Ashley Bekton's Bold Move: The All-Female Bid for Wasserman Agency

Ashley Bekton is positioning to acquire Casey Wasserman's entertainment agency. Bekton is forming an all-female investor group to make a bid.

Bekton's Strategy

Bekton, founder and CEO of Bekton Media Group, is collaborating with prominent women in finance, entertainment, and sports for this bid. According to sources, she sees ownership as a way to drive change in the industry.

Wasserman's Controversy

Casey Wasserman decided to sell his agency after his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files, which included emails with Ghislaine Maxwell. This revelation led several clients like Orville Peck and Laufey to leave his company.

Client Reactions

Following these events, artist Chappell Roan also left Wasserman’s agency, stating the need for representation that aligns with artists' values and dignity. Roan emphasized that accountability and trustworthy leadership are critical for meaningful industry changes.

Wasserman expressed regret for his involvement and addressed staff in a memo apologizing for his past mistakes impacting their work and the company's reputation.