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Think your company isn't big enough to activate at the Super Bowl? WRONG.

Digital Sport by Hot Paper Lantern Account Lead Sterling Randle shares his thoughts on how companies can incorporate the Super Bowl into marketing plans of any budget.
December 22, 2025

NIL Edge #8 - Tate Gillespie - Players Health

Sterling Randle sits down with Tate Gillespie of Players Health.
December 19, 2025

Why Brands Should Add Super Bowl Radio Row to Their Marketing Strategy

Digital Sport by Hot Paper Lantern Account Lead, Sterling Randle, shares his advice on how brands can use Super Bowl Radio, an undervalued opportunity, for earned media during one of the largest sporting events of the entire year.
December 12, 2025

NIL Edge #7 - Brian Mason - Wisconsin - Director of NIL Strategy

Sterling Randle sits down with Brian Mason, Director of NIL Strategy - Wisconsin.
December 5, 2025

Why Penn Entertainment’s Split From ESPN was Inevitable

CEO Ed Moed recently shared his thoughts in CDC Gaming on why the marriage of ESPN and Penn Entertainment ultimately failed, and the branding shortcomings that might have contributed.
November 29, 2025

NIL Edge #6 - Brent Wall - Student Athlete Score

Sterling Randle sits down with Brent Wall, co-founder & CEO of Student Athlete Score.
November 14, 2025

NIL Edge #5 - Haneen Rashwan - Baylor - Director | NIL Administration

Sterling Randle sits down with Haneen Rashwan, Director of NIL Administration at Baylor University.
October 31, 2025

Why Startups Should Hire PR Sooner Than They Think

VP of Client Service, Bailey Irelan, makes a case for startups to engage communications and PR support early on in their company's journey.
October 23, 2025

NIL Edge #4 - Joe Shepard - South Carolina - Associate AD, NIL Strategy & Execution

Sterling Randle sits down with Joe Shepard, Associate AD, NIL Strategy & Execution at University of South Carolina.
October 17, 2025