Motley Models, an adult entertainment talent agency, has been acquired by a private investment group. The acquisition follows the resignation of former owner Dave Rock amidst allegations of misconduct.

Acquisition Details and Leadership Change

Motley Models announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private investment group. The agency, founded in 2010, will undergo a rebranding process and has planned several initiatives aimed at providing advantages for its studio and talent clients.

Effective immediately, Dave Rock has been relinquished from all duties and is exiting the adult industry. Kristen Kaye, an industry veteran and experienced executive, has been appointed to manage the agency's day-to-day operations during the transition. Kaye is a seasoned marketing and sales executive and a consultant.

Kaye stated her excitement regarding the new group's vision for the agency, which includes plans to corporatize and innovate. She also commented on the timing of these changes, noting that "Especially in light of the shocking allegations of misconduct against Dave Rock, it is high time that the agency model be scrutinized and elevated."

Kaye will lead Motley Models as it works to become a premier adult talent agency, building on its 14-year history of managing talent in the business.

Allegations Against Former Owner Dave Rock

Dave Rock stepped down on Saturday, September 16, following allegations made on Instagram on Friday, September 15, by model Aurora Fox. Fox claimed that Rock had surreptitiously recorded her without her consent while she was staying in the agency’s model house as a prospective client.

Fox posted a snippet from a video recording on her Instagram feed, which she stated showed her trying on lingerie in a bathroom. She referred to this footage as one of Rock’s “spy videos.” Ryan Kona, Motley's lead agent, informed AVN on Saturday that Rock resigned on the heels of Fox's Instagram reel.

Rock did not respond to a request for comment at post time.

Agency's Future Plans

The new ownership stated that Motley Models plans to rebrand. The agency also has several initiatives planned to provide industry-leading advantages for both its studio and talent clients. Kaye will lead the agency in executing its vision to become the premier adult talent agency.

Key Facts

  • Motley Models has been acquired by a private investment group.
  • Dave Rock, former owner, has been relinquished from all duties and is exiting the adult industry.
  • Kristen Kaye has been appointed to manage Motley Models' day-to-day operations during the transition.
  • Rock's departure followed allegations of misconduct made by model Aurora Fox on Instagram.
  • Motley Models plans to rebrand and implement new initiatives.
  • The agency was founded in 2010.