UTA Boss Sends Companywide Memo Accusing Reporter of Unprofessional Bias
Kramer said the reporter tried to damage UTA’s business and cited a memo that said the agency was on track to outperform 2025.
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UTA goes to war with Hollywood news giant
The NewsThe CEO of United Talent Agency is going after one of Hollywood’s biggest trade publications, accusing one of its journalists of trying to deliberately damage the agency’s business.On Wednesday, Variety published a story noting that a slate of high-profile clients has departed from UTA, putting the agency on edge and leading to speculation about whether other big names will jump to rival agencies.In a note to UTA staff on Wednesday, firs…
UTA Says Top Variety Editor Threatened ‘Consequences,' Called Agency a 'Flagrant and Hostile Enemy' in Email
UTA CEO David Kramer accused Variety executive editor Matt Donnelly of threatening the talent agency and engaging in hostile behavior toward female UTA employees after the publication of a critical story Wednesday. In a memo to staff, Kramer said Donnelly had described UTA as a “flagrant and hostile enemy” in an email. He also quoted a text in which the reporter allegedly warned there would “be consequences both from Variety/PMC and myself.” Kra…
All-staff memo: UTA CEO David Kramer accuses Variety reporter Matt Donnelly of having a "clear bias against our business", after a story on client departures (Max Tani/Semafor)
Max Tani / Semafor: All-staff memo: UTA CEO David Kramer accuses Variety reporter Matt Donnelly of having a “clear bias against our business”, after a story on client departures — The News — The CEO of United Talent Agency is going after one of Hollywood's biggest trade publications …
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