Brands see sportspeople as a means of reaching engaged, focused fan communities – particularly amid rising interest in women’s sports, college sports and an expanding name, image and likeness (NIL) industry.
October 09, 2024

Marketers are taking the athlete influencer opportunity seriously

Brands see sportspeople as a means of reaching engaged, focused fan communities — particularly amid rising interest in women’s sports, college sports and an expanding name, image and likeness industry. Read today's Advertising Week Briefing.

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Brands see sportspeople as a means of reaching engaged, focused fan communities – particularly amid rising interest in women’s sports, college sports and an expanding name, image and likeness (NIL) industry.
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