The Gersh Agency

The Gersh Agency

Overview

About The Gersh Agency

Simplify's Rating
Why The Gersh Agency is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Entertainment

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beverly Hills, California

Founded

1949

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • You First adds 1,000+ athlete clients like Jarrett Allen and Fabián Ruiz.
  • Hires from A3, including Doug Fronk and April Perroni, bolster TV lit operations.
  • Spike Lee partnership with Morgan State builds diverse talent pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • You First integration fails due to cultural clashes, eroding client trust.
  • Crestview demands cost-cuts, triggering agent defections within 12 months.
  • WME poaches TV lit clients, leveraging packaging dominance within 24 months.

What makes The Gersh Agency unique

  • Gersh acquired You First in December 2024, entering sports representation.
  • Gersh doubled to 600 employees across 22 offices in 14 countries.
  • Crestview Partners' 2023 investment fuels Gersh's aggressive M&A strategy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Gym Membership

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%
PR Newswire
Dec 3rd, 2024
Gersh Announces Acquisition of You First, a Global Sports and Entertainment Agency

/PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing expansion plan, Gersh announced today the acquisition of You First, a leading global sports and entertainment agency...

BPR Publishing kft.
Aug 25th, 2024
Hungarian Screenwriter Balázs Juszt Signs with Hollywood Talent Agency Gersh

This partnership comes after a longstanding collaboration with Roy Ashton, who heads Gersh's TV Literary Department and is a partner in the agency.

Yahoo
Feb 27th, 2024
A3 Alum Doug Fronk Joins Gersh As SVP & TV Lit Agent

A3 alum Doug Fronk joins Gersh as SVP & TV lit agent.

AOL
Feb 21st, 2024
Veteran Publicist Cari Ross Joins Gersh As SVP Communications

Veteran publicist Cari Ross joins Gersh as SVP communications.

CBS News
Feb 1st, 2024
Spike Lee's production company seeks interns from Morgan State University

Lee's production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and talent firm The Gersh Agency partnered with Morgan's School of Global Journalism and Communication to launch the eight-week internship.

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