Why Talent Agencies Are More Powerful Than Ever
Why Talent Agencies Are More Powerful Than Ever The WGA sued major talent agencies over packaging fees in 2019, framing it as a victory for writers. But CAA, WME, and UTA are more powerful now than they were before the lawsuit. In this episode: How agencies adapted by expanding into gaming, sports, and branded content Why the core conflict of misaligned incentives remains How agencies now control access to talent ecosystems across multiple verticals Why the streaming era actually increased agency leverage What this means for talent deals and studio negotiations Key takeaway: "The headline…
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