I was having a conversation today with a colleague about branding when it comes to athletes, and it dawned on me just how misconstrued most of us are when we think of the word brand.
You don’t have to be a celebrity or pro athlete...
October 4, 2012 3:11 pm / no comments
Welcome back for part two of our look into NFL endorsement deals, and things you may not know.
Today will be quick, as I’m just going to finish up where I left off listing the rest of the important parts of the endorsement contract.
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August 13, 2012 10:23 am / 2 comments
In the event that you make it to the NFL and are in position to obtain an endorsement or two, these are some things that you’ll need to abide by.
Of course, it’s not a big deal to try to remember any of this stuff, as your...
August 7, 2012 9:20 am / 2 comments
Welcome back for part two of our quick look at things you can do to help build a positive, and hopefully profitable, media presence.
Click here if you missed part one.
Michael Strahan's personality and media savvy has helped him...
July 31, 2012 9:40 am / no comments
Learning how to deal with the media is important, even if you don’t make it pro.
As a collegiate player, if you can’t handle yourself in the media, it can and will impact the public’s perception of you; in some cases,...
July 23, 2012 10:09 am / 2 comments
We’re back for part two. Click here for part one. Let’s finish-up taking a look at off-field qualities that Chris Conway brought up in How to Choose the Right Athlete to Endorse Your Brand.
Again, make sure you check...
March 8, 2012 10:34 am / no comments
Athlete Endorsement Tips
Most players don’t have a clue how hard endorsements are to come-by nowadays, especially as a pro football player.
…especially when you’re not a quarterback, running back, or receiver.
The...
March 5, 2012 11:00 am / no comments
Nike. Reebok. Under Armour.
These are the names most agents and NFL players think about when it comes to potential sports apparel endorsements.
Unfortunately, this is a mistake that absolutely kills an agent’s abilities to land...
May 11, 2011 4:48 pm / 21 comments
In Part one, we learned about the value of engaging with your followers, as well as the kind of things you do, and don’t want to say on your Twitter. Let’s take a look at the last 5 tips.
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May 1, 2011 7:32 am / 47 comments
Chad Ochocinco has over 960,000 followers on Twitter Image: ICON
Few things can affect marketability like an athlete’s Twitter account. Companies are spending more than ever on athlete endorsements, but they’re focusing more on quality...
April 26, 2011 9:48 am / 1 comment