Real conversations with the people shaping the future OF NIL

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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NIL EDGE EXPLORES:

  • How NIL programs are structured and operated inside athletic departments
  • Preparing and educating student-athletes for professional partnerships
  • Balancing compliance, communication and brand building
  • Building athlete-first and sustainable NIL models
  • Navigating revenue sharing, limitations and institutional realities

BE A GUEST ON NIL EDGE

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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Want to be a guest? We’re looking for those that can...

  • Share real, firsthand experience
  • Educate and inform the broader college sports community
  • Reach a focused and relevant audience
  • ‍Build long-term visibility within the NIL ecosytem

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Reach out to Sterling Randle at srandle@hotpaperlantern.com or fill out the form below

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Learn what's new and get our take on trends shaping the sports world.

NIL Edge - Lauren Cherry - Director of NIL Strategy & Revenue Share Operations at the University of North Texas

Sterling Randle sits down with Lauren Cherry, Director of NIL Strategy & Revenue Share Operations at the University of North Texas

NIL Edge #17 - Brett Sible - Associate Athletics Director for NIL Strategy and Innovation - DePaul University

Sterling Randle sits down with Brett Sible, Associate Athletics Director for NIL Strategy and Innovation at DePaul University

NIL Edge #16 - Lisa Hake - Winmark CMO

Sterling Randle sits down with Lisa Hake, Winmark CMO

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