The Children’s Media Association is a passionate community of makers, thinkers, and innovators who believe that by learning and growing together, we strengthen ourselves, our community, and the media that we create for children and families.
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Join us in Los Angeles as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of CMA and kick off the holiday season! Held at the historic creative space, Rita’s House, there will be food, drinks, music, dancing, games and more. Let’s toast our community that champions career development, inspires innovation, and celebrates storytelling that makes a difference!
Thursday, December 12th
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Rita’s House (near The Grove)
5971 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The current legal battle of AI companies vs. artists has begun with one big question at the very center: Are AI companies really committing massive intellectual property theft in order to replace people with machines?
To address that question, join us for an hour in conversation with Danielle Van Lier, an intellectual property attorney specializing in entertainment & AI. Ms. Van Lier served as counsel for SAG/AFTRA for 13 years until entering private practice this past year, and she has spent her career diving deeply into IP, technology and media at institutions like Washington University in St. Louis and The University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Join us for an evening of holiday cheer at this month’s CMA Connect. We will be reflecting on the past year, and sharing our wishes for the new one. We will end with some very merry games! Bring your holiday drink of choice.
Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event.
Do you have the most creative idea for a new show and have no idea how to start building an audience? Or have you launched your IP and need to know how to continuously grow and engage your audience? And what are the differences and similarities in building an audience across different platforms? Enter Nick Reid, a prominent figure in the Attention Economy, who currently leads award-winning teams at Paramount Global to success with innovative and competitive strategies across linear television, social media, streaming platforms, theatrical box office, podcasts, and YouTube.
Join us as we chat about overall creative development, brand and franchise strategy, and content marketing which are all necessary components in audience acquisition and retention.
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Nick Reid is a prominent figure in the Attention Economy, currently leading award-winning teams at Paramount Global to success with innovative and compelling initiatives across digital studios and video channels. With a deep understanding of creative, platform algorithms, and editorial processes, he excels in developing strategy led creative and always-on programming that acquire key audience segments and support key franchises across YouTube, the theatrical box office, linear television, streaming platforms, podcasts, and social media.
Nick Reid’s expertise spans across live-action programming, sports, animation, and gaming verticals; having worked on titles such as Paramount Pictures’ IF, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2023), Avatar: Braving the Elements Podcast, and Super Bowl LVIII: Live from Bikini Bottom. He leverages social listening tools, data analytics, and intuitive thinking to identify new growth opportunities and expand audiences. Always at the forefront of new trends and technology advancements, Nick Reid knows how to harness these to meet business goals and shape strategic business plans. Known for his critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, Nick Reid continues to make a significant impact in the digital media landscape.
Collectively, individually and across kids media we seek to inspire industry excellence through virtual Panels, in-person Events, Workshops, Mentorship, and Research & Insights Reports. We understand the privilege and the responsibility we share as the creative community shaping the minds and hearts of our children … and thereby, our future.
The Children’s Media Association is a nonprofit organization connecting the dots across all media verticals. With chapters in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and virtual members around the world, we are building the future of the kids and family media industry.
A huge thank you to our corporate sponsors
We are a 100% volunteer-run. Your generous donations fund all that we do to inform, inspire, and connect those working across the kids and family media landscape.
Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful community 🍂
On Wednesday, we celebrated two decades of something truly extraordinary. For 20 years, the Children’s Media Association has been more than an organization—it’s been a home for creators, innovators, and dreamers. A place where passion meets purpose.
Together, we’ve built a community that doesn’t just imagine the future of kids’ media but actively creates it. We’ve empowered countless storytellers to inspire the next generation, to craft stories that spark wonder and connection, and to help children see the best of themselves reflected in the stories we tell.
Here’s to 20 years of impact—and to many more to come. Thank you.
#childrensmediaassociation #cmaevents #cmacommunity #mediaindustry #childrensmedia
On Wednesday, we celebrated two decades of something truly extraordinary. For 20 years, the Children’s Media Association has been more than an organization—it’s been a home for creators, innovators, and dreamers. A place where passion meets purpose.
