Episode 127: UTA's War With Variety
UTA CEO David Kramer fired off a companywide memo attacking Variety reporter Matt Donnelly following a story about high-profile client departures — including Alex Cooper and Nikki Glaser. Kramer accused Donnelly of bias, threatening behavior, and deliberately trying to damage UTA's business. Variety stood by its reporting and said the cited messages were taken out of context. For agents, clients, and anyone watching the agency landscape, the memo itself is the signal worth reading. Key Takeaways: Variety published its UTA client-departure story on August 26, spotlighting exits by Alex Cooper…
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