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High School NIL: State-by-state regulations for name, image and likeness rights
View the map on mobile *Updated 5/17/2022* On July 1, the athlete marketing world grew by nearly 500,000 student-athletes across college athletics. This led to two immediate questions: How can I get paid? And when can I...
Making the Most of NIL with Kendall Lee
NIL has been a game-changer for Kendall Lee. A fifth-year senior, she is working to get her MBA while finishing her final softball season with the Memphis Tigers. Throughout her time as a college athlete, Lee has been active on TikTok and has grown her following to...
NIL Incoming: Comparing State Laws and Proposed Legislation
*Updated 5/10/2022* From the California State Capitol in Sacramento to Florida's in Tallahassee, no two state offices have garnered more attention on the topic of collegiate student-athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL). In the fall of 2019, California Governor...
The Opendorse Story
April 28, 2011. Radio City Music Hall. The pick is in for the hometown team and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell steps to the podium. “With the 19th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Prince Amukamara. Defensive back. Nebraska.” Amukamara...
LEARFIELD, Opendorse Join Forces To Maximize NIL Opportunities For Student-Athletes
The leaders in NIL solutions will provide LEARFIELD’s multimedia rights school partners with access to a comprehensive marketplace and turnkey solutions to enhance opportunities, support for student-athletes. LEARFIELD and Opendorse have announced a strategic...
The 5th Annual Opendorse #AthleteDriven Awards
Each year Opendorse takes time to recognize partners, brands, and athletes going above and beyond. This year, a record-breaking 52 awards were given. Partner of the Year P5 College: University of Maryland G5 College: East Carolina University Small School: Grand Canyon...