connect | educate | inspire at thinkla · 2018-09-20 · ypc co-president: jana wentz, account...

CONNECT | EDUCATE | INSPIRE at ThinkLA.org

ThinkLA is a Media, Marketing, & Advertising Collective with a mission to connect, inspire and educate the LA marketing community.CONNECT | EDUCATE | INSPIRE


ThinkLA connects, inspires, and educates the advertising and marketing community in the world capital of creativity: Los Angeles.

WHO WE ARE & WHY WE EXIST ThinkLA’s mission is to connect and inspire the Southern California marketing community. Our goal is to facilitate business growth and promote the intellectual infrastructure for creativity.

We bring together creators, buyers, and sellers and help our members stay ahead of the curve and prosper in the rapidly evolving advertising ecosystem.

WHAT WE DO We do this by: • Creating dynamic thought-leadership programs that deliver actionable insights at live events and through online networks. • Providing quality networking opportunities that connect our community. • Championing Southern California as the place where the best marketing work in the world is being invented. • Fostering a welcoming community for diversity and growth opportunities for the next generation of advertising, marketing, and media leaders.

ThinkLA is the go-to resource for advertising, marketing, and media in Southern California, and we are building a legacy for future leaders in our industry.

It all starts with you.

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ThinkLA Membership Our members work in diverse areas of the industry, including brand marketers, publishers, broadcast, print and online media companies, ad-tech companies, entertainment and production companies, agencies, and industry suppliers. Through advocacy, education, networking, and outreach, ThinkLA aims to be a leader in bringing new business to the region and expanding existing businesses.

ThinkLA complements the business objectives of its members and aims to:• Strengthen our industry’s regional

image, identity, and awareness among national marketers to attract more business, talent, and spending.

• Advocate industry standards and ideals, including philanthropic support of related charitable endeavors.

• Provide education and training with an emphasis on diverse representation and knowledge of new, emerging media and marketing disciplines.

• Help members recruit the best talent. • Enable members to network and build

strong business and personal relationships.

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ThinkLA Member Benefits

• Affiliation with the premiere marketing association in Southern California

• Recognition as an industry leader• Up to 30% off event registration; priority registration• Complimentary invites to selected events• Priority consideration for speaking opportunities• Company logo on website• Annual spotlight on weekly newsletter• Opportunity to submit news for social posts• Access to the member directory• Job postings on ThinkLA.org

ThinkLA Member Discounts

ThinkLA Corporate Member Dues

* Based on Los Angeles office total head count, which is representative of company revenue

AAA BANNER | 15% offADVERTISING AGE | 40% off one-year subscriptionADWEEK | 80% off one-year subscriptionBLENDING LAB| 10% off tastings and wineFAST COMPANY | FREE one-year subscriptionFIJI WATER | 15% offGENERAL ASSEMBLY | 20% off short-form classes and workshopsGOOMI YOGA | 10% offHEADSPACE | 25% off annual membership

Company Size* Complimentary Event Ticket Free Job Postings Annual Membership Dues

1 – 24 employees 4 5 $1,500

25 – 149 employees 8 10 $2,500

150 – 399 employees 12 15 $5,000

400 + employees 16 20 $7,500

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER | Save 30%LA BUSINESS JOURNAL | $60 off one-year subscription, VIP access, Book of ListsLA MAGAZINE | Up to 83% off of the cover priceMUTUAL OF OMAHA | Special rates on life insurance, and paycheck protection TELEFLORA | 20% offTHE PARKING SPOT | Save 15%WINC | $20 off first order


We interact with our members and the advertising community

through our website, social media, and email campaigns. With thought-provoking content, industry and member news, and

engagement with our audience, our members and sponsors benefit.

ThinkLA Outreach

2018 Corporate Members


ThinkLA Executive CommitteeCo-President: Tim Hand, Industry Director, Auto, TeadsCo-President: Pete Imwalle, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, RPA Vice-President: Eric Johnson, President, Ignited Vice-President: Jerry McGee, EVP, President Western Region,4As Treasurer: Steve Orenstein, Chief Financial Officer, Battery YPC Co-President: Brook Hauge, Strategy Supervisor, Canvas Worldwide YPC Co-President: Jana Wentz, Account Director, RPA

ThinkLA Board of DirectorsAlexis Boerger, Founder, Orion Consulting Luis Camano, Founder, Chief Creative, Key Activations Sarah Ceglarski, Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, Omelet Serena Duff, EVP, General Manager, Horizon Wanda Kato, Managing Director, OMD Stuart McLean, CEO, Content & Co Samantha Perlich, Account Executive, West, GroundTruth Zach Rosenberg, President, MBMG Media Karin Schaer, Chief Marketing Officer, The Firm Frank Scherma, President, Radical Media Jeff Sweat, President, Mister Sweat Justin Taylor, Senior Director, Digital Marketing, Activision Carol Terakawa, SVP, Strategic Sales Development, Screenvision Media Aaron Walton, President, Walton Isaacson Heidi Williams

