NEW YORK, NY -- AGI Entertainment Media & Management, a leading talent management and production company, has signed a partnership with PunchUp Live, the new innovative platform for comics and comedy fans alike. The collaboration marks a pivotal moment for PunchUp, affirming its significance and necessity in the entertainment landscape, while also setting a precedent for management companies like AGI to support their clients' success utilizing data-driven strategies. The deal will provide AGI's comedy touring clients with PunchUp's proprietary services, offering a direct pathway for them to convert media exposure into ticket sales.

PunchUp Live, co-founded by former Meta executive Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani, is a trailblazer in connecting comedians directly with their fan base and providing critical analytics on what drives ticket sales. Recognizing the misaligned incentives of current social media platforms and other distribution channels to relinquish data on their fans, Frenkel and Dajani created PunchUp Live, empowering comedians to manage their careers autonomously. This initiative is reshaping the landscape of comedy in the digital era by giving comedians control over their content and audience data. Furthermore, the platform provides easy consumer navigation to watch content, purchase tickets, and buy their favorite comedian’s merchandise.   

Under this exclusive agreement, AGI Entertainment Media & Management’s comedy touring clients will gain access to a suite of services tailored to maximize their reach and impact:

"We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with PunchUp Live," remarks Kenneth Slotnick, CEO of AGI Entertainment Media & Management. "This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing our clients with innovative solutions that amplify their reach and impact in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape. We are here to support our clients and are excited about the possibilities PunchUp presents for our roster of talented artists."

In response to the partnership, Danny Frenkel, co-founder of PunchUp Live, says, "We are delighted to join forces with AGI Entertainment Media and Management. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower artists and revolutionize the comedy industry. We are thrilled AGI is taking advantage of our services to further support their clients. Together, we will continue to push boundaries and redefine the way comedians connect with their audience. This is only the beginning."

Comedians currently working with PunchUp include: Roy Wood Jr, Tim Dillon, Gary Gulman, Phil Hanley, Sam Morril, Mark Normand, Jordan Jensen, Jared Freid, Are You Garbage Podcast, Rachel Feinstein, Adam Ray, Joe List, Robert Kelly, Rick Glassman, Steve Byrne, Yannis Pappas, Chris Gethard, Nimesh Patel, Zoltan Kaszas, Francis Ellis, Carmen Lynch, Avery Pearson, Caitlin Peluffo, Aaron Berg, Mike Cannon, Caitlin Cook, Mike Feeney, Eddie Pepitone, Ian Fidance, Raanan Hershberg, Tanael Joachim (TJ), Joe Kilgallon, Nathan Macintosh, Josh Adam Meyers, Eric Neumann, Dan Perlman, Matt Ruby, Joey Mulinaro.

A complete press kit for PunchUp Live can be found here.

AGI Entertainment Media and Management, LLC, a Y Entertainment Group company, is a leading artist management and production company in the entertainment industry, representing a diverse roster of talented artists across various categories and platforms. With a focus on innovation and strategic partnerships, AGI is committed to empowering artists and creators to reach their fullest potential.

About PunchUp Live

PunchUp Live is an innovative platform founded by former Meta executive Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani. Revolutionizing the comedy industry, PunchUp connects comedians with their fans, enabling independent career navigation with minimal censorship while offering comprehensive analytics and show-finding features. Visit punchup.live for more information.

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