10 Industry Leaders Reveal How AI Is Transforming Influencer Campaigns
The creator economy is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how brands collaborate with influencers. From identifying the perfect creator partnerships to optimizing content performance, AI tools are revolutionizing every aspect of influencer marketing campaigns.
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November 13, 2024
MOGL Appoints The Athletic Co-Founder to the Board of Directors; Expands Sales Team
MOGL appointed Adam Hansmann to the company's board of directors and hired Benjamin Briggs as VP of National Sales.
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August 7, 2024
Bowie State Athletics Selects MOGL as Their Exclusive NIL Solution to Connect Athletes to Brands and Fans
The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University announced its partnership with MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and operations software provider powering the NIL era of collegiate athletics, as their exclusive NIL solution for its student-athletes.
MOGL, an NIL marketplace and technology platform, has launched its app and is seeking an additional $1.8 million in funding, its CEO Ayden Syal exclusively tells Axios.
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April 3, 2024
MOGL Accelerates NIL Sponsorships with Launch of iOS App for Athlete Influencers
In an industry where accessibility and speed are paramount, MOGL's iOS app responds to the growing demand for mobile-centric platforms that cater to the dynamic lifestyle of athletes. With this launch, MOGL extends its commitment to providing athlete influencers with the tools they need to navigate the NIL landscape confidently and successfully.
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April 3, 2024
MOGL Accelerates NIL Sponsorships with Launch of iOS App for Athlete Influencers
The launch of MOGL’s mobile application enables the athlete influencer marketplace to continue to streamline and expedite connections between brands and athletes.
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November 9, 2023
Oregon Collective “Ducks Rising” Selects MOGL as NIL Solution Connecting Student-Athletes to Brands and Fans
Through MOGL Monetize™, Ducks Rising will have access to advanced NIL software that helps manage fan memberships, streamline operations, distribute exclusive content to members and support student-athletes by connecting them with paid sponsorships.
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October 27, 2023
MOGL partners with Liquid I.V. to scale NIL influencer strategy
MOGL, a leading athlete marketplace and NIL operations software provider, is partnering with powdered electrolyte drink mix Liquid I.V. – the two companies launching a multilayered promotion that will enable more than 10,000 college athletes across all sports and divisions the chance to promote the product and monetize.
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October 3, 2023
Knight Society announces partnership with NIL platform MOGL
“I think MOGL makes it a lot easier for us to identify student-athletes that fit our needs for a brand,” Baker told NJBIZ. “It makes it a lot easier for the communication side of things. It’s just going to keep us a lot more organized, and it makes it faster as well. So, we’re able to do more on our side in terms of actually finding brands.”
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September 6, 2023
Sports and Ethical Leadership: Views from the Field
Ayden Syal (ND ‘17) is the co-founder and CEO of MOGL, a leading marketplace connecting collegiate athletes and businesses for marketing opportunities that are compliant with name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations. With his former classmate Brandon Wimbush, who started 16 games at quarterback for the Fighting Irish, Ayden founded the company that serves as the NIL technology provider for NBC Sports along with many athletic departments and collectives across all three NCAA divisions.
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August 18, 2023
NIL companies position themselves for potential revenue-sharing model
Several prominent NIL-centric companies, including MOGL, Athliance, Opendorse and others that declined to be named, are proactively exploring where their company fits into a potential revenue-sharing world and what benefit it would provide stakeholders if and when that model takes hold.
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August 18, 2023
University of Mary Washington Selects MOGL as Their NIL Solution to Connect Student-Athletes to Brands and Fans
University of Mary Washington (UMW), is thrilled to announce its partnership with MOGL, the leading provider of NIL technology and digital agency services, as the exclusive NIL solution for its student-athletes. Through MOGL Monetize™, UMW will have access to leading digital agency services, compliance technology and education, in order to support their student-athletes in their pursuit of name, image and likeness opportunities.
