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August 30, 2024

Barbie rolls out new brand campaign at WNBA game

For one night, the WNBA is living in a Barbie world. At Friday night’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, the Barbie brand debuted its latest campaign and slogan, “Give Limitless Possibilities.” The campaign centers around a short film introduced at the game, which shows children playing with...

August 22, 2024

Bumble Furthers Commitment to Women’s Sports With New York Liberty Partnership

TEXAS AND NEW YORK – August 22, 2024 – Bumble, the women-first dating app, has announced a new partnership with the New York Liberty throughout the remainder of the 2024 season, becoming the team’s first official dating app partner. The partnership strengthens Bumble’s multi-year deal with the WNBA by creating local...

August 21, 2024

ELF Named Exclusive Skin and Cosmetic Partner of Billie Jean King Cup

ELF—No. 20 in Happi’s 2024 Top 50— is joining forces with the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge (BJKC), billed the women’s world cup of tennis, in a new multi-year global partnership. The fast-growing beauty company has been named the exclusive skin and cosmetic partner of the event, which is...

August 21, 2024

Oiselle Becomes Inaugural Athletic Apparel Sponsor of Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos NYC

Seattle, Wash. (August 21, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Innovative women’s running brand, Oiselle, today announced they are the inaugural athletic apparel sponsor for ATHLOS, the track invitational created by entrepreneur and investor Alexis Ohanian. Focused on centering and celebrating the female athlete, Athlos NYC will feature a historic investment in...

August 19, 2024

Maybelline becomes New York City Marathon’s first cosmetics partner

Maybelline has been appointed the first-ever cosmetics partner of the TCS New York City Marathon. The L’Oréal-owned make-up brand will participate in the US-based race on 3 November, which is produced by non-profit New York Road Runners (NYRR). Branded activations include a Maybelline New York ‘cheer zone’ along the race course and a...

August 19, 2024

Delta Air Lines Named Official Airline Partner of the WNBA

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2024 — The WNBA and Delta Air Lines today announced a multiyear partnership, making Delta the Official Airline Partner of the WNBA. This latest agreement builds on Delta’s existing WNBA charter program relationship and is part of the airline’s ongoing focus on women’s athletics. “We’re proud...

August 12, 2024

Unrivaled, the new women’s basketball league, wants brands in its court

Unrivaled is getting an alley-oop from Ally Financial, which will be the first (and founding) brand partner for the new women’s basketball league that tips off in January 2025. The league is currently seeking to drum up brand and viewer interest at a time when women’s sports are bigger than...

August 2, 2024

Olympics draw new investments to niche sports and women’s teams

The 2024 Paris Olympics are attracting new funds for lesser-known sports and women’s teams, with USA women’s rugby sevens, water polo and women’s track and field scoring major contributions this year. The USA women’s rugby sevens team earned a $4 million gift from investor Michele Kang earlier this week. Rapper and...

July 30, 2024

USA Rugby announces transformative gift from Kynisca’s Michele Kang

The USA Rugby today announced an unprecedented donation from Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin and London City Lionesses women’s soccer clubs. Kang, who is dedicated to the advancement of women’s sports through Kynisca Sports International, the first global, female-owned, multi-club organization in women’s football, will gift...

July 30, 2024

“My Financial Situation Isn’t Great.” 5 Olympians On The Real Cost Of Competition

Ever wonder how much it costs to join the Olympics? Chime in on 5 athletes to see if you can afford to be an Olympian. Refinery29

July 30, 2024

Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Joins Team Skechers

Skechers expanded its all-star roster of athletes with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The WNBA’s first-round draft pick joined Team Skechers after practicing in Skechers Basketball shoes and experiencing the brand’s signature Comfort That Performs. Businesswire

July 23, 2024

Women’s Epic Race Announces Title Sponsorship by Solaray her life STAGES for 2024

Salt Lake City, UT /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Women's Epic Race is excited to announce Solaray her life STAGES as the official title sponsor for its 2024 race season. This partnership underscores a mutual commitment to empowering women through health, fitness, and community support. The Women's Epic Races are known for challenging...

July 22, 2024

PUMA Unleashes Exciting Activations at the San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco, CA – July 23, 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Global sports company PUMA is set to elevate the San Francisco Marathon experience with a series of dynamic events and special appearances by PUMA athletes Molly Seidel, Jenna Prandini, Alex Toussaint and more. From shakeout runs to engaging panel discussions,...

