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The Gersh Agency is the fourth largest talent agency in the United States and represents Dave Chappelle and Jamie Foxx among others..
The Gersh Agency
(also known as simply Gersh) is a talent and literary agency established in 1949 by Phil Gersh,[2] based in Beverly Hills, California and New York City, and co-owned by Crestview Partners. The Gersh Agency is the fourth largest talent agency in the United States.[3]
History
Gersh was founded in Beverly Hills in 1949 by Phil Gersh. He was considered one of the last links between Hollywood's Golden Age and today's corporate-owned movie business,[4] and his clients included Humphrey Bogart, David Niven, and Richard Burton.[5] In 1965, Phil Gersh was able to pay for the agency's Beverly Hills office from the proceeds of having one of his clients, Robert Wise, direct The Sound of Music.[6]
Phil Gersh gradually handed over responsibility to his two sons but continued to play a role in the company's management until 10 weeks before his death in 2004.[4] Richard Arlook was working at the agency from 1990 until 2008.[4][7]
In 2010, Gersh purchased literary agent Hohman, Maybank, Lieb.[8]
In 2016, the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) sued Gersh, alleging that Gersh had poached an APA agent who had just renewed their contract.[9][10]
On 4 July 2018, Gersh notified actor James Woods by email that they would no longer represent him. Woods accused the agency of liberal political bias due to his outspoken conservative views.[11][12][13]
In 2019, agents Roy Ashton, David Rubin, and Shan Roy came under fire after cancelling a studio meeting of a former client that had left them during the WGA/ATA conflict. In response to the immediate criticism, the agency said it was "just following protocol", which drew further ire within the industry.[14][15]
In 2023, Gersh sold a 45% stake to investment firm Crestview Partners.[16][1] Until this sale, the company had been wholly owned by the Gersh family for nearly 75 years.[17] The agency is currently run by Phil Gersh's sons, Bob and David.[16]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gersh_Agency
Forbes Councils
is an American business magazine founded by B.C. Forbes in 1917 and owned by Hong Kong-based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014.[3][4] Its chairperson and editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes, and its CEO is Mike Federle.[5] It is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Competitors in the national business magazine category include Fortune and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Published eight times a year, Forbes features articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. It also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is known for its lists and rankings, including of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400), the 30 most notable young people under the age of 30 (Forbes 30 under 30), America's Wealthiest Celebrities, the world's top companies (the Forbes Global 2000), Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful People, and The World's Billionaires.[6] The motto of Forbes magazine is "Change the World".[7]
In July 2023, Fortune reported that Austin Russell is attempting to acquire 82 percent of the company.[8] Neither Forbes nor Integrated Whale Media Investments have confirmed the report.[9][10] The transaction attracted scrutiny by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Russell denied reports that Russian businessman Magomed Musaev is involved in the transaction.[11]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes
Steve Forbes
(/fɔːrbz/; born July 18, 1947)[1] is an American publishing executive and politician who is the editor-in-chief of Forbes, a business magazine. He is the son of longtime Forbes publisher Malcolm Forbes and the grandson of that publication's founder B.C. Forbes. He is an adviser at the Forbes School of Business & Technology.[2] Forbes was a candidate in the 1996[3] and 2000 Republican presidential primaries.
Early life and education
Forbes was born in Morristown, New Jersey, to Roberta Remsen (née Laidlaw) and Malcolm Forbes.[4][5] Forbes grew up in Far Hills, New Jersey. He attended the Far Hills Country Day School with his longtime friend and future Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman. He graduated cum laude from Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts, in 1966.
Forbes graduated with an A.B. in history from Princeton University in 1970 after completing a 75-page long senior thesis titled "Contest for the 1892 Democratic Presidential Nomination."[6][7] While at Princeton, Forbes founded his first magazine, Business Today, with two other students. Business Today is currently the largest student-run magazine in the world.[8] Forbes is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi and Tau Kappa Epsilon.[9] He holds honorary degrees from several universities, including New York Institute of Technology and Lehigh University.[10]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Forbes
Fabian Oil
was founded in 1988 as a single retail gasoline station in Oakland, Maine. In 1991, we began retailing heating oil to the Central Maine area.
As a family owned and operated business, we cherish the relationships that we have formed by serving the people of our local communities. Our customers have and will always come first and with their support we have been able to offer exceptional service to the Central Maine region for over 33 years.
In a fast paced, ever changing industry we have managed to expand into other markets, primarily with the acquisition of 13 companies over recent years. We understand the need to offer various products to the mix and incorporate new lines of business within the industry. Today we have multiple retail locations throughout Maine and service a vast wholesale market throughout New England.
All of us at Fabian look forward to serving you!
https://www.fabianoil.com/our-story/
Fabian Oil expands in Maine
June 14, 2022 By Ellen Kriz
Fabian Oil Inc., based in Oakland, Maine, acquired the heating oil, propane and service business of Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Co., headquartered in Waterville, Maine.
Established in 1918 by Robert L. Ervin, Spring Brook Ice & Fuel supplied ice and coal into the 1950s, when heating and range oil became the fuels of choice. Fuel storage, propane delivery and service by technicians were added later.
When Robert passed in 1962, his son Edmund N. Ervin assumed leadership, with general manager Joseph Michaud overseeing operations. Around 2000, the next generation, Edmund D. (Ed) Ervin and Robert (Sandy) Ervin, became involved in the business and, in 2009, took full management responsibilities as co-owners.
“We are very pleased that our organization will become a part of Fabian Oil,” says Ed Ervin, co-owner and president of Spring Brook Ice & Fuel, in a press release. “Its deep roots in Maine are positive for our customers and a great fit for our employees.”
Fabian Oil was founded in 1988 as a single retail gasoline station. By 1991, the family-owned and -operated company was retailing heating oil to central Maine. With a growth strategy primarily focused on acquisition, Fabian Oil has expanded its product mix to include propane, service and natural gas. It has added multiple retail locations throughout Maine and services a wholesale market throughout New England.
“The Ervin family and their talented team built a successful business, and we are honored that they chose Fabian Oil to continue to care for their customers,” says Edward J. Fabian Jr., president of Fabian Oil, in a press release. “We appreciate that the Spring Brook employees will be joining our team and look forward to helping them feel right at home at Fabian Oil. We plan to carry on the legacy established by Spring Brook in the local community.”
Cetane Associates served as the sole arranger and financial adviser to Spring Brook Ice & Fuel. Cetane advised on the sale, including an initial valuation opinion, marketing the business through a confidential process, assisting in negotiation of the final deal terms and coordinating the due diligence process. Team members Jeff Brunner, Fred Lord and Steve Abbate managed the transaction.