We’re thrilled to partner with @Society43 and these incredible Virginia Tech and University of Virginia women’s basketball players for the Battle of the Shades campaign! 🕶️ Support these athletes by grabbing your officially licensed VT or UVA team sunglasses using the links below. 💪 Who will take home the state of Virginia bragging rights? 🏆 The duo that sells the most sunglasses wins FREE sunglasses for their entire team! Let the battle begin! 🏀 #GoHokies #GoHoos Support @MyahHa2elt0n ➡️ Support @laniwhitee ➡️ Support @tlauterbach41➡️ Support @0liviaMcGhee ➡️

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These NextName athletes are the real MVPs of social media! 🏆 With engagement rates way above the 1%-3.5% benchmark, they’re absolutely slaying. 🕶️🔥Their secret? Knowing their audience, posting consistently, using hashtags, interacting with followers, and writing captions that connect. Take notes and watch your engagement soar! Congrats to these athletes on leading the way. 🚀 @brookemosher9 @matt_haley7 @gabbydean6 @SessionsKyle @RyanVoois @_sophstephenson @Ty_rodgers20 @lukegoode10 If your brand is interested in working with any of these talented athletes and rising social media stars, please connect with us at info@nextname.io! #BecomingTheNextName #NextName #NIL #EngagementRate #SocialMediaTips #NILSuccess #BuildYourBrand #BuildYourFollowing #StayConsistent #Instagram #TikTok #X

🎉 Welcome aboard, @quincy_thornton! 🎉 This talented @UTMBase pitcher is now on NextName. ⚾️💥 Check out his profile to shop his favorite products and show your support or learn how your brand can collaborate with Quincy! Learn more ➡️ #NextName #NIL #NextNameAthlete #SupportAthletes #BrandPartnership #TeamNextName #AthleteEndorsements

💥 Big props to Illinois swimmer @Kylee_sessions for making waves on social! 🌊 She ranks 4th in engagement, 9th in total posts, and 14th in overall following in our social media rankings. 🎯 Her secret? Authentic content that blends her personal life with her journey in the pool. 🏊‍♀️👏 Give her a follow, and brands, reach out to info@nextname.io to collaborate. Keep shining, Kylee! 🌟 📢 You can also support Kylee through brand partnerships or by shopping her favorite gear ➡️ #NextName #NIL #BecomingtheNextName #KyleeSessions #Swimmer #SocialMediaTips #NILSuccess #BuildYourBrand #BuildYourFollowing #StayConsistent #Instagram #TikTok #X

📣Attention athletes: The size of your school or sport doesn’t define your social media success. Athletes in volleyball, baseball, and other sports are crushing it in our rankings too, proving that consistency + engaging content = growth! 💯🏐⚾🏀 Stick to what works for you: TikTok, Instagram, or X. Focus on one and build from there. You don’t need to conquer them all to shine. 🌞 👊Keep showing up, keep sharing your story, and watch your following grow! 🏆Big congrats to the NextName Athletes featured here for growing your following with consistency and authenticity! Keep it up! @colehawk23 @lukegoode10 @Ty_rodgers20 @SencireH @DDainja @rcast3 @MerikCarter @LilyBarry19 If your brand is interested in working with any of these talented athletes and rising social media stars, please connect with us at info@nextname.io! #BecomingTheNextName #NextName #NIL #SocialMediaTips #NILSuccess #BuildYourBrand #BuildYourFollowing #StayConsistent #Instagram #TikTok #X

"I want to dominate discus." 💪 For Illinois freshman Reece Ihenacho, success didn’t come easy, but his journey is proof that faith, perseverance, and hard work can transform challenges into triumphs. Get inspired by his full story here 👉 📢 You can also support Reece through brand partnerships or by shopping his favorite gear ➡️ #NextName #AthleteSpotlight #NIL #ReeceIhenacho #TrackandField #Throws #Thrower #Shotput #Discus #Inspiration #Resilience

📣 Athletes, here’s your secret weapon: CONSISTENCY. Athletes who post regularly not only dominate our top 10 rankings but also capture the attention of brands. Why? Because consistent, engaging content is more valuable to sponsors than a large, inactive following. 🏆 Start posting, stay active, and let your NIL journey take off! Congrats to all the NextName Athletes who made this list by staying consistent and setting the standard! @MerikCarter @brookemosher9 @c00p3rAdonlin @_sophstephenson @cari_bohm @biancamay1414 @lukegoode10 @Kylee_sessions @kayla_burbage If your brand is interested in working with any of these talented athletes and rising social media stars, please connect with us at info@nextname.io! #BecomingTheNextName #NextName #NIL #SocialMediaTips #NILSuccess #BuildYourBrand #StayConsistent #Instagram #TikTok

