Ben Reiss

About Ben Reiss

I am a results-oriented Strategy Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the media, entertainment, technology, and non-profit industries. I have a proven track record of building and growing partnerships that drive revenue and market share.In my previous roles as a VP of Business Development for the Sunset Strip, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and dot.LA, I was responsible for developing and executing the company\'s regional and national partnership strategies, increasing revenues by at least 20%(200% in the case of the Sunset Strip), and forging game-changing strategic alliances that enabled their organizations to scale to the next level.Key Accomplishments- Increased revenues by 25% at dot.LA within my first 6 months, bringing on board new national clients such as Fox Entertainment, Jam City, and Crown Castle- Led the acquisition, hiring, and go-to-market strategy for the new Interchange.LA platform- Increased revenues by 20% at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce with new sponsorship and member investments from Meta, Netflix, Zillow, WeWork, Uber, Jack in the Box, Karma Automotive, and ASU- Secured TikTok as a partner for the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Media and Entertainment” summit- Created and executive-produced the first-ever branded marijuana digital series,\"Almost Legal with Tommy Chong.\"- Secured an augmented reality hologram partnership with Universal Music Group, creating a hologram tribute for Latin pop star Jenni Rivera, the first-ever hologram entertainment performance for the Latin market- Partnered with Emmis Communication to stream the Hot97 Summer Jam and the Power 106 Valentine’s Crush Concert.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Community Collective Association

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Community Collective is the next generation of business advocacy that truly includes all facets of the innovation economy: Social Media platforms and the Creator Economy, Web3, Media and Entertainment, Design and Development, the new frontier of Transportation, and beyond. ​Our purpose is to foster opportunity, equity, and resources to enable the continued economic vitality of business owners and workers in California. We primarily serve creative, industrial, and technological innovators throughout the State that contribute to the future of our economy and the new industries being developed as a result. We provide vital resources, relationships, and legislative advocacy for our members to support their growth and ensure the ethical and social sustainability of our communities is upheld as technology continues to evolve.

Education

• UCLA Extension

  Marketing Certificate, Marketing with concentration in Social Media and Web Analytics

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Online Advertising
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Media
• Creative Direction
• Advertising
• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Direct Marketing
• Entertainment
• Copywriting
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Music Industry
• Sales Management
• Television
• Brand Management
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• SEO
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Digital Music Marketing
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Brand Development
• Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Mobile Marketing
• New Business Development
• Video