TSMA Education
Our TSMA educators motivate, inspire, and create change in our communities. Scroll down to learn more about them, as well as our previous and upcoming events.
Successful
Events
Below is a small sampling of the recent events we have proudly sponsored, marketed, educated for, or built social presences around.
Apple Final Cut Pro
Global Summit
An annual, international summit put on by FMC and Apple, featuring past guests such as Vince Vaughn, iJustine, and top Apple executives.
CSA Industry
Series
Our collaboration with Casting Society, The Industry Series, is free education for professional actors and artists of all levels—connecting performers to the most respected names and educators in the entertainment industry.
Adobe Video World
A virtual conference, bringing together Adobe users with both Adobe Certified Instructors and Adobe teams, to provide exclusive Premiere Pro editing certification and training.
SAG-AFTRA Education
Our team has repeatedly presented social media seminars as part of SAG-AFTRA’s various member education opportunities. From the Conservatory to classes in the Cagney to being featured on the Presidents Task Force on Education, Outreach, and Engagement (PTEOE) livestreams; our team loves supporting the largest entertainment union in the world.
Post Production
World
Made possible with the support of Dell® and Nvidia®; the world’s leading training sessions for production & post-production professionals, content creators, TV & film editors, producers, directors, motion graphics and online video specialists.
AADA Industry Series
An ongoing educational series with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, bringing entertainment leaders to hundreds of AADA students through panel discussions.
Visual Storytelling
Conference
Collaborating with the TV Academy (Emmy’s), TSMA executed a unique social media session on the future of digital entertainment. This session catered to working professionals in the film and television space at the highest level.
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Each year, thousands of content professionals from all corners of the media, entertainment, and technology ecosystem go to NAB Show. It’s designed for those striving to drive listeners and engage viewers in larger numbers for greater reach. And it’s imagined for those seeking to create uncommon audio and visual experiences.
About Mr. Walker:
Ryan’s resumé spans a decade of digital marketing and media, from leading the west coast experiential team for Diageo, to negotiating the first influencer partnership ever done with Uber.
As the founder and Chief Executive for TSMA, his unique perspectives on digital consumer behavior, organic social growth acceleration, and content placement algorithms has informed the marketing decisions of numerous celebrities and Fortune 500 businesses.
@iamryanwalkerAlgorithms
Analytics, and Data
Ryan’s keynote sessions have been acclaimed as “remarkably adept, applicable, and relatable”, demystifying the overly complex concept of being discovered on Instagram®.
Ever at the cross-section of data and creative; Ryan’s teachings center on practical and realistic application, including field observations, real-life scenarios, and client examples.
Example Presentation Topics
- Organic Social Media for Sales: Quantifiable ROI.
- Five techniques to effectively develop a highly engaged audience for your team and yourself.
- The Future of Digital Entertainment.
- An engaging panel discussion on the state of the Entertainment Industry: where we are now, new tools being developed, and what’s coming next.
Ryan has often donated his expertise and education to groups and communities within the entertainment and creative fields, sans honorarium or fees. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Ryan
About Mr. Whitehair:
Ben has been a champion for social change through art and business for the last twenty years. Alongside leading the operations of TSMA, he sits as Executive Vice President of the performer’s union, SAG-AFTRA, is a certified business and mindset coach, and has built and scaled numerous multi-million dollar businesses.
@benwhitehairBuilding
Key Relationships
From the halls of UCLA, to the boardrooms of SAG-AFTRA, Ben has been educating on building relationships organically through social media since Facebook was only available to college students.
Focused on using social platforms as a tool to give value and create a positive career trajectory, Ben’s teachings have created real, powerful results for attendees and their networks.
Example Presentation Topics
- Social Media Relationships for Businesses.
- The 4 Keys to growing your business and achieving your goals through social media.
- Building and Scaling Company Culture: Sustainable Organizations.
- Smooth operations, solid process, and clear policies set the foundation for a scalable culture in businesses of all sizes.
Ben has experience in moderating panels, leading full day discussions, and MCing events. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Ben
About Mrs. Gayton:
Bethany’s background spans over a decade of experience in the entertainment and social media fields. From helping build a pioneering social media firm (Actor Influencer) to hundreds of clients, to quickly joining the leadership team at TSMA when we acquired Actor Influencer, Bethany has supported thousands of profiles in creating powerful and leverage-able social media presences.
An expert in audience growth tactics and social video strategy, Bethany now sits as VP, Systems with TSMA.
