One of the biggest agencies in sports and music representation is entering a new chapter.
Wasserman Agency has officially rebranded as THE·TEAM, marking the first major change since founder Casey Wasserman began the process of selling the company following controversy connected to the recently released Epstein files.
The new name was announced March 9 on the company’s website, where executives described the move as a continuation of the company’s collaborative culture.
“For 24 years, this company has been shaped by our work, our people and our unifying belief in the power of sports, music and entertainment,” the statement reads. “That philosophy remains the foundation of who we are and where we are going. We go forward as we always have: together.”
The rebrand references the company’s long used internal shorthand “TeamWass,” which many employees used in email addresses and internal communications.
The rebranding comes after the release of documents connected to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which included previously private 2003 email exchanges between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Maxwell is currently serving a prison sentence for trafficking underage girls on behalf of financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Reports note that the emails were personal in nature and occurred years before Maxwell’s crimes became publicly known. No documents released have accused Wasserman of criminal wrongdoing.
Still, the revelations created significant reputational pressure on the agency and led to the departure of several music clients.
Artists who reportedly left the agency following the controversy include Chappell Roan, Orville Peck and Sylvan Esso.
In a company memo circulated earlier this year, Wasserman acknowledged the disruption and said he would step away from ownership.
“I’m deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort,” he wrote. “At this moment, I believe that I have become a distraction to those efforts.”
The company is now exploring a sale of Wasserman’s stake in the agency. Forbes estimates that Wasserman owns roughly 40 percent of the company, with the remaining shares held by investment firm Providence Equity Partners.
It remains unclear whether THE·TEAM will ultimately be sold as a single company or divided into parts.
At various points, industry speculation suggested that major agencies like CAA or UTA could attempt to acquire portions of the business, particularly the music division. However, current reports suggest a sale to private equity or an individual investor may be more likely.
The agency represents a wide range of high profile clients across sports and entertainment, including artists such as Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, along with electronic acts like Skrillex, Rüfüs Du Sol and Swedish House Mafia.
Because of its influence in both live touring and sports marketing, any sale of THE·TEAM could reshape the broader representation landscape in the entertainment industry.
While the name change happened quickly, the sale itself is expected to take months to finalize.
For now, the company says it is focused on maintaining stability for its employees and clients while negotiations continue behind the scenes.
The new name may be simple, but the transition marks one of the most significant shakeups in the agency world in recent years.
