Talent Agent Matt Shaffer Exits Innovative After Nearly Two Decades

Deadline - Oct 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Shaffer, a talent agent who has been with Innovative Artists Entertainment for nearly 20 years, has exited the firm, Deadline has learned. Sources described this as a mutual parting of ways. No word yet on Shaffer’s next destination or clients he’ll be bringing with him, but expect more information soon. With Innovative Artists […]

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