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Chris Jaeger on Creating Impactful Partner Experiences Through Branding

For our third episode of The Royalty Report, powered by Nexus Licensing Group, we sat down with Chris Jaeger, Director of Strategic Relationships at Club Colors, to discuss branding across multiple entities, building meaningful relationships, and creating impactful partner experiences. Club Colors specializes in branded merchandise, apparel, and promotional products that help institutions strengthen and elevate their brand identity. Background on The Royalty Report, powered by Nexus Licensing Group The Royalty Report was created to spark meaningful conversations with leaders across the collegiate licensing space. Hosted by KC Smurthwaite of Athletics Admin, the series delivers informative and engaging discussions centered on topics and trends within the collegiate licensing landscape. The series is produced by Nexus Licensing Group, a collegiate licensing agency founded in 2019 and headquartered in Rochester, NY, with satellite offices in Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA. Nexus was built to provide a more custom, hands-on approach to license representation within the collegiate marketplace. Learn more about Club Colors at https://www.clubcolors.com [https://www.clubcolors.com] Learn more about Nexus Licensing Group at ⁠https://nexuslicensinggroup.com⁠ [http://nexuslicensinggroup.com] LinkedIn: ⁠Nexus Licensing Group⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-licensing-group-llc/] Instagram: ⁠@nexuslicensinggroup⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nexuslicensinggroup/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Chris Turner and Matt Boeke on Leveraging Hot Market Moments

Episode Background In the second episode of The Royalty Report, powered by Nexus Licensing Group, we sat down with the Mid-American Conference’s Deputy Commissioner/COO Chris Turner and Blue 84’s Collegiate Licensing Manager Matt Boeke to explore how both conferences and licensees capitalize on hot market moments. The conversation also dives into their roles in driving revenue generation, as well as how the MAC has built novelty within its brand—highlighting initiatives like MACtion and Fly The Flag. Background on The Royalty Report (powered by Nexus Licensing Group) The Royalty Report was created to spark meaningful conversations with leaders across the collegiate licensing space. Hosted by KC Smurthwaite of Athletics Admin, the series delivers informative and engaging discussions centered on topics and trends within the collegiate licensing landscape. The series is produced by Nexus Licensing Group, a collegiate licensing agency founded in 2019 and headquartered in Rochester, NY, with satellite offices in Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA. Nexus was built to provide a more custom, hands-on approach to license representation within the collegiate marketplace. Learn more about the Mid-American Conference at https://getsomemaction.com [https://getsomemaction.com/] Learn more about Blue 84 at https://blue84.com [https://blue84.com] Learn more about Nexus Licensing Group at https://nexuslicensinggroup.com⁠ [https://nexuslicensinggroup.com] LinkedIn: ⁠Nexus Licensing Group⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-licensing-group-llc/] Instagram: ⁠@nexuslicensinggroup⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nexuslicensinggroup/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

Kirby Garry on The Impact of Refreshing Your Brand

Episode Background In the inaugural episode of The Royalty Report, powered by Nexus Licensing Group, Cal State Monterey Bay Athletic Director —Kirby Garry joined us to discuss the impact of CSUMB’s recent brand refresh. Cal State Monterey Bay underwent a brand refresh in April 2025, ushering in a new era for Otters Athletics. Athletic Director Kirby Garry played a key role in the project from start to finish. In this episode, he shares insights on his professional background, his long tenure with the Otters, and the extensive collaboration and effort required to execute a project as significant as a full brand refresh. Background on The Royalty Report (powered by Nexus Licensing Group) The Royalty Report was created to spark meaningful conversations with leaders across the collegiate licensing space. Hosted by KC Smurthwaite of Athletics Admin, the series delivers informative and engaging discussions centered on topics and trends within the collegiate licensing landscape. The series is produced by Nexus Licensing Group, a collegiate licensing agency founded in 2019 and headquartered in Rochester, NY, with satellite offices in Phoenix, AZ and Boston, MA. Nexus was built to provide a more custom, hands-on approach to license representation within the collegiate marketplace. Learn more about the Otters at https://otterathletics.com/index.aspx [https://otterathletics.com/index.aspx] Learn more about Nexus Licensing Group at https://nexuslicensinggroup.com [nexuslicensinggroup.com] LinkedIn: Nexus Licensing Group [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-licensing-group-llc/] Instagram: @nexuslicensinggroup [https://www.instagram.com/nexuslicensinggroup/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]