Publications Covering the Talent Agencies Industry

The Ankler Newsletter + online + podcast

Newsletter-driven Hollywood trade covering deals, talent representation, power dynamics and strategy across studios, streamers and agencies.

https://theankler.com Circulation: 135,000

Backstage Print + online + newsletters

Casting notices, career resources and industry news used by performers, reps and casting offices; a staple touchpoint for agencies scouting and marketing talent.

https://www.backstage.com Circulation: 2,800,000

Billboard Print + online + events

Music-industry bible covering labels, publishing, touring and the business of representation; influential for music agents and managers.

https://www.billboard.com Circulation: 17,500,000

Cynopsis Newsletters + online

TV/media’s daily must-read with quick-hit industry intel on programming, distribution, ad sales and executive/agency moves.

https://www.cynopsis.com Circulation: 85,000

Deadline Online + newsletters + awards/franchises

Fast-breaking film/TV trade with deep coverage of packaging, agency negotiations, executive moves and awards strategy.

https://deadline.com Circulation: 26,500,000

Front Office Sports Newsletters + online + social + events

Covers the business of sports—media rights, team valuations, NIL and agency deals—relevant to talent firms in sports and entertainment.

https://frontofficesports.com Circulation: 800,000

The Hollywood Reporter Print + online + newsletters + events

Legacy Hollywood trade covering business, legal and cultural angles—including agent signings, power lists and representation trends.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com Circulation: 24,600,000

IndieWire Online + newsletters + events

Film/TV trade focused on creators and the business mechanics behind projects, campaigning and awards that drive talent demand.

https://www.indiewire.com Circulation: 10,000,000

Kidscreen Print (6x/year) + online + daily newsletter + events

Leading trade for the kids entertainment sector—essential for youth-focused agencies and brand/licensing work.

https://kidscreen.com Circulation: 9,250

Los Angeles Times (Company Town) Online (newspaper) + newsletters + print

Company Town vertical tracks the business of Hollywood—labor, agency power, M&A and executive shifts.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/company-town Circulation: 25,200,000

Music Business Worldwide Online + daily email + premium analysis

Independent global trade covering label, publishing and tech deals; widely read by managers and agents in music.

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com Circulation: 697,500

Pollstar Print (monthly in 2025) + online + data products + newsletters

Live entertainment’s core trade—box office, routing, venue/promoter intel and agency rosters across music and comedy.

https://www.pollstar.com Circulation: 416,900

Puck — What I’m Hearing Newsletter + online + podcast

Matthew Belloni’s insider Hollywood tip sheet on dealmaking, agency dynamics and executive chess moves.

https://puck.news/newsletters/what-im-hearing/ Circulation: 40,000

Realscreen Print (quarterly) + online + daily newsletter + events

Global trade dedicated to non-fiction/unscripted—buyer intel, commissions, formats and relationships relevant to talent reps.

https://realscreen.com Circulation: 6,600

Screen International Print + online + festival dailies + newsletters

International film business trade with financing, sales and festival coverage that informs packaging and agency strategy.

https://www.screendaily.com Circulation: 34,000

Sports Business Journal Print (weekly) + online + newsletters + events

Sports-industry trade covering media, sponsorships, agencies and executive movement—vital for sports talent representation.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com Circulation: 47,000

The Stage Print (weekly) + online + jobs

UK theatre’s house trade—auditions, reviews and industry news—useful to stage-focused agents and casting teams.

https://www.thestage.co.uk Circulation: 30,000

Variety Print + online + newsletters + events

Entertainment industry’s flagship trade covering agency power, deals, awards and market-moving analysis.

https://variety.com Circulation: 44,200,000

World Screen Print + online + multiple newsletters + guides

Global TV business trade; Newsflash and sister titles reach commissioners, distributors and agencies worldwide.

https://worldscreen.com Circulation: 25,000

The Wrap Online + newsletters + events

Independent entertainment business outlet with scoops, analysis and awards coverage shaping agency and studio strategy.

https://www.thewrap.com Circulation: 4,600,000