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Endorsements Olympics

Dealing With My Phelps Man-Crush

I have a man-crush on Michael Phelps. In the past week, Michael Phelps has been the most discussed topic in my small circle of friends. One of my roommates finds it funny to tell everyone, including the Publix bagger, that I have this man-crush, at least ten people have asked me how much I wish […]

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Endorsements Olympics

Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

While phenom Michael Phelps still has 3 finals races to go, it is pretty clear that he has already put himself in a new stratosphere in regards to future endorsement dollars. As of now, Phelps has deals with Speedo, Visa, Omega and PowerBar. He currently earns $5 million annually from these endorsements. If Phelps does […]

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A-Rod Adds Another Agent

I really did not want to get involved in the whole nasty A-Rod divorce.  It is not our business to dip into such topics around here; I was going to leave it to sites like Deadspin to make sure that the public knew every place that Rodriguez took Madonna.  But then came word that A-Rod’s […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

I love Jewish Jordan, this site loves Jewish Jordan, and lets face it, you love Jordan Farmar too.  How could you not, when the guy decides to use his summer vacation to try to bring peace to the Middle East?  He will be heading to Israel next month to run summer basketball camps that host […]

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ActLetes – Professional Athletes, Endorsements, and the Entertainment Industry

Braylon Edwards (pictured left) is one of the most promising young receivers in the game of football. Leading his team to a 10-6 record, one win short of making the playoffs, he helped revive a dismal Cleveland Browns offense with 80 catches, 1,289 receiving yards (Single Season Franchise Record), and 16 touchdowns (Single Season Franchise […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Trying a slightly new format here for a change.  Do you like it organized by category below?  Anyway, a ton going on in this very busy summer.  As I am sure you are aware, Dynasty acquired an agency that represents coaches.  We have additionally begun our recruiting efforts in football and basketball.  Dan Leatherman continues […]

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Who Is Your Sponsor?

Who is Your Sponsor? (WYS) describes itself as “the premier website for fans of all sports and entertainment to research and find out what type of gear, food or swag their favorite athletes and entertainers use and endorse.” So when someone recently asked me what the deal was with that goofy little worm (below left) […]

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Endorsements Entertainment

Want to be a wealthy celeb-athlete like BECKHAM?

Celebrity and soccer player, David Beckham has recently inked (another) endorsement deal; this time a two-year deal with permanent marker company, Sharpie. The deal was negotiated by BrandBuzz, NY, a division of Young & Rubicam Brands, a fully owned subsidiary of WPP Group plc. (WPP is the world’s second-largest advertising and marketing conglomerate). Terms of […]