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Sponsor Ryan Merk

NCAA
Athlete

Self-Managed

Volleyball - Penn State Men's Volleyball
Niche
Reach
High
Response Rate

For brands

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About Ryan Merk β€” NCAA volleyball athlete

Ryan Merk is a Penn State men’s volleyball student-athlete and standout defensive presence who brings authentic college-sports credibility, strong beach and indoor volleyball content, and a clean fit for brands targeting Gen Z athletes. With a Chicago background, All-American recognition, and an engaged social audience, he offers high-energy storytelling across performance, training, and lifestyle campaigns.


Overview

πŸ‘¨Male
πŸ“ChicagoILUnited States
NCAA

Beach Volleyball

Penn State Men's Volleyball

Penn State University

Pre-Packaged Projects

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Pre-Packaged Projects

Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Ryan Merk promoting your product.

$400
Estimated Price
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Brand Ambassador Deal

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

$3,600
Estimated Price
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Appearance Deal

Have Ryan Merk make a live appearance at your next event

$600
Estimated Price
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Frequently asked questions

Brands can sponsor Ryan Merk on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Ryan Merk'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.

Ryan Merk 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 Ryan Merk 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, Ryan Merk's audience includes 5K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Activewear, Apparel, Travel, Photography, and more, based in Chicago, IL, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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