What: Presentation by UNC Athletics during Chamber briefing for local employers re: the new NCAA ruling that permits the hiring of UNC student-athletes for non-UNC promotional activities.
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 12:30-1:30pm
Why: To provide local employers real-time clarity on the do’s and don'ts related to this new rule.
Speakers:
- Bubba Cunningham, UNC Director of Athletics
- Marielle vanGelder, UNC Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance
- Matt Laczkowski, Tandem Sports and Entertainment Director of Athlete and Talent Representation
More: The guidance for this new rule is still being determined, but generally student-athletes can receive compensation or discounts for the use of their name, image, and/or likeness (i.e., NIL) in the promotion of products or services, such as through television and radio advertisements, social media posts, and personal appearances, effective July 1, 2021.
Event Link: https://business.carolinachamber.org/chamber-hosted-events-calendar/Details/chamber-briefing-with-unc-athletics-re-new-ncaa-ruling-366555?sourceTypeId=Hub
Chamber Briefing with UNC Athletics for Local Employers re: New NCAA Rule on Name, Image, Likeness
1. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
UNC Athletics- NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS
2. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
NAME, IMAGE and LIKENESS – What is it? When
can a student-athlete do it?
• NIL Defined: Any activity where a SA’s name, image, likeness or
personal appearance is used for promotional purposes.
• Effective July 1, 2021.
• A SA CAN be paid (e.g., cash, product or other benefit) for promotional
purposes.
• A SA CAN hire an agent to represent them in NIL activities, but they must
pay the going rate for the service.
• A SA CAN reference their status as a SA at UNC.
3. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS – Examples
• Self-employment or business ownership (providing a product or service) – starting a
clothing company, performing as a musician, selling artwork etc.
• Appearing in TV, print or social media advertisements for commercial products or
services.
• Providing lessons, including conducting camps/clinics - live, in-person or streaming
online).
• Selling autographs on items not provided by UNC.
• Making personal appearances to promote commercial products or services (e.g.,
appearance at a restaurant, event or commercial establishment).
• Being a social media influencer (compensation for social media activity/posting).
4. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS – What CAN’T a
student-athlete do?
• SA’s CAN’T hire an agent for future professional athletic contract negotiations.
• SA’s CAN’T be paid for work not performed or be paid to attend or play at UNC.
• NCAA Extra Benefit and Recruiting Inducement rules still apply.
• SA’s CAN’T be paid based on a specific athletic performance or achievement (e.g.,
number of goals scored, what place they finish).
• SA’s CAN’T enter into NIL agreements with any vendor associated with an NCAA
banned substance, gambling/sports wagering or adult entertainment.
• SA’s CAN’T sell items that were provided to them by UNC (e.g., shoes, helmets,
jersey’s, tournament gifts).
5. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS – Logistics
• SA’s MUST disclose all NIL agreements to Athletics at least 72 hours prior to
engaging in the activity.
• SA’s MUST disclose any agreement with an agent, advisor, marketing
representative etc. within 14 days of signing the agreement.
• Use of UNC marks and logos (including the uniform) MUST be approved in
advance by Athletics and University Licensing. SA’s HAVE NOT been granted the
rights to use photographs of themselves engaged in practice or competition
while in uniform or UNC marks and logos are visible.
6. We Educate and Inspire Through Athletics
NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS – Other
Considerations
Want to connect with a specific student-athlete?
• Reach out via social media or by using the UNC People Directory to search for
his or her email address. The Directory can be found here:
https://dir.itsapps.unc.edu/.
Interested in proposing an opportunity for all/large groups of SA’s? Have
questions about NCAA NIL rules or engaging in an NIL opportunity?
• Contact the Compliance Office
• uncnil@unc.edu