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About Aaron Carotta — Basketball rowing athlete

Aaron Carotta is an endurance-driven rowing talent and ocean expedition creator with a compelling story built around resilience, adventure, and real-time documentation from the water. His content blends sport, survival, and travel in a way that gives sponsors authentic visibility with a highly engaged audience.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Aaron Carotta, the Athlete. 'Adventure Aaron' got his got his name in 2008 after the decision was made to leave the 9-5 career when diagnosed with testicular cancer and live a more fulfilled, purposeful life. Growing up as a collegiate basketball player, the transition into what some consider the real world work force, wasn’t his calling. Instead, with the help of Tim Ferriss, Aaron established a social media following of over 100,000 fans on various social platforms while doing bucket list adventures, in more than 80 countries. Extreme athletic adventures to say the least all while creating, hosting, producing, and paying it forward to others in a similar battle. In total, he polished and presented 4 internationally syndicated shows with more than 150 episodes in just 5 years. Over a decade later, his new found endurance and creative quest has been recognized as a highly sought unique perspective, validated by airings to over 120 million households starting in 2010. He recently was welcomed professionally on live television news as a live journalist with NBC and Fox affiliates in 2018. Finding local communities and story lines to cater to the audience, Aaron gained momentum once again. One of which was seen presenting the Red Bull Event, for the Upper Peninsula’s UP. Now, with the digital era in mind, he allows it to continue around the world to just about anyone. Going all in and full throttle with this weekly turnaround docu series, he will also be offering a bonus daily live streams to cater to streaming network options as well as regular television episodes. In 2016, Aaron took off for the longest solo journey in a Canoe or Kayak according to the Guinness Book of World Record. Nearly 233 days later, doubling the record, Aaron successfully aligned with I’m Adopted.org and the exposure was seen in the film and various print articles, to include Men’s Health Mag. In 2021, Aaron departed on his greatest expedition yet, from San Diego, called SEE LEVEL. On what many have described as the toughest endurance and extreme adventure to date, Ocean Rowing the high seas was the world's first human powered circumnavigation by Sea. It has successfully become the world's first descent in a rowboat down the coast of Mexico, but didn’t stop there. Departing Panama Feb 6, 2023, he continued on and after 20 months in the boat, became the national story seen around the world in over a dozen various interviews. After capsizing, missing at sea for 33 days, being called off deceased, the true survivor, is now re-launching. With the world waiting, a full PR campaign is now being organized, hoping to raise funds for Testicular Cancer, and find sponsorship to replace the lost vessel. The re-launch and route will consist of another 3-5 years rowing full time. With sponsored Starlink Internet, Aaron posts daily stories and content catering to everything adventure. This is the first live streaming camera from the Oceans via a rowboat. The proposed sponsorship would include full product endorsement with daily consumption at sea for various benefits to be discussed by the sponsor as a scripted short story weekly post. The entire vessel will hold an exclusive wrap placement on the vessel that will be seen around the world, in over 50 different islands. Options to introduce products and endorse products to various new markets are available. With previous live reporter experience, featuring different communities each morning for NBC news, the plan is similar. Incorporating a new partnership with Ben Shank, a official production company will film what will also air on national television. In addition to the weekly episodes and daily live feeds, full details on the expedition will be tracked and seen on various platforms and sites, to include Waypoint TV. The hub for it all will be updated on Adventure Aaron website. The following proposal pertains to all exposure, positive promotions, and any other matter marketing with (‘Sponsor’) and with ‘Adventure Aaron’ Carotta (‘Athlete’). A proposed 65,000 USD value, reflects the athletes proposal to endorse the exclusive product for the next year with annual renewal rights while creating content along the way. The value would include a full logo wrap opportunity. Any other items they see fit to be involved in the current Ocean crossing, with a right to refusal each year forward. The goal is to work in a timely manner for all parties involved, cover cost, and fundraiser for the mentioned organization, allowing all proceeds to go directly to the organization. The below list is talking points to include; Entire Logo Wrap on the Ocean Rowing Vessel, exclusive. No less than 24 cross-marketed posts on all the Athletes social media platforms, consisting of products the Sponsor sends with the presenter, Aaron Carotta. This consists of logo images on any merchandise and actual products within 1-3 min videos the presenter posts. Adventure Aaron Media social platforms have an expected reach of over 100,000 fans. These platforms include Facebook and Twitter with many others like Youtube, Vimeo, Instagram, and the official media website. These videos will include Aaron receiving the product and incorporating it. High res Video and Images will be provided as well. 360 live stream banner ads, lower third, consistent daily on the Live Cam for the first year. The above does not include additional features expected in the annual follow up, big screen documentary ‘Balancing the Current’, and the expedition book deal. In the event those additional items and more are offered to the media company, it will be presented to the client as it pertains to the journey with an option to contribute any minimal amount to the media company's fundraiser. The media company agrees to do its best effort in only providing features in a positive light. This deal will be effectively engaged on arrival of the product as coordinated prior between both parties. Specifics and inquiries can be sent to rowingmyboat at icould dot com

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👨Male
📍Delray BeachFloridaUnited States

Broadcaster, Marathon Running

Basketball

Christian Brothers University

United States

imadopted.org, missionsdoor.org, https://www.canteen.org.nz/

www.adventureaaron.com

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  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Carotta

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OpenSponsorship Releases World Cup Brand Activation Data as FIFA 2026 Kicks Off

OpenSponsorship Releases World Cup Brand Activation Data as FIFA 2026 Kicks Off

Press Release · New York, NY

The world's largest athlete marketing platform reports 277 million views from soccer creators in the last eight weeks, with 1,552 bookable soccer athletes ready for brand activation across 15+ countries. Clients including Walmart and USA Today are already activating ahead of kickoff.

