start becoming increasingly connected and technologically advanced, mobile apps are springing up to help users manage their Internet of Things (IoT) applications and systems. These mobile apps offer access, connectivity, and communication with technology to improve the smart city and smart home experience. But mobile app development is complex and requires […]
4 Remote Work Tips To Help Your Team Adapt To The ‘New Normal’
Original Article Featured in Forbes. We live in a time of uncertainty. It has been a year since the global Covid-19 pandemic started, but there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Has your business adapted to this “new normal” yet? Before the pandemic, Dogtown Media, my mobile app development firm, had a mixture of […]
Dogtown Media CEO Helps Judge Representative Ted Lieu’s 2020 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 33rd District!
By 2030, the United States is expected to have a tech talent shortage. This year alone, 4.3 million jobs in America’s technology sector are projected to go unfilled — that equates to lost revenue of $162 billion. Luckily, Ted Lieu, California’s 33rd Congressional District Representative, has a solution for the state: Inspire our youth to […]
IoT Security: How to Prevent SMS and Voice Call Attacks
The Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up many opportunities for a variety of industries to accomplish tasks with more efficiency and productivity. But IoT is also extremely vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, and if an enterprise doesn’t invest adequately in their security team, they’re opening their system up to a host of threats. However, when […]
5 Ways to Stop Skipping the Hard Questions of Entrepreneurship
Original article featured in Entrepreneur. Being passionate is human nature, particularly when you’re running your own business. But when that excitement takes the reins — something that routinely happens, for instance, when billionaire Elon Musk hops on Twitter — problems can result. In the past two months alone, Musk’s musings have led to his removal as chairman […]
4 Remote Work Tips To Adapt Your Business To Changing Circumstances
Original Article Featured in Forbes. Our society has been disrupted by the novel coronavirus. Around the world, airline flights have been grounded, communities have slowed to a crawl and countless lives have been affected. In the U.S. alone, we’ve harbored more than 2 million COVID-19 cases. It’s no wonder numerous companies (such as Twitter and Square) are encouraging […]
Dogtown Media Dubbed a Top Mobile App Developer in Torrance, CA by Expertise!
Since we first opened our studio’s doors in 2011, Dogtown Media has been on a mission to redefine and reinvigorate the mobile app experience. Over the years, we’ve striven to build the best products possible for each of our clients. It’s always a pleasure to receive recognition for our work, and this most recent accolade […]
Dogtown Media CEO to Discuss 5G Upgrade Order With FCC Commissioner Carr in Virtual Panel
Wireless technology has transformed how we interact with the world around us. But what does the future with 5G look like? It can be hard to fathom. Luckily, ACT | The App Association aims to elucidate this with a special public webinar featuring FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr. And Marc Fischer, Dogtown Media’s very own Co-Founder […]