🏌️‍♀️ Meet Anna Ritter: A packed schedule, big dreams, and a love for golf. See how she’s paving the way for her future in the sport. Read Here 👉 #NextName #AthleteSpotlight #NIL #AnnaRitter #Golf #Golfer #GolfJourney

🎉Welcome aboard, @reeceihenacho_1! 🎉 This talented thrower for @IlliniAthletics track & field is now on NextName. 🥏💥 Check out his profile to shop his favorite products and show your support or learn how your brand can collaborate with Reece! Learn more ➡️ #NextName #NIL #NextNameAthlete #SupportAthletes #BrandPartnership #TeamNextName #AthleteEndorsements #TrackandField

Breaking barriers! 🚨 Cooper Flagg recently became the first high school athlete to sign with Gatorade, a move that has shaken up the NIL world. ⛹️‍♂️ What does this mean for the future of high school athletes and major endorsements? 👀 👉 Read more about this game-changing deal and its impact: #NextName #NIL #CooperFlagg #Gatorade #GameChanger #HighSchoolSports #TheFutureIsNow #Duke

@KymoraJohnson_ Hi Kymora! We’ve got a paid brand partnership opportunity available and would love to share more details to see if you’re interested. Send us a DM if you’d like to hear more. Thanks so much!

@Paris_Clark2022 Hi Paris! We’ve got a paid brand partnership opportunity available and would love to share more details to see if you’re interested. Send us a DM if you’d like to hear more. Thanks so much!

🎊Welcome aboard, @Kylee_sessions! 🎊This talented @illiniathletics swimmer is now on NextName. 🏊‍♀️ Check out her profile to shop her favorite products and show your support or learn how your brand can collaborate with Kylee! Learn more ➡️ #NextName #NIL #NextNameAthlete #SupportAthletes #BrandPartnership #TeamNextName #AthleteEndorsements

🌟🎶 Oklahoma State University is making headlines with a concert at Pickens Stadium to benefit their NIL program! Featuring local favorites like Jason Boland & The Stragglers, this event has already sold out with 104,000 applications! 🎉🤠 Could this model inspire other schools? Check out the full story! #NextName #NIL #OklahomaState #OSU #Concert #LiveMusic #Community

🌟 Here are some more highlights from our tailgate featuring NextName athletes and fans enjoying the first-ever @chicagogrillcu2 hot dog eating contest! 🌭😄 Working with these amazing athletes was a pleasure as their off-field personalities matched their incredible talent! 💪 Looking forward to future collaborations with all of them! #NextName #NIL #ChicagoGrill #TailgateParty #HotDogChallenge #CollegeAthletes #GoodTimes #GreatMemories

🎉 Huge shoutout to @chicagogrillcu2 for partnering with NextName athletes for an unforgettable tailgate and hot dog eating contest! 🌭 It was a pleasure to work with Tom on this campaign, and the contest was incredibly entertaining! Excited for more collaborations at future games! Also, congrats to @KennyBattle33’s team for winning the first-ever Chicago Grill hot dog eating contest! 🎊🏆 You can also visit the Chicago Grill food truck every Monday-Friday from 11am-8pm located on the UIUC Engineering Campus by the CIF. #NextName #NIL #ChicagoGrill #GameDay #GameDayFun #TailGate #HotDogEatingContest Edited · 12m

We’re excited to team up with @chicagogrillcu2 and five Illinois athletes for a tailgate and hot dog eating contest tomorrow, October 19th, in Memorial Stadium Lot 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM (contest starts at 11:30 AM). 🎉🌭 Join us for tasty food, TVs, fun games, and live music! Interested in competing in the hot dog eating contest? Email tom@nextname.io. Looking forward to seeing you! 🙌 @Kylee_sessions @plumley_ben @reeceihenacho_1 #Tailgate #HotDogEatingContest #CollegeFootball #NIL #NextName #ChicagoGrill #IllinoisAthletes #CommunityEvent #GoIllini #GameDayEats #EatYourWayToVictory #TailgateFun