Columbia Media Management Association

✨TODAY, FIRESIDE CHAT: Bob Bakish (Former CEO/President of Paramount)✨

Don’t this talk with the former CEO/President of Paramount/Viacom! Learn more about Bob’s leadership under the merger of Viacom with CBS, and how he led efforts to combine two cultures, and align the business around growth priorities centered on streaming. It goes without saying it’s timely to hear his thoughts given the recent Paramount deal…

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✨WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF GAMING HOLD?✨

Join MMA + the Gaming & Esports Club for a panel discussion with top gaming executives in the industry to discuss the trends shaping gaming now, including: the shift to platforms, how gaming has become one of the most powerful channels for reaching younger audiences, and where the industry is headed next.

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Join students from the Columbia Law School EASLS (Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society) and Columbia MFA Film Program for a fun mixer with drinks, food, and media-themed trivia! Light bites will be available covered by MMA and drink tickets until we run out. See you there!

✨HAPPENING TODAY✨
Join MMA & ABA for a fireside chat with Soy Kim, Head of North America Music & Podcast Content Strategy at YouTube!

🍸 CBS x NYU x Yale Media Mixer
Join us for MMA’s cross-school mixer and mingle with NYU and Yale’s Media Clubs!

📅 Friday, Feb 27th, 5PM
📍The Half Pint / Ernie’s Bar (76 W 3rd St)
💵 Cash bar only
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Join us for a conversation with speakers from TikTok, Meta, and YouTube as they unpack how audiences, creators, and brands turn to social platforms during entertainment’s biggest moments. From live events to cultural flashpoints, the panel will explore how partnerships are built, activated, and measured in real time.

There will be food provided.

Join us for a conversation with speakers from TikTok, Meta, and X as they unpack how audiences, creators, and brands turn to social platforms during entertainment’s biggest moments. From live events to cultural flashpoints, the panel will explore how partnerships are built, activated, and measured in real time.

There will be food provided.

✨TOMORROW✨The 2026 Media, Entertainment, Sports Conference takes place on campus, featuring speakers from The New York Times, Amazon Prime Video, Mr. Beast, and more

🍻After the conference, join us for a networking mixer at Amity Hall

🎟️ Head to the link in bio to buy a ticket for the conference + an add-on ticket for the mixer

Four recent CBS alumni join us on Thursday, February 5th for a lunch panel to discuss their careers in media, including: how they approached their job searches, what their roles entail, and advice for current students aspiring to work in entertainment.

🎙️Theo Hong (Manager, Subscription Forecasting )

🎙️Edgar Sondhi (Subscriber Growth Strategy, )

🎙️Hunter Sechrest (Product Manager )

🎙️Tristan van Biema (Analyst, Crossing Bridge Advisors)

Sign up to attend, at the link in bio.

Announcing our opening and closing keynote fireside chats at the 2026 Media, Entertainment, Sports conference on Saturday, February 7…

🎤 Michael Worosz (Chief Strategy Officer @ Take Two Interactive) in conversation with Professor Jonathan Knee

🎤 Gil Fushberg (President, Subscriptions, Partnerships and Corporate Development @ Roku), in conversation with Professor Sean Gupta

Head to the link in bio to get your ticket