We would like to introduce you to Brandon Zingale. He is an influencer located in Cleveland, OH with and has 500k+ instagram followers.
\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"When we got the chance to interview Brandon Zingale, also known on Instagram as @brandonzingale, we jumped on it. Born April 21st, 1990 in Cleveland, Brandon was born and raised in Cleveland where he continues to live to this day. It’s his hometown and he loves repping it. Brandon’s authenticity is a big reason we believe his 500k+ followers continue to engage with him. His fans like the fact that he puts on for his city no matter what.
\nWe asked Brandon to tell us his story, how he got started in social media and how he became an influencer.
\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"Brandon told us that he was in need of a creative outlet that he could let run wild.He got his start when he began to create daily six-second comedic videos on Vine. With his characters California Carl, and his Mobster character he started to make a name for himself. Through this content, he grew to 700k followers. As we all know though, Vine eventually died, but Brandon’s influence didn’t. His audience grew on Instagram and many of his loyal followers from Vine continued to follow and engage with him on Instagram and now on TikTok as @1dude2doodles.
\nReally, what is glory without the struggle? It wasn’t all for nothing. Brandon told us about how he has learned from his mistakes and also how those mistakes keep him sharp each day. He mentioned how he just keeps going by not letting obstacles paralyze him. We feel like that may be the Cleveland in his blood, always willing to put up a good fight to the end and never giving up. When asked what he sees for his business in the next 10 years, Brandon told us he wants to continue to grow his audience across popular platforms.
\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3-RWp9JctH/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"We asked Brandon to tell us about a few things that people don’t know about him. The first thing that he mentioned when asked this question is that he is a proud alumni of The Ohio State University. He also told us that in addition to being a social media influencer, he has a full-time job in marketing. We picked up from Brandon that he is a busy guy who is all about winning. Brandon also has a chill side as well. Especially when it comes to hanging out with his wife Kristen and their two dogs Sneakers and Oscar.
\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgmKlMp9o6/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"We also asked Brandon about some of his past collaborations, as well as collaborations that he looks forward to. Brandon told us that he has worked with several fortune 500 brands and that he is most proud to have worked with brands such as @espn, @subway, @bwwings, and @pepsi. He also let on that he always enjoys any sports or food collaborations. In the future,Brandon would love the opportunity to work with @nike, @underarmour, and also any luxury car brand s on collaborations.
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Brandon consistently preached authenticity, not only in life, but in the influencer business as well. He hinted that not only will your followers appreciate your content more, but that authenticity leads to more engagement and more loyalty from your audience.
\nBrandon gave us some great closing words for anyone looking to be an influencer, or looking to work with influencers. He said, “Always stay relevant while being yourself. Don’t try and be someone you’re not.”
\nFor booking inquiries contact: brandonzingalevines@gmail.com
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Be sure to follow Brandon on Social Media:
\nInstagram: Brandon Zingale @brandonzingale
\nTikTok: Brandon Zingale @1dude2doodles
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\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"Electronic Arts has released complete player and team ratings for its upcoming Madden NFL 20. And, the Miami Dolphins are by far the worst team in the game. In this article, we’ll take a look as to why this is. First, it is important to briefly go over how EA makes rating decisions.
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What The Heck Were They Thinking AKA Madden Ratings
\nFor current NFL players and rookies, EA has employees that go through a year’s worth of player statistics and game footage. This requires thousands of hours of game film. EA also goes to experts, current NFL players, and people with coaching experience to get their input. The staff working on this part of the game have been instructed to create a more realistic experience, that mirrors how the real teams and players perform. In last year’s version of Madden, 1,590 players were rated 70 or above. In Madden NFL 20, only 1,177 have that rating.
\nThis means that teams expected to perform poorly in actual NFL games have many players with low gradings. Not surprisingly, EA is on record saying that players with exceptionally low ratings in last year’s edition have even lower marks this year.
\nNow, let’s keep this in mind as we move onto how EA views the Dolphins.
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With The 13th Pick Of The NFL Draft
\nMiami selected Christian Wilkins, a versatile defensive tackle from Clemson. It is safe to say that he has tremendous potential and will likely have a good professional career. But, Miami could have instead addressed their quarterback need with that pick. Or, their weak offensive line.
\nInstead traded their second-round pick to acquire Josh Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals. Their later round picks appear to be solid choices, but none of them are expected to have a big impact this year. Christian Wilkins is the sole rookie on the team projected to do so (his versatility has a lot to do with the expectation). And, this shows in Madden NFL 20 as EA has given Wilkins an overall rating of 75, with an 86 strength rating.
