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CAA Sports


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Marking its 10th anniversary, CAA Sports helped launch PowerForward, a B2B digital, video-based leadership development program for Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, and facilitated Tim Tebow’s minor league baseball debut with the New York Mets organization.


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Excel Sports Management


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Active on and off the field of play, Excel recrafted Derek Jeter’s deal with Jordan Brand to allow him to take on a more corporate role, and helped NASCAR driver Danica Patrick launch a line of athleisure clothing.


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Octagon


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A major player in the Olympics, Octagon landed multiple new endorsements for Michael Phelps, the comeback story of Rio, and gymnast Simone Biles, the breakout star of the Games. It also expanded Steph Curry’s endorsement portfolio in China, including a deal with smartphone company Vivo.


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Roc Nation Sports


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Roc Nation guided Kevin Durant through his high-profile free agency negotiations, getting him a max deal with the Golden State Warriors. For L.A. Rams running back Todd Gurley, the 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year, it secured deals with Gatorade, Bose and Carl’s Jr.


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Wasserman


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Known for helping clients at the center of cultural issues, Wasserman represented Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American to compete in the Olympics in a hijab, and landed her endorsements with Mini Cooper, Visa, Gap, Nike and United Airlines.

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