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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
Women’s World Cup is the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting eventWomen’s World Cup is the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event
Women’s World Cup is the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event
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According to a Monday report, world soccer’s governing body finally calculated the worth of Women’s World Cup (WWC) broadcast rights and landed on $300M, making it the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event.
April 26, 2023
LIV CEO suggests a women's equivalent tourLIV CEO suggests a women's equivalent tour
LIV CEO suggests a women's equivalent tour
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While the men’s LIV Golf tour continues to rival the PGA, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman believes a women’s equivalent could grab headlines in the near future.
April 24, 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
USWNT Players to earn several millions due to FIFA Women's World CupUSWNT Players to earn several millions due to FIFA Women's World Cup
USWNT Players to earn several millions due to FIFA Women's World Cup
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A recent report projects that the players’ union will earn several million dollars this year from multiple revenue streams, largely due to the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC).
April 21, 2023
LPGA announced agreement with Legends experiential services agencyLPGA announced agreement with Legends experiential services agency
LPGA announced agreement with Legends experiential services agency
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On Monday, the golf tour announced an agreement with experiential services agency Legends to level up its business output through onsite experiences and partnership strategy.
April 19, 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
NBC Sports partners with Gaming Society to increase visibility on women's sports bettingNBC Sports partners with Gaming Society to increase visibility on women's sports betting
NBC Sports partners with Gaming Society to increase visibility on women's sports betting
On Friday, the media company struck a content partnership with gamification company Gaming Society that’s centered on increasing the visibility of women’s sports and the wagers you can place on them.
April 17, 2023
Women's gymnastics final showcase top athletes and NIL earnersWomen's gymnastics final showcase top athletes and NIL earners
Women's gymnastics final showcase top athletes and NIL earners
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This weekend’s NCAA national championships not only showcased women’s gymnastics’ credentials as one of college sports’ hottest rising properties, but also its top female athletes and name, image and likeness (NIL) earners.
April 17, 2023
Two OL Groupe women’s soccer teams are for saleTwo OL Groupe women’s soccer teams are for sale
Two OL Groupe women’s soccer teams are for sale
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he France-based ownership group said Wednesday that it will sell the NWSL’s OL Reign and is reportedly set to separately peddle French powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (Lyon) to American businesswoman Michele Kang.
April 14, 2023
The WTA books its controversial return to ChinaThe WTA books its controversial return to China
The WTA books its controversial return to China
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Sixteen months after boycotting the country in response to the disappearance of Peng Shuai (pronounced PUNG sh-WAY), it announced eight events in China this fall and the resumption of its lucrative 10-year deal to host the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.
April 14, 2023
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