Athlete Branding Tips with Harrison Chapman, Karateka 2nd Dan

Currently representing Great-Britain, Karateka black belt 2nd Dan Harrison Chapman is one of the athletes who've reached their goal on MAKEACHAMP. Beyond Karate, we were amazed to see his ability to communicate and create a great online presence as an athlete. He has built his website, draws 16500 page views, blogs regularly, has more than 500 likes on his Facebook page, and also has more than 200 followers on Twitter. This has attracted many sponsors in sports & fitness. And Harrison is only 16 years old!  As such, we think Harrison represents a new generation of athletes who are able get...

Storytelling : How A Young Equestrian Rider Became The Subject of a Feature Documentary

In the age of Instagram, Facebook & MAKEACHAMP, athletes need to be better story-tellers. Most however, feel that they first need to become a world champion or an Olympian before being able to draw in crowds and interest influencers.  The story of Abby Banis, a young, hopeful equestrian rider, is an inspiring case for many athletes. Seemingly another young girl who loves horse riding, Abby was still the subject of Katie Benedict's latest documentary : How to Raise A Champ. Her hopes and dreams, and the support of her parents and community are featured in the film. We spoke with...

MAKEACHAMP launches leading sports crowdfunding service in Brazil

Covering 94 sports in 36 countries, and with more than $1 million raised for athletes in 2014, MAKEACHAMP launches today its crowdfunding platform for competitive athletes in Brazil. Brazilian athletes can register, advertise their next athletic goal on social media, as well as use email and other tools offered by MAKEACHAMP. With the support of their crowd, they can then fund their next national or international competitions. This revolutionary fundraising platform has been transforming the way champions and athletes are competing in North America and Europe and is now available in Latin America’s biggest nation. Brazilians can back their favorite...

Making a Crowdfunding Video with Zero Budget

Did you know Youtube was the second search engine in the world, just after Google? And why are Hollywood production companies putting so much time on crafting trailers? Videos express in a few seconds what text or pictures express in much more space. They are also more appealing, regardless of race, religion or culture. They motivate a crowd into action. In crowdfunding, statistics prove campaigns with video bring 120% more contributions than those without. Can you afford not to add a video? The following video grabbed the attention of Ese Omene's friends with interesting visuals, as well as simple words...