CAA Hires Veteran Candle Media Exec Brent Weinstein

Brent Weinstein has been brought on board by Creative Artists Agency as part of their senior management team, responsible for supervising various key business sectors such as digital media, podcast production, video games, talent-based ventures, and speaker engagements. Additionally, his role will extend to participating in CAA’s financial investments and mergers and acquisitions initiatives.

Previously serving as a seasoned entertainment industry leader, Weinstein held the position of Chief Development Officer at Candle Media – a consolidation company spearheaded by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, which holds or has investments in businesses such as Hello Sunshine, Moonbug Entertainment, Westbrook, Faraway Road, and several others.

Prior to his tenure at Candle, Weinstein held the position of a senior executive and agent at UTA. In this role, he oversaw departments such as digital talent and podcasts, and served as their Chief Innovation Officer.

As a devoted fan, I’d put it this way: “I, being part of CAA, am unwaveringly committed to being the most resourceful, knowledgeable, and innovative advocate for our clients in every field. Brent, with his infectious enthusiasm for client service, remarkable history as an exceptional agent, and proven abilities as a creative business strategist and senior leader, is the perfect fit for us as we pursue our ambitious goals. His deep insights into the fast-evolving landscape of opportunities for talent will be a priceless asset as we expand upon the continued success of the areas he’ll manage.

Weinstein notes that CAA stands uniquely and powerfully at the crossroads of entertainment, sports, culture, and technology, boasting a worldwide reputation for excellence and an uncanny ability to predict audience and consumer trends. It’s a privilege to join CAA and its outstanding culture, and to collaborate with some of the most innovative and trailblazing agents and executives in the industry, as we all strive to generate fresh opportunities for the world’s top creative minds and businesses.

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2025-05-28 20:24