Overview

• 3 Arts Entertainment finalized its purchase of OManagement on June 6, adding the news-focused talent agency to its management roster.
• Founder Olivia Metzger will become a partner and co-head of 3 Arts’ New York office following the acquisition.
• The deal follows 3 Arts’ acquisition of A&A Management earlier in the week, marking the firm’s wider push beyond scripted entertainment.
• The combined entity intends to help journalists cultivate personal brands across podcasts, newsletters and streaming services.
• The acquisition highlights a growing trend of news personalities branching into entertainment and independent media ventures.