![]() ![]() Recent History: ICM is a powerhouse in the television industry where it has successfully packaged popular shows such as: Breaking Bad, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, Sex and the City and more. Key Clients: Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Rock, Christoph Waltz Key People: Ted Chervin, Kevin Crotty, Dan Donahue, Sloan Harris, Jennifer Joel Ownership: ICM is owned by a group of partners who bought out majority owner Rizvi Traverse Management in 2012. Chris Rock Ethan Miller/Getty Images International Creative Management Partners (ICM)įounding: ICM Partners was founded in 1975 following the merger of Creative Management Associates and International Famous Agency. In early August, Paradigm again bolstered its music-related holdings when it acquired Monterey International. Once under the same umbrella as the agency’s existing music division and AM Only, Coda gave Paradigm one of the most successful music rosters in Hollywood. ![]() Recent History: Paradigm expanded its reach to London and other European/international markets when it acquired a 50% stake in the London-based Coda Music Agency, which represents more than 500 artists, in 2014. Key Clients: Stephen King, Ed Sheeran, Jada Pinkett Smith Key People: Sam Gores (Chairman and CEO), Debbee Klein, Andrew Ruf, Rand Holston, Adam Kanter, Chip Hooper, Marty Diamond ![]() Stephen King Mario Tama/Getty Images Paradigmįounding: Paradigm Talent Agency was founded in 1992 by Sam Gorges following the acquisition and merger of several smaller boutique agencies. The company has set up a multi-pronged attack strategy. Earlier this year, UTA took an equity stake in AGM Partners investment bank to provide the agency and its clients with investment guidance. In an effort to establish more of a foothold in the music industry, UTA acquired The Agency Group (TAG) in 2015, the world’s largest independent music agency, and created UTA Music. ![]() Bienstock to gain significant ground in broadcast news. In 2014, the agency acquired the New York-based N.S. Unlike many other agencies, UTA is privately owned and operates without an outside financial support system. Recent History: UTA is one of the largest talent agencies in the world as it boasts 300 agents representing actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists, and much more. Key Clients: Angelina Jolie, Channing Tatum, Chris Pratt, Mariah Carey Key People: Peter Benedek (Co-Founder, Director), Jim Berkus (Chairman, Co-Founder, Director), Tracey Jacobs (Director), David Kramer (Managing Director), Matt Rice (Director), Jay Sures (Managing Director), Jeremy Zimmer (CEO, Co-Founder, Managing Director) McCormack/Getty Images United Talent Agency (UTA)įounding: UTA was founded in 1991 following the merger of Bauer-Benedek and Leading Artists. Last month, WME-IMG announced the formation of a new holding company, Endeavor, which took on the full portfolio of owned and operated brands formerly under the WME-IMG banner. Earlier this year, the agency secured a $1.1 billion infusion investment led by a Canadian pension fund and a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund. In July of 2016, WME purchased the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from Zuffa, LLC, for $4. In September 2015, WME snatched up the Miss Universe Organization from Donald Trump. In 2014, WME acquired IMG for $2.3 billion. Recent History: Since the 2009 merger, the agency has aggressively targeted name brands in the entertainment industry to absorb in order to create a multifaceted in-house network. Key Clients: Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, Amy Adams, Martin Scorsese Key People: Ari Emanuel (CEO, Endeavor), Patrick Whitesell (Executive Chairman, Endeavor) Amy Adams Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images William Morris Endeavor (WME)įounding: WME was founded in April 2009 following the merger of William Morris Agency and Endeavor ![]()
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