Children's Media Association

At minimal, animation is entertainment. But at it's best, animation offers us the ability to communicate, to enhance our imaginations, and allow us to feel. And all ages are invited to experience the magic within the pixels. In this event entitled, "Animation & Emotions" CMA will discuss the force that is animation and it's lasting effect on our emotions with the team behind Pixar's "Inside Out 2." Joining us is Meg LeFauve, Academy Award nominee for her co-writing on "Inside Out" and also co-writer for "Inside Out 2," fellow co-writer Dave Holstein, Dr. Lisa Damour, best-selling author and mental health consultant for "Inside Out 2" and Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world's foremost emotion scientists and scientific advisor behind both "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2." Join us as we discuss how colorful characters and evoking storylines have the strangest power to make FEEL!

Calling all NYC CMA members! Join us for a Summer Picnic on July 17th! Meet us at the Le Pain Quotidien (2 W. 69th Street) at 6pm and we'll head over to Central Park together! Bring your favorite bites and drinks, and let's enjoy the sunshine. ☀️ RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g-A_DkQ7 #ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #CMACommunity #CMAEvents #Storytelling #MediaCreators #NewYorkEvents #SummerPicnic #Networking #CentralPark

Join us for CMA's Virtual July Connect! 💻 This July 18th, connect with fellow members of the CMA community all across the world! 🌎 Register via the link in bio. 💫 #Networking #ChildrensMedia #Media #KidsTV #KidsMusic #Animation

Join CMA for a three-part series as we take A Peek into Podcasting! Thinking about launching a podcast? Wondering what to do with your podcast idea(s)? Need to know all that goes into producing a podcast? In part one, we will chat with the brilliant Patrick Carman, the masterful Jed Anderson and the skilled Reece Carman, three accomplished creators and producers and discuss kid’s podcasts from the initial idea to the final production and the process in between. Come with just a thought and leave equipped to create impactful podcast content for children!

As creators, we all have ideas with the intent on them being the next big thing in kid's media but "it's more than just a great idea." There's also strategies, research and of course perfect timing. With proper knowledge and insight, we're better equipped to control three of the four, to turn our ideas into successful kid's content. In this virtual event, we'll chat with creators Javoris Hollingsworth, PhD and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, PhD, founders of uber-popular music YouTube channel, "Gracie's Corner," and parents of Graceyn, the inspiration behind the idea. "Gracie's Corner" provides a combination of educational, fun, and encouraging songs for children from diverse backgrounds. We'll hear about their initial idea, and the strategies used to grow Gracie's Corner to 3 million+ subscribers on the platform and more! Also joining the discussion is Emmy-nominated kids media executive Marc Cantone. Marc will share his 15+ years expertise in digital media as the VP of Preschool Digital Content at Nickelodeon. While discussing YouTube strategies from the network side, Marc will also discuss the importance of creativity, the actual creative as well as production.

🎉 Get ready for a VERY incredible week with CMA! 🎉 Registration link: https://loom.ly/kxFEqlY 🗽 June 25: Join us in NYC at The Dickens for another fun meetup! Special guests to be announced soon, and remember, members get in FREE! 🎥 June 27: Tune in to our virtual panel, 'It's More Than A Great Idea: Strategies for Helping Break Kids Content on YouTube.' We'll be chatting with creators Javoris Hollingsworth and Dr. Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, founders of 'Gracie’s Corner,' a beloved YouTube channel for kids. Learn how they grew to over 3 million subscribers and gain insights from Emmy-nominated kids media executive Marc Cantone of Nickelodeon! 🌴 June 29: LA Morning Meet Up at Sightglass Coffee featuring Benson Shum, an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, and Animation Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios!

Oh Canada! 🇨🇦 We're thrilled to announce our FREE meet-up in Toronto! We'll mix, mingle, and discuss all things kids media over happy hour with some light bites at the Rhino Bar & Grill. The event is free to join so spread the word and we'll see you there! Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gBrRPfms #CanadaEvents #Toronto #TorontoEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation #KidsEntertainment #EducationalMedia #MediaForKids #CMACommunity #KidLit #DigitalLearning #MediaIndustry #Edutainment #KidsMediaArt #CMAEvents #Storytelling #MediaCreators #YouthEducation #MediaInnovation #ChildrensContent #FamilyMedia

CMA Jamz is a fresh series that spotlights visionary artists shaping the landscape of children's music. This month we welcome Divinity Roxx! Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated, multi-hyphenate award winning musician, recording artist, and composer who is celebrated for her inspirational lyrics and infectious grooves. Hailed as a "true kid idol" by the Chicago Sun-Times after her debut at Kidzapalooza in 2023, her career skyrocketed after touring with Victor Wooten and Beyoncé. She created 'Divi Roxx Kids' to inspire and empower young people through creative arts. Her debut Family Music album 'Ready Set Go!' earned a 2023 Grammy nomination, and she co-composed music for plays with the Alliance Theater.

Happy Pride Month, CMA New York! 🌈 Join us for a very special meet-up in New York City on June 25th at The Dickens where you can network with your local CMA community and mingle with industry professionals, including some very talented special guests! RSVP on our website to make sure you don't miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with the very best in children's media! #CMAJune #CMAEvents #ChildrensMediaAssociation #CMANYC #CMANewYork #PrideMonth #ChildrensMedia #CMAMeetUps

CMA LA: On June 29, spend your morning with us at Sightglass Coffee, chatting with special guest Benson Shum! Benson is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Aside from writing and illustrating, he's also an Animation Supervisor at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he was a part of such films as Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana, Frozen 2, Encanto and Zootopia 2. Ask Benson all your questions about publishing, illustration and animation and then stick around to network with your fellow CMA Members. Register for this Monthly Meet-Up here: https://lnkd.in/gukw486a #ChildrensMedia #KidsEntertainment #Animation #KidLit #KidsMediaArt #CMAEvent #CMALA #CMAMember