by Julian Valentin | Jun 30, 2025 | Case Studies, Industry News, Influencer Marketing, News, Resources
As the college sports industry enters year five of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, there is more clarity—but also more uncertainty—than ever before. The annual Opendorse industry report explores the central challenges, trends, and opportunities of the...
by Julian Valentin | Dec 15, 2021 | Endorsements & Sponsorships, NCAA, NIL for Athletes
Safe to say, most athletes have dreamed about that moment when they make a big play or capture a key result, and the roar of the crowd never ends. Now multiply it as the moment goes viral on social media. Next thing you know, everyone knows your name after you...
by Julian Valentin | Dec 15, 2021 | Endorsements & Sponsorships, NCAA, NIL for Athletes
For college athletes, the semester is over, and finals are complete. For most athletes, the holidays begin to slow everything down. In this time of recharge and recovery, athletes in the NIL era can get ready for the new year, get...
by Julian Valentin | Dec 2, 2021 | NCAA, NIL for Athletes, NIL Opendorse Ready
You get a notification on your phone. It’s an NIL opportunity. You start to read through it, then ask yourself: What do I do now? For most athletes, doing NIL activities is a new experience. And even athletes who have done multiple activities still need a refresher on...
by Julian Valentin | Nov 23, 2021 | NCAA, NIL for Athletes, Social Media
Want to make money on Opendorse? These five rules to marketing yourself for NIL deals will help your chances of getting partnerships: 1. Make it easy for brands to find you Put your Opendorse Profile link in your bio on all social media channels. Shout out Opendorse...
