DDA Talent, WPA Merge to Form Ascent Creatives International
Ascent Creatives International launches as the merged agency of DDA Talent and Worldwide Production Agency, with leadership across the U.S. and U.K.
The merger of DDA Talent and Worldwide Production Agency is complete, with the combined company launching as Ascent Creatives International. The new agency's leadership team spans the U.S. and U.K., according to Deadline.
On the West Coast, the leadership includes Frank Balkin, Molly Bruns, Bill Dispoto, Brian Goldberg, Steve Jacob, Trevor Kossack, and Erin Searcy. Juanita Tiangco leads on the East Coast, while Barnaby Laws, Estere Sulca, and Amber Thompson head the U.K. operation.
Agent Miranda Roseman is joining the agency's West Coast office.
The two agencies confirmed plans to merge earlier this year. DDA Talent was founded in 1987 by Fay Dattner, and Dispoto was named a partner in 2001. Tiangco became a partner in 2016. Jacob co-founded WPA in 2010; Balkin joined in 2014 and was named co-CEO in 2021.
Quick answers
What is the new company formed by the DDA Talent and WPA merger?
The merged company is named Ascent Creatives International.
Who leads Ascent Creatives International?
The leadership spans the U.S. and U.K. West Coast leaders include Frank Balkin, Molly Bruns, Bill Dispoto, Brian Goldberg, Steve Jacob, Trevor Kossack, and Erin Searcy. Juanita Tiangco leads on the East Coast, and Barnaby Laws, Estere Sulca, and Amber Thompson lead in the U.K.
Is Miranda Roseman joining the new agency?
Yes, agent Miranda Roseman joins the West Coast office of Ascent Creatives International.