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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...
NIL Goes Global: Could International Student-Athletes Have an Advantage?
In the NIL era, the athlete endorsement industry is going to grow 100X in size, from five thousand athletes to 500 thousand athletes overnight, enhancing the competitiveness of the already-challenging market. Of those 500 thousand college athletes, approximately 20...
Approaching Athlete Marketing with Watch-Momentum’s Alec Palmer
After firing off an email in the middle of class, Alec Palmer quickly found himself shooting a video for an athlete who would soon become the most outspoken voice in baseball. Countless shoots and strategy sessions later, Palmer is now Director of Marketing for...