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The Agency Group – the world’s leading independent talent booking agency – is a career-building, taste-making, Artist development powerhouse. Covering the full array of musical genres – from rock, metal, reggae, folk, adult contemporary, R&B, hip hop, classical, indie, jazz, punk, pop/ EDM, theatrical etc – our continued worldwide success is driven through shared ambitions and built entirely on the success of our Artists: identifying nascent talent, breaking new acts, nurturing them and developing those acts into global and sustainable successes in the live touring sector and beyond. Representing a deep and impressive roster of over 2,000 musicians, speakers, authors and chefs, The Agency Group is responsible for driving the successful careers of many of the most recognizable and trailblazing names in the entertainment industry. At The Agency Group, we pride ourselves on building singularly strong ties with our Artists and their Managers by ensuring that each of our Agents represent specific Artists, as distinct from other agencies who simply restrict their efforts to defined, geographic territories. The Agency Group currently operates from six dedicated offices – London, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Malmo, Miami and Nashville – allowing us to offer a truly global representation to our Artists. The Agency Group’s talent roster – in its Music, Literary, Speakers/Public Appearances, Culinary, and Classical and Performing Arts departments – includes the full spectrum in Artists’ career trajectories, including emerging Artists, Artists at the pinnacle of their careers and living legends. Our hallmark characteristic and proven ability to identify, successfully curate and book Talent globally, rather than territorially, enables our Agents not only to form that cohesive and strong relationship with our Artists, but foster our Agents’ abilities to play an integral role in our Artists’ development, their career growth, and their long-term, sustainable success.

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 270,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,200 clubs in 148 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge. Members learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback –– and accept it. They find their path to leadership. To find a club near you, please visit www.toastmasters.org/Find and narrow your search. You can make a difference! Since 1965, your donations to the Smedley Fund have directly impacted members striving to improve their communication and leadership skills. Visit toastmasters.org/Smedley to donate today. If you have any questions or concerns regarding social engagement, policies and procedures please email socialmedia@toastmasters.org or consult LinkedIn's Code of Conduct http://investors.linkedin.com/documentdisplay.cfm?DocumentID=8816

When it comes to your speaking business, we know that you want to be a catalyst for change. In order to do that, you need resources and insights to grow your business and master your craft. The problem is the daily grind of running your business is getting in the way of sharing your message which makes you feel overwhelmed and discouraged. We believe the world NEEDS to hear your message and it shouldn’t be so hard to get it out. We understand it’s hard to work so much and not see your business grow which is why for nearly 50 years the National Speakers Association (NSA) has helped tens of thousands of speakers propel their business through three simple steps: connecting with the community, tapping into member-exclusive resources, and plugging into national and local events. Stop sitting behind your desk, drowning in to-do lists, and instead get out there and change the world. Visit JoinNSA.com to get started today.