MOGL: Student-Athlete Empowerment Takes Flight in the NIL Era
Before NIL became national frenzy, former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush created MOGL to empower undervalued collegiate athletes. Now, its potential is supercharged.
MOGL launches MOGL Monetize™ and MOGL Master™, providing free, accessible resources and solutions for collegiate athletes
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July 13, 2022
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How two Notre Dame alumni-run companies are shaping the NIL space
A couple of groups that began thinking about the options early on include MOGL and Vintage Brand. Now they are working together to bring change to the NIL space, change which attempts to prepare the student-athlete beyond individual endorsement deals or one-time opportunities.
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July 5, 2022
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First College Athlete with Down Syndrome Inks NIL Deal
Caden Cox, the first college athlete with Down Syndrome, has inked an NIL deal with apparel brand Jake Max, whose mission is to maximize the creative of people with special needs through art.
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July 5, 2022
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NIL turns one: After a year of radical change, what happens next?
Yes, NIL has helped NCAA athletes put money in their pockets. But it's also helped them realize their power moving forward.
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June 28, 2022
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How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
Others, like MOGL, are interested in building marketplaces to connect brands with student-athletes.
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June 9, 2022
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Former Notre Dame Quarterback Wimbush Builds Online Social Agency MOGL
The social media world already made matchmakers and promotional agencies at least partially obsolete. Now, a new network is looking to add sports marketing agents to that list...
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June 9, 2022
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SXSW 2022 Announces Winners of 14th Annual Pitch Event
This year's participating companies represent the most cutting-edge technologies from around the world, with the highest caliber of applicants since SXSW Pitch's beginning. To date, 572 companies have participated in SXSW Pitch, with over 82 percent receiving funding and acquisitions in excess of almost $14.5 billion.
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June 9, 2022
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NIL Q&A: Why disclosures and financial literacy are so important
On3 caught up with Ayden Syal, MOGL’s co-founder and CEO, to talk about the rapid growth of his company and what differentiates it in a congested marketplace.
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June 9, 2022
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NIL Q&A: How to clean up the ‘dirty landscape’
This is Part 2 and touches on the “dirty landscape” portion of the NIL space and what could serve as the tipping point to eventually rein in over-the-top actions of some school-specific collectives.
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August 9, 2022
MOGL Partners with INFLCR to Provide More Deals to All
MOGL has partnered with INFLCR to provide more NIL opportunities to more athletes. For institutions already using MOGL Monetize™ there will be no change to the experience.
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August 9, 2022
Employee Spotlight #13: Zoe Haugen, Director of Marketing at MOGL
Frederick Daso interviews MOGL's Director of Marketing, Zoe Haugen. Read more about Zoe's career, inspirations, some advice, and more!
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July 13, 2022
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More than NIL - Notre Dame Business Mendoza College of Business
With their company MOGL, Mendoza alums Ayden Syal and Brandon Wimbush are striving to help brands and college athletes navigate the new world of NIL.
MOGL Partners with INFLCR to Provide More Deals to All
MOGL has partnered with INFLCR to provide more NIL opportunities to more athletes. For institutions already using MOGL Monetize™ there will be no change to the experience.
MOGL's Big New Hire Shows How NIL Marketplaces Are Evolving
MOGL hires Elliott Charles, former Chicago State athletic director, to serve as company's Director of University Relations. What does this suggest about the current state of the NIL Marketplace?
Two Notre Dame Companies Collided for Athlete NFT Event in Austin
MOGL and Simba Chain hosted a SXSW NFT event at Z’Tejas Southwest Grill in partnership with Austin-based businesses Woo Woo Burgers and Zilker Belts for University of Texas athletes and festival attendees.
MOGL: Student-Athlete Empowerment Takes Flight in the NIL Era
Before NIL became a national frenzy, former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush created MOGL to empower undervalued collegiate athletes. Now, its potential is supercharged.
From AI to Future of Work, these tech startups are rocking it at SXSW 2022
Another US startup that won the SXSW 2022 awards is MOGL and it has won in the Social and Culture category. MOGL is a marketplace that connects collegiate athletes and businesses for marketing opportunities in a compliant way in the name, image, and likeness era.
NIL marketplace MOGL won the Social & Culture category during the 14th annual SXSW Pitch Event held this week in Austin, Texas. Winners from all nine of the contest’s categories will each receive $4,000 and increased exposure to potential investors in attendance at SXSW.
Marketing with college athletes has become increasingly popular as the world learns more about its potential to grow businesses, and to grow as a business opportunity in itself—like in the instance of MOGL, an NIL marketplace that won at the national SXSW Pitch competition for startups in Austin, Texas.
‘National Champions’: A Sports Film Tackling Compensation For Student Athletes
“In 99.9 percent of cases, college is when the value of athletes’ brands happens to be the highest,” said Ayden Syal, co-creator of MOGL Corp., the first online marketplace to match college athletes with marketers to capitalize their new rights according to CNBC
Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words.
SBJ Behind The Scenes: Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
Around 350 execs took in the 20th edition of the Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, which moved to Aria in Las Vegas for the first time this year.
