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About Bob Papa — NFL american Football athlete

Bob Papa is a seasoned sports broadcaster and radio announcer with deep credibility across the NFL and golf, including work with the New York Giants, Golf Channel, and SiriusXM NFL Radio. His audience follows trusted, real-time sports commentary and live event coverage, making him a strong fit for brands looking to reach engaged football and golf fans.


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 One of the most versatile sports broadcasters in the country, Bob Papa is the radio “voice” of the New York Giants since 1995, after having been associated with the NFL’s flagship franchise since 1988. He provided the radio calls for the Giants Super Bowl XXXV and XLII victories. In addition to his Big Blue radio duties, Papa serves as the host of WWOR-TV’s “Giants Access Blue” and the New York Emmy award-winning “Giants Gameplan” on WNBC-TV. ​ Beyond his coverage of the New York Giants, he also hosts Sirius radio’s weekday NFL program called “The Opening Drive” as well as “Moving The Chains” which continues to serve as one of the premier destinations for professional football talk. Papa has also called numerous regular season and postseason NFL games for Westwood One Radio (now called Dial Global). The Bronx, New York native was the play-by-play voice of Thursday Night Football which included working one year with Emmy Award winner Cris Collinsworth on the NFL Network. Papa also is a contributor to NFL GameDay Morning. ​ Since 2009, Papa has handled the television play-by-play for Super Bowl on the international telecast beamed to over 180 countries. ​ Beyond his work with the NFL, Papa has handled numerous duties for NBC Sports since 1992 including the famed Bayou Classic featuring Grambling State vs. Southern. Papa has also been the voice for the annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl featuring the nation’s top college football recruits. ​ Papa has also established himself as a premiere voice for the “Sweet Science”. From 2007-2013, he has served as the lead blow-by-blow announcer for HBO’s “Boxing After Dark”. Along with partner Teddy Atlas, Papa has also called over 1,200 bouts for ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”. ​ Most recently on the links, Papa was named lead commentator for the Golf Channel’s Senior Tour. In addition, he spent five years as the 18th hole tower anchor for Dial Global’s coverage of The Masters. Papa has been a part of each of NBC’s Olympic coverage since the Barcelona games in 1992. He has called boxing and water polo at the Summer Games while handling bobsled, luge, cross-country skiing, biathlon and curling at the Winter Games. ​ Papa spent six full seasons as the WOR radio voice of the New Jersey Nets and was heard on Westwood One calling the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Papa began his television career in 1989 at Sportschannel America, where he called the Gatorade High School Football Game of the Week. While at Sportschannel America, he handled the blow-by-blow for their boxing series, served three years calling Notre Dame basketball and was the studio anchor for their coverage of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. ​ Following his time with Sportschannel America, Papa joined Sportschannel New York as a studio anchor for the Nets, Devils, Islanders and Mets. In 1992, Papa was named the New York State Associated Press Sportscaster of the Year. ​ Bob Papa’s broadcasting career began at Fordham University, where he honed his play-by-play skills at the famed college radio station WFUV. After graduating from Fordham’s School of Business in 1986, Papa began working under the guidance of legendary broadcaster Marty Glickman at WNEW radio. ​ Besides from his excellence behind the microphone, Papa also continues to make a significant impact in the community. Over the years he has lent his time and support to many organizations including the Food Bank of New Jersey, the Chatham Athletic Foundation and the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation. Papa could also be found emceeing more than a dozen charitable functions each year. Also, he generously donates his personal New York Giants tickets to many auctions and events in order to raise funds and awareness. ​ Papa currently resides in Chatham, New Jersey.

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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

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

Golf Influencer Marketing in 2026: A Data-Driven Case Study of Ping’s Creator Strategy

Golf Influencer Marketing in 2026: A Data-Driven Case Study of Ping’s Creator Strategy

In the competitive landscape of golf influencer marketing, simply having a large roster of creators is no longer enough. Performance in 2026 is measured by conversion and community trust rather than vanity metrics. We recently analyzed Ping Golf's 2025-2026 creator strategy to understand how they maintained a 22.50% share of voice with a remarkably lean content volume.

February 16, 2026

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Brands can sponsor Bob Papa on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Bob Papa'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.

Bob Papa 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 Bob Papa starts at $400 for a social media post, $600 for a appearance and $3,600 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, Bob Papa's audience includes 6K+ Instagram followers, interests including Home Life, Marriage & Family, Kids, Golf, Football, and more, based in Chatham, New Jersey, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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