OpenSponsorship, the world's largest athlete marketing platform backed by Serena Williams and David Blitzer, today released proprietary data showing the scale of the creator opportunity around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday, June 11th in North America. With brands including Walmart and USA Today already activating soccer creator campaigns through the platform, OpenSponsorship is positioned as the go-to partner for brands looking to win the biggest sports marketing moment of the decade.

277M
soccer creator views, last 8 weeks
1,552
bookable soccer athletes, 15+ countries
276
viral posts over 100K views, just 86 athletes

The platform's soccer roster has generated 277 million views in the last eight weeks alone, with 276 viral posts clearing 100,000 views across just 86 athletes. OpenSponsorship has 1,552 publicly listed and bookable soccer athletes across 15+ countries, including 893 in the United States, alongside athletes from the UK, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Brazil, France, Nigeria, and more.

Brands that can't sign elite players can still reach their audience

With 48 nations competing in the largest World Cup in history, brands face a common challenge: the biggest names are either off limits or out of budget. OpenSponsorship's data shows that mid-tier and creator talent routinely out-reaches their follower counts by 50 to 100x — giving brands access to the same passionate fan audiences at a fraction of the cost of global stars.

“The World Cup is the biggest commercial moment in sports marketing history, and the brands that win it will not be the ones who waited for the tournament to start. Our soccer athletes have already generated 277 million views in the last two months. The audience is engaged, the creators are ready, and the window to activate at the best rates closes when kickoff happens.” — Ishveen Jolly, Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
Walmart and USA Today: what World Cup activation actually delivers

OpenSponsorship's recent Walmart Soccer Saturday campaign demonstrates what's possible when brands activate the right soccer creators. The campaign — which featured AA9Skillz, Brittany Wilson, Matty Farias, Sean Garnier, and others — generated the following:

11.6M
total campaign views
4.5%
engagement — ~2x industry benchmark

USA Today is also activating soccer creator campaigns through OpenSponsorship ahead of the World Cup, leveraging the platform's roster of 1,552 bookable soccer athletes to reach highly engaged audiences across the US, Canada, and Mexico — the three host nations for the 2026 tournament.

“When creators genuinely love a sport and an event, it shows in the content. The Walmart campaign worked because the athletes were authentic soccer fans first and brand partners second. That authenticity is exactly what drives the kind of engagement numbers brands cannot get from traditional advertising.” — Ishveen Jolly, Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
The World Cup activation window

OpenSponsorship's data shows a clear opportunity curve for World Cup brand activation. Athletes are available now at pre-tournament rates, with demand and pricing expected to rise sharply once the group stage begins June 11th.

  • Kickoff — June 11: the group stage is the viral window, where trending athletes are still affordable before bidding wars begin.
  • The Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium: the highest-profile moment for brands that have already built creator relationships.

Brands that lock in creator partnerships before the tournament begins benefit from lower rates, more authentic content, and deeper athlete relationships that extend beyond the tournament window. OpenSponsorship's white-glove managed service handles sourcing, contracting, content briefing, delivery, and ROI reporting end to end.

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About OpenSponsorship

OpenSponsorship is the world's largest athlete marketing platform, connecting 25,000+ athletes and creators with brands across 160 sports and 120 countries. Launched in 2015, the company has facilitated over 9,000 accepted deals and 8,000+ successful brand-creator matches, giving it the largest proprietary dataset in athlete marketing. OpenSponsorship became profitable in 2024 and delivered 200% revenue growth in 2025. Ishveen Jolly, backed by investors Serena Williams and David Blitzer, is the Founder and CEO, winner of SBJ Game Changer 2025 and Forbes 30 Under 30. The 2026 State of Athlete and Influencer Marketing Report is available at opensponsorship.com.

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June 11, 2026

High School NIL: A Brand's Guide to Sponsoring High School Athletes

High school NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opened a door that didn't exist three years ago: brands can now sponsor high school athletes directly, in most US states, with real money changing hands. For brands looking to reach a younger demographic, build long-term creator relationships, or get in early with future stars, this is the most overlooked opportunity in athlete marketing.

May 19, 2026

Why Athlete Influencer Marketing Is B2B's Most Underleveraged Channel

Why Athlete Influencer Marketing Is B2B's Most Underleveraged Channel

If you're running marketing for a B2B company and you haven't seriously explored athlete, sports and influencer partnerships, you're not alone;  but you're leaving one of the most effective channels on the table.

April 8, 2026

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Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Aaron Carotta promoting your product.

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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$28,800
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Appearance Deal

Have Aaron Carotta make a live appearance at your next event

$7,200
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Brands can sponsor Aaron Carotta on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Aaron Carotta's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Aaron Carotta is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Aaron Carotta starts at $600 for a social media post, $7,200 for a appearance and $28,800 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Aaron Carotta's audience includes 90K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Activewear, Health & Wellness, Fishing, Travel, and more, based in Delray Beach, Florida, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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