NIL collectives now being categorized in two separate categories
One industry CEO with a keen eye on the collectives market is Ayden Syal, co-founder of MOGL, which empowers athletes and businesses to connect for opportunities to monetize their NIL
Brandon Wimbush and MOGL Continue to be Upward Movers in the NIL Industry
Brandon Wimbush and his business partner Ayden Syal continue to be upward movers in the NIL industry. Brandon announced this news on social media this week:
How charm and character fueled Darien Rencher’s growth into outspoken Clemson leader
From passing out concert flyers as a grade-schooler to planning peaceful protests in college, the senior running back leaves behind one of the most unique legacies in recent program history.
SXSW Announces Finalists For 2022 Pitch Competition
SXSW Pitch showcases innovative new technology from 45 companies within 9 distinct categories to a panel of industry experts, high-profile media professionals, venture capital investors, and angel investors.
The Villanova Sports Law Society alum is vital in ensuring that all brand deals between businesses and student athletes are compliant with the athlete’s state and university guidelines to protect their eligibility.
How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
Athletes, universities, and brands have spent months learning how to best navigate the new NIL world. MOGL is creating a marketplace for both athletes and brands.
MOGL Hires Business Development Manager Kelly McNulty in Columbus, Ohio
In her new role, McNulty manages the MOGL customer base and drives brand awareness. She leads sales representatives, assists in local marketing and addresses strategic opportunities in Columbus.
Maddie Johnson’s NIL Deal a First for Black Female Lacrosse Players
In order to help spread the message about their Q Collar product, a non-invasive device worn around the neck and designed to protect athletes’ head and neck areas as they compete, they were connected through MOGL to Detroit Mercy Lacrosse’s Maddie Johnson to enact the first NIL deal for a black female lacrosse player.
13 top companies helping student-athletes make money and shaping the future of NIL marketing
Insider compiled a list of 13 NIL-focused companies that are shaping the future of student-athlete marketing and NIL deals. This list was determined by Insider based on recommendations from college athletes, sports-marketing entrepreneurs, administrators at university athletic departments, and nominations we received directly from readers.
ND FOUNDERS PROFILE #86: THIS FOUNDER IS PUTTING THE POWER OF THE PERSONAL BRAND INTO THE HANDS OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
In the first two months of MOGL, it was just Syal. Realizing he couldn’t do it all himself, he reached out to Notre Dame connections. One of them was Joe Schmidt, a linebacker at Notre Dame from 2011-2012. He suggested that Syal talk to his former Mendoza College of Business classmate, Wimbush. In January 2020, the former college quarterback joined MOGL as chief athletic officer.
MOGL was featured on NJ PBS Business Beat with former CNN Anchor Rhonda Schaffler.
In the interview, we discuss the value of marketing with collegiate athletes, MOGL's origin story and the incredible impact that MOGL has on the local community.
Sports Influencer Platform MOGL in NTX Connecting Local Businesses and Athletes
MOGL, is the first fully functional platform that allows companies to connect with athletes for brand deals and complete the transaction in a compliant way.
Student Athlete Podcasters Talk NIL and Long-Term Goals
One platform where student athletes have seen some early success in their NIL endeavors is podcasting. Whether they’re hosting their own podcast or getting paid to appear on other people’s podcasts, student athletes have increasingly shown interest in this type of content creation.
Former Irish QB Brandon Wimbush hopes to help student athletes monetize their brand through MOGL app
MOGL doesn’t want to just help the student athlete. Their business model also plans to fund athletic programs in underprivileged communities surrounding the universities.
College athletes across Texas are celebrating the signing of the new law allowing them to make money from their own name and talent. These athletes can now land major advertising and endorsement deals, potentially changing their lives forever. Marketing giants Brandon Wimbush and Ayden Syal are the co-founders of Mogl, a platform that matches athletes with business opportunities.
MOGL Founders Featured on ABC 57 - WBND's Saturday Kick off Show to discuss NIL
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his business partner, alum Ayden Syal, spoke with ABC57's Allison Hayes about their marketing company, MOGL, that connects athletes with opportunities.
How former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush wants to help athletes profit from name, image and likeness
We’re really on a mission here to put the value that the athletes provide to the community back into their hands,” Syal said, “and provide them a service where they’ll be able to seek out the opportunities to monetize their name, image, and likeness while helping local businesses to build their brands and increase their profitability.”
We sought to find a remedy for this inequity because we recognize the impact that athletics have had on our lives. Specifically, athletics allowed Brandon to compete for and graduate from The University of Notre Dame. He attributes these accomplishments to his experiences and growth through youth sports. To help preserve the accessibility of youth athletics, MOGL will help fund athletic programs in underprivileged communities surrounding the universities. The mission is to increase vitality in the surrounding communities through athletes’ engagement with local businesses.
Alston Fallout: Mogl’s Plan to Help All Student-Athletes Navigate the Emerging NIL Landscape
It is no longer a matter of “if” student-athletes will eventually be able to get compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) – it is a matter of when. Several states have already introduced or passed legislation that will permit student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness.
Take It From the Star QB: You Can Be a Bench Player and Still Partner With Brands
As a starting quarterback at Notre Dame, Brandon Wimbush played the most important position for one of college football’s most storied programs. He set a few school records too: for most rushing yards by a QB in a game (207), most rushing touchdowns by a QB in a season (14, in 2017), and lowest interception percentage for a career (2.1%). Despite that success and profile, Wimbush wasn’t able to profit on his achievements beyond his scholarship.
Looming NIL legislation opens doors for crowded marketplace
When UCF football players took the field for their spring game April 10 wearing jerseys adorned with their social media handles instead of last names, they made national headlines...