Los Angeles Regional Dinner
BOA Steakhouse
September 29, 2016
Welcome
The PEER 150
The Los Angeles members of The PEER 150 are honored to host an evening of networking and content in support of The PEER 150 National event in Silicon Valley in November. Attendance is open to senior marketing executives approved by our PEER 150 team.
You are invited to join us for an evening of engaging content and idea sharing, along with great food and plenty of networking time with your peers.
We look forward to seeing you on September 29th!
Agenda
5:30 pm – Cocktail Reception & Networking
6:30 pm – PEER 150 Welcome Comments and Speaker Introduction
6:35 pm – Andreessen Horowitz Startup Portfolio Presentations:
Shareable Content: From Inspiration To Execution
Sami Promisloff
Creative Strategy Director
BuzzFeedBrand Strategies for Connecting with the AdBlock Generation
Neal Hubman
Director of SalesStorytelling in VR: Engagement and Empathy
Michael Cibula
Vice President of Business Development & Finance
Within
7:30 pm – Dinner Served
8:30 pm – Prize Drawing
9:00 pm – Adjourn
Speakers
Sami Promisloff
Creative Strategy Director
BuzzFeed
Sami Promisloff currently serves as BuzzFeed’s West Coast Creative Strategy Director, charged with building relationships with BuzzFeed’s brand partners and internal teams to develop multi-platform brand solutions and native storytelling that reaches audiences worldwide through the BuzzFeed lens. Since joining BuzzFeed in 2013, she has led creative content portfolios for clients like Spotify, New Orleans Tourism, Amazon brands / services, and a multitude of TV networks and movie studios. Prior to BuzzFeed, she worked in several different agency roles managing the creation and implementation of tune-in campaigns for series and specials on MTV, HBO, and AMC; as well as brand awareness campaigns for multiple Google properties. Outside of work (and the Internet), Sami is an avid follower of live music and the wonders of our National Park Service.
Neal Hubman
Director of Sales
Reddit
Neal Hubman helps market-facing teams in building authentic, conversation-first promotional strategies and tools for brands, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Hubman and the sales team at Reddit focus on creating authentic touch points where brands and audiences naturally connect. Prior to joining he held various positions at Google consulting brands on ways to leverage the companies newest ad offerings.
Michael Cibula
Vice President of Business Development & Finance
Within
Michael Cibula heads up business development for Within (formerly Vrse), a cinematic virtual reality studio and content distribution platform. In additional to maintaining Within’s partnerships in the growing ecosystem of VR companies, he works closely with brands, studios and other financiers of premium VR content. Prior to joining Within, he held business development positions at Zynga, Electronic Arts, Airplay, Sony Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios.
Sponsors
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Location
BOA Steakhouse
9200 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
BOA Steakhouse artfully combines a bold, colorful environment with modern-day steakhouse fare. Steaks and chops include a selection of prime Omaha beef such as the “40 Day” Dry Aged New York Strip and the “Bone In” Rib Eye, as well as Certified Organic Beef and Premium American Wagyu, all served with a choice of rubs and house made sauces, including BOA’s own J-1 sauce. A full complement of traditional steakhouse sides is offered, including the Classic Caesar Salad made tableside and Mac-n-Cheese. The menu also offers tempting poultry dishes and superb seafood options, a wide variety of Sandwiches and Salads at lunchtime, an extensive cocktail menu and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.