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CMA Connect

CMA Connect

Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:00 PM

Zoom,

Join us for another month of mingling with fellow members.

Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.

NY Chapter Meetup with RMH

NY Chapter Meetup with RMH

Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:00 PM

American Whiskey, 10001

Join us for a special meetup supporting the Ronald McDonald House! Come assemble a Halloween goodie bag for kids battling cancer and network with fellow members over light bites. Please RSVP on the website for entry. Members are FREE.

American Whiskey

247 W 30th St (loft)

New York, NY 10001

National Book Month | A Conversation with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Award-Winning Children's Author

National Book Month | A Conversation with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Award-Winning Children's Author

Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:00 PM

StreamYard | CMA Screening Room,

In celebration of National Book Month, a time to focus on the importance of reading, writing and literature, we’re chatting with award-winning Children’s Author, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich.

Just a few of Olugbemisola’s published books include Operation Sisterhood (Crown/Random House), an IndieNext Top Ten pick and BCALA Best of the Best selection, Makeda Makes A Birthday Treat (HarperCollins), It Doesn’t Take a Genius, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year, 8th Grade Superzero (Scholastic), a Notable Book for A Global Society, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and Amazon Editors’ Pick, Two Naomis (HarperCollins), co-authored with Audrey Vernick, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and SAVING EARTH: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future (FSG/Macmillan)

Olugbemisola has written also written for various outlets, including PBS Parents, Read Brightly, American Baby.

Bay Area CMA Leadership Panel

Bay Area CMA Leadership Panel

Wed Oct 23, 2024 5:00 PM

Streamyard,

Are you part of the CMA Bay Area community or interested in joining? Or are you curious about the unique career paths of the Bay Area leadership team? Join us for this virtual event to meet CMA Bay Are leaders! Members will introduce themselves, share their journey into the children’s media field and CMA, and discuss the chapter’s goals and upcoming events for the year. We’ll also have time for a Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and get involved!

Back to School with YouTube Part Three | Crafting Kids Culture | Day-to-Day with YouTube Executives

Back to School with YouTube Part Three | Crafting Kids Culture | Day-to-Day with YouTube Executives

Thu Oct 24, 2024 1:00 PM

StreamYard | CMA Screening Room,

This Fall, YouTube Youth is continuing their support of the Children’s Media Association to present a Back to School series for content creators. This exciting program will feature three virtual panels covering essential topics for content creators and educators.

Learn more about the YouTube Youth team and hear about their ongoing projects and goals for crafting kids culture on YouTube.

Panelists: Alexis Rice, Global Youth Partnerships Lead and Mac Malik, Global Head of Programming, YouTube Kids 

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ALEXIS RICE

Alexis Rice oversees the Global Partnerships team for YouTube Youth, where she leads management of partners and strategic initiatives focused on kid, teen and family content. She joined Google in 2016 as a Business Development manager for Google Play Movies & TV. Before joining Google, she served as Vice President of Media Research & Business Analysis for Warner Bros Television. Alexis started her career in entertainment at Lucasfilm Ltd, traveling the country with Darth Vader and Chewbacca for film, tv and live appearances. She earned her MBA from UCLA Anderson and B.A. in economics from Harvard University.

MAC MALIK

With degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA from UCLA Anderson, Mac has extensive experience in strategy consulting (Deloitte) and media entertainment (Disney and Warner Bros.). Over the past five years, Mac has led the global content efforts for both the YouTube Kids app and Learning on YouTube Main, helping deliver high-quality content experiences through data driven analysis and programming partnerships. Efforts include the launch of Kids & Family quality principles (WSJ), a guide for parents on Teen Content Creation, launching Courses homepage, and several DEIA+ intiatives including AAPI History Month with the Conscious Kid.

CMA goes to Broadway!

CMA goes to Broadway!

Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:00 PM

Shubert Theatre,

Join us on October 28th for an unforgettable evening, as we journey to Broadway to see the sensational Tony Award-winning production of Hell’s Kitchen! The curtain rises at 7:00 PM. Be sure to reserve your spot by October 10th to secure your place. 

After the performance, you’ll enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet and chat with members of the cast onstage. Don’t miss out on this chance for an extraordinary night. Reserve your spot today and get ready for a truly memorable experience!


Synopsis from Website:
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world.How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before – HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin

Research and Children's Media

Research and Children's Media

Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:00 PM

Zoom,

We all know that a lot of behind the scenes work contributes to a successful development process of new content. One crucial function for creating relevant and impactful content is research. Join us for a discussion about the role of research in the development of new content and products. We will be joined by special guests Kim Foulds, Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at Sesame Workshop, and Lewis Freeman, Senior Lecturer in Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, and CMA Board of Directors.

Kim Foulds is the Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at Sesame Workshop, the media and education nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. She oversees research and evaluation on Sesame Workshop’s co-productions and community engagement interventions around the world. Embedding research activities throughout the lifecycle of Sesame’s projects and working with research institutions to evaluate efficacy, Kim uses learning science to translate data andprovide guidance to maximize the impact of Sesame’s global programming.

