Zion Williamson Wins Again in Lawsuit Against Ex-Marketing Agent
Two weeks ago, upon signing a five-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth as much as $231 million, Zion Williamson said he wants to “prove that I’m…
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CAA Closes Deal for ICM Partners, Consolidating Major Agency Landscape
In a move that consolidates the Hollywood talent agency landscape into three major players, CAA has closed its acquisition of ICM Partners, according to The Hollywood…
Jomboy’s $5M Raise Seeks to Expand ‘Fun’ Digital Media Brand
Jomboy Media recently announced a $5 million raise (details around the valuation were not disclosed). Connect Ventures, an investment partnership between Creative…
Jomboy Media Pulls in $5 Million Amid Plans for Multisport Expansion
What started as a New York Yankees podcast and YouTube account four years ago will soon become a burgeoning media platform spanning all major North American…
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CAA to Lead National Lacrosse League Commissioner Search
The National Lacrosse League has retained CAA to head its search for a new commissioner, according to a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity because…
$100K for a Character in a Virtual Basketball Game That Can’t Be Played Yet? Sold.
As gaming industry veteran and crypto convert Marcus Bläsche tracked last year’s blockchain boom, he could see three distinct trends, as well as an opportunity. There…
CAA Acquiring ICM Partners in Largest Agency Link-Up Since WMA-Endeavor
Creative Artists Agency is acquiring ICM Partners, a mammoth deal that would be the biggest joining forces of two major agencies since WMA and Endeavor. Sportico sister…
Top NFL Free Agent Golladay Mired in CAA Signing Fight
Wide receiver Kenny Golladay will have his choice among lucrative offers now as free agency opens, but his choice of agents has led to an ongoing court battle. U.S…
CAA Promotes Jim Burtson to President, PWC’s Carol Sawdye Named CFO
CAAÂ has promoted Jim Burtson to the post of president, a move that is another sign of generational changes at the agency. CAA’s trio of co-chairmen — Kevin Huvane, Bryan…
RGIII Prevails Against Former CAA Agent Over Unpaid Commissions
If two people claim you owe them money for providing the same service, sometimes it’s best not to pay either. At least, that’s one lesson from a federal court ruling…
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Ballmer’s Clippers Tap CAA Sports to Sell New Arena Naming Rights
The Los Angeles Clippers have retained CAA Sports to sell the naming rights to their proposed new arena in Inglewood. Groundbreaking for the 18,000-seat facility, which…
Agency M&A Reflects Growing Global Sports Market
In late June, U.S.-based sports marketing and talent representation agency Wasserman announced the acquisition of hockey agency Acme World Sports. Acme represents…
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