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MediaLink

MediaLink connects and advises the most influential players in media, marketing, and technology, leveraging deep industry relationships to drive strategic growth, partnerships, and transformation for its clients.

New York, New York, United StatesFounded 2003Parent: UTA (United Talent Agency)

Last updated May 13, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Media & Advertising Strategy Consulting
Business Model
Advisory/Consulting
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Parent Company
UTA (United Talent Agency)
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Market Position

Premier strategic advisory firm serving C-suite executives across the media, marketing, and advertising ecosystem with unmatched industry relationships and deal-making capabilities.

Overview

MediaLink is a leading strategic advisory firm founded by Michael Kassan that operates at the intersection of media, marketing, advertising, and technology. The company provides high-level consulting, business development, and deal-making services to some of the world's most prominent brands, agencies, media companies, and technology platforms. MediaLink is known for its deep relationships across the industry and its ability to broker partnerships, navigate complex business transformations, and advise C-suite executives on strategic direction. The firm differentiates itself through its unique positioning as a trusted intermediary and connector within the media and advertising ecosystem. MediaLink's services span strategic consulting, talent advisory, mergers and acquisitions guidance, and business development. The company is particularly well known for its prominent presence at major industry events such as CES, Cannes Lions, and the Advertising Week conferences, where it often hosts high-profile gatherings that reinforce its role as a convener of industry leadership. MediaLink was acquired by UTA (United Talent Agency) in 2021, expanding UTA's footprint into the marketing and media advisory space. Under UTA ownership, MediaLink has continued to operate as a distinct brand leveraging its established reputation and relationships. The firm serves a broad client base including Fortune 500 marketers, major holding companies, streaming platforms, and emerging technology companies seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Products & Features

Strategic Advisory

High-level consulting services for C-suite executives on business strategy, market positioning, and organizational transformation in media and marketing.

Business Development

Facilitating partnerships, deals, and commercial relationships between brands, agencies, media companies, and technology platforms.

Talent & Leadership Advisory

Advising on executive talent strategy, leadership transitions, and organizational design for media and marketing companies.

M&A Advisory

Guidance on mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestitures within the media and advertising landscape.

Industry Event Programming

Curating and hosting high-profile industry gatherings and programming at major events like CES and Cannes Lions.

Key Features
Deep C-suite relationships across media, marketing, and technology sectorsNeutral broker and trusted intermediary positioningProminent presence and programming at major industry eventsCross-sector expertise spanning brands, agencies, media, and AdTechAccess to UTA's broader talent and entertainment network post-acquisition
Use Cases
Advising a Fortune 500 CMO on agency roster consolidation and media strategyBrokering a strategic partnership between a streaming platform and a major advertiserGuiding a media company through a digital transformation and revenue diversification strategySupporting an AdTech company in identifying acquisition targets or strategic investorsAdvising a holding company on organizational restructuring and talent strategy
Customer Segments
Fortune 500 brand marketers and CMOsAdvertising holding companies and agenciesMedia and entertainment companiesStreaming and digital platformsAdTech and MarTech companiesPrivate equity and investment firms focused on media
Corporate history
  • 2003Founded

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