NIL Edge was created through a partnership between Digital Sport by Hot Paper Lantern and NILNewsstand to deliver practical insight into the rapidly evolving NIL landscape. Hosted by Sterling Randle, the show features candid conversations with leaders working across the NIL ecosystem.
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We invite NIL administrators, athletic department leaders and professionals across the college sports ecosystem to join us for thoughtful, candid conversations about how NIL is being built, managed and refined.
If you help shape NIL strategy within your organization, NIL Edge offers a platform to share your perspective, highlight what is working, and contribute to a broader, informed dialogue about the future of college athletics.
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