\nThe consensus from analysts seems to be that the Dolphins had an above-average draft, but that has more to do with future projections of those picks. Not on performance in the upcoming season.
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\nThe Dolphins and the New York Giants are both tied for the worst defense in Madden 2020, with a team rating of 72. Xavien Howard, a cornerback, has an overall rating of 83 in the game. He is the best-rated defender for the Dolphins in Madden 2020. And, this rating makes sense. Over the past two seasons and 28 games played, he’s had 11 interceptions and 25 passes defended. According to Pro Football Focus, among the 76 cornerbacks in 2018 who played at least 350 snaps, Howard allowed the lowest passer rating in the NFL. You can check out what Xavien is like on and off the field on his IG, @iamxavienhoward.
\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7hEfTgVNN/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"Sadly, Howard is the lone star of the Miami defense. Minkah Fitzpatrick (overall 80 Madden rating) showed promise as a rookie, but it isn’t clear if he’ll play at his natural safety position or cornerback. In 2018, the team ranked near the bottom in almost every defensive category. As a unit, they gave up 27 points per game.
\nUltimately, there is one main reason why EA is so down on the Miami Dolphins. It is the same reason why statisticians, oddsmakers, and experts (all of which EA consults with by the way) are all projecting Miami to one of the worst teams this upcoming season:
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Josh Rosen
\nLast year in his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals, Rosen was a huge disappointment. Just how disappointing? According to Football Outsiders, a statistical website, Rosen ranked dead last out of 34 quarterbacks (that had attempted a minimum of 200 passes). It is quite alarming that Josh Rosen is being consistently outplayed by Ryan Fitzpatrick in practice.
\nRosen also took 45 sacks in 14 games. That works out to a little over 3 sacks per game. And, the offensive line for Miami is expected to be the weakest in the league by Pro Football Focus. It is highly unlikely that Rosen will instantly get better at getting rid of the ball when he is in trouble.
\nI believe EA has factored all of this in, as they gave Rosen an underwhelming (but deserved) overall rating of 70. They also gave Fitzpatrick a better rating- 75.
\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyO_PHAkZ6/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"A video of @josh3rosen throwing a pass at a Miami Dolphins practice.
\nThis has to be the consensus the EA/Madden team came to:
\n‘As soon as the trade happened, he was thought to be the surefire starter. Now, there’s a strong chance Fitzpatrick begins the season as the starting quarterback. The projection is Rosen takes over before the middle of the regular season. But, the lack of playing time up to then will hurt Josh. He’ll be rusty and unconfident when he gets his shot. And, let’s not forget how terrible he was last season.’
\n‘It’s unanimous… he gets a 70.’
\nThe modern-day NFL is simply just a passing league. And, it has been for many years. Any team missing a quarterback that can take advantage of current NFL rules (which favor and protect passers and receivers) will have a tough time winning games. EA is aware of this when making projections on teams and their players.
\nFactoring in the importance of quarterback play, EA has given Miami an offensive rating of 69. That is dead last in Madden NFL 20. On a positive note, starting wide receiver Kenny Stills, is the team’s best-rated skill position player. He was given an overall score of 84 by EA.
\nWhen you look at all of this into account, it is easy to see why EA rated the team and its players the way they did. Even if you’re a diehard Dolfan, you’ll think twice about selecting Miami for online play.
\nFor more information about the Madden NFL video game series, click here.
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It seems everyone on the streets and in the office buildings have a cup of morning coffee in their hands. Well, it is true. A recent survey finds that Americans are consuming daily coffee today more than they have been for the past six years.
\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"It seems everyone on the streets and in the office buildings have a cup of morning coffee in their hands. Well, it is true. A recent survey finds that Americans are consuming daily coffee today more than they have been for the past six years.
\nA lot of people are becoming dependent on coffee. Coffee is like any other drug. The more you have it, the more your body builds up a resistance against it and then you need more of it to feel that hype of that caffeine kick like you used to have from one cup of coffee. Even if you don’t drink coffee or you are not a big coffee drinker, but you want to gain some ways on how to feel good throughout the day and just have that energy to go after the things that you want in your life. We need energy for everything we want to accomplish in our lives, whether it is to get fit or start a new job project. Here are 10 natural ways on how to boost energy.
