The UTA Variety Spat: A Sign of Industry Tensions or Just a PR Faux Pas? The recent memo from United Talent Agency CEO David Kramer has sparked controversy in the entertainment industry.
Kramer accused Variety reporter Matt Donnelly of unprofessional bias and threatening behavior, but the tone and content of the memo have raised more questions than answers.
Industry insiders are familiar with companies pushing back against unfavorable media coverage, but UTA's response is particularly noteworthy for its tone deafness.