Providence College Athletics
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Providence College Athletics Hosts Third Annual NIL Media Day, Presented By Opendorse
9/28/2026 4:59:00 PM | General
More than 200 student-athletes participated in the event focused on content creation and partnership opportunities.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Athletics hosted the third annual NIL Media Day, presented by Opendorse, the leading Name Image and Likeness marketplace and technology company, on Monday, September 28. The full-day event took place in the Friar Ruane Development Center on the campus of Providence College. More than 200 student-athletes participated in the event, where they engaged in opportunities for prospects and partners.
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The event consisted of expert-staffed content creation stations, leading to numerous unique experiences. Topics covered during the event included personal branding, networking, sponsor activation best practices and media training. Student-athletes will receive content from their participation to use on their social channels, including a professional-quality headshot.
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Student-athletes have the opportunity to partner with brands before, during and after the event. Content captured during Media Day is co-owned by Providence and Opendorse and will be packaged to resell to secure new sponsors and brand partners for athletes.
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"Providence College will always be leading in the area of NIL," Providence College Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. "This NIL Media Day gives all our student-athletes a chance to participate and maximize their brands."
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The high-quality production shoot on the PC campus was led by Julian Valentin, Opendorse's Senior VP of Collegiate Services and Marketing, who has 10 years of experience with MLB marketing and digital execution. Opendorse handled all the production, from planning and coordination to editing and post-production – allotting for 510+ fully edited video and photo pieces.
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The event consisted of expert-staffed content creation stations, leading to numerous unique experiences. Topics covered during the event included personal branding, networking, sponsor activation best practices and media training. Student-athletes will receive content from their participation to use on their social channels, including a professional-quality headshot.
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Student-athletes have the opportunity to partner with brands before, during and after the event. Content captured during Media Day is co-owned by Providence and Opendorse and will be packaged to resell to secure new sponsors and brand partners for athletes.
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"Providence College will always be leading in the area of NIL," Providence College Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. "This NIL Media Day gives all our student-athletes a chance to participate and maximize their brands."
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The high-quality production shoot on the PC campus was led by Julian Valentin, Opendorse's Senior VP of Collegiate Services and Marketing, who has 10 years of experience with MLB marketing and digital execution. Opendorse handled all the production, from planning and coordination to editing and post-production – allotting for 510+ fully edited video and photo pieces.
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