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Most Influential Asics Sponsored Athletes on Social
When you have a niche, you capitalize on it. Whether it be a sport, training regiment, exercise, or specific segment of the sportswear market, you go all-in on what helps to set you apart. That’s what ASICS is all about. Sure, it dips into the overall athletics space...
Building the Player-Fan Connection with the NHL’s David Klatt
The National Hockey League (NHL) is stacked with elite athletes and wildly passionate fans from around the world. The one thing that connects them all? Social media. In 2019, the league entered a partnership with Opendorse, built to help players leverage social...
Evaluating Partnerships: Bad Athlete Endorsement Deals And How To Avoid Them
Endorsement deals can be a bit of a misnomer within the sports industry. Often misconstrued as a handshake deal of “talk about how good this product is in exchange for a bunch of money,” endorsements at their core allow for fruitful sponsorships to arise between...
Social in Soccer: Analyzing the rising influence USWNT and USMNT players on social.
After nearly 9 months away, The U.S. Soccer Men’s and Women’s National Teams returned to the field with multiple matches in November. The USMNT played two matches: a respectable draw against Wales and a 6-2 victory over Panama. The USWNT defeated the Netherlands 2-0...
K-State Athletics to Launch NIL Readiness Program for Student-Athletes
Wildcats join Opendorse Ready™ to Help Athletes Understand and Maximize Endorsement Value in Preparation for Name, Image, and Likeness. Kansas State Athletics announced today its decision to join Opendorse Ready, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Readiness program...
Find Your Niche: How Carving Out Your Corner Can Lead to Endorsement Opportunities
Many athletes aren’t natural marketers — and that's okay. While creators and influencers rely on marketing instincts and strategies to build valuable audiences, athletes have an audience built-in — their fans. But to take the leap from ordinary athlete to...