On July 29th, the Children’s Media Association hosted a packed conversation on how creators can best take advantage of YouTube Kids. Creators such as Lauren Glaubach (YouTube Kids), Meredith Halpern-Ranzer (Tinkercast), and Lucas Field (Giraffe’s Mini-Musical) - plus his buddy Koala - shared their thoughts on the subject. Kristen McGregor acted as the energetic moderator … Continue reading Belief in Our Content: A Path Through YouTube Kids
On August 4th, CMA hosted Danny LaBrecque of Danny Joe’s TreeHouse for a run through of interactive methods of media in an exceptionally cozy video event. Given his background in early childhood development, LaBrecque spoke on the subconscious process that children go through to process events and how beneficial interactive methods can be in supporting … Continue reading Through the Screen: A Cozy Talk on Interactive Media
Taking Action in the Children's Media Industry BLACK LIVES MATTER Black stories matter. Black characters matter. Black voices matter. Black writers, creators, producers, educators, artists, and executives matter. Black children matter. As thinkers, makers, and distributors of kids’ content, we influence the lives of children and families. That position of influence carries an enormous responsibility. … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
Representation in Children's Media matters both on the page, screen and stage and in the wide variety of careers and roles it takes to develop and share that creative. As makers, thinkers, and innovators, at CMA we believe that by learning and playing together, we strengthen ourselves, our community, and content for kids. Whether you … Continue reading Diverse Talent and Professionals in Media
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 … Continue reading YouTube Kids Panel: Five Takeaways
