DeadlineFeb 27

WME Group-Backed Pantheon Media Group Eyes New Investment
#News #PantheonMediaGroup #SteveMichaels #TheRaineGroup #WMEGroup

https://deadline.com/2026/02/wme-group-pantheon-media-investment-options-1236738947/

WME Group-Backed Pantheon Media Group Eyes New Investment

Deadline understands that the company, which was founded by Steve Michaels, has hired investment bank The Raine Group.

Deadline
The Hollywood ReporterNov 26

Trio of Top CAA Film Agents Defecting to WME
#Business #BusinessNews #WMEGroup

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/caa-wme-agents-leave-1236435807/

Trio of Top CAA Film Agents Defecting to WME

Adam Schweitzer, Matt Martin and Trevor Astbury are exiting for the agency's major rival.

The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood ReporterSep 29

Ari Emanuel’s Latest Project? His Own Podcast
#Business #Digital #AriEmanuel #ElonMusk #Podcasts #WMEGroup

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ari-emanuel-podcast-rushmore-elon-musk-tom-brady-goats-1236388236/

Ari Emanuel’s Latest Project? His Own Podcast

The WME mogul and Ben Persky will co-host 'Rushmore,' a video podcast (produced by Pat McAfee!) that will see them joined by A-listers to debate who the best of all time in different categories are.

The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood ReporterSep 9, 2025

Robbie Henchman Named President of 160over90 and Senior Partner at WME
#Business #BusinessNews #Advertising #WMEGroup

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wme-group-names-robbie-henchman-president-160over90-1236365309/

Robbie Henchman Named President of 160over90 and Senior Partner at WME

Henchman, a veteran of IMG, will run WME's marketing and branding agency.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineJun 20, 2025

Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL Adds Longtime Endeavor Exec Jason Lublin As President And Partner
#Agencies #Executives #News #Sports #AriEmanuel #Endeavor #JasonLublin #PatrickWhitesell #WMEGroup #WTSL

https://deadline.com/2025/06/patrick-whitesell-wtsl-adds-endeavor-vet-jason-lublin-president-partner-1236438340/

Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL Adds Longtime Endeavor Exec Jason Lublin As President And Partner

Jason Lublin has left Endeavor after a two-decade run and will join Patrick Whitesell's WTSL as president and partner.

Deadline
The Hollywood ReporterApr 29, 2025

Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro and Bill Duffy to Buy WME’s Basketball Representation Business
#Business #BusinessNews #Sports #WME #WMEGroup

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wme-sells-basketball-representation-business-ari-emanuel-1236203770/

Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro and Bill Duffy to Buy WME’s Basketball Representation Business

WME is also in talks to figure out the future for its baseball representation business, as it navigates conflict of interest rules associated with Silver Lake.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineApr 25, 2025

Ari Emanuel’s 2024 Pay As CEO Of TKO Group Drops To $18.1M From $64.9M In 2023
#Executives #News #AriEmanuel #EndeavorGroupHoldings #ExecutiveCompensation #MarkShapiro #TKOGroupHoldings #WMEGroup

https://deadline.com/2025/04/ari-emanuel-2024-pay-ceo-tko-group-holdings-wwe-ufc-1236377323/

Ari Emanuel’s 2024 Pay As CEO Of TKO Group Drops To $18.1M From $64.9M In 2023

Ari Emanuel's compensation as CEO of TKO Group Holdings in 2024 totaled $18.1 million, a steep drop from the $64.9 million he took home in 2023.

Deadline
The Hollywood ReporterMar 26, 2025

Patrick Whitesell After Ari: WME Mogul Opens Up About His Own Empire Building Plans
#Business #BusinessNews #BusinessFeatures #WMEGroup

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/patrick-whitesell-ari-emanuel-wme-1236172966/

Patrick Whitesell After Ari: WME Mogul Opens Up About His Own Empire Building Plans

In his first interview since a $25 billion move took Endeavor private, the dealmaker elaborates on his next chapter (NFL clients and the live events business loom large) and $250 million investment platform. Just don't ask about his longtime wingman.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineMar 24, 2025

Ari Emanuel Cashes Out $176 Million As Endeavor Goes Private, Patrick Whitesell $100 Million In Sale To Silver Lake
#Executives #News #AriEmanuel #Endeavor #MarkShapiro #PatrickWhitesell #SilverLake #WME #WMEGroup

https://deadline.com/2025/03/ari-emanuel-patrick-whitesell-cash-out-endeavor-silver-lake-1236348208/

Ari Emanuel Cashes Out $176 Million As Endeavor Goes Private, Patrick Whitesell $100 Million In Sale To Silver Lake

Ari Emanuel, now executive chairman of WME Group, is retrieving $175.8 million in cash as Endeavor is acquired by Silver Lake. Patrick Whitesell is cashing out $100 million.

Deadline
VarietyMar 24, 2025

Ari Emanuel Gets $173.8 Million Cash Payout From Endeavor Go-Private Deal With Silver Lake
#Variety #News #AriEmanuel #Endeavor #PatrickWhitesell #WMEGroup

https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/ari-emanuel-patrick-whitesell-payout-endeavor-private-silver-lake-1236346461/

Emanuel, Whitesell Get Cash Payouts From Endeavor-Silver Lake Deal

Ari Emanuel received $173.8 million in cash with Silver Lake's deal to take Endeavor private and Patrick Whitesell got $100 million.

Variety