ThinkLA IDEA CouncilCo-President: Ben Sarmiento, Executive Director, Sales - Auto, Eyeview Digital Co-President: Lisa Tanner, VP, Group Account Director, RPAVice-President: Lisa Solomon, ConsultantSponsorship Chair: Megan AmicMembership Chair: Jim Baudino, VP of Business Development, Merry Jane MediaKyle Carpenter, Programmatic Solutions Manager, Samsung Mike Chu, VP, Media Sales, GlobalWideMediaCharlotte Cochrane, SVP, Horizon Media Jennifer Klawin, SVP Brand Strategy, West, BuzzFeedMyra Marayag, VP of Sales, Defy Media Julian Mintz, Head of West Coast Ad, Roku

Sara Morton, ConsultantElizabeth Primm, Manager, Client Solutions, TwitterKim Brown, ConsultantMatt Smart, EDO Autumn White, Head of Digital, OMD

ThinkLA Young Professionals CouncilCo-President: Brook Hauge, Strategy Supervisor, Canvas Worldwide Co-President: Jana Wentz, Account Director, RPA VP: Leisha Bereson, VP Group Director, Canvas Worldwide Sponsorship: Ryan Bowers, Account Executive, The Trade Desk, Inc. Co-Philanthropic Lead: Bennett Ng, Ad Operations Manager, MoviepilotCo-Philanthropic Lead: Walter Chen, Sr. Analyst, Canvas Worldwide Membership Lead: Sunny Behniwal, Senior Account Executive, AdelphicCo-Marketing Lead: Tenaya Bookout, Account Manager, Bradley and MontgomeryCo-Marketing Lead: Claire Thompson, Sr. Strategist, Brand Connections, VICE MediaKatie Bakunas, Sr. Account Manager, The Trade Desk, Inc.Matt Budke, Brand Partnerships, West and MidWest, IntoMoreDanielle Ciappara, Manager, International Planning, WavemakerChanel DeVette, Marketing Manager, FIDMDerek Hand, Strategist, Canvas Worldwide Reggie Malasique, Media Planner, RPACynthia Pena, Account Executive, Marketing and Communications, Team OneNathan Poore, Digital Media Strategist, MBMGLiz Weinsten, Marketing Associate, GimbalJohn Yi, Associate Director of Strategy, MBMGRoya Zand, Integrated Media Supervisor, Essence Global

ThinkLA StaffSusan Franceschini, Executive DirectorDon Lupo, Director of Content and MarketingLinda Schwab, Events and Sponsorship DirectorLindsay Scoggins, Events Manager Olivia Christian, Admin CoordinatorAndrea Green, Office ManagerJaqueline Melendez, Membership Coordinator Emily Hope, Communications ManagerJasmin Mendoza, Associate Web ProducerSara Hope Smith, Content Manager & Designer


We provide experiences through a wide array of educational breakfasts and summits, sought-after social events, awards presentations, and networking mixers. Our events feature top-level speakers and cutting-edge topics that educate, connect, facilitate collaboration, promote our members, and give back to the community.

They include:• Marquee Events such as the IDEA Awards

Gala, Motor City West, AdJam – Battle of the Agency Bands, and the Toys for Tots Holiday Party

• Educational Events which includes our Programmatic Summit, Intern Summit, YoungStars evening events, as well as Automotive, Entertainment, and Mobile breakfasts.

• Social/Networking Events target different segments of the industry and allow our members to connect at Pokeraoke, Summer Soiree, and Turkey Bowl.

• Philanthropic Events enable the community to come together and give back at CanJam, Industry 5K, and Ad Relief Golf Day.

ThinkLA Event Overview


Educational Breakfasts

AdJam

AdJam

CanJam

Pokeraoke

IDEA Awards Gala

Turkey Bowl

Educational Breakfasts Charity Golf Day


In addition to our marquee events, ThinkLA provides a variety of ways that inspire individuals who work in the Los Angeles advertising, media, and marketing community. They include:• ThinkLA’s Intern Summit is a three-night series

with a mission to provide summer interns the skills needed to survive their first job in advertising. Each night interns will meet current advertising professionals and discuss various career topics — such as advertising 101, résumé and interview techniques, and work/life balance – while at the same time make connections with their fellow peers and future colleagues. ThinkLA's Intern Summit provides a safe environment for interns to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make it in LA's creative and diverse advertising community.

• ThinkLA’s Mentorship Program helps media, marketing, and advertising professionals in Southern California meet to share knowledge and ideas. The goal of this five-month program is to aid less-experienced professionals by helping them build a professional network while learning from their more-experienced mentor. Each mentor will assist in career planning, give feedback on performance, and help the young professional design realistic goals.

• Professional Development Classes cover a wide array of relevant and thought-provoking topics including Presentation Skills, Media Planning, Account Management, Agency Math, Improv, and Mindfulness.

ThinkLA Professional Development Overview

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