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This week on AvA LIVE we are joined by: ⭐ Jonathan Borge - Deputy Editor & Head of Entertainment at InStyle. The Intern. The Boss. Going Up⭐ Bill Lawrence - Emmy-winning Writer, Producer & Director behind Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Rooster, Scrubs & more⭐ Dalia Ganz - EVP - Digital & Marketing @ Warner Records who oversees the growth of Sombr, Red Chilli Peppers, Dua Lipa, Madonna & more

⭐ Chris Duncan & Max Reisinger - Co-Founders of Creator Camp, the A24 SUBSCRIBE NOW 👉    / @avalivehq  Plus:• A24 and Google's AI Deal• IG TV is BACK and Horizontal• Live check-in from Cannes... well not really• The hottest jobs of the week • The World Cup Hydration Breaks• Unsung Heroes of Hollywood

This week we sit down with sit down with some of Entertainment's biggest names shaping the next generation of fandoms.Chris Lake - Grammy-nominated producer & DJTerry Crews - Athlete, actor, host, author and activistPaul Rabil - Co-Founder, Premier Lacrosse League · Athlete · Author · ProducerOlivia Levin - Creator - @Swiftiesforeternity ⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of AvA."I launched it to help give the next generation the roadmap & access I wish I had when I was just starting out" -Warner🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on YouTube & SpotifyLineup booked in partnership with Central Talent Booking📩 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES The Mail Cart by AvA: https://assistantsvsagents.beehiiv.comAvA Job Board: https://avajobboard.niceboard.co/✅ AvA ON SOCIALInstagram:   / assistantsvsagents  AvA LIVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalivehq/?...TikTok:   / assistantsvsagents  LinkedIn:   / assistantsvsagents  🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS:Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.

This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by the people shaping the future of entertainment, media, technology, and representation.

🎙️ Jad Dayeh, Co-Head of Digital & Senior Partner at WME, joins us to break down how he broke in, how talent is becoming media companies, why he bet on digital 17 years ago, what modern entertainment deals actually look like, and what agencies need to do to survive the creator era.

📱 Connor Hayes, Head of Threads at Meta, takes us inside the launch of Threads, the future of social media, AI moderation, creator growth, and why follower count matters less than ever.

🎬 Jenn Carroll & Gordon Smith, who rose from assistants on Breaking Bad to key creative forces behind Better Call Saul and Apple TV+'s upcoming series Pluribus, share their journey through Hollywood, lessons from Vince Gilligan, the future of storytelling, and whether the assistant-to-executive path is still viable.

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•The DGA's new deal with studios

•Martin Scorsese joins an AI company

•CAA launches a $250M creator acquisition fund

•Summer box office rebounds

•Unsung Heroes

•Free lunch winners

AvA Job Board highlights with 200+ open entertainment jobs

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🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS: Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.

This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by the people behind some of the biggest careers, companies, and cultural shifts in entertainment.Dan Porter, Founder of Overtime and former Head of Digital at WME, breaks down internet-first media, creator power, and why follower count is the wrong way to measure influence.Ashley Hansen & Kyle Boulia of Forward Global LA take us inside crisis PR, personal branding, and what it’s really like managing reputation in the social media era.Syd Cohen from The Publish Press joins us to talk Jay Shetty’s $100M deal, YouTube’s growing box office power, and why every major media company is chasing creators.Jbeau Lewis, Partner and Music Agent at UTA, talks representing Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, LANY and more, the rise of Latin music, stadium tours, Super Bowl moments, and what artists and agents need to understand about each other.Plus: The assistant who discovered Backrooms, AvA Job Board highlights, and Assistants of the Month.

This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by Erika Alexander (Living Single, Get Out, American Fiction), creator and founder CatGPT, Central Talent Booking founder Joanna Jordan & EVP Antoine Jordan, and Smooth Media co-founder Jenny Rothenberg to break down the future of Hollywood, creator businesses, AI, podcasting and entertainment careers.Plus a surprise from Cara DeLevingne! We talk talent booking for the biggest shows in the world including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Call Her Daddy, Mel Robbins, and IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson , why physical phones became a viral business, building Press Publish with Colin & Samir, the rise of knowledge creators, and how the next generation of entertainment companies are being built.

Richard “Rich” Motzkin is Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Global Soccer at Wasserman, widely recognized as one of the leading U.S. soccer agents who has represented icons like Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Tim Howard, and many more. He has helped shape the growth of the game in the U.S. and Major League Soccer since its early days. Rich’s philosophy is simple: don’t try to skip steps, play the long game, and show up every day like it’s game day. This is a masterclass in humility, patience, and how to win with consistency. Plus: why he doesn’t believe in performative networking—and what he absolutely doesn’t have bandwidth for.

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Richard “Rich” Motzkin is Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Global Soccer at Wasserman, widely recognized as one of the leading U.S. soccer agents who has represented icons like Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Tim Howard, and many more. He has helped shape the growth of the game in the U.S. and Major League Soccer since its early days. Rich’s philosophy is simple: don’t try to skip steps, play the long game, and show up every day like it’s game day. This is a masterclass in humility, patience, and how to win with consistency. Plus: why he doesn’t believe in performative networking—and what he absolutely doesn’t have bandwidth for.

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In this episode of The Call Log, Mark Indelicato (Damien from Hacks!) reads fan submitted assistant stories. Warner Bailey then heads to Nashville to sit down with Brad Parker, VP of Talent & Festival Programming at C3 Presents and the force behind Bonnaroo. Brad shares how a college class—and a cold email—kickstarted a career that’s taken him from radio intern to running one of the country’s most beloved festivals. He opens up about his first (very unofficial) Bonnaroo, how a Foo Fighters set became a personal turning point, how he dealt with this year's unexpected cancellation, and why staying curious has been key to his success. The two talk leadership, mentorship, and the surprising upside of assistant-level jobs. Plus: ICP before Luke Combs, N*SYNC puppet memories, and why a missing bandana nearly broke the internet.

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In this episode of The Call Log, Warner Bailey chats with Grammy-winning songwriter and executive Evan "Kidd" Bogart from his studio about his wildly unpredictable path through the music industry. From his Beastie Boys lip-sync days to writing hits like Rihanna’s “SOS” and Beyoncé’s “Halo,” Evan reflects on early success, burnout, and the power of second chances. He opens up about falling from industry highs to rock bottom, finding sobriety, and rebuilding his career—starting again as an assistant. With raw honesty and humor, Evan shares why asking for help changed everything, how he almost missed his biggest opportunities, and why staying open to the universe’s plan is his ultimate creative fuel. 

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In this episode of The Call Log, Warner Bailey sits down with Drew Kirsch—music video and commercial director behind visuals for Taylor Swift, Quinn XCII, and Glass Animals—to talk about his untraditional journey from skate videos to award-winning sets. Drew opens up about dropping out of college, teaching himself the craft, and developing his signature aesthetic: colorful, nostalgic, and egg-forward. He shares stories behind viral music videos, directing massive ensembles like YG and Taylor Swift, and the creative chaos of building his debut feature film He Bled Neon. The conversation dives into his evolving inspiration process (yes, including Costco massage chairs), the highs and lows of filming in L.A., and the power of relentless hustle. Plus: dream collaborators, guilty pleasure tracks, and a surprising amount of mustard bottles.

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