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We help our clients entertain, inform, and inspire the world.

We represent storytellers who shape culture and drive the future. From artists and creators to athletes and brands, our deep expertise and broad capabilities enable talent and companies to confidently grow their careers and businesses.

Timeline

From UTA’s origin to a decade of building a global platform

2022

UTA acquires top U.K. literary and talent agency The Curtis Brown Group. UTA also acquires data and analytics company MediaHound. Global private equity firm EQT becomes UTA’s largest outside investor, signaling the next phase of growth.

2023

UTA acquires full-service literary agency Fletcher & Co. and executive search firm James & Co. KLUTCH Sports Group acquires ELITE Athlete Management, expanding UTA's footprint in the NFL. UTA opens an office in Atlanta — the first major agency to do so.

1991

UTA is founded as United Talent Agency by Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek, and Jim Berkus through a merger of the Bauer-Benedek Agency and Leading Artists Agency. The merger brought together the agencies' respective expertise in film and television.

2013

To accommodate its growing stature and roster of comedians, writers, and directors, the agency expands to a new campus in Beverly Hills — kicking off a decade of strategic growth.

2015

UTA acquires The Agency Group, the world's largest music agency, establishing the company as a global leader in music representation.

2018

UTA receives investments from several private equity firms, allowing the company to expand its capabilities and services.

2019

UTA partners with KLUTCH Sports Group, the premier sports agency founded by Rich Paul, establishing UTA Sports. UTA also acquires Digital Brand Architects, shoring up leadership in the creator economy.

2021

UTA grows its global influence in music with its acquisition of UK-based hip hop and electronic music powerhouse Echo Location Talent Agency. UTA also acquires MediaLink, a leading marketing and strategic advisory firm.

2022

2023

1991

2013

To accommodate its growing stature and roster of comedians, writers, and directors, the agency expands to a new campus in Beverly Hills — kicking off a decade of strategic growth.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Chairman

CEO

President

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Founder & CEO of KLUTCH Sports Group

Matt Rice

Board Member

Bob Roback

Chief Operating Officer

Sabrina Sargent

Board Member

Jay Sures

Vice Chairman

Our Offices

Beverly Hills

Nashville

Atlanta

New York City

London

Contact

Atlanta

1401 Peachtree St NE, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30309 +1 (470) 468-5899

Chicago

MediaLink, LLC

15-109

222 South Riverside Plaza

Chicago, IL 60606

+1 (312) 690-5200

London

1 Newman St

London W1T 1PB

+ 44 (207) 278-3331

Los Angeles

9336 Civic Center Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 +1 (310) 273-6700

Nashville

225 Polk Avenue, Suite 130 Nashville, TN 37203 +1 (615) 564-2580

New York

888 Seventh Avenue, FL. 7 New York, NY 10106

+1 (212) 659-2600

The Curtis Brown Group

Cunard House 15 Regent Street London SW1Y 4LR

+44 (0) 20 7393 4400

DBA East

27 West 24th Street, Suite 10B New York, NY 10010

+1 (212) 366-4566

DBA West

750 N. San Vicente Blvd, Suite 950

West Hollywood, CA 90069

+1 (323) 602-0856

Our Companies

Talent & Literary Representation

Sports Representation

Corporate Advisory

Digital Influencer Management

UTA Foundation

UTA supports the communities our employees and clients care about. Founded in 2004, the UTA Foundation raises awareness on social issues, provides support and resources to nonprofits, and implements social good programs. The foundation also provides strategic counsel to UTA clients to advance their social impact goals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDATION