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NWSL Preseason Match to Be Streamed Live From Coachella Valley Invitational on Women’s Sports Network

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星期三, 二月 21, 2024

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

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AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221951211/en/
“We are thrilled to partner with AEG on the Coachella Valley Invitational match between last season’s NWSL Shield-winning San Diego Wave and the 2022 NWSL Champion Portland Thorns,” said Raquel Braun, Chief Business Officer of the Women’s Sports Network.
“AEG has built a phenomenal event in the desert, which serves as the perfect backdrop for the Women’s Sports Network’s first, live match featuring NWSL clubs.”
“Women’s Sports Network is a perfect partner for our first NWSL match ever to be aired live from the Coachella Valley Invitational,” said Kara Korber, Senior Director of Business Development for AEG.
Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.

WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK SCORES PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S HOCKEY LEAGUE RIGHTS IN COMPREHENSIVE NEW DEAL

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Sports Network (WSN), the leading media company dedicated exclusively to women's sports and the definitive home to women's sports, today announced its most comprehensive league partnership to date with the newly-launched Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Sports Network (WSN), the leading media company dedicated exclusively to women's sports and the definitive home to women's sports, today announced its most comprehensive league partnership to date with the newly-launched Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
"The work that the PWHL has done to elevate professional women's hockey is incredible, and we're looking forward to showcasing the highest level of women's hockey in America on WSN."
-- Women's Sports Network President Carol Stiff
WSN President Carol Stiff said, "The work that the PWHL has done to elevate professional women's hockey is incredible, and we're looking forward to showcasing the highest level of women's hockey in America on WSN."
PWHL joins a roster of over 17 WSN league partners including the LPGA, NWSL, USGA, Big East Conference, US Ski & Snowboard Association, and World Surf League.

Intersport Tips Off Basketball Season with Prolific 2023-24 Schedule

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星期四, 十一月 9, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport tips off its college basketball season this weekend with its first of 10 nationwide events during the 2023-24 schedule. The award-winning agency will stage 34 games in the span of 51 days with distribution on 11 channels over multiple platforms, bringing an elite lineup to basketball fans nationwide.

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"We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season."
"We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season," said Mark Starsiak, who has served as Intersport's vice president of basketball since 2018.
New this season, Intersport is reintroducing the Women's College Basketball All-Star Game , which is scheduled to take place in Cleveland on April 6, 2024.
For the latest basketball news and behind-the-scenes access, follow Intersport's dedicated basketball account (@IntersportHoops) on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

FAST STUDIOS ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS AT WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK

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星期五, 十月 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes. Carol Stiff, a 30-year veteran executive of ESPN Programming and Acquisitions and a tireless advocate for women's sports, has been named President of Women's Sports Network, while Raquel Braun, a former EA Sports and FOX Sports executive integral in negotiating unprecedented global media partnerships and developing new business opportunities, joins as Chief Business Officer.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes.
As President of Women's Sports Network, Stiff will oversee the direction and continued expansion of the network, content development, and manage key league and athlete relationships.
I know WSN is in the right hands as she extends her impact as President of the network."
Join us at the Women's Sports Network as we ride this wave of progress, carrying the momentum forward and build a network for everyone to witness," said Carol Stiff, President of Women's Sports Network.

PrizePicks Announces Partnership with the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League

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星期二, 八月 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today that the company has signed a partnership agreement with the North Carolina Courage, a leading team within the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). As part of the partnership, the two companies will work on joint marketing efforts including co-social media promotion. PrizePicks is the first fantasy sports operator to partner with a team in the NWSL.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today that the company has signed a partnership agreement with the North Carolina Courage, a leading team within the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
As part of the partnership, the two companies will work on joint marketing efforts including co-social media promotion.
The partnership comes after PrizePicks became an official member of Sports Innovation Lab's Women's Sports Club, powered by Ally.
The North Carolina Courage, founded in 2017, are based in Cary, North Carolina and play their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Women’s Sports Network Taps Connect Partnership Group to Drive Media and Sponsorship Sales Efforts

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星期二, 四月 18, 2023

FAST Studios’ Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first ever streaming network dedicated to women’s sports, today announced the selection of Dallas-based Connect Partnership Group (“Connect”) as its media and sponsorship sales agency of record.

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FAST Studios’ Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first ever streaming network dedicated to women’s sports, today announced the selection of Dallas-based Connect Partnership Group (“Connect”) as its media and sponsorship sales agency of record.
Connect will be responsible for executing a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy as the Women’s Sports Network continues to break down barriers for women’s sports.
“Women make up 50% of the viewing audience yet only 4% of sports coverage is dedicated to women’s sports,” said Connect Founder & Co-CEO Danielle Shuff.
“The Women’s Sports Network is changing the game with new ways for brands to connect with an enthusiastic audience, and we look forward to working with Connect Partnership Group to bring those opportunities to life.”

Women's Sports Network and Michelob ULTRA Partner to Increase Visibility of Women's Sports

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星期二, 三月 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios Women's Sports Network, the groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind 24/7 network dedicated to women's sports is announcing its first major partner, Michelob ULTRA, the fastest growing beer brand in the country, in a yearlong deal. The two brands come together to increase representation and visibility for women in sports, closing the gap in media coverage for these phenomenal athletes. The partnership will come to life through Women's Sports Network's industry leading programming as the single point of access for women's sports.

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The two brands come together to increase representation and visibility for women in sports, closing the gap in media coverage for these phenomenal athletes.
As an official partner of the network, Michelob ULTRA will have access to the Women's Sports Network Studio to develop franchise properties that spotlight the brand's impact in women's sports and highlight stories of female athletes.
"When we launched the network as a FAST Channel last year, we envisioned working with Michelob ULTRA and together bringing women's sports programming directly to the fans for free.
"Michelob ULTRA believes women's sports fans everywhere deserve an equal experience," said Ricardo Marques, Vice President of Marketing, Michelob ULTRA.

This Week in Tech News: 8 Stories You Need to See

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星期五, 十一月 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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The first-of-its-kind hub will showcase women's sports content while creating more commercial opportunities for athletes, their leagues, and the industry at large.
The Women's Sports Network is available across multiple streaming platforms including Amazon Freevee, FuboTV, LG Channels on LG Smart TVs, Local Now, Plex, Sports.tv, Tubi, and Xumo.
These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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FAST Studios Adds Athletes, Experts to Women's Sports Network Advisory Board, Including Olympian and Activist Allyson Felix

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星期三, 三月 9, 2022

The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.

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The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.
FAST Studios CEO Stuart McLean added, "As we prepare for launch, our advisory board is helping to create a robust sports media brand that serves women's sports fans and advertisers.
Based in Los Angeles and launched in 2021, FAST Studios (FAST) is a media venture studio specializing in content creation, marketing, distribution and monetization of free ad-supported streaming television channels (FAST).
Heather Felix, BECK Media for FAST Studios, 212.993.8670, [email protected]

Rumble Gaming Announces Adam Ivers as Chief Executive Officer

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星期四, 九月 30, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rumble Gaming is excited to announce that Adam Ivers has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rumble Gaming is excited to announce that Adam Ivers has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.
Rumble Gaming is a global talent agency and media company that represents 700+ clients with a social media footprint of 700M+ followers.
Rooted in Esports, Rumble Gaming bridges the gap between brands and the gaming ecosystem through partnership opportunities, influencer marketing, content creation and distribution.
"When I think about the assembly of professional experiences that has brought me to this point, I could not be more thrilled to be a part of the trajectory of Rumble Gaming," Ivers said.