WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK


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

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Wednesday, February 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.

FAST STUDIOS ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS AT WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK

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Friday, October 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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

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Tuesday, April 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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Tuesday, March 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

The Wait is Over, The Women's Sports Network Has Arrived

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the Los Angeles-based streaming venture studio, today announced the highly anticipated Women's Sports Network is officially live. On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, with support from 12 professional women's sports leagues and federations including the WNBA, the LPGA, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and Athletes Unlimited, the Women's Sports Network is the single point of access for the very best of women's sports.

Key Points: 
  • Ski & Snowboard, and Athletes Unlimited, the Women's Sports Network is the single point of access for the very best of women's sports.
  • Moving forward, the network plans to carry live games, tournaments and can't-miss events across the continuum of women's sports in the near future.
  • The network's flagship show, GAME ON, provides fans with the latest women's sports news, hottest topics, and sports pop culture content.
  • The Women's Sports Network will be the third streaming TV network launched by FAST Studios.