Why sports are trailblazing in their approach to creator partnerships
Join our experts who are at the intersection of influencer marketing and sports. They will discuss the power of sports partnerships, how athletes are moving from performers to creators and how your brand can tap in.
Deep diving into what you can learn from the creator-athlete marketing space, we’ll cover:
- How to make informed decisions about your creator strategy
- Navigating the athlete-creator ecosystem and finding hidden gem athlete influencers that can amplify your brand
- Working smarter not harder to build long term relationships and success with sports partnerships

Jack Adler (he/him) is the Founder & CEO of Out2Win Sports, a software enabling brands & agencies to build more effective influencer marketing partnerships with athletes. Our platform leverages AI and data analytics to help brands make more informed decisions regarding which athletes best fit their campaign goals. Jack was recognized by Front Office Sports as a top sports business leader under age 25 and was awarded Student Entrepreneur of the Year at Syracuse University in 2023.

Emery Barnes (he/him) is a Sports & Entertainment Marketer currently based in NYC. He's a first-generation Liberian-American and Chicago native, with an untiring passion to seed culture into brands—through sports, music, entertainment, fashion, and art.
During his 7+ years of experience in Marketing & Advertising, he’s led global marketing campaigns & programs for Fortune 500 Brands including DoorDash, Anheuser-Busch, Samsung, Coca-Cola, and P&G. Through his “turn water into wine” approach, he’s brought ideas to fruition through Broadcast TVC, Social, Digital, Experiential & Earned Media — leaving an everlasting mark on some of the world’s largest brands and during the biggest cultural moments.