Agenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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agenting

 

[ หˆeษชdส’ษ™ntษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

acting profession

Agenting refers to the practice of representing clients in various fields such as film, television, theater, and other entertainment industries. Agents act as intermediaries between the talent and producers or casting directors, helping to secure roles and negotiate contracts. This profession requires a deep understanding of the industry, strong negotiation skills, and a network of contacts. In the realm of acting, agenting is crucial for aspiring actors to gain access to auditions and career opportunities.

Synonyms

advocacy, management, representation.

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pursue agenting after working for several years in casting.
  • Agenting in Hollywood can be highly competitive.
  • Many actors rely on their agenting skills to navigate their careers.

Translations

Translations of the word "agenting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agenciamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคœเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Agentur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณะตะฝั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒผใ‚ธใ‚งใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ajanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ด์ „์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูƒุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agentura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agentรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ็†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ agencija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umboรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะณะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agentlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agencia

Etymology

The term 'agenting' has evolved from the word 'agent,' which originates from the Latin word 'agens,' meaning 'doing' or 'acting.' The concept of agenting as we understand it today began to take shape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the growth of the entertainment industry. As theater and film became more commercially viable, the need for agents to represent talent emerged. These early agents were often performers themselves who transitioned to negotiating contracts and managing careers. Over the decades, agenting has grown to encompass various fields such as sports, music, and literature, reflecting the diverse talent ecosystem in contemporary society. The role of an agent has become increasingly complex, requiring not only negotiation prowess but also an understanding of marketing and branding in an age where personal image is paramount to success.