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NIL Masterclass: 3 Things We Learned From Elliot Gerard and Keith Stoeckeler – Heartlent Group
Our latest Opendorse Ready™ NIL Masterclass session included Heartlent Group, a creative agency prioritizing athlete-driven content. The session was lead by Founder and Head of Creative, Elliot Gerard who has been working in the creative industry for over 15 years and...
What is Name, Image, and Likeness?
What is Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)? Arguably the greatest transformational change to hit college sports in the last quarter-century, this topic aims to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness. ...
NIL DRAFT 2021
Athlete NIL monetization is bearing down on college sports. But while endorsement opportunities will be new to next year's student-athletes, professional athletes have earned income from their NIL rights for years. NFL players are consistently among the...
NIL Masterclass: 3 Things We Learned From Brandon Chubb – Heartlent Group
NFL linebacker Brandon Chubb recently led an Opendorse Ready™ NIL Masterclass – an exclusive addition to the Ready program, the leading NIL readiness solution in college athletics. The NIL Masterclass is built to provide student-athletes with live lessons from leaders...
WNBA Draft Prospects’ Endorsement Earning Potential
Attention is turned to the 2021 WNBA Draft following the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament. With an increase in viewership across women’s basketball at both the college and pro level, these hoopers are capturing more fanfare than ever. All eyes are on the next...
Comparing Introduced Federal NIL Bills
Following a year featuring an incredible amount of government activity surrounding COVID-19 pandemic response, a presidential election, and more, the topic of college athlete rights has managed to find its way to the Congressional floor. Stirring conversation for the...