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 | Jun 23, 2025 | Industry News, News
To cap a landmark year in college academics and athletics, Opendorse hosted hundreds of administrators, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) specialists, and athlete influencer marketing professionals for the Opendorse NIL Marketing Forum. Taking place in Omaha during the...
by Julian Valentin | Jun 15, 2023 | Case Studies, Endorsements & Sponsorships
With restaurants accounting for 5% of national NIL brand spend, multiple fast-casual restaurants are partnering with student-athletes to spread the word about store openings and new meal options. Let’s explore five fast-casual restaurants activating with...
by Julian Valentin | May 15, 2023 | News
ATLANTA (May 15, 2023) – SPANX, LLC, the mission-driven womenswear brand, announced today name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with 40+ female student-athletes. Spanx is a brand made for women’s bodies, by women. Proven with the brand’s functional fashion, the styles...
by Julian Valentin | May 9, 2023 | News
Decades after pioneering modern bodybuilding and fitness culture, Gold’s Gym again leads the way in becoming first gym company to launch an NIL program to collaborate with collegiate athletes nationwide July 07, 2023 Venice, CA: Legendary Gold’s Gym has joined...
