REP Worldwide – Representing Every Player

REP Worldwide is a full-service representation business, founded by the NFLPA’s licensing and marketing arm, NFL Players Inc. Built on a foundation of more than 25 years of continued revenue growth that supplements athletes’ on-field earnings, REP Worldwide provides group licensing services for athlete-centric sports properties seeking a similar growth path.

What We Do

Representing Every Player

Partners

USRPA Licensing Application USWNTPA Licensing Application WNBPA Licensing Application

REP Worldwide is a full-service representation business, founded by the NFLPA’s licensing and marketing arm, NFL Players Inc. Built on a foundation of more than 25 years of continued revenue growth that supplements athletes’ on-field earnings, REP Worldwide provides group licensing services for athlete-centric sports properties seeking a similar growth path.

Evolution of Group Player Rights

NFL Players Inc. Established

Founded in 1994, NFL Players Inc. launched as the first-of-its-kind, for-profit licensing and marketing arm of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). This business model allows NFL players to share in a revenue pool that supplemented their salaries and funds the work the union does.

Anchor Licensees

The NFLPA secured its core licensing foundation through long-term exclusive agreements with partners in key licensing categories. Panini is the exclusive trading card partner, EA SPORTS is the exclusive gaming partner and Fanatics is the exclusive licensee in apparel and hardlines categories.

Record Revenue Growth

NFL Players Inc. has generated consecutive years of record revenue growth, is one of the 40 largest global licensing programs and has earned multiple industry awards along the way. By 2015, NFL Players Inc. surpassed $150 million in revenue, with plans to grow beyond $200 million in 2020.

New Businesses

Launched in 2015, Athlete Content and Entertainment (ACE Media) is the content subsidiary of the NFLPA. ACE Media delivers original sports-lifestyle content across all genres and platforms. In 2016, OneTeam Collective launched as the first athlete-driven business accelerator. OneTeam Collective accelerates growth for companies seeking to align with the sports industry.

REP Worldwide puts the licensing expertise and innovative mindset of NFL Players Inc. to work for athletes and sports properties everywhere.

SERVICES

Create an all-star group licensing program

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

It starts with strategic planning and business development. We help build programs that maximize revenue opportunities for athletes through licensing and marketing deals.

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

We oversee all licensing programs to ensure proper use of group player rights and athlete marketing strategy.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

From consultation on brand guidelines to asset management and legal services, we help protect athlete's intellectual property.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

We can help implement appropriate tracking, reporting and submission systems for licensing and marketing revenue.

PARTNERSHIP CONSULTING

Our team will leverage existing partnerships and build new strategic alliances to ensure maximum exposure and engagement for athletes on product and in retail promotions.

ACE MEDIA

Content is in high demand and a great opportunity for athletes to grow their personal brand. ACE Media, the NFLPA’s content subsidiary, produces high quality, original athlete content.

Working With REP Worldwide

"NFL Players Inc. is an incredible model that has generated a lot of success for NFL players and our union. I’m sure opening up our model to other players and sports services with REP Worldwide will allow them to enjoy the same kind of results and benefits that I've enjoyed. I'm excited to get this business started and lend my support in helping grow all group player licensing programs."

JOHNSON BADEMOSI

NFL PLAYER

"The WNBPA as a founder and partner creates a collaboration that not only aligns with our vision, but that also strengthens our collective voice."

NNEKA OGWUMIKE

WNBA PLAYER

MEGHAN KLINGENBERG

USWNT Player

"We are excited about the even greater heights we can reach working with REP Worldwide. And, we are pleased to be founding partners in an organization that will help other athletes and teams do the same."

NEWS

Read more +22 May 2018 By Jenna Sobray in Press Release