\nTip #10. Have enough sleep. It’s fundamental when it comes to having enough energy. It is important to go to bed earlier so that you get enough sleep during the night. Something that works well to get accustomed to this habit is to have a wind-down ritual before going to bed, so it can help to drift off to sleep. It’s not a good idea to go to bed at midnight and then try to wake up at five in the morning.
\nOur body needs sleep, needs time to regenerate and repair. So, starting with getting a good amount of sleep is so important that we don’t have to compromise during the day by drinking lots of coffee or eating sugary things to make us feel good.
\nTip #9. Movement and getting enough oxygen. Oxygen is something that our cells need to produce energy. It’s an essential part of the equation and its easy for us to incorporate by increasing the amount of movement that we are making throughout the day. This is doesn’t have to be a crazy workout or something super intense, but just moving our body will increase the amount of oxygen that goes into our blood. So, if you feel a little bit drowsy in the middle of the day, just go outside for 10 to 20 minutes walk to getting some fresh air. Even just getting up from your desk and going to the bathroom or going to get some water, will start to move your blood in your body. Just having a regular exercise routine or kind of regime that you do throughout the week helps sustain good energy level throughout the day.
\nTip # 8 Another natural way to boost energy is focusing on inner well-being and your inner happiness. You all know that feeling when you first meet somebody and you are so in love. You have these butterflies that you don’t even need sleep, you don’t need food, you are so full of energy. The inner happiness can come from a friendship or a successful project. That is all good energy, it’s coming from inside, To boost energy naturally you need to make sure that you are keeping your environment positive, that you are feeding your mind with good things.
\nTip # 7. Stay hydrated. Water is such an essential thing for our bodies. One of the most important times to drink water is right when you wake up. A glass of water in the morning gives a good boost of energy completely naturally without coffee. If you are feeling sluggish throughout the day, having water will help to feel better and will boost energy naturally.
\nTip # 6. Make sure you are fueling your body with the right nutrients, vitamins. Also, stay away from the food that is difficult for the body to process and organize within itself. Try to eat foods that boost energy, such as fatty fish, brown rice instead of white rice, eggs, quinoa, oatmeal, lentils, avocadoes, chia seeds, leafy green vegetables.
\nTip # 5. Practice gratitude. Gratitude is one of the quickest and easiest ways to snap us out of feeling low, having bad energy. The point is appreciating what you have and switching from a negative pessimistic view to a more positive, optimistic view.
\nTip # 4. Plan for the future and have things to look forward to. This could go from small things like dates and meeting with your friends, or it can be something bigger, like a vacation and trips. Having something that you can put into your calendar that you look forward to will help to boost energy and stay positive.
\nTip # 3. Keep your space clean. To be productive, clear and motivated, your space needs to be clean. In some miracle way just doing a little bit of cleaning every day helps to increase energy level and boost your mood.
\nTip # 2. Pay attention to self-talk that we say to ourselves. We all have this chatterbox in our mind that does not always have a positive influence. Turning that voice into something positive can boost energy. Instead of saying how tired you are and how much coffee do you need, try to say how much energy you have in your body, how good you feel, that you are boundless in the amount of energy you have. You can instruct your body how do you want to feel.
\nTip # 1. Drink green tea. Green tea has a small amount of caffeine that can increase your energy level. Green tea is a more gentle way to wake up your body than coffee. Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants.
\nIf you feel tired throughout the day, it might be the signal that you need to look at your lifestyle and make healthy changes in your diet to boost your energy.
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If the answer is yes, you might be having trouble staying awake all day. You’re also probably wondering why you’re always tired and sleepy. In our culture of fast-paced productivity, staying energized all the time can be a challenge.
\nBut why is that? Is it a matter of not having enough motivation? Or are some people just blessed with more energy? Here are some top things that make you tired.
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\nIn addition, some other quick fixes include:
\nAll these tips are important because of one thing. You need to enter your deepest state of sleep. This requires a reduction of external and internal factors that could affect your sleep. External factors could be sound and light. Internal factors could be caffeine and alcohol.
\nYou want to go through all stages of sleep so that your mind and body can recover. For more information on stages of sleep, click here.
\nWhat you eat can give you lots of energy. It can also make you very tired. There are many delicious options to choose from every day, and we eat them without much thinking or planning behind it. Sometimes we get energy from what we eat, but more often than not, we become fatigued.
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\nFood comas are a combination of overeating and eating bad stuff. What are some of the bad stuff you’ve been eating? Here’s a list.