In addition to overseeing the research that informs Sesame Streetand Sesame Street in Communities’ resources for parents and providers in the United States, Kim has led in developing and managing the research agenda for Sesame’s initiatives to support children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis in the Middle East and the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Education and M.A. in African Studies from UCLA and a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College. Lewis Freeman (Ph.D., Columbia), Senior Lecturer in Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, is on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Media Association. He also serves on the Executive Council of the New York State Communication Association and previously served on the Task Force on Discipline Advancement for the National Communication Association, the Executive Council of the Eastern Communication Association and as head of the Speech Program at Columbia University. Lewis has also consulted for numerous entrepreneurs, journalists, lawyers, actors, union officials, universities, and NGOs. Lewis’s achievements include: a Neil Postman Mentor Award (New York State Communication Association); an Urban Communication Foundation prize; two Telly awards;a Time Warner Cable grant to study The Future of Children’s Television Programming (2010); and a book, Sitcom Society: Social Stratification and Social Mobility in Situation Comedy (2008).

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When developing formative content, critical and intensive research is needed to bring it to life! 🧐 Interested in learning more? 

Join us for a conversation on research and its significant role in content development with Kim Foulds (Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at @SesameWorkshop) and Lewis Freeman (Senior Lecturer at Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, and also on the CMA Board of Advisors)! 

RSVP at the link in bio today to save your spot. Bring your notes and thinking caps and we hope to see you there! 📝

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMACommunity #CMAEvents #MediaLiteracy #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #MediaIndustry #ContentResearch #ContentDevelopment #SesameWorkshop

When developing formative content, critical and intensive research is needed to bring it to life! 🧐 Interested in learning more?

Join us for a conversation on research and its significant role in content development with Kim Foulds (Vice President, Content Research & Evaluation at @SesameWorkshop) and Lewis Freeman (Senior Lecturer at Fordham University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, and also on the CMA Board of Advisors)!

RSVP at the link in bio today to save your spot. Bring your notes and thinking caps and we hope to see you there! 📝

#ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMACommunity #CMAEvents #MediaLiteracy #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #MediaIndustry #ContentResearch #ContentDevelopment #SesameWorkshop
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📚✨ October is National Book Month — a time to celebrate the power of reading, writing, and storytelling! We’re thrilled to sit down with award-winning children’s author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (@olugbemisolarhudayperkovich) for an inspiring conversation. From Operation Sisterhood to 8th Grade Superzero and the NAACP Image Award-nominated Two Naomis, Olugbemisola’s books have captured hearts and imaginations. Don’t miss this chance to learn about her journey, her passion for writing, and how her stories empower young readers! Sign-up with the link in bio.

#NationalBookMonth #ChildrensBooks #BooksForKids  #CelebrateReading #YoungReaders #CMAEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation #ReadingIsFun

📚✨ October is National Book Month — a time to celebrate the power of reading, writing, and storytelling! We’re thrilled to sit down with award-winning children’s author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (@olugbemisolarhudayperkovich) for an inspiring conversation. From Operation Sisterhood to 8th Grade Superzero and the NAACP Image Award-nominated Two Naomis, Olugbemisola’s books have captured hearts and imaginations. Don’t miss this chance to learn about her journey, her passion for writing, and how her stories empower young readers! Sign-up with the link in bio.

#NationalBookMonth #ChildrensBooks #BooksForKids #CelebrateReading #YoungReaders #CMAEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation #ReadingIsFun
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Join us for the final installment of our Back to School with @youtube series! We’re thrilled to have Alexis Rice, Global Youth Partnerships Lead, and Mac Malik, Global Head of Programming from YouTube Kids as our featured panelists. Get the inside scoop as they dive into the team’s exciting projects and their vision for the future of kids’ content. RSVP and save your spot by visiting the link in bio! 

#YouTubeKids #KidsContent #BackToSchool #YouTubeYouth #ContentCreation #KidsCulture #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #CMAEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation

Join us for the final installment of our Back to School with @youtube series! We’re thrilled to have Alexis Rice, Global Youth Partnerships Lead, and Mac Malik, Global Head of Programming from YouTube Kids as our featured panelists. Get the inside scoop as they dive into the team’s exciting projects and their vision for the future of kids’ content. RSVP and save your spot by visiting the link in bio!

#YouTubeKids #KidsContent #BackToSchool #YouTubeYouth #ContentCreation #KidsCulture #EducationalMedia #DigitalLearning #CMAEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation
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Attention, CMA members! 📢 Get ready for this month’s CMA Connect Virtual Event happening soon! Join us on Thursday, October 17th at 5pm PT (8pm ET) for an engaging evening with fellow children's media professionals from around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and connect!  We can't wait to see you there! Register via link in bio.

