LOS ANGELES
New department will serve clients across and beyond global sports, media and music talent roster.
THE·TEAM, a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture, has launched SPEAKERS·TEAM, a speakers bureau and centralized hub for best-in-class speaking talent, announced today by Jason Ranne, COO & EVP, Talent Representation. Stay up-to-date with news and engagements at teamwass.wpengine.com/speakers, @WassSpeakers on Twitter and @wassermanspeakers on Instagram.
SPEAKERS·TEAM works with clients across the company’s industry-leading roster, including sports and media figures such as Alex Morgan, Chipper Jones, Derrick Rose, Diana Taurasi, Kenny Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, Megan Rapinoe, Mike Tirico, Scott Van Pelt and Sue Bird; and artists such as A-Trak, Allison Russell, Ben Folds, Diplo, Herbie Hancock, Idina Menzel, Isaac Slade, LeAnn Rimes and Master P.
The group also represents other sought-after speakers, including thought leaders like Admiral Michael Mullen and mental strength expert Amy Morin, celebrity chefs such as Ming Tsai, trailblazers like extreme adaptive athlete Kirstie Ennis, and influencers including Peloton’s Olivia Amato. An expanded SPEAKERS·TEAM client roster is available here.
“Through SPEAKERS·TEAM and our media practice at The Montag Group, we are equipped with the resources and network to bring all Montag and THE·TEAM clients opportunities that are specific to not only their field, but their current phase of life,” said Sandy Montag, whose company was acquired by THE·TEAM in 2022.
From trailblazing athletes and award-winning artists to bestselling authors and industry leaders, SPEAKERS·TEAM brings unparalleled insight and inspiring perspectives to audiences around the globe. Driven by thoughtful speaker selection and seamless logistics management, the group creates dynamic experiences and memorable moments for event organizers and attendees alike.
Working across and beyond THE·TEAM’s global roster in sports, media and music, SPEAKERS·TEAM secures speaking engagements at corporations, trade associations, nonprofits, colleges and universities, and a wide range of conferences and events. The department is led by Julie Leventhal, Vice President, SPEAKERS·TEAM, who brings two decades of speaking and events experience.
“The launch of SPEAKERS·TEAM will allow us to tap into an expanded roster of unique voices with a diverse array of expertise,” said Leventhal. “Providing our white-glove service capabilities across all of THE·TEAM’s business reinforces our company’s relentless commitment to serving clients at all stages of their careers.”
Throughout its more than 20-year history, THE·TEAM has deliberately and strategically grown its worldwide presence through both targeted acquisitions and organic growth, establishing itself as one of the world’s leading companies in the areas of sports and music talent representation, and brands and properties consultancy.
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About THE·TEAM
THE·TEAM is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, THE·TEAM represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.
THE·TEAM operates globally across six continents, 23 countries and more than 45 cities, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Raleigh, Toronto, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Mechelen, Amsterdam, The Hague, Dusseldorf, Madrid, Mexico City, Shanghai and Sydney.
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