Range Media Partners, the management and production company founded in 2020 by former CAA executives Peter Micelli and Jack Whigham, continues its rapid expansion with the acquisition of Stoked Management Group. The move aims to further enhance Range Media’s presence in the sports industry and solidify its position as a major player in Hollywood and […]
Wasserman, a global leader in sports, music and culture, has finalized a transaction to acquire legendary entertainment management and production company Brillstein Entertainment Partners (“Brillstein”). The announcement was made by Wasserman Chairman & CEO, Casey Wasserman, and Brillstein Co-CEOs, Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman. The addition of Brillstein adds a strong entertainment management and content […]
Drew Desbordes, better known as American comedian and content creator, Druski, launched his own sports agency called 4Lifers. Druski wasted no time making waves in the sports agency pool, signing star Florida Gators edge rusher Princely Umanmielen as 4Lifers’ first athlete client. Druski told Front Office Sports, “Launching 4Lifers Sports Agency allows me to combine […]
My thoughts on the Michael Oher news: Seemingly every news outlet and media page this morning had the same headline: “Michael Oher sues Tuohy family.” The 2009 film “The Blind Side” is embedded in sports culture forever, but Oher is now asserting the movie misrepresented a critical premise of his story. Oher has always been […]
Distinction Agency, a marketing agency that works with athletes, brands, content creators, and sports properties, announced today several major organizational changes. Distinction Agency Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Onaindia, has purchased the remaining equity in the company and is now the sole owner of Distinction Agency. Distinction Agency Co-Founder and President, Jonathan Lubic, has resigned as […]
Jason Ranne, COO & EVP, Talent Representation at Wasserman, announced the launch of Wasserman Speakers, a speakers bureau and centralized hub for best-in-class speaking talent. This new department will serve clients across and beyond global sports, media and music talent roster. Wasserman Speakers will work with clients across the company’s roster, including sports and media […]
Boutique sports agency Upper Edge Management has hired Emanuel Drakes as the Senior Vice President of Player Development. With an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in sales, management, and marketing, Drakes brings unparalleled expertise and a robust network of relationships within the sports industry. In his role as Senior Vice President of Player […]
Catching up on some updates in the business of sports agency.
Omar Wilkes, who formerly served as a sports agent with Octagon and Klutch Sports, has been hired by Fanatics Inc. to run its athlete relations department at Fanatics Collectibles, which is focused on the trading card and collectibles business. Wilkes had represented many stars at Klutch including Trae Young and Anthony Edwards. Fanatics Collectibles CEO […]
MASTRY Ventures and General Catalyst, each a venture capital firm, have jointly acquired a majority interest in Southern California-based sports agency Athletes First. Brian Murphy will remain the CEO of the agency and run day-to-day operations. The venture capital firms hope to create new platforms for Athletes First to find new opportunities and establish enhanced […]