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TaeVheon and SaeVheon Alcorn: Building Brands Since the Vine Era to Maximize the NIL Era
Twin brothers SaeVheon and TaeVheon Alcorn are multi-talented. They're runners and entrepreneurs who have started two businesses. They’re former Vine stars that had 2M+ followers combined. They’ve used their experience and talents to become leaders in the NIL era. ...
NIL Compliance Reminders for 2022
Welcome to 2022, college athletes! A new year and new semester (or quarter) means another refresher on the rules. While each school has its own NIL policy, here are four general compliance reminders as you get back into the swing of things. Be careful...
Pursuing a Passion for Art with Danielle Hart
Wisconsin Volleyball star Danielle Hart is a creative at heart. After starting a business last October to sell her artwork, she was finally able to share it with fans on July 1. On a 17-hour drive from her hometown of...
What’s in an NIL contract? 6 Things to Watch For
You’re ready to start leveraging your NIL for monetization opportunities. You secure your first deal. You’re excited and about to hit accept, then you remember: I need to read the contract and terms of the deal first. Contracts are not always easy to...
Talking Twitch with Al Blades Jr.
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...
Building a Strong Foundation to Maximize the NIL Era with Matt Henningsen
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...