\nWe know that binging on these foods make you fat. But how does eating these foods make you tired? The secret lies with your blood sugar levels. Eating too much refined carbs or sugars lowers your blood sugar levels. And this leads to a sugar crash: something that explains why you feel drowsy after lunch or dinner.
\nWhile there is no easy fix for dealing with blood sugar levels, eating a more balanced meal is still good practice. More protein and fiber, balanced with natural carbs are better.
\nHere are some foods and snacks you can munch on to give you energy throughout the day.
\nWhen we feel stressed, we usually feel irritated or defeated by it. What we don’t realize is how it affects our physical and mental health. Stress can contribute to the feeling of always being tired and sad.
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\nIt can be a question of mental health. There might be too many emotional concerns for you to deal with. Your body deals with depression or mental stress by itself.
\nHow to deal with this? Some quick lifestyle changes could help.
\nSometimes life is just overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you have to physically exhaust yourself as well. Learn to manage your life when stress gets overwhelming.
\nWhen you think of excessive exercising, it may lead to physical exhaustion. If you’ve ever worked out or went to the gym, you know about muscle aches and body pains. Working out is tiring and so constant exercise may seem to be a hassle.
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\nThe conclusion of the research indicates a correlation between exercise and feeling more energetic, however, it doesn’t suggest the exact reason why.
\nIf you’re not exercising at all regularly, here are some exercises to get you started
\nThere are many people out there assuming someone has to be a professional athlete to be a sports influencer on social media – wrong! While starting out with a big name can help, just like in sports broadcasting some athletes thrive online and in the social media world and others, well, even their fans don’t care much to follow them.
\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"There are many people out there assuming someone has to be a professional athlete to be a sports influencer on social media – wrong! While starting out with a big name can help, just like in sports broadcasting some athletes thrive online and in the social media world and others, well, even their fans don’t care much to follow them.
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So what separates the winners from the losers in the online realm? What attracts millions of fans to one athletics based profile and not another?
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The best way to learn is to take a look at some of the best out there. Anyone wanting to become a voice as a professional online athletics influencer needs to review these channels to see how they stick out from the rest of the pack.
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29 million subscribers can’t be wrong, right? This is a team that doesn’t fall back onto professional athletes or big names to get attention. Instead these videos focused on being funny, creating good comedy, and then catching a large number of ridiculous special trick shots. While none of these would ever be seen as something a professional athlete would use in a competitive situation, the videos are interesting, fun, and really original.
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This makes for fantastic viewing from an audience who appreciates the difficulty of the shots, the ridiculousness of the challenge, and they are fans willing to buy on recommendation. Dude Perfect is a winning YouTube channel.
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In this case Kelly Slater does have the advantage of being a professional athlete as he is an 11 time world championship surfer. While this helps to bring in a niche audience, the way Kelly has used his social media sets him apart from the hundreds of more well-known athletes in sports that have more of a following.
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Featuring 2.2 Instagram fans, 1.8 million Facebook followers, & over 1 million Twitter followers, this is someone who has figured out how to use multiple platforms. Part of the reason is aside from focusing just on surfing, Kelly also talks about many overlapping passions such as fitness, eating well, and living a clean life. These are all areas that are not only of interest to fans of athletics but also to people trying to get into shape, live a healthier life, and live a better life. They’re within his general area of expertise while also opening the door to more than just surfing fans and that’s why three separate social media accounts of his thrive.
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Not what would be considered a conventional social media influencer, but it’s undeniable that when his name pops up on a YouTube video, the number of views is going to explode. With over 1.4 million YouTube followers and featured in multiple videos with over 10 million views, C.T. is crass, he’s open about his hardships in life, and he hits a very authentic note for blue collar toughs who’ve never had an easy break in live or thrive off really old school motivation.
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This is an interesting contrast because when compared to Dude Perfect and Kelly Slater there are three very different personalities in the athletics space that have influence over large groups of people. Being authentic is a huge key in each case. The team of Dude Perfect love to have fun and try crazy tricks and that energy is infectious. Kelly Slater talks about similar topics that he is passionate about that lead to a better life. C.T. Fletcher is who he is and is utterly unapologetic about it.
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All three also have one more thing in common: unique value. They provide interesting honest content that is not duplicated many times over by others. By being authentic, original, and giving value, each has found influence with athletic fans who quite likely follow only one of these channels and not the others. This gives a great primer for teaching up and coming Instagram models, Facebook fanatics, and social media influencers how to think about their desired audience and what they can offer them to thrive in the social media space!
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