MONROE, La. –  ULM Athletics has entered into a long-term multimedia rights partnership with Van Wagner, a leading collegiate marketing and media rights company. The agreement establishes Van Wagner as the exclusive multimedia rights partner for ULM Athletics, providing comprehensive support in sponsorship sales, brand partnerships, and fan engagement opportunities.
Through this partnership, Van Wagner will collaborate closely with ULM Athletics to elevate the Warhawks brand, expand corporate partnerships, and create innovative experiences for fans, student-athletes, and the Monroe community. The relationship will deliver enhanced value to ULM's corporate sponsors while generating new revenue streams to support the success of the university's athletic programs.
"ULM Athletics is excited to partner with Van Wagner to further enhance the fan experience and elevate the Warhawk brand," said Rob Bernardi, Deputy Athletics Director. "We look forward to working with them to increase the value of being a ULM fan."
"We are proud to partner with ULM Athletics and support the Warhawks' commitment to excellence both on and off the field," said Mike Palisi, Van Wagner College, President. "ULM is a vital part of northeast Louisiana and the Sun Belt Conference, and we look forward to leveraging our expertise and resources to enhance the fan experience, grow the ULM brand, and create lasting value for Warhawk Athletics and its partners."
Van Wagner brings an expansive portfolio to the partnership—already representing the Sun Belt Conference, as well as fellow member institutions Coastal Carolina University and Georgia State University, further amplifying the scope and reach of their media and marketing capabilities.
About Van Wagner
Van Wagner is a leading sports advertising and entertainment agency, with global expertise in live events, sponsorship sales, multimedia rights and aerial advertising. Van Wagner creates, advises and sells on behalf of world-class teams, leagues, brands and properties. An innovator in the sports and media business, Van Wagner is a global leader in high-impact broadcast visible signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA and international soccer, sponsorships sales, college multimedia rights and in-venue content production at the world's biggest sporting events. For more information, visit www.vanwagner.com.
