Ron Burkle Makes Major Investment in APA Agency

As talent firms undergo rounds of cost-cutting amid the pandemic, Ron Burkle is making a new foray into the representation business with a strategic investment in APA agency.
Financial details weren’t disclosed but the APA deal is described as a major non-equity financial investment from Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies firm. The mid-sized talent agency, founded in 1962, is led by president and CEO Jim Gosnell.
“With so much uncertainty in the entertainment industry, we’re very pleased to be collaborating with a person and a company so in sync with our vision for the future of our business,” said Gosnell. “Ron Burkle and ...
Financial details weren’t disclosed but the APA deal is described as a major non-equity financial investment from Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies firm. The mid-sized talent agency, founded in 1962, is led by president and CEO Jim Gosnell.
“With so much uncertainty in the entertainment industry, we’re very pleased to be collaborating with a person and a company so in sync with our vision for the future of our business,” said Gosnell. “Ron Burkle and ...
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