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NBCUniversal to include four months of content building up to next summer’s Paris GamesNBCUniversal to include four months of content building up to next summer’s Paris Games
NBCUniversal to include four months of content building up to next summer’s Paris Games
On Wednesday, the company told ad buyers that it plans to expand its Olympics-centered partnership with NBCUniversal (NBCU) to include four months of content building up to next summer’s Paris Games.
May 05, 2023
Ally Financial's 50/50 pledge reaches 1-year milestoneAlly Financial's 50/50 pledge reaches 1-year milestone
Ally Financial's 50/50 pledge reaches 1-year milestone
Yesterday, Ally Financial marked the first anniversary of its 50/50 Pledge to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports media by 2027 with a positive status report and a new brand ambassador program.
May 05, 2023
ESPN chairman hints at a full move to its streaming serviceESPN chairman hints at a full move to its streaming service
ESPN chairman hints at a full move to its streaming service
In a Monday interview, chairman Jimmy Pitaro said it’s “a ‘when,’ not an ‘if’” the broadcaster moves its entire slate to streaming service ESPN+, which would change the entire sports broadcasting landscape as we know it.
May 03, 2023
Athletes Unlimited releases brand new trading card set Athletes Unlimited releases brand new trading card set
Athletes Unlimited releases brand new trading card set
On Friday, Athletes Unlimited (AU) and Topps released a trading card set featuring all four AU sports — basketball, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball — in a move that signals the continuing demand for women’s sports products.
May 01, 2023
A deep dive into the most scrutinized job in sportsA deep dive into the most scrutinized job in sports
A deep dive into the most scrutinized job in sports
With the NBA and NHL Playoffs in full force, there’s one thing uniting all fans no matter their team: complaining about referees.
April 29, 2023
Superstar guard Hailey Van Lith transfers to LSUSuperstar guard Hailey Van Lith transfers to LSU
Superstar guard Hailey Van Lith transfers to LSU
This week has brought some blockbuster transfers around the sports world, and we’re here with all the tea...
April 28, 2023
NIL spend increased 300% in year twoNIL spend increased 300% in year two
NIL spend increased 300% in year two
According to a recent report, brands ramped up their name, image, and likeness (NIL) dealmaking in year two, with NIL spend increasing 300% (!!!) from March 2022 to March 2023 as student-athletes continue to make their case as the industry’s most impactful influencers.
April 28, 2023
Women’s sports are ready to take Canada by stormWomen’s sports are ready to take Canada by storm
Women’s sports are ready to take Canada by storm
A study published Monday revealed that the nation’s professional women’s sports market is currently estimated to be worth $110M to $148M, providing the first step towards understanding the untapped Canadian landscape.
April 26, 2023
Kinexon to develop products and tech to better serve female athletesKinexon to develop products and tech to better serve female athletes
Kinexon to develop products and tech to better serve female athletes
Last week, wearable tracking provider Kinexon announced its new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop products and technology to better serve female athletes.
April 24, 2023
How climate change will impact the world of sportsHow climate change will impact the world of sports
How climate change will impact the world of sports
Today, we’re breaking down the relationship between climate change and sports, as well as what the sporting world is doing to combat this impending global crisis.
April 23, 2023
Social media generated more than $12B for sponsors around the world last yearSocial media generated more than $12B for sponsors around the world last year
Social media generated more than $12B for sponsors around the world last year
Marketing solutions firm Kore released its State of the Industry report yesterday, which revealed that social media generated more than $12B in total adjusted ad value for sponsors around the world last year.
April 19, 2023
It's been 10 years since tragedy struck at the 2013 Boston MarathonIt's been 10 years since tragedy struck at the 2013 Boston Marathon
It's been 10 years since tragedy struck at the 2013 Boston Marathon
Ten years after tragedy struck at the 2013 Boston Marathon, 30,000 participants will take on the world’s oldest annual marathon as they begin their 26.2-mile journeys this morning.
April 17, 2023
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