SAMMA LOS ANGELES: LAUNCH RECEPTION

The South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association (SAMMA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Los Angeles chapter.

Come celebrate, network and mingle with other South Asian thought leaders and professionals in the media, marketing, and entertainment industries as we kick off our West Coast activities. 

We are also excited to invite you to hear from our special guest speakers for the evening: 

Kevin Mayer, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, The Walt Disney Company , Kevin Morris, Managing Partner, Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine, and Jonathan Prince, Writer/Executive Producer, "American Dreams" and "The Cleaner". In keeping with the blurring worlds of media, marketing and entertainment, we have assembled three unique points-of-view of our industries. Each speaker will make a short address during the evening event and also take questions.

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Founded in 2006, SAMMA is the US’ leading professional networking organization to bring together South Asians driving media and marketing. Our 1200+ members belong to leading media, marketing, and entertainment organizations worldwide. They are senior executives, trailblazing entrepreneurs and rising stars in their respective industries.

In fact, of the recently announced list of 25 Most Influential South Asians in Media & Entertainment by Korn/Ferry, over half are SAMMA members.

OUR GOALS:

• Create a platform for South Asian leaders to share contacts, insights, ideas and access
• Foster relationships between South Asian executives and aspiring professionals
• Promote South Asians' impact in media and marketing in the mainstream
• Support the rapid growth of South Asian media, marketing and entertainment properties
• Grow global partnerships between the U.S. & South Asian media & marketing companies

Join us on Wed, May 6 2009 from 7pm-9pm at The SUNDARAM TAGORE GALLERY in Beverly Hills.