Cayla King, Olivia Summiel to host basketball clinic on September 10 at Christiansburg (VA) Recreation Center
September 8, 2023
Virginia Tech women’s basketball stars to work with aspiring young athletes, courtesy of real estate agents, Mike Eggleston, Pamela White Wolsey, and Bill Aden, along with Mike Creamer, Advisor with D.A. Davidson
Triumph NIL Bolsters Roster with 54 New Football Player Signings to NIL Representation Deals
September 1, 2023
Triumph NIL today announced the signing of 54 new clients. As part of the agreement, participating student-athletes will leverage their NIL rights to promote business and philanthropic initiatives through a variety of personal appearances, content development programs, social media posts and live events. Individuals will be compensated for their NIL rights in a compliant manner, within the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia Tech's Derrick Canteen, Triumph NIL start real estate podcast
August 9, 2023
Virginia Tech cornerback Derrick Canteen said before he transferred from Georgia Southern in the offseason, he didn’t know much about the role of collectives and sports marketing agencies in the NIL landscape.
However, one of the first conversations he had with representatives of Triumph NIL wasn’t about football, which he said stood out to him and his family.
Triumph NIL named Power Player by Sports Business Jounral
June 20, 2023
The rapidly changing name, image and likeness industry is just 2 years old, but it already has begun to take shape as the business of college sports undergoes unprecedented change. From jerseys to endorsements, commercials to camps and clinics, NIL has forged a position of significant relevance in college athletes.
In the profiles that follow, 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.
Michael Vick hosts high school camp in partnership with Triumph NIL
May 20, 2023
Michael Vick is preparing the next generation of football players for the college experience.
The former Virginia Tech star and NFL quarterback is back in Blacksburg, Virginia, this weekend to run the first edition of the “Mick Vick Experience Camp.” Run in partnership with the Virginia Tech-focused collective Triumph NIL, more than 20 high school recruits made the trip to learn from Vick.
Virginia Tech-focused marketing agency for student-athletes
announces acquisition
May 2, 2023
The Virginia Tech-focused independent sports marketing agency Triumph NIL has acquired fellow agency Commonwealth NIL, the two companies announced, marking the latest business development in the new and rapidly growing world of college student-athletes earning money from their own publicity rights.
Triumph NIL acquires Commonwealth NIL
April 28, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, April 28, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced the acquisition of Commonwealth NIL. As part of the agreement, Commonwealth will cease operations.
“The Triumph team is extremely thankful to Nick and Cody Rush for their passionate support of Virginia Tech student-athletes,” said Kelly Woolwine, Triumph CEO. “They have been an invaluable contribution to the robust and innovative NIL ecosystem at Virginia Tech.”
Michael Vick signs with Triumph NIL as Legacy Athlete
April 19, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, April 19, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced that Michael Vick has signed with the agency as a Legacy Athlete. As such, the Virginia Tech football legend will be provided a channel on the Triumph Digital Network and be involved in activations leveraging his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Vick and other former student-athletes will form a new vertical for the agency NIL ecosystem.
Dear Hokie Nation, Thank You
April 7, 2023
Dear Hokie Nation:
I came here in 2020. I hadn’t even seen the place until I already had my bags packed. Just a couple of Zoom calls, talking life with Coach Young, and I was on my way. I had laid my cards out on the table. Whatever happens next, happens.
That was one of the best decisions of my life.
Triumph NIL Announces Grand Home Furnishings as an Official Partner
April 6, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, April 6, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Grand Home Furnishings to become an official partner of the agency. As part of the agreement, Grand Home Furnishings will be provided exclusive digital inventory in association with Triumph, as well student-athlete activations including social media promotion and personal appearances. Virginia Tech Football Wide Receiver, Jaylin Lane, is among those involved in the campaign.
