College Administrators

Introducing the Athlete Brand Network™: A Unique and Relevant Opportunity for Student Collaboration

Athlete Brand Network ™

The Athlete Brand Network™ is a timely and relevant initiative designed to connect students in marketing, communications, public relations, art/TV/film media studies, journalism, sports management, and sales with student-athletes in need of assistance with their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies.

The Athlete Brand Network provides students with hands-on, real-world experience while supporting their peers (student-athletes) in navigating the complexities of creating and managing their sports brand and marketing business.

It offers a win-win-win-win opportunity for everyone involved!

Your Students Win!

  • Hands on Experience: Gain hands-on experience working with real clients and building your portfolio.
  • Relevant, Timely Experiences: Apply what they are learning in class to real-world scenarios and strengthen their resumes.
  • Learn Soft Skills: Build valuable relationships with student-athletes and other professionals in their career path.

Student-Athletes Win!

  • Make Student-Athletes Successful: Get expert help managing and growing their personal brand.
  • Keeps the Focus on Academics: Save time and energy by partnering with skilled students to handle marketing tasks.
  • Concentrate on Team Responsibilities: Focus on their sport while still taking advantage of NIL opportunities.

Your Department Wins!

  • Industry-Relevant Training: Offer students hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them for careers in the fast-evolving fields of marketing, communications, and PR.
  • Enhance Program Prestige: Position your school as a leader in NIL support, fostering collaboration between athletics and business programs.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Engagement: Create a dynamic environment where business students and athletic departments work together for mutual success.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WINS

  • Recruiting Advantage: Offering robust NIL support through the ABN becomes a powerful draw for talented athletes who prioritize brand development and maximizing their NIL potential.
  • Streamlined NIL Management: Coaches can focus on coaching and team performance, knowing their athletes have access to a structured system for managing their NIL activities. This reduces potential distractions and ensures compliance.
  • Enhanced Athlete Well-being: By providing athletes with resources to manage their NIL endeavors, the ABN helps reduce stress and allows them to maintain a healthy balance between athletics, academics, and their personal brand

Partnering with the “turnkey” Athlete Brand Network allows your department, professors, and staff to focus on what they do best, without having to reinvent this process. This collaborative effort ensures everyone benefits.

Become AN Athlete Brand Network Partner Today!

It’s the FASTEST way to give your students a chance to test– in real life –the lessons faculty are sharing in the classroom. You will also empower student-athletes to maximize their NIL potential FASTER, with less effort so they can focus on their team and academic responsibilities. Reach out to learn how your department can join this innovative opportunity.