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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency that is home to host of Irish stars, amid Epstein Files fallout

The sports and entertainment talent agent said in a memo to staff that he had "become a distraction" to the company's work and had started the process to sell the firm. Mike Watts, a long-time executive, would take on day-to-day control of the business, he said in the memo obtained by Bloomberg News. Some of Ireland's best-known personalities are signed to the global music and sports agency.
Soccer (FIFA)
Music
fromAxios
1 week ago

Chappell Roan departs Wasserman as Epstein files spark backlash

Roan ended representation with Wasserman, citing moral conflict and a duty to protect her teams’ safety, dignity, and values.
Media industry
fromVariety
3 months ago

CAA's New Hire Has Creator Advice for Journalists, and Journalism Advice for Creators

Talent agencies like CAA are guiding journalists and influencers to expand and monetize careers beyond legacy media across social platforms, podcasts, newsletters, and live events.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was a child star, but at 15 I wanted a normal life. I now run a talent agency that generates $4 million in revenue.

Ask any Latina growing up in the 1990s, and she'll know the variety show "Sábado Gigante." For me, the show was life-changing. I won the competition when I was only 6 years old. Not long after that, I performed for a room full of Sony Executives in Key West and signed with the label. I started my singing career as "La Chiquita Divina," singing traditional Mariachi music. I was born in LA, but learned these songs from my mother, who is Mexican.
Music
fromDeadline
3 months ago

Paradigm Talent Agency Forms Strategic Partnership With Reign Maker Group

"As the definition of talent continues to evolve, so must the systems that support it," said Andrew Ruf, Managing Partner at Paradigm. "Reign Maker Group has built a scalable process that meets creators where they are, with an eye towards where they're going. By combining our global reach with their innovative infrastructure, we're able to accelerate opportunities for a new generation of talent and the professionals who represent them."
Marketing
Venture
fromKotaku
6 months ago

VShojo CEO's Apology Goes Viral With Community Note Calling Him A Liar

VShojo, a Vtuber talent agency, shut down amid allegations of unpaid funds and controversial management decisions.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Bonuses force Jonathan Ross' talent agency into the red despite revenue growth

The decrease in profit compared to 2023 primarily reflects staff bonuses paid in the year. Whilst this expenditure has impacted the current year's profitability, excluding these bonus payments, the underlying financial performance remained stable.
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