Matt Johnson and Tori Powell to appear at Auburn Elementary for Planting Progress project
Star football & soccer players join team of Virginia Tech students addressing food insecurity issues
April 5, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, April 3, 2023] Triumph NIL athletes Matt Johnson and Tori Powell will join a group of Virginia Tech students visiting Auburn Elementary on Monday, April 3 to build a community garden. After extensive research, surveys and interviews with local health and education experts, Planting Progress was formed to address the high overall rating of youth health and food inequity. As a part of the project, the group of students from Virginia Tech will work with elementary-aged students to build community gardens, teaching them about the benefits of growing your own food and choosing healthy options.
Elizabeth Kitley, The Ultimate competitor
Yearns to cut down a net in Dallas
March 31, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, March 31, 2023] On a February evening in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Elizabeth Kitley faced a rather arduous task: winning a basketball game. Her Virginia Tech Hokies were tied against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 59-59. With 2.1 seconds left on the clock, Tech guard Cayla King inbounded the ball. Every player, coach, announcer and fan knew the ball was going to Kitley, who had become the Hokies’ all-time leading scorer earlier in the contest.
After a strong downscreen from bonafide superstar Georgia Amoore, Kitley caught the ball near the elbow and faced the hoop. She let the ball fly, and the rest was clockwork. This was yet another unforgettable moment from an unprecedented women’s hoops season.
Cara Lewis joins Triumph NIL roster
Agency represents student-athletes in 11 of Virginia Tech’s 20 programs
March 23, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, March 23, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced today that volleyball standout Cara Lewis has chosen Triumph to assist him in managing her Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) rights. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Parties interested in working with these and/or other Triumph athletes are encouraged to contact the agency directly.
Triumph NIL talks student-athlete branding at Roanoke Valley Sports Club
March 20, 2023
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - It was a packed house at the Roanoke Valley Sports Club Monday night in Salem to hear from Triumph NIL, a Name, Image and Likeness collective working with Virginia Tech athletes to build their brands.
Kelly Woolwine, Mitch Gerber, and former Hokie and NFL running back Kevin Jones spoke about the impact NIL has had in Blacksburg.
Triumph NIL Announces National Bank as its Official Banking Partner
March 13, 2023
Triumph NIL announced on Monday that it reached an agreement with National Bank to become the marketing agency’s official banking partner.
“National Bank has been a strong partner with Triumph since inception and we’re pleased that they’ve expanded their support to become our official banking partner,” Robyn Jones, COO of Triumph, said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to working with them to expand their brand awareness throughout the Hokie Nation and beyond.”
Triumph NIL Announces National Bank as its Official Banking Partner
March 13, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, March 13, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced that it has entered into an agreement with National Bank to become the agency’s official banking partner. Triumph, an NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Triumph NIL adds Virginia Tech pitcher Drue Hackenberg to its roster
March 3, 2023
Triumph NIL has grown its roster at an exponential rate, and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.
On Thursday, Triumph NIL announced the signing of Virginia Tech pitcher Drue Hackenberg, who will rely on the sports marketing agency to manage his name, image and likeness rights.
“Drue is certainly a rising star on the baseball team with insane potential,” said Joey Harrington, Triumph NIL partner. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to watch him thrive on the field while we work to help his ‘NIL’ thrive off of it.”
Drue Hackenberg joins Triumph NIL roster
March 2, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, March 2, 2023] Triumph NIL announced today that pitcher Drue Hackenberg has chosen Triumph to assist him in managing his Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) rights. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Parties interested in working with these and/or other Triumph athletes are encouraged to contact the agency directly.
JUDSON LINCOLN IV JOINS TRIUMPH NIL ROSTER
February 23, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, February 23, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced today that Judson Lincoln IV has chosen Triumph to assist him in managing his Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) rights. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Parties interested in working with these and/or other Triumph athletes are encouraged to contact the agency directly.
