{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The NIL Podcast by SportsEpreneur","title":"The Future of NIL Collectives with Rivals Media","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2258,"description":"An episode about the future of NIL collectives with Brendan Shaw of Rivals Media. This is all about game-changing insights on athlete endorsements, social impact, and the evolving landscape of college sports.Connect with the hosts and producer of NIL4URob Finkelstein: Linkedin | WebsiteTrent Clark: Linkedin | WebsiteSportsE Media: YouTube | TikTok | X | IGRivals Media and Brendan Shaw: Rivals Media website | Brendan's LinkedInAbout this NIL4U episode: The Future of NIL Collectives with Rivals MediaIn this episode of NIL4U, hosts Rob Finkelstein and Trent Clark engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Brendan Shaw from Rivals Media, shedding light on the intricate world of collectives for college athletes. Rivals Media, a groundbreaking social impact gamification platform, aims to establish meaningful connections with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives. The conversation explores the process of partnering with these collectives, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining an arm's length distance from the school. Exploring the fundamentals of NIL, the hosts and Shaw unravel the distinctions between individual athlete names and school-associated collectives, addressing the nuanced challenges surrounding funding allocation and inconsistent regulations that vary across schools.As the conversation unfolds, the hosts and Brendan Shaw explore the evolving landscape of NIL, emphasizing the rapid pace at which the industry is changing. They navigate the complexities of the American-centric nature of NIL benefits due to student visa employment status, unveiling the layers of red tape that hinder broader international participation. The hosts also discuss current headlines and events, highlighting the positive impact of utilizing NIL for community benefit through nonprofit initiatives. Notably, Rivals Media requires 20% of funds from collective deals to be directed towards charitable causes, showcasing a commitment to social responsibility.The podcast further...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wqAxBVNCy4V5cZQdN1o_gL40wshXe0GQt-udWZPi54w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTMz/N2FlZWEzYTk3ZDRk/ZWNmMDViZWU4NTY5/MjFiMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}