ISM Talent Agency Acquires Rule 1.02 Marketing

April 20, 2011

International Sports Management (ISM) talent agency has acquired US-based Rule 1.02 Marketing with the company becoming ISM USA as a result.

ISM founder Chubby Chandler said of the deal: “This is an ideal opportunity for us to broaden our horizons. We will now have the chance to extend our sponsorship opportunities as well as look into the possibility of managing American sportsmen and events.”

Rule 1.02 Marketing staff will move from New Jersey to Manhattan offices as part of the deal.

Founded 21 years ago by former European Tour golfer Chandler, pills ISM known for representing British stars Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy, as well as Masters champion Charl Schwartzel. However, it is also active in cricket with former England captain Andrew Flintoff on the roster, and in soccer, where it represents many players and managers including Sven-Goran Eriksson.