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.
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