CAA Hires Candle Media Executive Brent Weinstein

Creative Artists Agency has hired Brent Weinstein to serve as part of its senior leadership, overseeing a number of high-profile business areas including digital media, podcasts, games, talent business ventures, and speakers. Weinstein will also be involved in CAA‘s investments and M&A activity.

A veteran entertainment executive, Weinstein was most recently chief development officer of Candle Media, the rollup vehicle led by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, which owns or has stakes in companies like Hello Sunshine, Moonbug Entertainment, Westbrook and Faraway Road, among others.

Before joining Candle Weinstein was a senior executive and agent at UTA, where he led divisions like digital talent and podcasts, and as its chief innovation officer.

“CAA is relentlessly focused on being the most deeply resourced, knowledgeable, and innovative advocate for its clients across all areas,” said CAA president Jim Burtson in a statement. “Brent’s shared passion for client service as an exceptional agent, and his tremendous track record as a creative business builder and senior leader, make him an outstanding match for us as we continue to execute on our ambitious vision. His deep understanding of the rapidly growing marketplace of opportunities for talent will be invaluable as we build upon the ongoing success of the areas he will oversee.”

“CAA sits uniquely and powerfully at the intersection of entertainment, sports, culture and technology, with a global reputation for excellence and an unmatched understanding of where audiences and consumers are heading,” adds Weinstein. “It’s an honor to become part of CAA and its incredible culture, and to work alongside some of the most creative and pioneering agents and executives in the industry, as we collectively work to create new opportunities for the world’s leading creators and companies.”