YouTube Kids Panel: Five Takeaways

On Wednesday July 29, 2020 the Children’s Media Association hosted their first ever YouTube Kids Panel, taking a closer look at various content creators and what goes into a making high quality kids’ content on YouTube. Our moderator— award winning writer, director, and producer Kristen McGregor, spoke with Lauren Glaubach (head of YouTube’s Family Content …

AB-5 Freelancer Law: Five Takeaways

On Wednesday, June 17th the Children’s Media Association hosted an online information session and Q&A with Steven Friedlander and Galen Sallomi from the SV Employment Law Firm. They discussed the AB-5 Law and how it effects employers and employees in the freelance children’s media industry. The pair shared useful and detailed information regarding the law …

The Autry Museum of the American West: PLAY! Exhibit Tour and Q&A

On November 19, 2017 the LA Chapter of the Children’s Media Association was lucky enough to facilitate a tour of the Autry Museum of the American West’s PLAY! Exhibit.    Educational Curator, Sarah Wilson, along with Senior Curator, Dr. Carolyn Brucken and Exhibition Designer, Alban Cooper, took us through the whimsical exhibit that explores the …

CMA LA After Hours Tour: Jim Henson Company

On October 9, 2017 the Children’s Media Association’s Los Angeles chapter hosted their first membership event with an after hours tour of the Jim Henson Company. The evening started with a special Q & A with Executive Vice President (now President) of Children’s Entertainment, Halle Stanford! Halle talked about how Jim Henson Company doesn't just …

CMA LA’s Town Hall Kickoff Event: The Start of a New Chapter

On September 23, 2017 the Children’s Media Association’s new Los Angeles chapter went live with our CMA-LA Town Hall Kickoff Event. The day was lead by CMA LA’s President, Steph Sosa and her dedicated steering committee of children’s media professionals who spent weeks collaborating to put this memorable event together. As promised, the kickoff party was …