CAA promotes three trainees to agent

LA-based Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has promoted three trainees to agent in its touring and sports divisions.

Anthony Brown has been elevated to agent in CAA’s touring division, which booked more than 32,000 music and comedy show dates in 2018. Brown will continue to operate from the agency’s London office.

Jesse Heussner and Erika Ruiz have been promoted to agents in CAA Sports’ Basketball department, which represents more than 75 All-Star and emerging NBA players. Heussner will continue to be based in the agency’s New York office, with Ruiz in Los Angeles.

CAA, which launched its music division 35 years ago, today represents more top 100 worldwide touring artists from the past three years than any other agency. CAA’s roster includes AC/DC, Beyoncé, Tame Impala, Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Katy Perry Muse and the Cure.

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