July 22, 2024

SF’s new WNBA team has already drawn the eye of hottest brand in women’s sports

The Golden State Valkyries don’t have a player on their roster yet, but they have already teamed up with one of the most popular names in women’s sports. The Valkyries have entered a merchandising collaboration with Togethxr, the multimedia company that created the uber-popular “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” T-shirt. The partnership has resulted in...

July 21, 2024

Why WNBA Rookie Alissa Pili Is Important for the Future of Nike N7

Through its N7 initiative, Nike has collaborated with Native American and Indigenous communities with a focus of increasing equity in sports. During 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, the Swoosh put N7 in the spotlight with its newest ambassador, Minnesota Lynx forward Alissa Pili. From its Nike Unite Tempe store, a short drive from...

July 18, 2024

DraftKings Becomes An Official Sports Betting And Daily Fantasy Partner Of The WNBA

With the backdrop of the WNBA All-Star Game this weekend and an increase in women’s sports betting, the league and DraftKings announced a new partnership. The digital sports entertainment and gaming company is now an official sports betting and daily fantasy Partner of the WNBA. Hoopfeed

July 16, 2024

New Balance Announces Historic Partnership With WNBA

Just ahead of the highly anticipated WNBA All-Star Weekend, the league has announced a multi-year agreement  with New Balance aimed at “elevating women’s sports and inspiring the next generation of fans and athletes alike.” The partnership will enable New Balance to expand its presence in basketball while using its platforms...

July 11, 2024

Athleta Ignites ‘Power of She’ Community This Summer, Celebrating Game Changers in Women’s Sports

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2024 -- Athleta, a Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) company and leading women's performance activewear brand, empowers women and girls to build confidence, strength, and belonging through movement—igniting the POWER OF SHE. At a time when women are dominating on and off courts, tracks, mats, and fields,...

July 9, 2024

Why Morgan Stanley teamed with Disney to sponsor a Serena Williams docuseries

Retired tennis legend Serena Williams' best place to see her — other than Paris Fashion Week or a random Ulta store — will be “In The Arena: Serena Williams,” an eight-episode docuseries that will debut on ESPN+ beginning July 10. Morgan Stanley serves as the presenting sponsor for “In The Arena” and will be featured...

July 3, 2024

Flavor Flav Signs Five-Year Sponsorship Deal as Official Hype Man for USA Water Polo Women’s and Men’s National …

Hall of Fame rapper and iconic member of Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, has signed an unprecedented five-year sponsorship deal as the official hype man for the USA Water Polo Women's and Men's National Teams. This landmark agreement marks a unique fusion of music, entertainment, and sports, aiming to elevate the...

June 18, 2024

LaCroix Kicks Off Partnership With San Diego Wave FC

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- LaCroix Sparkling Water by National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is proud to announce its exciting new multi-year partnership with San Diego Wave FC. LaCroix, the premium domestic sparkling water brand, is beloved by parents for all members of the family. There is no better association for LaCroix...

June 18, 2024

Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm and Angel City Football Club Partner to ‘Raise a Healthier Generation’

On June 18, Once Upon a Farm and Angel City Football Club (ACFC) announced that the organizations are teaming up to promote accessible, healthy eating for families and kids. Garner — who joined the Once Upon a Farm team as co-founder in 2017 — is among some of the famous names who...

June 14, 2024

Nike, Adidas, and Reebok are all elbowing each other to become the shoe brand of the WNBA

Back in April, news broke that the swoosh had signed newly-minted WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark to a reported multi-year, $28 million signature shoe deal, and Wilson fans rightly wondered where the two-time champ and MVP’s shoe was. There were media headlines and social media debates, all asking why a WNBA rookie had a...

June 10, 2024

WNBA Rookie Kamilla Cardoso Is a Nike Athlete

WNBA rookie Kamilla Cardoso revealed she is a Nike athlete. On Monday, Nike confirmed with FN that she is aligned with the brand. Cardoso, 23, was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. During her college days at the University of South Carolina — where...

June 4, 2024

Verge Cycling Apparel Announces Sponsorship of the Prospect Park Women’s Series

NEW YORK, June 4th /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Verge, the innovative leader in custom cycling apparel is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the Prospect Park Women's Series, now officially named the Prospect Park Women's Series presented by Verge. This exciting series takes place in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, and...