Sample List of LA Games Participants

2018 Sponsors and Supporting Partners

Jam City | www.jamcity.com
Jam City is a global leader in mobile entertainment, providing social game experiences for millions of players around the world. Founded in 2010 by former MySpace co-founders Chris DeWolfe, Aber Whitcomb, and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado, Jam City is the creator of popular and top grossing games including Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, Family Guy: Another Freakin’ Mobile Game, and Marvel Avengers Academy among other titles. Jam City is at the forefront of companies that are monetizing mobile at scale. With 500 employees across studios in Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and Buenos Aires and a headquarters in Los Angeles, Jam City has built a global business powered by culture-shaping creativity.
Glu | www.glu.com
Glu Mobile is a leading creator of mobile games. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with Bay Area studios in Burlingame and San Mateo, and international locations in Toronto and Hyderabad. With a history spanning over a decade, Glu’s culture is rooted in taking smart risks and fostering creativity to deliver world-class interactive experiences for our players. Glu’s diverse portfolio features top-grossing and award-winning original and licensed IP titles including, Cooking DASH, Covet Fashion, Deer Hunter, Design Home, MLB Tap Sports Baseball and Kim Kardashian: Hollywood available worldwide on various platforms including the App Store and Google Play.
Venable | www.venable.com
Venable’s Digital Media team is comprised of attorneys who have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients in effectively navigating legal, regulatory and political landscapes. With a particular focus on digital advertising, digital entertainment, social media, mobile platform, technology, privacy and data security, e-commerce, and mobile payments, we counsel clients across a broad range of matters, including business transactions and strategies, compliance issues, advocacy, investigations, and litigation. We fully engage with our clients to deliver timely, creative, and integrated solutions.
Elyland | www.elyland.net
Elyland is a game development company that unites over 100 professionals with a decade-long success story. Elyland has launched 6 successful products, which are trusted and enjoyed by 77 million users worldwide. Company also owns a proprietary Augmented Reality platform, which was proven by 1 000 000 users worldwide. In April 2018 Elyland announced that its 2 new products, an Augmented Reality Strategy game and a Social Network with Selfie Battles and cryptocurrency, will be launched in July 2018.
USC Games | games.usc.edu
Recognized as the #1 game design program in North America by the Princeton Review, USC Games represents an exciting collaboration between the School of Cinematic Arts’Interactive Media & Games Division and the Viterbi School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science. Incorporating design, artistry, production and engineering, USC Games offers a unique educational experience for students, and serves as the launchpad for them to play significant roles in the interactive field. With rigorous, hands-on instruction from master designers, producers, engineers and working professionals, students have an unprecedented opportunity to delve into all aspects of creating games for a global audience.
Esports Ad Bureau | www.esports-adbureau.com
The Esports Ad Bureau is dedicated to accelerating ad spending on esports opportunities by U.S. based marketers by reducing risk and providing confidence in the category and Ad Bureau Member offerings. We facilitate value proposition messaging common to all members, provide esports ad landscape education and guidance to agencies and brands, promote best practices and accepted metrics, and field research studies that support the value proposition of our Members.
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) | www.igda.org/la
The International Game Developers Association is an independent, non-profit association established by game developers to foster the creation of a worldwide game development community. Chartered in 2009, IGDA Los Angeles ranks as one of the largest chapters of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) worldwide, with a reach upwards of 1,500 members. IGDA Los Angeles strives to build a community of game developers which leverages the expertise of its members for the betterment of the games industry throughout Southern California. We welcome and encourage all game industry professionals, hobbyists, and students to attend our events and participate in our growing community.
Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) | www.audiogang.org
The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2002 by game audio veterans in the Interactive Entertainment Industry. We are the leading organization for those involved in game music and sound design. Our membership is comprised of AAA publishers and developers, composers, engineers, voice over actors, students, and other professional organizations. We are governed by our prestigious Board of Directors that contribute their expertise to support initiatives that are beneficial to our members and the entire industry. Our foundation is supported by these Four Pillars: Networking, Education, Advocacy and Recognition. We host an annual awards ceremony at GDC to recognize outstanding achievement in game audio. Our members enjoy several perks and discounts throughout the year on conferences, gear, software and more. We also offer exclusive content through G.A.N.G. T.V., which includes video tutorials featuring industry icons. Most importantly, G.A.N.G. is a community where people can learn, share and grow. Join the G.A.N.G.!
