Friday, August 7, 2026

The Recruiting Revolution

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Recruiting has become a digital arms race. Whether schools are helping athletes build their brands or wowing them with flashy graphics, social media is playing a major role in today’s recruiting process. In this webinar, the following pros will walk you through best practices when it comes to strategy, creation, and execution.

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