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August 16, 2023
MOGL's new NILFans aims to bridge gap between fans and student-athletes
Athletes are empowered to select which customized services they’d like to offer and to set their own price points. This feature is available to all MOGL Monetize partners at no additional cost or usage fee for athletes. MOGL says NILFans provides athletic departments and athletes with one central and verified location to safely connect athletes to fans.
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July 13, 2023
MOGL Named an NIL Power Player by SBJ
Sports Business Journal examines the Power Players of NIL — who’s doing the deals, who’s setting the trends, who’s making the most of the dynamic space and who is best-positioned for the future.
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June 16, 2023
University Partner
Rider University Selects MOGL as Their University NIL Solution
"Rider University is excited to partner with MOGL as our NIL marketplace. The MOGL Monetize™ platform will provide our student-athletes with the resources and education they need to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of NIL opportunities," says Rider University Athletic Director Don Harnum.
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April 24, 2023
Partnerships
HOW NBC SPORTS IS GROWING ITS NIL BUSINESS
A year after launching, NBC Sports’ name, image and likeness platform is getting a tech upgrade. NBC Sports Athlete Direct will now be powered by MOGL, an NIL marketplace that connects brands and athletes. The partnership will allow NBC Sports to broaden its NIL offerings to advertisers, who will be able to source more athletes, NBC says.
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March 23, 2023
Exclusive: NIL platform MOGL adds $2.6m in seed funding
MOGL, an NIL marketplace and technology platform, raised $2.6 million in seed funding led by Magarac Venture Partners, the company exclusively tells Axios.
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March 20, 2023
Rhodes College becomes first D3 school to receive NIL partnership
Rhodes College entered a new partnership with MOGL, and their athletes can now access NIL, building their individual brands.
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March 17, 2023
How NIL Diversity Is Driving The Market Up To $1.1 Billion
Brands are making more extensive investments in college athletes by entering into name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals as a way to spur economic inclusion. Now that these young athletes are more in control, there are projections for the NIL market to reach $1.14 billion. Brandon Wimbush and Ayden Syal, co-founders of MOGL, which is an NIL-compliant marketplace for athletes and brands, unpacked on the investing platform Public how powerful diversity is for investing in athlete monetization.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
Vintage Brand Launches NIL Network on MOGL to Pay College Athletes at all NCAA Schools
Vintage Brand, a digital sports brand, and MOGL, a platform that safely connects brands and college athletes for NIL deals, have announced a name, image, and likeness (NIL) network for all NCAA college athletes to become paid endorsers of Vintage Brand.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
First College Athlete with Down Syndrome Inks NIL Deal
Caden Cox, the first college athlete with Down Syndrome, has inked an NIL deal with apparel brand Jake Max, whose mission is to maximize the creative of people with special needs through art.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
NIL turns one: After a year of radical change, what happens next?
Yes, NIL has helped NCAA athletes put money in their pockets. But it's also helped them realize their power moving forward.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
MOGL Announces University NIL Solutions
MOGL launches MOGL Monetize™ and MOGL Master™, providing free, accessible resources and solutions for collegiate athletes
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March 16, 2023
Sports
NIL History and Perspectives, One Year Since the NCAA's Radical Change
"Other businesses, such as MOGL, are creating marketplaces that connect brands with student-athletes of all ranges of social media followers."
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March 16, 2023
Sports
MOGL Announces NIL Partnership With Prayer App Hallow
MOGL launched the first NIL partnership where student-athletes will work with and represent a religion-based company.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
Year 2 NIL money pouring in even greater despite cautionary tales
Another factor is that a lot of these deals aren’t tied to on-field success, pointed out Ayden Syal, the chief executive officer of MOGL, an online marketplace that connects businesses with athletes.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
College athletes are the 'best performing subset of influencers' for brands, according to new data
In the first year of NIL, women's basketball student-athletes are receiving nearly 10 times as much engagement on TikTok as standard influencers.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
Former Irish quarterback seeks to help athletes navigate NIL space
Soon after Wimbush completed his college football career at the University of Central Florida, momentum started to shift toward allowing college student-athletes to receive NIL opportunities. As a result, Wimbush teamed up with fellow Notre Dame alumnus Ayden Syal and they created MOGL in 2020, an online marketplace that can easily connect athletes with brand deals.
