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Senators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation ActSenators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Senators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Democratic senators Richard Blumenthal and Cory Booker and Republican senator Jerry Moran released an early draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act yesterday.
July 21, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stakeDisney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stake
Disney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stake
Just weeks after the sports network’s mass layoffs, Disney is considering selling some of its stake in the company.
July 17, 2023
A recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visualsA recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visuals
A recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visuals
For example, only 9% of iStock’s most downloaded sports visuals depicted women and girls participating in sports.
July 14, 2023
More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers
More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers
The New York Times (NYT) announced the disbandment of its sports desk on Monday, while the LA Times will shrink their daily sports coverage in just another sign of the times.
July 12, 2023
AT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected programAT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected program
AT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected program
On Friday, the telecom giant launched the third iteration of She’s Connected, a program to support women-owned small businesses, and an accompanying content series starring WNBA and NWSL athlete-slash-entrepreneurs.
June 26, 2023
Fintech company Ibotta strikes NIL agreements with four women student-athletesFintech company Ibotta strikes NIL agreements with four women student-athletes
Fintech company Ibotta strikes NIL agreements with four women student-athletes
Emerging fintech company Ibotta struck NIL agreements with four women student-athletes on Thursday in an attempt to boost women’s sports and raise its own profile.
June 26, 2023
Disney unveils new advertising framework dedicated to women's sportsDisney unveils new advertising framework dedicated to women's sports
Disney unveils new advertising framework dedicated to women's sports
This week, the media conglomerate unveiled Level Up, a new advertising framework that encourages brands to spend on women’s sports content across ESPN’s platforms.
June 23, 2023
Truist Financial will serve as presenting sponsor of Wake Forest's women's sports teamsTruist Financial will serve as presenting sponsor of Wake Forest's women's sports teams
Truist Financial will serve as presenting sponsor of Wake Forest's women's sports teams
Yesterday, the bank holding company called on audible on its partnership with Wake Forest University’s football team and redirected its support towards the school’s women’s athletics program.
June 21, 2023
The W Series enters administration after it couldn’t land new fundingThe W Series enters administration after it couldn’t land new funding
The W Series enters administration after it couldn’t land new funding
After prematurely ending its 2022 season due to financial woes and failing to stage a single race in 2023, the women’s racing championship went into administration late last week after it couldn’t land new funding.
June 21, 2023
The Big 12 conference will hose exhibition games in Mexico in 2023 The Big 12 conference will hose exhibition games in Mexico in 2023
The Big 12 conference will hose exhibition games in Mexico in 2023
Yesterday, it launched Big 12 Mexico, which will see the college sports conference host several exhibition games in the country and become the first of its NCAA counterparts to build a presence outside of the States.
June 09, 2023
Hello Sunshine's upcoming slate features two projects centered on women's sportsHello Sunshine's upcoming slate features two projects centered on women's sports
Hello Sunshine's upcoming slate features two projects centered on women's sports
For this month’s Sports Biz Breakfast, we spoke to Hello Sunshine's Sara Rea on the company’s upcoming slate and why documentaries can pay dividends for women’s sports.
May 26, 2023
NBC launches Fortius program to help Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls build their brandsNBC launches Fortius program to help Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls build their brands
NBC launches Fortius program to help Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls build their brands
NBC launched Fortius on Thursday, a program to help between 15 and 20 Olympic or Paralympic hopefuls build their brands ahead of next year’s Games — and potentially ensure NBC’s return on investment for the event.
May 22, 2023
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