Digital LA | www.digitalla.net
Digital LA is LA’s largest digital entertainment networking group, reaching more than 50,000 digital professionals weekly via our newsletter and social media. Attendees include Hollywood executives from movie studios, agencies, game companies, and labels, as well as Silicon Beach startup CEOs, VCs, investors, angels, and more.
Innovation & Tech Today | www.innotechtoday.com
Innovation & Tech Today is a national quarterly with unrivaled insight into all things tech & business. Showcasing today’s most important thought-leaders, alongside exclusives with celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Kevin Hart, this magazine gives readers looking for a balance of sizzle and substance exactly what they want. Every thick, matte-textured issue covers topics that range from connected technology and gaming to sustainability and STEM education. Plus, because sports and tech go hand-in-hand these days, Innovation & Tech Today’s Outdoor + Adventure section highlights athletes guided by ingenuity. Wherever technology and innovation meet, Innovation & Tech Today is there.
Sag-Aftra | www.sagaftra.org
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
Variety | www.variety.com
Variety provides the industry with the most comprehensive coverage of motion pictures, television and the digital space. With respected and experienced news reporters in Los Angeles, New York and around the world,Variety offers readers the in-depth news coverage necessary to stay one step ahead in the ever-changing entertainment industry across multiple platforms. The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, LA 411, NY 411 – is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.
Branded | www.branded.asia
Branded designs, sells, markets and produces amazing B2B2C and B2B2F(an) events in Asia. Founded in 2002 and listed as a top 10 Event Marketing agency by Marketing magazine, our focus is to add value and grow the media, sports and entertainment industry in Asia. We are experts in the organizations, programming and production of dynamic conferences, live music festivals, academies, and youth fan events such as the YouTube FanFest.Branded is an independent company staffed by passionate multi-cultural, multi-lingual and talented individuals with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
M2 Research | www.m2-insights.com
M2 Research provides marketing consulting and business intelligence to a wide range of technology, gaming, media and entertainment companies.
eTech Rentals | www.etechrentals.com
eTech Rentals is a business technology rental company in Southern California that is Reinventing Technology Rentals. Our Experts leverage technology to create an Easy rental. We provide many technologies to include Event Wi-Fi, Gaming and VR Computers, Stunning 4K TV’s and much more. We believe in Exceeding Expectations by delivering Extra every time.
Westside Digital Mix | www.linkedin.com/groups/5182897/profile
Westside Digital Mix is an informal networking group for digital media & entertainment professionals who live or work on the Westside in Los Angeles — from the South Bay to Malibu, West LA to the Pacific Ocean. These monthly ‘curated’ social/business mixers are a great way to catch up with friends, colleagues, and meet new industry insiders.
VCI Events | www.vcievents.com
For over 25 years, VCI Event Technology has established itself as a premier meetings and special events partner of audio, video, lighting, staging, LED and projection technology to event producers, agencies, motion picture studios and major corporate clients alike.We’re a team of event architects, engineers and solution experts who are dedicated to making your goals our goals. We help our customers create exciting and memorable event experiences that inspire their audiences worldwide. Please visit www.vcievents.com
Fusicology | www.fusicology.com
Fusicology.com is a multifaceted website media entity, promoting progressive music culture through event listings and relevant content. Fusicology as a whole provides a national hub reaching trend setting multicultural urbanites. Our site and newsletter specialize in providing relevant information for early adopters that include the musically forward.
Women in Games International (WIGI) | www.womeningamesinternational.org
Women in Games International (WIGI), made up of both female and male professionals, works to promote the inclusion and advancement of women in the global games industry.
WIGI promotes diversity in video game development, publishing, media, education and workplaces, based on a fundamental belief that increased equality and camaraderie among genders can make global impacts for superior products, more consumer enjoyment and a stronger gaming industry.