@bethanycgaytonGrowth
Through Strategy
Fulfilling over 1,000 active clients each month is a challenge for any leader. Keeping those clients thrilled with the service is an entirely separate challenge. Bethany has the unique experience of supporting two different firms in building individualized client pipelines at various pivotal times in the social media audience growth industry. Collectively, she has grown her clients over one billion new, engaged fans.
In addition to Instagram development, Bethany is proficient in YouTube scale, having built her own channel to over 100,000 subscribers.
Example Presentation Topics
- Longform Video, Strategy and Growth.
- Use traditionally long-form video platforms such as YouTube to support in the acceleration and development of your presence.
- All You Need to Know to Manage and Grow.
- An expert-tell-all session related to all things social media follower growth; what to do, and what never to do.
Bethany is also available for individualized coaching and consulting. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Bethany-
Ryan Walker
TSMA CEO/Founder
and Digital CreatorAbout Mr. Walker:
Ryan’s resumé spans a decade of digital marketing and media, from leading the west coast experiential team for Diageo, to negotiating the first influencer partnership ever done with Uber.
As the founder and Chief Executive for TSMA, his unique perspectives on digital consumer behavior, organic social growth acceleration, and content placement algorithms has informed the marketing decisions of numerous celebrities and Fortune 500 businesses.
@iamryanwalkerAlgorithms
Analytics, and Data
Ryan’s keynote sessions have been acclaimed as “remarkably adept, applicable, and relatable”, demystifying the overly complex concept of being discovered on Instagram®.
Ever at the cross-section of data and creative; Ryan’s teachings center on practical and realistic application, including field observations, real-life scenarios, and client examples.
Example Presentation Topics
- Organic Social Media for Sales: Quantifiable ROI.
- Five techniques to effectively develop a highly engaged audience for your team and yourself.
- The Future of Digital Entertainment.
- An engaging panel discussion on the state of the Entertainment Industry: where we are now, new tools being developed, and what’s coming next.
Ryan has often donated his expertise and education to groups and communities within the entertainment and creative fields, sans honorarium or fees. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Ryan -
Ben Whitehair
TSMA COO
About Mr. Whitehair:
Ben has been a champion for social change through art and business for the last twenty years. Alongside leading the operations of TSMA, he sits as Executive Vice President of the performer’s union, SAG-AFTRA, is a certified business and mindset coach, and has built and scaled numerous multi-million dollar businesses.
@benwhitehairBuilding
Key Relationships
From the halls of UCLA, to the boardrooms of SAG-AFTRA, Ben has been educating on building relationships organically through social media since Facebook was only available to college students.
Focused on using social platforms as a tool to give value and create a positive career trajectory, Ben’s teachings have created real, powerful results for attendees and their networks.
Example Presentation Topics
- Social Media Relationships for Businesses.
- The 4 Keys to growing your business and achieving your goals through social media.
- Building and Scaling Company Culture: Sustainable Organizations.
- Smooth operations, solid process, and clear policies set the foundation for a scalable culture in businesses of all sizes.
Ben has experience in moderating panels, leading full day discussions, and MCing events. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Ben -
Bethany Gayton
TSMA VP, Systems
About Mrs. Gayton:
Bethany’s background spans over a decade of experience in the entertainment and social media fields. From helping build a pioneering social media firm (Actor Influencer) to hundreds of clients, to quickly joining the leadership team at TSMA when we acquired Actor Influencer, Bethany has supported thousands of profiles in creating powerful and leverage-able social media presences.
An expert in audience growth tactics and social video strategy, Bethany now sits as VP, Systems with TSMA.
@bethanycgaytonGrowth
Through Strategy
Fulfilling over 1,000 active clients each month is a challenge for any leader. Keeping those clients thrilled with the service is an entirely separate challenge. Bethany has the unique experience of supporting two different firms in building individualized client pipelines at various pivotal times in the social media audience growth industry. Collectively, she has grown her clients over one billion new, engaged fans.
In addition to Instagram development, Bethany is proficient in YouTube scale, having built her own channel to over 100,000 subscribers.
Example Presentation Topics
- Longform Video, Strategy and Growth.
- Use traditionally long-form video platforms such as YouTube to support in the acceleration and development of your presence.
- All You Need to Know to Manage and Grow.
- An expert-tell-all session related to all things social media follower growth; what to do, and what never to do.
Bethany is also available for individualized coaching and consulting. Please inquire at the button below.
Book Bethany