Events

CMA Bay Area Meetup: San Francisco

CMA Bay Area Meetup: San Francisco

Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:00 PM

Southern Pacific Brewing, 94110

Join us for CMA Bay Area’s February Monthly Meetup in San Francisco, at Southern Pacific Brewing, 620 Treat Ave! Whether you’re a longtime member or curious to learn more about our community, this is the perfect chance to connect, network, and discover what makes CMA so special. Our monthly mixers are casual meetups for us to get-to-know each other better and chat. Non-members are welcome – come see what we’re all about! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

In-Person Post-Kidscreen Potluck Brunch for LA Chapter

In-Person Post-Kidscreen Potluck Brunch for LA Chapter

Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:00 AM

Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank CA 91502, 91502

Come gather and potluck with us for a post-Kidscreen Brunch Meetup! Whether you went to Kidscreen or not, come and share your impressions and big ideas for 2025 with your LA CMA Chapter members. Special guest to be announced. Plenty of parking behind the Burbank Chamber of Commerce building. For the potluck, use last your last name: A-F Drinks, G-M Main Dish/Protein, N-R Fruit/Side Dish, S-Z Dessert/Pastry.

Developing An Audience From Scratch | A Conversation with Nick Reid, Senior Director of Audience Development, Paramount

Developing An Audience From Scratch | A Conversation with Nick Reid, Senior Director of Audience Development, Paramount

Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:00 PM

Soho Warehouse, 1000 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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.