Michael Jacobson

Director of Talent Relations, Octagon, First Call

Michael advises brands, non-profits and marketing agencies on how to best utilize celebrities in their marketing campaigns. A co-founding member of Octagon First Call, he has assisted clients with the negotiation and execution of 150+ deals annually, ranging from endorsement deals, promotional work, non-profit spokesperson roles, appearances, musical performances, speaking engagements, celebrity seeding and celebrity licensing.  Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to leading marketing agencies to top tier non-profits.

He has developed deep relationships in Hollywood, the music industry and the world of sports. Before advising corporate clients he sat on the other side of the equation; marketing athletes for endorsement deals. Deeply involved in the business of entertainment and sport, Michael also has a personal passion for the arts and anything on ESPN. You will most often find him at an industry event, catching the latest movie release or rallying on the tennis court with his fiancé Mollie.