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March 16, 2023
Crash Bandicoot, Activision ink six athletes to NIL deals
Through the MOGL NIL marketplace, Acitivision has signed five more Division I athletes who have promoted the video game on TikTok in the last few weeks. Each student-athlete posted their own content.
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March 16, 2023
KXAN-TV Austin Interviews MOGL on state and federal NIL laws
Ayden Syal, the chief executive officer and co-founder of MOGL, said it would make it easier to do business if federal laws were passed, but he doesn’t think that’ll happen for at least 2-3 years.
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March 16, 2023
Austin-American Statesman talks to MOGL about NCAA Convention
At least 52 companies set up exhibits for the trade show at the NCAA Convention. MOGL was the only NIL-focused company on site.
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March 16, 2023
SBJ Features MOGL New Hire: Kate Reinmiller as COO
NIL technology solution provider MOGL has hired Dallas-based Kate Reinmiller as COO.
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March 16, 2023
MOGL Brokers First Ever Division III All-Athlete NIL Partnership for Rhodes College
MOGL, the leading provider of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) technology and digital agency services, announced a historic partnership with Rhodes College today, offering NIL opportunities and support to all Lynx student-athletes. In collaboration with clean label sports nutrition leader Clean Energy, the partnership will provide Clean Energy products to over 150 student-athletes.
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March 2, 2023
MOGL Brokers First Ever Division II All-Athlete NIL Partnership for Winona State University
In collaboration with global performance nutrition brand Force Factor, the partnership provides cash compensation and product incentives to over 350 student-athletes. The partnership is poised to revolutionize NIL marketing, as brands increasingly recognize the value of working with NCAA Division II and III student-athletes.
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December 15, 2022
UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson one of six to ink NIL deal with Crash Bandicoot, Activision
Thompson-Robinson, who has 645K followers on TikTok, posted the 3-part series to his social media platform and he has over 115,000 views to date.
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December 15, 2022
Washington State University’s Cougar Collective Partners With MOGL NIL Solution
The Cougar Collective has selected MOGL as its exclusive name, image and likeness (“NIL”) solution. Through MOGL Monetize™, the Cougar Collective is provided leading technology to streamline operations, improve athlete communication, connect athletes to deals, disclose the activity, and securely provide payment. Collectives using MOGL to power their initiatives are provided the technology and tools needed to best support the student-athletes at their favorite programs.
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December 15, 2022
New Voices Under 30: Ayden Syal
Ayden Syal conceived of MOGL two years before college athletes could monetize their name, image and likeness. His free-to-use platform is now accessed by over 4,000 NCAA athletes and 1,200 brands such as Meta, DoorDash, Allbirds and Applebee’s.
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September 22, 2022
Sports
Brandon Wimbush discusses passion, consistency, success with NIL brand MOGL: ‘Can you last?’
A former quarterback at Notre Dame and Central Florida, Wimbush sees NIL as a way to help athletes, not just profit off of them, after all, he went to school during a time where name, image and likeness rules didn’t apply.
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September 22, 2022
Sports
Meet SBJ’s New Voices Under 30 Class of 2022
More than 200 nominees were considered for New Voices Under 30, and judges met in a virtual format earlier this month to select the honorees. A special section in the Nov. 7 issue of SBJ will profile these executives, and they will be recognized at a celebratory event at Marquee Nightclub in New York's Chelsea neighborhood on Nov. 16.
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September 22, 2022
Sports
As NIL continues intrusion into high school sports, the landscape is changing as well
In this “new normal,” there have been multimillion dollar endorsement deals, the formation of collectives, and now new business opportunities such as NIL marketplaces through MOGL, Opendorse, and Barstool Sports.
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September 14, 2022
Sports
Lincoln University Partners with NIL Marketplace MOGL
HBCU Lincoln University selects MOGL as their exclusive NIL solution.
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June 28, 2022
Sports
How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
Others, like MOGL, are interested in building marketplaces to connect brands with student-athletes.
