All articles tagged with #talent management
Influencers Alex Cooper and Alix Earle have publicly clashed after Earle reposted a negative TikTok about Cooper, prompting Cooper to urge a response. The feud underscores the business stakes behind creator-led media, talent deals, and branding, with Cooper’s Unwell Network and Earle’s Reale Actives at the center and ongoing questions about strategy, marketing, and who benefits from the drama.
The Netflix docuseries "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult" explores allegations that 7M Films, a talent-management agency led by Robert Israel Shinn, is operating as a cult, controlling the lives of its TikTok-famous dancers. The controversy gained attention when Melanie Wilking accused the agency of isolating her sister, Miranda Derrick, from their family. The story draws parallels to past incidents in the L.A. dance community, particularly involving krump dancers and religious influence. Despite the allegations, 7M Films and its dancers deny any coercion, emphasizing their professional success and personal freedom.
Japan's top talent management firm, Johnny & Associates, has apologized for the alleged sexual abuse committed by its founder, Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019. The company, which represents popular J-pop bands, has faced calls for a full investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct dating back decades. While the company has decided against creating an independent committee to probe the allegations, it will provide a point of contact for victims who have already come forward and wish to receive counseling services in future.
Burnout is affecting both leaders and employees, and contributing to a talent shortage that’s challenging and costly to navigate. When an employee comes to you expressing burnout concerns, it can be challenging to know whether or how to deal with it. The author offers five steps to take when an employee comes to you expressing burnout: 1) Treat their concerns seriously; 2) Understand their experience of burnout; 3) Identify its root causes; 4) Consider short- and long-term solutions; and 5) Create a monitoring plan.