UTA's Acquisition of Medialink

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Client

UTA

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Date

2021

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Type

Operator - CTO

Acquisition Details: UTA acquired MediaLink, a firm founded in 2003 by Michael Kassan. MediaLink specializes in advising on strategic initiatives across media, marketing, and technology industries.

Integration: MediaLink retained its brand and team within UTA. Kassan joined UTA as a partner while continuing as CEO of MediaLink.

UTA Marketing Division: UTA’s existing entertainment marketing consultancy was merged into MediaLink as a new division called UTA Entertainment & Culture Marketing.

Objective: Strengthen UTA’s offerings in converging fields like entertainment, marketing, and technology, providing a robust suite of services to their clients.

Strategic Fit: The acquisition complements UTA’s focus on entertainment and marketing synergies.

Retained Expertise: MediaLink’s team and leadership remained intact to ensure continuity and leverage established relationships.

Expanded Offerings: The integration enhanced UTA’s capabilities in entertainment and culture marketing.

Growth Potential: The move positions UTA to capitalize on evolving trends where marketing and entertainment intersect.

Industry Impact: It reflects the growing importance of advisory services in navigating media and marketing landscapes.