Together, we’ve built a community that doesn’t just imagine the future of kids’ media but actively creates it. We’ve empowered countless storytellers to inspire the next generation, to craft stories that spark wonder and connection, and to help children see the best of themselves reflected in the stories we tell.
Here’s to 20 years of impact—and to many more to come. Thank you.
#childrensmediaassociation #cmaevents #cmacommunity #mediaindustry #childrensmedia
Thank you, @fredrogersproductions, for being an integral part of our neighborhood!
We’re proud to celebrate our enduring partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, whose unwavering support as a corporate sponsor has helped us shape the future of children’s media.
Together, we’re creating a world where kids can learn, grow, and imagine — just as Fred Rogers envisioned.
#ChildrensMediaAssociation #FredRogersProductions #ChildrensMedia #InspiringTheFuture #BeautifulDayInTheNeighborhood
Thank you, @fredrogersproductions, for being an integral part of our neighborhood!
We’re proud to celebrate our enduring partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, whose unwavering support as a corporate sponsor has helped us shape the future of children’s media.
Together, we’re creating a world where kids can learn, grow, and imagine — just as Fred Rogers envisioned.
#ChildrensMediaAssociation #FredRogersProductions #ChildrensMedia #InspiringTheFuture #BeautifulDayInTheNeighborhood
Swipe right to see the exciting things happening this week at CMA! RSVP at the link in bio.
Which one are you most excited for?
Swipe right to see the exciting things happening this week at CMA! RSVP at the link in bio.
Which one are you most excited for?
We’re less than one week away from our 20th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Party! 🎉
Swipe right to see some of the entertainment we’ll be having and what else is in store →
Tickets are still available! Get yours at the link in bio.
We’re less than one week away from our 20th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Party! 🎉
Swipe right to see some of the entertainment we’ll be having and what else is in store →
Tickets are still available! Get yours at the link in bio.
Our members-only CMA Connect Virtual Event is one week away! Join us on Thursday, November 21st at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET to connect with fellow members and children’s media professionals across the U.S. and the world.
Introduce yourself to the community if you’re new or simply network, share ideas, and connect with one another! RSVP at the link in bio — the meeting link will be sent out on the day of the event 💻
Our members-only CMA Connect Virtual Event is one week away! Join us on Thursday, November 21st at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET to connect with fellow members and children’s media professionals across the U.S. and the world.
Introduce yourself to the community if you’re new or simply network, share ideas, and connect with one another! RSVP at the link in bio — the meeting link will be sent out on the day of the event 💻
It’s no secret that AI has transformed creative industries — including ours. But what can we do to navigate this changing landscape and understand more about AI so we can feel more empowered at work?
Dr. Selmer Bringsjord, professor of Logic, Cognitive Science and Computer Science & the Director of the Rensselaer Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, joins us for a discussion about the origins and future of AI and its place in our world, as well as the work he does at his lab and so much more. Plus, if you have questions, this will be your chance to ask! We’ll also have an audience Q&A session at the end.
There’s no better time than now to get out of the dark on AI, so save your spot at the link in bio!
It’s no secret that AI has transformed creative industries — including ours. But what can we do to navigate this changing landscape and understand more about AI so we can feel more empowered at work?
Dr. Selmer Bringsjord, professor of Logic, Cognitive Science and Computer Science & the Director of the Rensselaer Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, joins us for a discussion about the origins and future of AI and its place in our world, as well as the work he does at his lab and so much more. Plus, if you have questions, this will be your chance to ask! We’ll also have an audience Q&A session at the end.
There’s no better time than now to get out of the dark on AI, so save your spot at the link in bio!
Would you like to know more about our Mentorship Program? Ever wondered what it’s like to become a mentor or mentee?
Join us next Tuesday, Nov 19th as recent mentors and mentees discuss their experiences and what it was like to have participated in our 2024 Mentorship Program.
We’ll also be recruiting for next year, so don’t miss out on the opportunity! RSVP at the link in bio.