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June 9, 2022
Sports
Former Notre Dame Quarterback Wimbush Builds Online Social Agency MOGL
The social media world already made matchmakers and promotional agencies at least partially obsolete. Now, a new network is looking to add sports marketing agents to that list...
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June 9, 2022
Sports
SXSW 2022 Announces Winners of 14th Annual Pitch Event
This year's participating companies represent the most cutting-edge technologies from around the world, with the highest caliber of applicants since SXSW Pitch's beginning. To date, 572 companies have participated in SXSW Pitch, with over 82 percent receiving funding and acquisitions in excess of almost $14.5 billion.
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June 9, 2022
Sports
NIL Q&A: Why disclosures and financial literacy are so important
On3 caught up with Ayden Syal, MOGL’s co-founder and CEO, to talk about the rapid growth of his company and what differentiates it in a congested marketplace.
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June 9, 2022
Sports
NIL Q&A: How to clean up the ‘dirty landscape’
This is Part 2 and touches on the “dirty landscape” portion of the NIL space and what could serve as the tipping point to eventually rein in over-the-top actions of some school-specific collectives.
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June 9, 2022
Sports
13 top companies helping student-athletes make money and shaping the future of NIL marketing
Insider compiled a list of 13 NIL-focused companies that are shaping the future of student-athlete marketing and NIL deals. This list was determined by Insider based on recommendations from college athletes, sports-marketing entrepreneurs, administrators at university athletic departments, and nominations we received directly from readers.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
ND FOUNDERS PROFILE #86: THIS FOUNDER IS PUTTING THE POWER OF THE PERSONAL BRAND INTO THE HANDS OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
In the first two months of MOGL, it was just Syal. Realizing he couldn’t do it all himself, he reached out to Notre Dame connections. One of them was Joe Schmidt, a linebacker at Notre Dame from 2011-2012. He suggested that Syal talk to his former Mendoza College of Business classmate, Wimbush. In January 2020, the former college quarterback joined MOGL as chief athletic officer.
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March 16, 2023
Sports
MOGL was featured on NJ PBS Business Beat with former CNN Anchor Rhonda Schaffler.
In the interview, we discuss the value of marketing with collegiate athletes, MOGL's origin story and the incredible impact that MOGL has on the local community.
Brandon Wimbush on growth of MOGL and evolution of the NIL market
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush, Chief Athletic Officer for MOGL, discusses his NIL platform's new collaboration with NBC Sports, how MOGL is working to do what it believes NIL was intended for, where MOGL has seen success for athletes, what's next for MOGL, the appetite for NIL around Notre Dame, being on campus for Legacy Weekend, how special his 2018 start against Florida State was and more.
How Smoothie Company Clean Energy Became One of Most Active Brands in NIL
Enter NIL. “It’s a natural fit to get into the NIL space and try to work with athletes from a promotional perspective,” Volz said. “We like to think the product is helpful to athletes from a short-term and a long-term perspective. We think the product is the best thing out there for student-athletes, professional athletes and recreational athletes.
NIL SOFTWARE FIRM MOGL RAISED $2.6 MILLION IN SEED FUNDING
The new round of seed funding brings MOGL’s total funding to $5.5 million, according to a press release. MOGL was founded in 2019 by Ayden Syal and former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush.
Rhodes College scores NIL deal with MOGL it hopes will be model for other D-III schools, athletes
Rhodes College announced this month that it is the first D-III program to score an all-athlete NIL deal, partnering with the firm MOGL. MBJ talks to MOGL's CEO and Rhodes' AD about what this means for the school's athletes, and D-III athletics as a whole.
Name, Image and Likeness has become a new muscle for college athletes to work. MOGL has created ways for athletes to take total advantage. Co-founders Ayden Syal and Brandon Wimbush discuss the company goals, initiatives and outlook on NIL.
MOGL Partners with INFLCR to Provide More Deals to All
MOGL has partnered with INFLCR to provide more NIL opportunities to more athletes. For institutions already using MOGL Monetize™ there will be no change to the experience.