Women In Games International stands as strong advocates for issues crucial to the success of women and men in the games industry, including a better work/life balance, healthy working conditions, increased opportunities for success and resources for career support.
Parks Associates | www.parksassociates.com
Parks Associates is a market research firm exclusively focused on all product and service segments that are “digital” or provide connectivity within the home, including entertainment, home networking, controls, wireless networking, broadband, and on-demand services.
EventBrowse | www.eventbrowse.com
EventBrowse.com aggregates data from various platforms, venue websites, and other sources to create a comprehensive database of relevant business events and conferences in major metropolitan areas in the US. These events are curated into weekly newsletters, providing recommendations for more than 150,000 subscribers. Our online directory and weekly newsletters curate the best events in the most convenient format.
We reach a highly targeted mix of influencers and connectors including: Startup Founders, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Press, Media, Bloggers and many more.
E4G | www.eventsforgamers.com
Events for Gamers: For the game industry professional or fan, Events for Gamers is a one-stop event directory calendar and social community featuring up-to-date news on all kinds of industry events. Visit the website to get the the latest updates on hundreds of worldwide conferences, conventions, summits, fanfests, as well as associated discounts and other offers to those events. Events For Gamers is here for your event attendance needs. For more information: www.eventsforgamers.com.
ProductionHUB | www.productionhub.com
ProductionHUB is a global network of local crew and vendors that serves the film and video production industry. Find and hire anything you need, whether it’s a cameraman for one day, a video editor for one month or a full-time producer. Since launching in 1999, we’ve grown beyond a simple directory into the most trusted resource for finding qualified and experienced crew, vendors and employees. We’re your film and video production partner.
Gaming Lyfe | www.gaminglyfe.com
GamingLyfe.com is an interactive online community built around the digital gaming scene featuring the latest gaming news & reviews, user-created forums, eSports calendars, convention calendars, featured fan content, videos galleries, live streams, & anything gaming related! We cover every facet of digital gaming eSports, console, handheld, PC, virtual reality, alternate reality, augmented reality and mobile. Live the Lyfe, the Gaming Lyfe. Gamers #1 Online News Source & Community.
AListDaily | www.alistdaily.com
AListDaily is an award-winning daily publication providing over 700,000 members of the media and marketing community with insights, trends, data and analysis via our site, events and newsletter, facilitating an active community for our readership across platforms to connect and share insights. Whether it’s strategic insights straight from the top via a CMO or community-level insights from brand managers, we seek to report on the changes that are affecting the industry and how marketers are creatively tackling them—across a variety of verticals from auto to entertainment and technology to food brands.
VR/AR Association | www.thevrara.com
The VR/AR Association also known as the VRARA is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between innovative companies and people in the VR and AR ecosystem that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, help develop industry standards, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies. The association connects leading solution providers with brands and customers.
WITI (Women in Technology International) | www.witi.com
Founded in 1989 by Carolyn Leighton, WITI (Women in Technology International) is a leading worldwide authority on women in business and technology. For nearly 30 years, WITI has consistently been a clear voice advocating women’s contributions to the tech industry, inspiring them to pursue STEM careers and actively working with corporate partners to create a culture of equality. To learn more, please visit witi.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Creative Tech Week | www.creativetechweek.nyc/events
Creative Tech Week 2018 brings together the interdisciplinary developers, designers, executives and artists in the creative technology field. Networking, discovery, conferences, AR/VR, AI, interactive art, performances. Join us in NYC May 3-12!

2018 Press Relations

BHI | www.bhimpact.com

For more than 30 years, B/HI has sat at the convergence point of entertainment, technology and the consumer experience. Armed with insight-driven programs and fueled by a passionate team, we apply a vigorous method of analysis and methodology to each of our focus areas.
At B/HI, we do more than “entertainment PR.” We craft stories and narratives around content in all its forms; the technology, devices and platforms through which that content is consumed and the games and products it inspires. We position our clients and their business models as inspiring conversations as much as thought leaders.
That’s the business of entertainment. That’s the entertainment experience.

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Tinzar Sherman
CEO and Co-founder
Digital Media Wire, Inc.
tinzar@digitalmediawire.com
310.855.0033 x702