THE PRINT AD AGENCY™

 THE PRINT AD AGENCY™ is the oldest Black-owned modeling agency in the world. 

Founded in 1985 by Ray Robinson, the agency originally operated out of Tower One of the World Trade Center in New York City. Today, it maintains a strong presence in major fashion and entertainment hubs across the country, primarily operating out of New York City and Los Angeles.  

Today, 41 years later, Mr. Robinson has brought the agency to an annual income of $14.7M with 7 locations in the United States.

Specialization

• National Print Advertisements:  THE PRINT AD AGENCY™ heavily concentrates on securing national print ad campaigns for its models. 
• High-Paying Bookings:  THE PRINT AD AGENCY™ prioritizes print modeling over other sectors because it offers significantly higher compensation, with one-day bookings frequently yielding between $10,000 and $50,000. 
• Comprehensive Talent Management: While focusing heavily on commercial print ad campaigns,  THE PRINT AD AGENCY™ manage and represent male and female models across all professional sectors, focusing on long-term career development. 

Key Agency Locations & Operations:  THE PRINT AD AGENCY™ manages its bi-coastal talent pool out of two primary offices.

• New York Office: Located at 14 Wall Street, New York NY, 10005
• Los Angeles Office: Located at 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067.
• Regional Reach: Beyond its main hubs, the firm conducts remote operations and casting bookings across Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Miami, Washington DC, 

How to Apply:  Aspiring models can submit their materials directly to the agency through email 

• Digital Submissions: Candidates must email at least 3 headshots and 5 full-body shots to ThePrintAdAgency@gmail.com.
• Required Statistics: Submissions must include the applicant's height, weight, body measurements, age, location, phone number, and social media handles.