MOGL: Student-Athlete Empowerment Takes Flight in the NIL Era
Before NIL became national frenzy, former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush created MOGL to empower undervalued collegiate athletes. Now, its potential is supercharged.
MOGL's Big New Hire Shows How NIL Marketplaces Are Evolving
MOGL hires Elliott Charles, former Chicago State athletic director, to serve as company's Director of University Relations. What does this suggest about the current state of the NIL Marketplace?
How two Notre Dame alumni-run companies are shaping the NIL space
A couple of groups that began thinking about the options early on include MOGL and Vintage Brand. Now they are working together to bring change to the NIL space, change which attempts to prepare the student-athlete beyond individual endorsement deals or one-time opportunities.
Two Notre Dame Companies Collided for Athlete NFT Event in Austin
MOGL and Simba Chain hosted a SXSW NFT event at Z’Tejas Southwest Grill in partnership with Austin-based businesses Woo Woo Burgers and Zilker Belts for University of Texas athletes and festival attendees.
MOGL: Student-Athlete Empowerment Takes Flight in the NIL Era
Before NIL became a national frenzy, former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush created MOGL to empower undervalued collegiate athletes. Now, its potential is supercharged.
From AI to Future of Work, these tech startups are rocking it at SXSW 2022
Another US startup that won the SXSW 2022 awards is MOGL and it has won in the Social and Culture category. MOGL is a marketplace that connects collegiate athletes and businesses for marketing opportunities in a compliant way in the name, image, and likeness era.
NIL marketplace MOGL won the Social & Culture category during the 14th annual SXSW Pitch Event held this week in Austin, Texas. Winners from all nine of the contest’s categories will each receive $4,000 and increased exposure to potential investors in attendance at SXSW.
Marketing with college athletes has become increasingly popular as the world learns more about its potential to grow businesses, and to grow as a business opportunity in itself—like in the instance of MOGL, an NIL marketplace that won at the national SXSW Pitch competition for startups in Austin, Texas.
‘National Champions’: A Sports Film Tackling Compensation For Student Athletes
“In 99.9 percent of cases, college is when the value of athletes’ brands happens to be the highest,” said Ayden Syal, co-creator of MOGL Corp., the first online marketplace to match college athletes with marketers to capitalize their new rights according to CNBC
Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words.
SBJ Behind The Scenes: Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
Around 350 execs took in the 20th edition of the Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, which moved to Aria in Las Vegas for the first time this year.
NIL collectives now being categorized in two separate categories
One industry CEO with a keen eye on the collectives market is Ayden Syal, co-founder of MOGL, which empowers athletes and businesses to connect for opportunities to monetize their NIL
Brandon Wimbush and MOGL Continue to be Upward Movers in the NIL Industry
Brandon Wimbush and his business partner Ayden Syal continue to be upward movers in the NIL industry. Brandon announced this news on social media this week:
How charm and character fueled Darien Rencher’s growth into outspoken Clemson leader
From passing out concert flyers as a grade-schooler to planning peaceful protests in college, the senior running back leaves behind one of the most unique legacies in recent program history.
SXSW Announces Finalists For 2022 Pitch Competition
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology from 45 companies within 9 distinct categories to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
The Villanova Sports Law Society alum is vital in ensuring that all brand deals between businesses and student athletes are compliant with the athlete’s state and university guidelines to protect their eligibility.
How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
Athletes, universities, and brands have spent months learning how to best navigate the new NIL world. MOGL is creating a marketplace for both athletes and brands.
MOGL Hires Business Development Manager Kelly McNulty in Columbus, Ohio
In her new role, McNulty manages the MOGL customer base and drives brand awareness. She leads sales representatives, assists in local marketing and addresses strategic opportunities in Columbus.
Maddie Johnson’s NIL Deal a First for Black Female Lacrosse Players
In order to help spread the message about their Q Collar product, a non-invasive device worn around the neck and designed to protect athletes’ head and neck areas as they compete, they were connected through MOGL to Detroit Mercy Lacrosse’s Maddie Johnson to enact the first NIL deal for a black female lacrosse player.