13 Virginia Tech football players join Triumph NIL roster
February 1, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, February 1, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced that 13 Virginia Tech football players have chosen Triumph to assist them in managing their Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) rights. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Parties interested in working with these and/or other Triumph athletes are encouraged to contact the agency directly.
Q&A: Brenden Hill says Triumph NIL’s mission is to manage NIL ecosystem at Virginia Tech
February 1, 2023
NIL collectives and sports marketing agencies have become the calling cards for student-athletes to find an easy and accessible partner to help them enter the NIL space.
At Virginia Tech, Triumph NIL has added its own innovative angle: integrating marketing and management within its partnership deals with student-athletes.
Triumph NIL signs Virginia Tech track and field's Jake Spotswood
January 20, 2023
The sports marketing agency Triumph NIL announced Thursday that it signed Virginia Tech track and field athlete Jake Spotswood. Spotswood is a graduate student and a two-time All-American. He holds the school records in the heptathlon and decathlon.
During the last outdoor season, he recorded a decathlon point total of 7,210, which set the Virginia Tech record. He also set personal bests in the discus, 400 meter and 110-meter hurdles.
Triumph signs track and field star Jake Spotswood
January 19, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, January 19, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Jake Spotswood to a Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) contract. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Triumph signs local tennis standouts Charlotte Cartledge and Frank Thompson
January 12, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, January 12, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Charlotte Cartledge and Frank Thompson to a Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Cartledge and Thompson are both products of the New river Valley tennis scene.
TECH SIDELINE, TRIUMPH NIL ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
January 10, 2023
[Blacksburg, VA, January 10, 2023] Tech Sideline and Triumph NIL have entered into a strategic partnership agreement. Through this partnership, TSL and Triumph will help Virginia Tech student-athletes build valuable profiles, connect with businesses and fans, and leverage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities across the Tech Sideline media platform.
Virginia Tech's Liz Kitley partners with Gourmet Pantry in NIL deal
January 6, 2023
Virginia Tech center and reigning ACC Player of the Year Liz Kitley is partnering with the Gourmet Pantry & Cooking School for an “All-American cooking class” in a creative NIL activation. Kitley and Gourmet Pantry’s owner Roya Gharavi will hold the cooking class at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
The Virginia Tech-focused marketing agency Triumph NIL helped facilitate the activation.
Teel: Hokies close strong with Richmond-flavored recruiting class
December 21, 2022
Virginia Tech closed the football season with its finest performance of 2022, a victory at Liberty. The Hokies closed the early recruiting period even more impressively.
Seven of the 25 high school signees Tech unveiled Wednesday pledged in the last two weeks. Moreover, four of those seven are among the top-five rated prospects in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite ratings.
NIL organizations paving way for Virginia Tech student-athletes
December 21, 2022
Name, image and likeness deals are a major part of the landscape of college athletics. Student-athletes can be paid for work and promotions using NIL.
“It’s not just ‘I’m throwing money at kids and things like that,’” Triumph NIL partner Kevin Jones said. “We’re actually building their brands, and providing an advantage for the actual brands that are involved with the players.”
Virginia Tech Football 2022 Early Signing Period Primer
December 20, 2022
The biggest day of the year for recruiting in college football is National Signing Day, and this year's date takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Beginning at 7 a.m. ET, prospective student-athletes can finally put pen to paper where they will sign to take the next step of their football career.
Virginia Tech NIL Guide
December 12, 2022
On June 30, 2021, the NCAA approved a name, image and likeness (NIL) policy. This policy allows college athletes to be compensated for their NIL. In other words, college athletes can now use their fame for profit, via endorsement opportunities, public and personal appearances, branded merchandise sales, and more.
Hokie Sports Insider: Episode 2.15
December 9, 2022
Join Evan Hughes, Whit Babcock and Ty Walz on this week's installment of Hokie Sports Insider! Babcock shares his insight on the new landscape of NIL and how VT is and can be competitive. Plus, the best ways Hokies can help directly, including: Triumph NIL, the Hokie Way and Commonwealth NIL. Later, three-time All-American and Hokie great Ty Walz breaks down the start to the season for Virginia Tech wrestling and previews the upcoming dual on Sunday against Missouri.
