Top Independent Artist Group Talent Flock to Firm Amid Agency Layoffs Crisis, With Former WME Partner Nir Caspi at Helm.
In a significant coup for the alternative full-service agency space, Independent Artist Group (IAG) has welcomed long-time WME partner Nir Caspi as its new head of non-scripted & new media and chief growth officer. The move marks another major talent acquisition in recent months for IAG, which continues to expand under the leadership of CEO Jim Osborne and president Kyle Loftus.
As part of his dual role, Caspi will oversee IAG's alternative & factual division, while also driving digital media initiatives. He will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities for the firm and expanding its services, a key plank in IAG's ambitious growth strategy. This appointment highlights the agency's commitment to innovation and its focus on empowering businesses to meet emerging market needs.
Caspi brings a wealth of experience in non-scripted TV, documentaries, digital media, sports, and creator economy credits, having worked across multiple sectors during his time at WME. Notable credits include helping build Netflix's "Queer Eye" reboot and expanding it into various extensions, including licensing and retail spinoffs.
"IAG has demonstrated a willingness to invest in strategic and transformational growth under the leadership of Jim Osborne and Kyle Loftus," Caspi said in a statement. "They have the resources and will to continue their growth trajectory, as well as excellent clients and signing momentum, which is why I am extremely excited to join their team."
IAG's CEO and president, Osborne and Loftus, praised Caspi, saying that he embodies the kind of leadership they look for – someone who understands both the evolving marketplace and how to empower businesses to meet that need. With Caspi on board, IAG will be well-placed to navigate the rapidly changing entertainment industry landscape and capitalize on emerging trends in influencer-driven content.
The appointment comes as IAG continues its expansion, following recent hires and promotions within the agency. The firm's growth trajectory has been driven by its commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships, cementing its position as a top alternative to the Big 3 agencies.
In a significant coup for the alternative full-service agency space, Independent Artist Group (IAG) has welcomed long-time WME partner Nir Caspi as its new head of non-scripted & new media and chief growth officer. The move marks another major talent acquisition in recent months for IAG, which continues to expand under the leadership of CEO Jim Osborne and president Kyle Loftus.
As part of his dual role, Caspi will oversee IAG's alternative & factual division, while also driving digital media initiatives. He will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities for the firm and expanding its services, a key plank in IAG's ambitious growth strategy. This appointment highlights the agency's commitment to innovation and its focus on empowering businesses to meet emerging market needs.
Caspi brings a wealth of experience in non-scripted TV, documentaries, digital media, sports, and creator economy credits, having worked across multiple sectors during his time at WME. Notable credits include helping build Netflix's "Queer Eye" reboot and expanding it into various extensions, including licensing and retail spinoffs.
"IAG has demonstrated a willingness to invest in strategic and transformational growth under the leadership of Jim Osborne and Kyle Loftus," Caspi said in a statement. "They have the resources and will to continue their growth trajectory, as well as excellent clients and signing momentum, which is why I am extremely excited to join their team."
IAG's CEO and president, Osborne and Loftus, praised Caspi, saying that he embodies the kind of leadership they look for – someone who understands both the evolving marketplace and how to empower businesses to meet that need. With Caspi on board, IAG will be well-placed to navigate the rapidly changing entertainment industry landscape and capitalize on emerging trends in influencer-driven content.
The appointment comes as IAG continues its expansion, following recent hires and promotions within the agency. The firm's growth trajectory has been driven by its commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships, cementing its position as a top alternative to the Big 3 agencies.