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🏛️ A more perfect union🏛️ A more perfect union
The NCAA lost its Ninth Circuit appeal last week
The NCAA took another L in its war against NIL last Thursday by losing its Ninth Circuit appeal to avoid paying out $4B in class action damages to eligible athletes, while the National Labor Relations Board resumes hearing a case today that could reclassify USC athletes as “professionals.”
January 22, 2024
📺 Diamond in the sky📺 Diamond in the sky
Amazon invests in Diamond Sports Group
In addition to restructuring its $8.6B debt, DSG secured a key investment and distribution deal from Amazon, which has been eager to expand its sports footprint.
January 19, 2024
🐟 Ride the wave🐟 Ride the wave
Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment team up with WNBA legend Sue Bird
Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment — a new agency dedicated to amplifying women’s sports — announced a groundbreaking partnership with retired WNBA legend Sue Bird on Monday.
January 10, 2024
💰 Bundling up 💰 Bundling up
The NCAA and ESPN announce an eight-year extension of their media rights package
Although many hoped the NCAA would unbundle women’s March Madness, the basketball tournament is included in the deal.
January 05, 2024
📈 Outliers: A story of success📈 Outliers: A story of success
The financial forecast predicts continued growth for women's sports in 2024
The financial forecast for 2024 is looking a little stormy as experts foresee a moderate economic slowdown on the horizon.
December 18, 2023
💰 Running up that NIL💰 Running up that NIL
Caitlin Clark lands a major multiyear deal with Gatorade
Clark is climbing the NIL leaderboard after landing a major multiyear deal with Gatorade yesterday, adding to her illustrious brand portfolio.
December 13, 2023
💼 Deep Blue agen-sea💼 Deep Blue agen-sea
Advertising veteran Laura Correnti announced the creation of the Deep Blue agency for women's sports
The news follows a record year for virtually every women’s sports league as the industry looks to generate $1B in revenue during 2024.
December 13, 2023
Women athletes and fans dominated sports conversations in NovemberWomen athletes and fans dominated sports conversations in November
Women athletes and fans dominated sports conversations in November
One of the biggest takeaways from 2023? That women are a (fiscal) force.
December 11, 2023
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletesSportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Aside from one trend — tennis has a clear advantage — the data showed how a Grand Slam victory can kickstart sponsorships, why Eileen Gu is the perfect model for luxury brands, and how USWNT stars can succeed under a constant spotlight.
December 08, 2023
How to win over Gen Z in the sports spaceHow to win over Gen Z in the sports space
How to win over Gen Z in the sports space
December 04, 2023
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar thresholdNew Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold
New Deloitte data indicates revenue from top women’s leagues will cross the billion-dollar threshold for the first time next year, proving that investing in women athletes is the New Year’s resolution.
December 01, 2023
Women's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunitiesWomen's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunities
Women's sports are on the rise thanks to increased media access and sponsorship opportunities
To see how general sports fans feel about the growth of the women’s game, Aggregate Sports recently surveyed 1K adults about how the times are a-changin’.
November 22, 2023
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