#childrensmediaassociation #childrensmedia #cmaevents #cmaconnect #cmaglobal #octobersocial #virtualnetworking #mediaindustry #cmaoctober

Attention, CMA members! 📢 Get ready for this month’s CMA Connect Virtual Event happening soon! Join us on Thursday, October 17th at 5pm PT (8pm ET) for an engaging evening with fellow children`s media professionals from around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and connect! We can`t wait to see you there! Register via link in bio.

#childrensmediaassociation #childrensmedia #cmaevents #cmaconnect #cmaglobal #octobersocial #virtualnetworking #mediaindustry #cmaoctober
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🎭 Get ready for a night of Broadway magic! On October 28th, CMA NY is heading to see the Tony Award-winning Hell's Kitchen (@hellskitchenbway), and you’re invited! With the show starting at 7:00 PM, grab your ticket for just $69! Don’t wait—make sure to reserve your spot by October 10th to be part of this incredible experience. Link in bio.

🎭 Get ready for a night of Broadway magic! On October 28th, CMA NY is heading to see the Tony Award-winning Hell`s Kitchen (@hellskitchenbway), and you’re invited! With the show starting at 7:00 PM, grab your ticket for just $69! Don’t wait—make sure to reserve your spot by October 10th to be part of this incredible experience. Link in bio. ...

So you've created a show and are ready for the world to see it, now what? Come along for an eye-opening chat on Wednesday, October 2nd with Bejuba! Entertainment's president, Tatiana Kober! Bejuba! Entertainment is a leading executive production and distribution company representing producers from around the world to bring top quality children's entertainment properties to the global marketplace. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity of learning and RSVP at the link in bio!

So you`ve created a show and are ready for the world to see it, now what? Come along for an eye-opening chat on Wednesday, October 2nd with Bejuba! Entertainment`s president, Tatiana Kober! Bejuba! Entertainment is a leading executive production and distribution company representing producers from around the world to bring top quality children`s entertainment properties to the global marketplace. Don`t miss out on this golden opportunity of learning and RSVP at the link in bio! ...

Join CMA at Soho House West Hollywood on October 12 from 3-5 P.M. PST to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We’ll explore creating digital content and building businesses Para La Familia, for the family! Our guest speakers include Nico Selma, Storyboard Supervisor for Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer; Jeanette Lara, Writer for PBS's Alma's Way; Maria Escobedo, Writer for Disney Jr.'s Ariel; and Nick Rodriguez, Writer for DreamWorks’ Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. 📺  Sign up via link in bio!

Join CMA at Soho House West Hollywood on October 12 from 3-5 P.M. PST to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We’ll explore creating digital content and building businesses Para La Familia, for the family! Our guest speakers include Nico Selma, Storyboard Supervisor for Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer; Jeanette Lara, Writer for PBS`s Alma`s Way; Maria Escobedo, Writer for Disney Jr.`s Ariel; and Nick Rodriguez, Writer for DreamWorks’ Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. 📺 Sign up via link in bio! ...

Join us for part 3 and the finale of our Introduction to Voiceover Animation Series, featuring voice director, Allie Strawbridge (Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans) and voice director & voice actor @brennalarsen (Rainbow High, Bratz, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic)! Together, they will share their inside knowledge on the audition process, how to prepare for it, what to expect when you've booked your first role, and what to do after! 📝 RSVP at the link in bio today to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you! 🎙️

Join us for part 3 and the finale of our Introduction to Voiceover Animation Series, featuring voice director, Allie Strawbridge (Nickelodeon`s The Backyardigans) and voice director & voice actor @brennalarsen (Rainbow High, Bratz, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic)! Together, they will share their inside knowledge on the audition process, how to prepare for it, what to expect when you`ve booked your first role, and what to do after! 📝 RSVP at the link in bio today to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you! 🎙️ ...

Ever watched a show or movie translated from English to Spanish and felt like all the nuance and depth of the message, stories, and characters are just not the same?

Our panelists from last year's Hispanic Heritage Month Panel definitely have. Rocío López Mathews (@itsrociolopez), Director of Early Learning Partnerships for PBS SoCal and Dr. Mariana Díaz-Wionczek, adjunct professor at NYU and children's media executive and advisor, discuss what it means to transcreate content (as opposed to just translating) and speak to Hispanic audiences in an authentic way. Listen to the full conversation on our YouTube channel!

For more panels like this, join the CMA community and become a member! Sign up at the link in bio.

Ever watched a show or movie translated from English to Spanish and felt like all the nuance and depth of the message, stories, and characters are just not the same?

Our panelists from last year`s Hispanic Heritage Month Panel definitely have. Rocío López Mathews (@itsrociolopez), Director of Early Learning Partnerships for PBS SoCal and Dr. Mariana Díaz-Wionczek, adjunct professor at NYU and children`s media executive and advisor, discuss what it means to transcreate content (as opposed to just translating) and speak to Hispanic audiences in an authentic way. Listen to the full conversation on our YouTube channel!

For more panels like this, join the CMA community and become a member! Sign up at the link in bio.
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