Monday, May 4, 2026
    More
    Media

    The Recruiting Revolution

    By
    Aug 07, 2018 | 01:59 pm
    UPDATED Apr 28, 2019 | 01:59 pm

    https://youtu.be/DdEY5EnR1KA

    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.

    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

    Sign up for
    The Memo Newsletter

    Get the biggest stories and best analysis on the business of sports delivered to your inbox twice every weekday and twice on weekends.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    Linkedin
    Whatsapp
    Copy Link
    Link Copied
    Link Copied

    What to Read
    by

    AI College Recruiting Reels Aren’t Fooling Scouts
    College coaches and recruiters are way ahead of cheating athletes.
    by

    Venezuela Stuns the Field, Upsets U.S. for Its First WBC Title
    The upstart championship run has become a defining moment for the country.
    Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Mitch Marner of Canada celebrates with Macklin Celebrini after scoring their fourth goal in overtime to win the match against Czechia in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
    by

    IOC Once Again Cracking Down on Olympic Social Media Clips
    NHL teams have gone to extreme lengths to work around IOC restrictions.
    University of Southern California
    by

    The New Way Colleges Are Wooing Athletes: Content Studios
    Schools are creating content studios to win recruits and donor dollars.

    Featured Today

    Kaitlin Oaks (left) from Tampa looks at photos with Layla Abutha from Tampa while attending Thurby at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
    by

    Kentucky Derby Is Courting Gen Z
    Churchill Downs is mixing traditional splendor with a youthful atmosphere.
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever sits on the baseline and makes photographs during the Indiana Pacers game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
    April 22, 2026

    Why Athletes Are Moonlighting As Sports Photographers
    Athletes are swapping courtside seats for sideline cameras.
    Quinnipiac women's varsity rugby
    April 21, 2026

    The Death of Quinnipiac Women’s Varsity Rugby
    The sudden decision at Ilona Maher’s alma mater left players blindsided.
    April 17, 2026

    The Lawyer Steering the NIL Era
    In the new era of college sports, Darren Heitner is everywhere.

    More in Media
    San Francisco, CA - February 5, 2016- The GeneralÕs Residence at Fort Mason: Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless on the remote set of First Take during coverage for Super Bowl 50.(Photo by Tony Avelar / ESPN Images)
    exclusive
    by

    Skip Bayless to Appear on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ on Friday
    Bayless previously hosted “First Take” from 2007 to 2016.
    John Fanta
    May 1, 2026

    NBC Bets on a Bigger Kentucky Derby Weekend
    The Oaks moved to primetime, and Fanta will report from the infield.
    May 3, 2026

    Kentucky Derby Breaks Viewership Record with 19.6M
    The Kentucky Derby is one of the most-watched U.S. sports events.
    Sponsored

    Why Brandon Marshall Bet on Athlete-Owned Media
    Brandon Marshall on athlete media, life after football, building I AM ATHLETE.
    Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
    May 1, 2026

    Schedule Release Could Make Mike Vrabel NFL’s Punching Bag
    Unfortunately for Vrabel, the Patriots face the Chargers in 2026.
    Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The NFL Network logo on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    May 1, 2026

    NFL Network Dark on Comcast in First Carriage Dispute Under ESPN
    The dispute does not involve Disney or ESPN’s other channels.
    Brandon Marshall Portfolio Players
    April 30, 2026

    Brandon Marshall: Why I Walked Away From Sports Talk TV
    The ex-NFL wideout previously starred on FS1.
    April 29, 2026

    NFL Draft Viewership Falls 12%, Averages 6.6M Over Three Days
    Coverage across all networks averaged 6.6 million viewers.