13 top companies helping student-athletes make money and shaping the future of NIL marketing
Insider compiled a list of 13 NIL-focused companies that are shaping the future of student-athlete marketing and NIL deals. This list was determined by Insider based on recommendations from college athletes, sports-marketing entrepreneurs, administrators at university athletic departments, and nominations we received directly from readers.
ND FOUNDERS PROFILE #86: THIS FOUNDER IS PUTTING THE POWER OF THE PERSONAL BRAND INTO THE HANDS OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
In the first two months of MOGL, it was just Syal. Realizing he couldn’t do it all himself, he reached out to Notre Dame connections. One of them was Joe Schmidt, a linebacker at Notre Dame from 2011-2012. He suggested that Syal talk to his former Mendoza College of Business classmate, Wimbush. In January 2020, the former college quarterback joined MOGL as chief athletic officer.
MOGL was featured on NJ PBS Business Beat with former CNN Anchor Rhonda Schaffler.
In the interview, we discuss the value of marketing with collegiate athletes, MOGL's origin story and the incredible impact that MOGL has on the local community.
Sports Influencer Platform MOGL in NTX Connecting Local Businesses and Athletes
MOGL, is the first fully functional platform that allows companies to connect with athletes for brand deals and complete the transaction in a compliant way.
Student Athlete Podcasters Talk NIL and Long-Term Goals
One platform where student athletes have seen some early success in their NIL endeavors is podcasting. Whether they’re hosting their own podcast or getting paid to appear on other people’s podcasts, student athletes have increasingly shown interest in this type of content creation.
Former Irish QB Brandon Wimbush hopes to help student athletes monetize their brand through MOGL app
MOGL doesn’t want to just help the student athlete. Their business model also plans to fund athletic programs in underprivileged communities surrounding the universities.
College athletes across Texas are celebrating the signing of the new law allowing them to make money from their own name and talent. These athletes can now land major advertising and endorsement deals, potentially changing their lives forever. Marketing giants Brandon Wimbush and Ayden Syal are the co-founders of Mogl, a platform that matches athletes with business opportunities.
MOGL Founders Featured on ABC 57 - WBND's Saturday Kick off Show to discuss NIL
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his business partner, alum Ayden Syal, spoke with ABC57's Allison Hayes about their marketing company, MOGL, that connects athletes with opportunities.
How former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush wants to help athletes profit from name, image and likeness
We’re really on a mission here to put the value that the athletes provide to the community back into their hands,” Syal said, “and provide them a service where they’ll be able to seek out the opportunities to monetize their name, image, and likeness while helping local businesses to build their brands and increase their profitability.”
We sought to find a remedy for this inequity because we recognize the impact that athletics have had on our lives. Specifically, athletics allowed Brandon to compete for and graduate from The University of Notre Dame. He attributes these accomplishments to his experiences and growth through youth sports. To help preserve the accessibility of youth athletics, MOGL will help fund athletic programs in underprivileged communities surrounding the universities. The mission is to increase vitality in the surrounding communities through athletes’ engagement with local businesses.
Alston Fallout: Mogl’s Plan to Help All Student-Athletes Navigate the Emerging NIL Landscape
It is no longer a matter of “if” student-athletes will eventually be able to get compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) – it is a matter of when. Several states have already introduced or passed legislation that will permit student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness.
Take It From the Star QB: You Can Be a Bench Player and Still Partner With Brands
As a starting quarterback at Notre Dame, Brandon Wimbush played the most important position for one of college football’s most storied programs. He set a few school records too: for most rushing yards by a QB in a game (207), most rushing touchdowns by a QB in a season (14, in 2017), and lowest interception percentage for a career (2.1%). Despite that success and profile, Wimbush wasn’t able to profit on his achievements beyond his scholarship.
Looming NIL legislation opens doors for crowded marketplace
When UCF football players took the field for their spring game April 10 wearing jerseys adorned with their social media handles instead of last names, they made national headlines...