‘Keep Doing Your Best’: How Hollywood Agencies Are Addressing Staffers After Trump’s Win
variety.comKatcy Stephan Hollywood’s top agencies are taking a head-on approach with staffers in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris.
While Sunset Blvd. is a far cry from 1600 Penn., this year’s presidential election saw the lines between L.A. and D.C.’s biggest names blurred more than ever, with the agencies taking on more responsibility in helping their clients take a stance.
Harris relied heavily on star power to build momentum, and both CAA and WME utilized in-house political consultants to serve as liaisons connecting the campaign with their rosters of stars.
CAA was closed on Tuesday to allow employees to vote and engage in civic activities, and a source tells Variety that co-chairman Richard Lovett will formally address staffers during the company’s global all-hands meeting on Thursday (which was scheduled prior to the election).
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