by Julian Valentin | Sep 3, 2020 | Analysis, Endorsement Marketing 101Make, Industry News, Influencer Marketing, NIL, NIL for Sponsors, Social Media, Sports Marketing
2020 has been a year has been unlike any other across the world and the sports industry. Despite seemingly constant uncertainty, the year has proved revolutionary for professional athletes. And even while restrictions that forced numerous events to be canceled...
by Julian Valentin | Aug 3, 2020 | Industry News, Influencer Marketing, NCAA, NIL, NIL for Athletes, Sports Marketing
“It just means more.” The SEC claims that college football is more meaningful in Southeastern Conference-country. The proclamation might ruffle some feathers among fans of other Power 5 programs, but it’s hard to argue with the results. From representation in the...
by Julian Valentin | Jul 31, 2020 | Industry News, NIL, NIL for Athletes, Social Media, Sports Marketing
Earning an athletic scholarship isn’t easy. High school athletes dream of the opportunity to continue their playing career in college. For most, it’s just not reality. Even those skilled enough in their sport to earn offers are likely striving for another at the...
by Julian Valentin | Jul 29, 2020 | Industry News, Influencer Marketing, NCAA, Sports Marketing
Through several weeks of NBA Bubble isolation, we’ve seen the players’ performance on social media at its offseason best. From powerful social activism to effective partner promotions, NBA players continue to set the standard for success on social. More...
by Julian Valentin | Jul 17, 2020 | Industry News, Influencer Marketing, NCAA, Sports Marketing
Professional sports across the country began to shut down on March 11. In the months that have followed, athletes and brands have adjusted plans to engage fans in new ways. Without live sports as an anchor, many of these sponsorship and endorsement activations have...
by Julian Valentin | May 27, 2020 | Industry News, NCAA, NIL, NIL for Athletes, Sports Marketing
Each day marks a step closer to the new era of name, image, and likeness rights in collegiate athletics. These changes will have a fundamental impact on college sports. It has become imperative that ADs and coaches can pitch and prove that their program offers...
