The History of Athlete Endorsements: Part Two

Last week we presented Part One of this post. This week, let’s continue our look at the history of athlete endorsements with the conclusion of our two-part series. Ancient sports stars (the original athletes) Rather than lucrative endorsement deals, in ancient times...

The History of Athlete Endorsements: Part One

Opendorse wouldn’t be where we are today without the athletes, brands and events that paved the way for the sports endorsement industry.  From ecommerce to CBD to non profit and everything in between, athlete endorsements have helped...

Top 10 Most Marketable College Athletes Right Now

Debates on whether or not to pay college athletes and whether they should be allowed to sign endorsement deals have caused quite a stir recently. With that in mind, we took a look at the most marketable college athletes, analyzing their personal brand value, and...

Why Big Brands Spend so Much on Athlete Endorsements

Sports endorsements are a gigantic industry amassing astronomical dollars in revenue and reaching millions. Whether LeBron is dunking in a new pair of Nikes, Federer is driving to the court in his Mercedes Benz, or Ronaldo is drinking Gatorade, big name...