Virginia Tech athlete couple Jesse and Madison Hanson star in NIL ad
November 11, 2022
Virginia Tech left guard Jesse Hanson and infielder Madison Hanson opened their doors to a production crew as the married couple teamed up for a unique advertisement through an NIL deal with K-Guard Virginia Gutters. The Virginia Tech-focused marketing agency Triumph NIL helped facilitate the partnership
Triumph NIL, KGuard Virginia Gutter sign partnership agreement
Hokies football standout Jesse Hanson and softball star Madison Hanson to promote local franchise as part of NIL deal
November 11, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, November 11, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced a partnership agreement KGuard Virginia Gutter. As a result of the partnership, Triumph will oversee NIL marketing opportunities for the franchise involving Virginia Tech men’s football player Jesse Hanson and softball player Madison Hanson.
Headline Studio and Reddit partner to produce NIL Now podcast covering Name Image Likeness (NIL) movement of amateur athletes
November 10,2022
Headline Studio has partnered with Reddit to produce NIL Now. The show is available for free on Spotify, Apple and all podcast platforms and features colorful conversations about the big news and deals in NIL as well as timely interviews with athletes and newsmakers navigating this tipping point in sports.
Triumph inks softball standouts Madison Hanson and Emma Lemley
Agency roster now totals 63 Virginia Tech student-athletes ready for business opportunities
October 11, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, October 11, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Madison Hanson and Emma Lemley to a Name, Image, and Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Name, Image, and Lots of money: HoopsHD interviews Brenden Hill of the Triumph NIL collective
October 05, 2022
The marketplace for college athletes to engage in Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals was created last year after the NCAA v. Alston case and now it seems like every college is ready to start spreading the wealth. There are already more than 100 “collectives” either in operation or being formed. They allow alumni/fans/whoever to donate money to assist a specific school in creating opportunities for student-athletes to make some money off of their celebrity. We have reached out to many collectives and will try to interview representatives from as many of them as possible to see how each of them operates. HoopsHD’s Jon Teitel continues our coverage with Brenden Hill of the Triumph NIL collective, who discussed what his group is about and what it has accomplished so far.
Triumph builds NIL profiles for Darius Maddox, Justyn Mutts and Sean Pedulla
Trio of men’s basketball stars join CMG Leasing as NIL endorsers
September 28, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, September 28, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contracts for clients Darius Maddox, Justyn Mutts and Sean Pedulla. The three Virginia Tech men’s basketball standouts all signed partnership agreements with CMG Leasing and will leverage their NIL rights to promote specific CMG properties through a variety of personal appearances, content development programs, social media posts and live events.
Local Celebrities
September 23, 2022
For years we’ve hung around sidelines, hoping to get a picture, a high-five, or even a signed ball from the star of the game. Afterward, we might head downtown to rehash the story over libations at the go-to college bar. Collegiate sports heroes have been dinner-table topics since their immortalization looked more like a black-and-white photo than a vexing TikTok trend.
Their local celebrity status always brought them plenty of fame, but unfortunately, no fortune. Now, thanks to the burgeoning “name, image, likeness” [NIL] movement, every student-athlete has the potential to earn income …
AP All-American basketball star Liz Kitley signs with Triumph NIL
Kitley and teammate Ashley Owusu join CMG Leasing as NIL endorsers
September 20, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, September 20, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Liz Kitley to a Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contract. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Triumph NIL signs Virginia Tech wrestlers Mekhi Lewis, Bryce Andonian
September 19, 2022
Triumph NIL, a sports marketing agency that helps creating marketing opportunities for Virginia Tech athletes, recently signed wrestlers Bryce Andonian and Mekhi Lewis to NIL contracts. In 2019, Lewis became the first individual national champion in program history.
