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Ryan Merk is a Penn State menβs 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.
Beach Volleyball
Penn State Men's Volleyball
Penn State University
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1 post & 1 story with the Ryan Merk promoting your product.
Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.
Have Ryan Merk make a live appearance at your next event
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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How do you measure influencer marketing ROI when half the numbers social media gives you are vanity metrics? It is the question brands ask us most, and it came up again when I joined Massimo Marinelli on the Berkida Ventures Podcast. After more than ten years and thousands of brand deals with athletes and creators at OpenSponsorship, here is how we think about it, and the framework we use with our clients.
October 28, 2026