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Jeremy Zimmer on Leaving UTA, Hollywood and the MediaLink Mistake | Exclusive
The UTA co-founder and CEO built the agency for decades, but let Michael Kassan get the better of him
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Jeremy Zimmer Steps Down at UTA, David Kramer Set as CEO
The outgoing exec has been with UTA for 35 years
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Lionsgate’s AI Partnership Is ‘Concerning’ for Artists, Says UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer
The United Talent Agency boss admits his clients are concerned about artificial intelligence ultimately replacing them
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Cannes Lions Clash: Michael Kassan to Launch Competitor to UTA-Owned MediaLink at Adfest | Exclusive
After his dramatic departure from UTA-owned MediaLink, Kassan will be holding competing events — and signing new clients
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MediaLink Sets Mostly Female Leadership Team After Michael Kassan Exit
Owner UTA promotes Donna Sharp, Andrea Kerr Redniss and Lena Petersen ahead of Cannes
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Hollywood Brawl Intensifies: Michael Kassan Plots New Venture as Insiders Weigh MediaLink’s Future Without Founder
As UTA and Kassan trade barbs in dueling lawsuits, media execs wonder what happens to MediaLink — and if he can launch a rival business
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UTA vs. Michael Kassan: A $125 Million Deal With an Advertising Powerhouse Blows Up
Kassan claims UTA retaliated after he quit in March. The agency alleges he misspent millions on a “lavish personal lifestyle”
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UTA Lands Private Equity Investment From EQT as Part of Next Phase of Growth
EQT will become the largest outside shareholder in the company, while UTA will retain controlling interest
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UTA Names Former Netflix VP Richard Siklos as Chief Communications Officer
UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer says Siklos will play a key role in growing the company as it continues to diversify
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UTA Taps Lindsay Wagner as New Diversity Chief
Wagner comes to the newly-created post from diversity leadership at Ketchum
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UTA Acquires Michael Kassan’s MediaLink
Talent agency acquired the LA-based consultancy from U.K.-based Ascential PLC
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UTA Chief Jeremy Zimmer to Chair New Project Designed to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
Fund is expected to house more than 1,800 veterans and their families while offering services and programs to veterans across Los Angeles County
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UTA Buys Stake in Klutch Sports, Rich Paul to Lead New Sports Division
Paul’s clients include LeBron James and Anthony Davis
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Sam Gores Goes It Alone – Why That UTA-Paradigm Deal Fell Apart
Price wasn’t the issue. Timing wasn’t the issue. The WGA dispute wasn’t the issue. Culture wasn’t the issue.
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Paradigm CEO Sam Gores Says He ‘Shut Down Discussions’ With UTA
“I have made the decision to shut down discussions and not make this deal,” Sam Gores says in a memo to staff
