Andrew Saunders

The California Department of Education established the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) industry sector to support public school students interested in pursuing careers in California’s thriving creative workforce. AME programs align with California Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards which define the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required for students to pursue post-secondary, vocational, and/or apprenticeship training. AME programs build on traditional… Show more

The California Department of Education established the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) industry sector to support public school students interested in pursuing careers in California’s thriving creative workforce. AME programs align with California Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards which define the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required for students to pursue post-secondary, vocational, and/or apprenticeship training. AME programs build on traditional arts programs to include a comprehensive career readiness component. The sector has grown to serve 231,000 students and is the largest CTE sector in the state of California. Show less

Selected to serve as awards judge.

Selected to serve as awards judge.

Selected to serve as awards judge.

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The M-School Institute of Marketing is a joint venture between Loyola Marymount University and ThinkLA, designed to deliver a world-class advertising and marketing education relevant to today’s digitally-connected marketing and business environment. Partners include Google, EA, Deutsch, TBWA and Universal McCann.

Selected to serve as a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel.

Created by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and investor Paul Kessler, Start Engine is Southern California's largest rapid accelerator focused on helping Los Angeles-based technology startups build a solid foundation for success.

VIH supports undergraduate and graduating Vanderbilt students entering the media and entertainment industries.

Main stage speaker on “Perennial Partnership Strategy” alongside Capital One.

Main stage speaker on "The Art of Storyselling: the Convergence of Content and Commerce.”

Main stage speaker on “Driving Creative Innovation: the Future of Advertising,” alongside Facebook, Twitch (Amazon), 360i and Gravity Road (You & Mr. Jones).

Featured speaker on consumer experience strategy alongside Viacom, PopSugar, Gallery Media Group & Publishers Clearing House.

Featured speaker on global creative content alongside Snap, Electronic Arts, Vice, Du and Contend.

Main stage speaker on global D2C and E-commerce strategy.

Main stage speaker on “The Integrated Ecosystem of a Modern Media Company: The Unique Integration of Data-Driven Entertainment, In-Real-Life Experiences & Social Commerce as One.”

Main stage 3-day speaker on branded video development, optimization and monetization.

Main stage speaker on "The Evolution of Brands, Content and Marketing" alongside Dentsu Aegis, RTL Group and Astronauts Wanted.

Featured speaker on "The Future of Enhanced Advertising" alongside Microsoft and Samsung.

Main stage speaker on content strategy for inaugural Branded Content Exchange alongside AOL, Demand Media and Carat.