UTA Acquires MediaLink
December 15, 2021
UTA (United Talent Agency) has acquired MediaLink, the media and marketing strategic advisory firm founded by Michael Kassan, from Ascential PLC. MediaLink will remain an independent UTA-owned company with Kassan continuing as CEO and its ~150-person team operating from offices including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and London.
- Buyers
- UTA (United Talent Agency)
- Targets
- MediaLink
- Sellers
- Ascential PLC
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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