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Distinction Signs 2022 Team USA Winter Olympic Prospects

Distinction Agency, a Miami-based marketing agency that represents athletes, social media influencers and various businesses, announced today they have signed Gus Schumacher, a 2020 USA Junior World Champion in Skiing, and Hunter Church, a USA Bobsled 5-Time North American Cup Champion, to marketing representation agreements. Distinction Agency will assist Schumacher and Church with building their brand beyond […]

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Interview With The Executive: Akin Solanke-Caulker The Athletic Network Corporation

Akin-Solanke-Caulker is the Founder & CEO of The Athletic Network Corporation, a sports agency founded in 2016 headquartered in London’s West End. Caulker, by his own admissions, was not as good as some of his peers who now play for England rugby, soccer, or track and field, but he did play semi-professional rugby in the […]

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Gold Medalist Joins GSE Worldwide

Kerri Walsh-Jennings, 3-time Gold Medalist, has officially joined GSE Worldwide for her representation needs. Walsh-Jennings will be the fifth olympian and first beach volleyball player on GSE’s roster, sharing representation with athletes including Grigor Dimitrov and Mardy Fish. GSE Worldwide currently represents the likes of NFL superstar, Alvin Kamara and future Basketball Hall of Famer, […]

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USATF Star Curtis Mitchell Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement With Distinction Agency

The Miami-based Distinction Agency is continuing to solidify its clientele with USA Track & Field star and Olympic hopeful, Curtis Mitchell. Mitchell, was one of the first clients of Distinction Agency in 2019, working on a non-exclusive deal.   Mitchell, a Florida product, won two consecutive NCAA championships and joined Adidas after forgoing his senior year in […]

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Veteran CAA Agent Lowell Taub Starts Stoked Management

CAA Olympic and action sports agent Lowell Taub has made his exit from the agency as he has recently announced the start of his own sports agency titled Stoked Management. Amidst the recent round of layoffs by CAA, Taub decided that now would be the perfect time to start his own venture after a 13-year […]

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“Agent” Claims of USA Gymnastics Being Explored By Investigators

As reported by Louise Radnofsky and Rebecca O’Brien of The Wall Street Journal, investigators and Federal Prosecutors are performing a criminal inquiry of U.S Olympic sports. There investigations have lead to the interviews of the parents of popular gymnasts such as Simone Biles and Jordyn Wieber. Centered around the investigation is Steve Penny, previously the […]

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Grant Parr: A Sport’s Agent Secret Weapon

As every prospect begins on their quest for the NFL, the journey starts with training for the NFL Combine at the end of February. Whether it may be at their alma mater or a training facility such as EXOS, agents put their trust in strength coaches, physical therapists and nutritionists to adequately prepare their clients […]

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Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Linglong Tires

Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning and AMALIE Arena, Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties, The Identity Tampa Bay and marketing rightsholder for University of South Florida Athletics and Yuengling Center announced a new partnership last week with China-based, Linglong Tires.  Linglong Tires becomes the “Official Automotive Tire” of the Tampa Bay […]

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Roc Nation Signs Belgian International Axel Witsel

Roc Nation has announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder and Belgian International Axel Witsel. Witsel currently competes in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League with Borussia Dortmund but sports multiple trophies and personal accolades from leagues across Europe and Asia. Witsel is a key player of the Belgian National team for 10 years […]

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Wasserman Represents Seven Athletes Named To First-Ever U.S. Olympic Team

Skateboarding will make its Olympics debut in the 2020 summer games in Tokyo, Japan. The first-ever United States National team will be comprised of 16 athletes, seven of whom will be repped by Wasserman. The U.S. athletes include Lacey Baker, Mariah Duran, Jagger Eaton, Chris Joslin, Jenn Soto, Bryce Wettstein and Zion Wright. They will […]