Would you like to know more about our Mentorship Program? Ever wondered what it’s like to become a mentor or mentee?
Join us next Tuesday, Nov 19th as recent mentors and mentees discuss their experiences and what it was like to have participated in our 2024 Mentorship Program.
We’ll also be recruiting for next year, so don’t miss out on the opportunity! RSVP at the link in bio.
Get ready to celebrate 20 years of CMA and the holiday season with us in LA — one month from today!
Join us and many others at the historic creative space, RiTa House (@ritahouseon3rd), once the studio for film & TV costume designer Rita Riggs.
Indulge in food and drinks, play games, and mingle with CMA members as well as other children’s media professionals for an evening to remember. Get your tickets and RSVP at the link in bio!
CMA LA members, keep a lookout for a special code in your inbox later this week to unlock early bird tickets 👀
📆 Thursday, December 12th | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍RiTa House, 5971 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles (near The Grove!)
Will we be seeing you there?
Get ready to celebrate 20 years of CMA and the holiday season with us in LA — one month from today!
Join us and many others at the historic creative space, RiTa House (@ritahouseon3rd), once the studio for film & TV costume designer Rita Riggs.
Indulge in food and drinks, play games, and mingle with CMA members as well as other children’s media professionals for an evening to remember. Get your tickets and RSVP at the link in bio!
CMA LA members, keep a lookout for a special code in your inbox later this week to unlock early bird tickets 👀
📆 Thursday, December 12th | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍RiTa House, 5971 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles (near The Grove!)
Will we be seeing you there?
Come join us for our 20th anniversary and kick off the holiday season in New York City! Enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, games, and more as we celebrate our community and 20 years of championing career development, inspiring innovation, and storytelling that makes a difference 🎉
CMA NY members, make sure to use the ticket access code we emailed to unlock the early bird tickets — available only until this Friday, November 8th. Get yours at the link in bio!
📆 Wednesday, November 20th | 6 pm – 9 pm
📍Scholastic Building, SoHo, NYC
Come join us for our 20th anniversary and kick off the holiday season in New York City! Enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, games, and more as we celebrate our community and 20 years of championing career development, inspiring innovation, and storytelling that makes a difference 🎉
CMA NY members, make sure to use the ticket access code we emailed to unlock the early bird tickets — available only until this Friday, November 8th. Get yours at the link in bio!
📆 Wednesday, November 20th | 6 pm – 9 pm
📍Scholastic Building, SoHo, NYC
We wanted to take some time to say a big THANK YOU to our Global Social Media Marketing Manager, Aileen O’Brien, for a wonderful year with CMA.
The team wouldn’t be the same without you, and we wish you the best of luck in your next chapter! 🪽
We wanted to take some time to say a big THANK YOU to our Global Social Media Marketing Manager, Aileen O’Brien, for a wonderful year with CMA.
The team wouldn’t be the same without you, and we wish you the best of luck in your next chapter! 🪽
On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon… the New York Botanical Garden comes alive! Join your New York CMA family for an outdoor evening of festive lights at the New York Botanical Garden (@nybg) for their The Nightmare Before Christmas themed light trail on November 7th at 7pm. Please purchase your tickets directly on their website (https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/tickets/). Once you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP with the link in bio so we know you will be joining us! Bring the kids! All are welcome!
#ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #NightmareBeforeChristmas #CMACommunity #NewYorkEvents #CMAEvents #New YorkBotanicalGarden #HolidaySeason
On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon… the New York Botanical Garden comes alive! Join your New York CMA family for an outdoor evening of festive lights at the New York Botanical Garden (@nybg) for their The Nightmare Before Christmas themed light trail on November 7th at 7pm. Please purchase your tickets directly on their website (https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/tickets/). Once you have purchased your tickets, please RSVP with the link in bio so we know you will be joining us! Bring the kids! All are welcome!
#ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #NightmareBeforeChristmas #CMACommunity #NewYorkEvents #CMAEvents #New YorkBotanicalGarden #HolidaySeason
