middleman

Hidden from public view is the middleman role often played by staffing agencies.

She said Amazon has "created the spending habits" of western consumers by acting as a trustworthy middleman between them and manufacturers.

I travelled across America, from the suburbs of Ohio to the desert of Palm Springs, tracking down men affected and confronting those involved – including the middleman himself.

The BBC's investigation found a sophisticated operation involving a middleman, Mr Jacobson, and a network of recruiters tasked with finding men for these events.

Several told the BBC the middleman or other recruiters raised the possibility of modelling opportunities with A&F.