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Industry Insiders: A Conversation with Allie Miller

Brand Building for Lifetime Opportunities   We are pleased to speak with Allie Miller, a sports and entertainment sponsorship professional, who specializes in Collegiate NIL. As the CMO of 1Oklahoma, a newly formed entity, Allie and her team are using the NIL platform to help create and manage lifetime opportunities for University of Oklahoma athletes.

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What is REAL NIL?

What is REAL NIL?     I recently came across an argument claiming that revenue sharing and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) are the same. I want to thank ​Braly Keller​ and ​Opendorse​ for sharing their thoughts in their fabulous newsletter, ​NIL Blitz​, which I read every week. While I respect different opinions, it’s important to

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Influencer Conversations: Interview with Genevieve Garruppo

The Grind: What It Means to Invest in Your Career   Please welcome Genevieve Garruppo. Our conversation revolves around how we can inspire, educate, and inform people about careers, passion, and chasing your dreams. Genevieve talks about graduating from college and trying to build her career, grinding away financially at her first job in San

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The History of Athletes as Influencers

The History of Athletes as Influencers   Since the earliest civilizations, athletes have held a significant role as influencers in sports history. From the gladiators of ancient Rome to the Olympians of ancient Greece, these athletes have consistently captivated audiences with their physical prowess and charismatic personalities. They were competitors and entertainers, revered by the

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The Power of Force Multiplication: Unleashing Your Message’s Potential

The Power of Force Multiplication: Unleashing Your Message’s Potential   In today’s interconnected world, force multiplication has never been more relevant, especially in social messaging. The image above, depicting an athlete dropping a pebble into water, perfectly illustrates this phenomenon. Just as the pebble creates ripples that expand outward, a single message can generate a

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Industry Insiders: An Interview with Paul Caccamo, the Founder and President of Up2Us Sports

Paul Caccamo, A Sports-Based Youth Development Leader Using Youth Sports to Transform Public Education & Mental Health   Paul Caccamo is a 35-year veteran of the non-profit sector and the founder of the sports-based youth development movement. He has helped establish numerous nonprofits that focus on youth development, sports, and physical activity and education. He

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Influencer Conversations: An Interview with Sabrina Oostburg

Sabrina Oostburg, Using REAL NIL to Create Opportunities   Learn about Sabrina’s journey from long-distance running to her current sports of throwing the discus and shot put at Belmont University. Discover how she uses her celebrity as an athlete and her passion for Olympic weight training and track and field. Follow along as she tells

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Influencer Conversations: How Gib Versfeld Uses His Platform for Growth and Opportunities

Gib Versfeld, How to Use Your Platform for Growth & Opportunities   Gib Versfeld’s journey is a powerful transformation narrative, making him relatable on many levels. Learn how he transitioned from a DIII athlete to a DI graduate transfer. Join us as we explore his pivotal choices, their profound outcomes, and how they contributed to

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      Welcome. I’m Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL, and I have a deep passion for this work. My background includes a long and extensive relationship with the sporting industry. As a former college athlete, I have first hand experience navigating the collegiate world. As a father of college athletes, I was actively involved with supporting the requirements needed to compete at the highest level, while maintaining focus on broader life goals. As the president and CEO of Sports Studio, I helped build a successful Hollywood sports and entertainment company.

      At Sports Studio, I interacted with athletes, brands, production companies, professional sports leagues, and agents. All of this gave me expert-level experience in digital marketing, branding, production, group licensing, sponsorship, influencer marketing, apparel design and production, and fan engagement.

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