The Hollywood Agency, Los Angeles

Using its connections to celebrities, promoters, and entertainment venues throughout town, The Hollywood Agency lets members hobnob with stars and score tickets to exclusive and sold-out music, sports, and fashion events. Under the access membership, the agency guarantees the lowest-priced tickets on the web for most of their events, which cut across a wide swath of art, culture, and sports touchstones, such as Coachella, New York Fashion Week, and The Masters. Personal members receive a more personalized service, pairing with an agent who can build them customized event packages, field personal requests, and grant exclusive access to star-studded events such as film festivals and release parties for freshly knit red carpets.