{"id":44668,"date":"2026-06-12T17:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingagentinfo.com\/news\/?p=44668"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:16:43","slug":"tommy-winkler-signs-with-independent-artist-group-for-representation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingagentinfo.com\/news\/tommy-winkler-signs-with-independent-artist-group-for-representation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tommy Winkler Signs With Independent Artist Group For Representation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tommy Winkler, known to his 12.3 million TikTok followers as &#8220;The Food Guy,&#8221; has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation. He&#8217;ll continue working with Ingenuity Live for management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winkler built his following through food-focused content and a larger-than-life personality, eventually branching into entrepreneurial ventures and brand partnerships. Most recently, he launched the podcast <em>Don&#8217;t Ask with Jess and Tommy<\/em> with his wife, giving fans a closer look at their relationship and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new deal, IAG says it will work with Winkler to expand his presence across TV, podcasting, publishing, live events, brand partnerships, and original content development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signing follows a busy stretch for IAG, which recently added Bravo star <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingagentinfo.com\/news\/kyle-cooke-signs-with-independent-artist-group-iag-for-representation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyle Cooke<\/a> and actress <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingagentinfo.com\/news\/jada-pinkett-smith-signs-with-independent-artist-group-for-representation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jada Pinkett Smith<\/a> for representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IAG is clearly betting big on the creator economy, and Winkler&#8217;s signing is another sign that digital-first personalities are becoming serious players in mainstream entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With both Cooke and Pinkett Smith joining IAG&#8217;s ranks recently, the agency seems to be building a roster that blends Hollywood credibility with internet-native reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will Winkler&#8217;s food content translate into a TV format, or will IAG push him toward publishing\/books first? Could this be the start of more food creators getting traditional agency representation?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tommy Winkler, known to his 12.3 million TikTok followers as &#8220;The Food Guy,&#8221; has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation. He&#8217;ll continue working with Ingenuity Live for management. Winkler built his following through food-focused content and a larger-than-life personality, eventually branching into entrepreneurial ventures and brand partnerships. 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