Posted By Jasmin Mendoza, Monday, July 24, 2023
Lights, camera, action! 🌟 The Entertainment Brunch presented by Nexxen, set the stage for an unforgettable gathering of industry giants, inspiring leaders, and passionate content creators. This star-studded event delved deep into the ever-changing landscape of entertainment, leaving attendees mesmerized by cutting-edge technologies, emerging cultural trends, and revolutionary content creation and consumption approaches.
From compelling panel discussions to captivating fireside chats, the Entertainment Brunch had it all. 🔥 The topics covered were as diverse as the industry itself - from thrilling discussions on mergers and acquisitions within entertainment to exploring the powerful influence of music culture. But that's not all! Imagine uncovering the untold story of how Barbie single-handedly revolutionized fashion and personalities. 🎀
But it didn't stop there, oh no! The Brunch went beyond the silver screen and took a deep dive into sports marketing, highlighting how communities are built around our favorite teams and athletes. It was a powerful reminder that entertainment extends far beyond the game, creating connections that last a lifetime. 💪
Testimonials
“It was great to speak with MediaLink’s Michael Kassan this morning to discuss the huge changes in the media and entertainment landscape and the resulting opportunities and risks that we, as an industry, are facing. My biggest callout (and takeaway from what we’re doing at Candle Media) is that having brands and franchises that really matter and which have an authentic presence on social media can help transform passive audiences into highly engaged communities. That engagement is what will facilitate the ‘content-to-commerce’ connection that we are all seeking. Thank you ThinkLA for including me in this morning’s Entertainment Brunch!” Kevin Mayer, Founder and Co-CEO, Candle Media
“Amazing morning at the ThinkLA Entertainment Brunch! Thank you to all the panelists for the valuable insights and it's always great to connect with industry experts. 😎 AI was, of course, a pivotal focus during the conversation, shaping the future of the entertainment landscape. As we move into the age of "idea explosion", let's be mindful of creators and the ongoing devaluing of their work, and strive to foster a fair and sustainable creative ecosystem." - Jared L. White, West Coast Account Exec., BBC Global News
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Thank You To Our Sponsors:
Meet Our Committee Members:
ThinkLA events are organized with the help of industry professionals. Many thanks to this committee:
Co-Chair: Leisha Bereson VP Marketing Impact Museums
Co-Chair: Joe Shields SVP, Entertainment iHeart Media
- Kim Lewis SVP, Ad Sales, BET
- Mac Hagel EVP, Managing Director Spark, Foundry
- Rory O'Connor Brand Partnerships Manager, Tiktok
- Frank Scherma President, Radical Media
- Jeremy Delaplane VP, Connections and Vertical Partnerships, iHeart Media
- Darryl Hawes National Sales Manager, Comcast/Effecttv
- Gregg Rubin Director, Business Strategy and Business Development, Goodway Group
- Casey Stuart Client and Agency Partnerships, Cognitiv