Wrestling standouts Bryce Andonian and Mekhi Lewis sign with Triumph NIL
Agency roster now totals 56 Virginia Tech student-athletes
September 14, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, September 14, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of wrestling standouts Bryce Andonian and Mekhi Lewis to Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Agency Triumph NIL partners with Virginia Tech football in truck ad
September 1, 2022
The Virginia Tech-focused marketing agency Triumph NIL recently partnered with the Hokies’ football program to give the team’s equipment truck an NIL-focused facelift. “TRIUMPH,” reads the co-branded paneling on the truck, followed by, “NAME, IMAGE & LIKENESS FOR GOOD.”
28 Virginia Tech Hokies ink NIL Deals worth $300,000
August 8, 2022
On Thursday, Triumph NIL, a subsidiary of Hot Route Brands, announced that 28 players from the Virginia Tech Football Program had signed NIL Deals worth a total of $300,000. The company specializes in partnering current student-athletes with businesses in a compliant fashion with the NCAA.
On3's top 20 most ambitious NIL collectives
August 8, 2022
Now that NIL collectives have become the norm in college athletics, it’s not enough for your school to merely be affiliated with one. A collective’s ambition – measured in its vision, scale and financial resources – will determine how impactful it is, how well and efficiently student-athletes are compensated through NIL activities and how much of a recruiting advantage it creates.
28 Virginia Tech football players sign NIL contracts with Triumph NIL
Group of student-athletes to represent Triumph as part of a $300,000 agreement
[Blacksburg, VA, August 4, 2022] Triumph NIL, a subsidiary of Hot Route Brands, today announced the signing of 28 Virginia Tech football players to Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contracts worth a total of $300,000. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Triumph NIL signs Lauren Gogal, Dori Haugen, Tori Powell, and Alia Skinner
Women’s soccer standouts join agency roster
[Blacksburg, VA, August 1, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Lauren Gogal, Dori Haugen, Tori Powell and Alia Skinner to Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Inside the merger of third-party NIL agencies at Virginia Tech
July 29, 2022
Last week, Hot Route Marketing and Triumph NIL, two third-party entities designed to support Virginia Tech athletes through NIL opportunities, merged to form Triumph, a full-service sports marketing agency. It’s believed to be just the third merger of NIL entities, following mergers between Florida State‘s Rising Spear and Warpath 850, and TCU‘s Think NIL and Killer Frogs.
Triumph NIL, Mike Jones Ford Lincoln sign partnership agreement
Hokies men’s basketball Justyn Mutts, football Malachi Thomas to promote dealership as part of NIL deal
July 29, 2022
BLACKSBURG – Triumph NIL today announced a partnership agreement with Mike Jones Ford Lincoln in Eastanollee, GA. As a result of the partnership, Triumph will oversee NIL marketing opportunities for the dealership involving Virginia Tech men’s basketball forward Justyn Mutts and football running back Malachi Thomas.
Triumph NIL, CMG Leasing sign partnership agreement
NIL agency to create marketing campaigns, featuring Virginia Tech student-athletes
[Blacksburg, VA, July 26, 2022] Triumph NIL today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with CMG Leasing. As a result of the partnership, Triumph will oversee NIL marketing opportunities for the apartment management company involving student-athletes at Virginia Tech. Those student-athletes participating in the contracted project will be announced at a later date.
Collective Landscape Reorganizing and Growing for Virginia Tech
July 21, 2022
Lots of news out of Blacksburg this week as a new collective is launching and two existing collectives are announcing a merger. You may notice some of the same names involved in both collectives, which are expected to work collaboratively to better serve Virginia Tech athletes.
