Even though the weather in Los Angeles is warm most of the year, the city still manages to stay cool. We’re talking about the hometown of Hollywood; the birthplace of the big screen! The city thrives in the blaze of lights given off by its stars—and Owler’s 2016 HOT In Los Angeles Awards have given it a reason to shine a little brighter.
This year, we have selected 33 L.A.-based companies from the list of over 26,000 companies on Owler that we feel truly exemplify what it means to be a HOT commodity. Award winners have achieved a peak level of visibility on Owler in terms of followers, blog posts, and insights—in other words, they’re the ones who have been burning the brightest. Winners will receive a digital award badge to display on their website to crank things up a few more degrees. (Click here to learn how to make the most of that badge on your site.)
Here are three L.A. companies that we feel really set the city on fire!
Hulu
Hulu is the product of a happy marriage between immense acting talent and a simple, user-friendly video streaming interface. The service has risen above its peers to become a leading online video platform, providing us with shows not only from leading broadcasters, but also creating its own top-notch original series. Oh, the perks of being based in Hollywood!
Fandango 
The top online movie ticket service, located right where the movies are made? Seems like a no-brainer. Fandango has revolutionized the movie ticketing industry, making it simple to snag tickets from the convenience of your home and bypass those dreadful Friday night lines. Now, if only they could figure out how to incorporate a popcorn-and-candy service into the mix…
CrowdRise
CrowdRise caters to all people and causes—from a fire department looking to get one of its injured firefighters back on his feet, to a single mother who needs to cover expenses for the cancer treatment she desperately needs. Co-founded by Hollywood star Edward Norton, CrowdRise has been lauded as one of the world’s top fundraising sites. “If you don’t give back,” their motto goes, “No one will like you.” Words to live by!
See all HOT In Los Angeles award winners below:
I absolutely love crowdwise and believe in all they stand for. I have given to this fund and appreciate that Hoot Scoop has shouted out the benefits to both the giver and the reciever.
Hey Jim! Thanks so much for this great feedback! We’re happy to know that you’re reading the Hoot Scoop and finding it useful 🙂
Hulu is my go to for Tv shows it’s so convenient. Definitely deserves being a called a hot business.