by Sydney Large | Mar 1, 2022 | NIL, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
Baseball has been a lifelong passion for Ben Wiegman. The sophomore pitcher from Louisville also has another notable hobby: creating music. After dropping an EP, Wiegman has received support from fans and NIL has allowed him to explore new opportunities off the field....
by Sydney Large | Feb 21, 2022 | NIL, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
Darien Rencher made his mark at Clemson. While enjoying success on the football field, he also made an impact in the community. Recipient of numerous awards including the 2020 Disney Spirit Award, 2021 Clemson Community MVP, and 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, he was...
by Sydney Large | Jan 25, 2022 | NIL, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
After jumping into track and field late during her senior year of high school, Emily Cole was able to drop her times and land a roster spot at Duke. From writing a book to going TikTok viral, she has taken NIL by storm. Cole started to post daily vlogs and running...
by Sydney Large | Jan 3, 2022 | NCAA, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
Miami Football defensive back Al Blades Jr. is more than just a football player. He’s an entertainer who has taken his talents to Twitch to connect with an audience that will be with him long-term. Al Blades Jr. started his Twitch channel long before the NIL era, but...
by Sydney Large | Dec 27, 2021 | NIL, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
July 1, 2021, came quick. Athletic departments scrambled to write NIL policies and provide student-athletes with education on these new rules while they were on summer break. Wisconsin Football fifth-year senior Matt Henningsen shared how he plays by the rules and...
by Julian Valentin | Dec 7, 2021 | Analysis, Case Studies, Endorsements & Sponsorships, Influencer Marketing, NIL, NIL for Athletes, NIL for Sponsors, Social Media
Champs Sports and Eastbay have emerged as leading NIL players in the sports retail industry by featuring student-athletes in various national campaigns. To promote their holiday sales efforts, the retail brands signed Fresno State women’s basketball stars Haley and...
