SMOLLER TO HEAD SPORTS MARKETING DEPARTMENT AT WILLIAM MORRIS
Sampras, Williams, Fox, Shriver & Sanders Now Playing for WMA

(April 10, 2002, Beverly Hills, CA)

Jill Smoller, who brings with her one of the most muscular sports rosters in the industry, has joined the William Morris Agency as Vice President, Sports Marketing. Effective immediately, Smoller will head a new division within WMA spearheading sports marketing efforts on behalf of WMA clients throughout the world.

Accompanying Smoller, who left AMG to join WMA, are such heavyweights as Pete Sampras, Rick Fox, Serena Williams, Pam Shriver, Ashley Harkleroad, Marie Eve Pelletier, Summer Sanders, Tim Ryan, Jon Kelley, Chris Meyers and Van Earl Wright.

Smoller will be responsible for on- and off-field representation including motion picture, television, commercial, licensing, broadcast and sponsorship opportunities for athletes and other sports figures as they expand and diversify their careers. She will be the Agency's inter-departmental link from which a wide range of sports marketing activities will originate

"As the line between entertainment and sports becomes less distinct, we felt the time was right to commit the agency to a world-class sports marketing franchise," noted Jim Wiatt, President and Co-CEO of William Morris. "Jill's reputation and success in sports representation will be a great asset to the Agency." In the past, Smoller worked closely with Wiatt and Dave Wirtschafter, Worldwide Head of Motion Pictures for WMA.

Said Smoller: "William Morris is a perfect fit not only because of its impressive infrastructure and reach as an agency, but also because of the opportunities I'll have to work with several of my former colleagues and mentors."

Before joining AMG two years ago, Smoller helped build the Sports Entertainment Division at International Creative Management, where she began as an agent trainee in 1996 after a 7-year career on the professional tennis circuit. During her career at ICM and AMG, Smoller serviced an impressive mix of high-profile clients in a variety of areas, including tennis, ice skating, broadcasting, basketball and track & field.


Smoller's clients include:

• Pete Sampras - One of the greatest men's tennis players in the history of the sport, Sampras has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world for more than 7 years. Smoller exclusively represents Sampras in all areas.
• Rick Fox - A two-time NBA World Champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Fox is also an actor. He has appeared on the HBO series "Oz" and in various other films. Smoller represents Fox in all areas, with shared representation in film and television.
• Serena Williams - A winner of 13 singles titles and one Grand Slam singles title, Serena Williams is one of the most talented stars on the women's tennis circuit, an honor she shares with her sister Venus. WMA represents Serena's entertainment related endeavors.
• Pam Shriver - A former tennis great who won 22 Grand Slam doubles titles and 21 singles titles in her career, Shriver is now a women's tennis commentator for ESPN. Smoller represents Shriver in all areas.
• Ashley Harkleroad - One of the world's top junior tennis players, Harkleroad turned pro last year and is steadily climbing through the women's rankings. Smoller represents Harkleroad in all areas.
• Marie Eve Pelletier - One of the top women's tennis players in Canada, Pelletier is climbing through the world rankings. Smoller represents Pelletier in all areas.
• Summer Sanders - A four-time Olympic medallist in swimming, Sanders has made the switch to television as a co-host of NBA Inside Stuff, a Today Show reporter and the host of the syndicated US Olympic Gold Show. Smoller represents Sanders in all areas.
• Tim Ryan - A longtime sportscaster who has covered a variety of sports, including boxing, football, basketball and hockey. Ryan recently provided commentary for alpine skiing as part of NBC's coverage of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Smoller represents Ryan in Broadcasting.
• Jon Kelley - Formerly the main anchor of "The National Sports Report" and "Baseball Today" at Fox Sports, Kelley recently joined EXTRA as a correspondent. Smoller represents Kelley in Broadcasting.
• Chris Meyers - An anchor on Fox Sports for football and NASCAR, Meyers also hosts the USA Network's tennis coverage of the US Open. Smoller represents Meyers in Broadcasting.
• Van Earl Wright - An anchor on Fox Sports. Smoller represents Wright in Broadcasting.