Triumph NIL signs Dax Hollifield, Da’Wain Lofton, Kaleb Smith and Malachi Thomas
Team captain and Spring Game MVP highlight quartet of football standouts joining agency roster
July 20, 2022
BLACKSBURG – Triumph NIL today announced the signing of Dax Hollifield, Da’Wain Lofton, Kaleb Smith and Malachi Thomas to Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) contracts. Launched April 15, 2022 as an NIL sports marketing agency, Triumph develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The eclectic group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria.
Triumph NIL, Hot Route join forces to best serve Virginia Tech student-athletes
Kelly Woolwine to assume role as Triumph CEO, Robyn Jones named COO
[Blacksburg, VA, June 20, 2022] Triumph NIL and Hot Route Sports Marketing today announced a merger in which the two entities will function as one group, Triumph, a full-service Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) sports marketing agency. Triumph will continue to develop custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans.
Triumph NIL signs Carson DeMartini, Keely Rochard
May 26, 2022
Baseball and softball standouts become the first members of the inaugural Triumph roster to be announced…
One collective that’s not about “throwing money around” to buy recruits
May 17, 2022
“Kids should be choosing their schools using the decision points that are important to them, where they can best develop as an athlete and a person. Then find the collective that can best help them monetize their NIL.”
VIRGINIA TECH ATHLETICS LEADING FORCE IN NIL SPACE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Black Enterprise | April 16, 2022
Virginia Tech Athletics is going the extra mile for student-athletes to secure the bag when it comes to monetizing their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
PEOPLE AND POP CULTURE
Executive Transactions
April 15, 2022
Start-up sports marketing collective Triumph NIL launched in alignment with the Virginia Tech athletic department to develop custom NIL partnerships for Virginia Tech student-athletes with members of the business community, donors and fans. The Triumph co-Founders are CowanPerry PC Chair JIM COWAN (Legal), CowanPerry PC student intern JOEY HARRINGTON (Research & Development), Sinclair Broadcast Group marketing consultant DOUG HICKS (Communications), fortune 500 company portfolio manager BRENDEN HILL (Strategy) and design and communications agency Joba CEO KEVIN JONES (Creative) (Triumph NIL).
Trio of New Collectives Launch to Support Virginia Tech Athletes
AFROTECH - April 14, 2022
Three new collectives have been announced to support Virginia Tech student athletes…
Inside Virginia Tech’s NIL plans: Hokies align with collectives facilitating athlete deals
April 14, 2022
BLACKSBURG, Va. — As the No. 1 football recruit in the country in the 2001 class, former Virginia Tech star running back Kevin Jones can’t help but look at the emerging name, image and likeness front in college athletics and not think about what could have been.
Virginia Tech announces new NIL partnerships and a plan to pay academic bonuses to athletes
The Virginian-Pilot - April 14, 2022
BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech on Thursday announced an enhanced partnership with INFLCR, launching the Hokies Exchange platform for Tech athletes and businesses to interact and arrange a variety of Name, Image and Likeness endorsement deals.
Once a business, collective or individual has registered and been approved for Hokies Exchange, it will be put into a database where athletes and the entity can connect for potential NIL deals. Businesses can filter through the index of athletes and narrow down selections using different criteria.
Triumph NIL ready to assist Hokie student-athletes
Kevin Jones headlines NIL collective
April 14, 2022
[Blacksburg, VA, April 14, 2022] Triumph NIL today launched as a start-up sports marketing collective, aligned with the Virginia Tech athletic department, to develop custom ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) partnerships for Virginia Tech student-athletes with members of the business community, donors and fans.
Virginia Tech Athletics forges ahead in evolving NIL space
NIL collectives in marketplace align with Tech; Hokies also set to financially reward academic progress
Hokie Sports - April 14, 2022
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech Athletics continues to explore additional avenues for its student-athletes to monetize their visibility as representatives of the Hokies' brand. In March, Tech Athletics announced an enhanced partnership with INFLCR, launching the Hokies Exchange platform for student-athletes and businesses to interact and arrange a variety of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) endorsement deals.