Wasserman
Wasserman strengthens women’s football business with Volante swoop
Leading talent representation and marketing company Wasserman is attempting to broaden its influence in women's football away from its United States heartland by acquiring the UK's Volante Sports agency.
Wasserman negotiates CSM takeover in push into Europe
Wasserman has successfully negotiated the takeover of CSM Sport & Entertainment agency as it makes a major move into the European sponsorship and brand marketing space
Wasserman in talks to acquire CSM Sport & Entertainment
Wasserman has engaged in talks with a view to acquiring the CSM Sport & Entertainment agency as it looks to advance its international growth
Wasserman hires Mathues to drive Dutch growth
Sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has appointed Wim Mathues as senior vice-president of brands and properties in Belgium and the Netherlands as it continues its growth strategy in Europe.
Wasserman furthers push into cycling with Squadra acquisition
Sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has deepened its involvement in cycling after acquiring Belgian practice Squadra Sports Management.
United Soccer League hires Wasserman’s McDonough as new president
United Soccer League (USL), organising body for US competitions that sit below Major League Soccer (MLS), has appointed Paul McDonough as its new president
Acquisitive Wasserman launches investment arm, backs new US cycling series
The Wasserman agency has launched a new department dedicated to investment in fledgling businesses in the sports, music and entertainment sectors, with the new Circuit Racing International Tour (CRIT)…
IMG hires Wasserman’s Collins to lead Middle East business
IMG has hired David Collins from rival agency Wasserman to serve as its senior vice-president and managing director for the Mena region
Kash Shaikh and Barry Larkin on exporting baseball to new regions
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Kash Shaikh, chairman and chief executive of startup pro baseball league Baseball United, and Baseball Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, a Baseball United owner and board member. Fisher and Russo also discuss Dan Snyder’s move to consider potential equity transactions regarding the National Football League’s Washington Commanders, the star-studded investor group for golf technology startup TMRW Sports, new investment for prominent agency Wasserman, a historic high point in North American pro teams up for sale including the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, and business impacts from the marked decline in the market for sports-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Wasserman strengthens European presence with BSE acquisition
California-based sports marketing, music and talent agency Wasserman has strengthened its presence in the European sports market by acquiring Madrid-based BSE Media Group
Providence invests in Wasserman as RedBird, Madrone exit
California-based sports marketing, music and talent agency Wasserman has received a strategic investment from private equity firm Providence Equity Partners
Wasserman bolsters golf offering with Mullhaupt acquisition
California-based sports talent agency Wasserman has acquired golf agency Mullhaupt Management and hired Chris Mullhaupt as its new vice-president of golf
Wasserman launches first rugby division with Esportif acquisition
California-based sports talent agency Wasserman has acquired global rugby union specialist Esportif, which will be rebranded and operate as Wasserman Rugby
Wasserman agency acquires The Montag Group
California-based sports talent agency Wasserman has acquired leading sports broadcasting agency The Montag Group