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BBC, ITV Women’s World Cup last-16 picks announced

The BBC will broadcast England’s last-16 match against Nigeria, at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, live on BBC One on August 7th at 8.30am. Fans can also listen to the Lionesses’ knockout game across BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds Audiences can also watch four other Round of 16 fixtures on BBC TV and […]

August 4, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Survey: Brits call for more coverage of women’s sports

New survey insights from LoopMe, a technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brand advertising performance, reveals nearly half (44 per cent) of UK consumers plan to, or might, watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup this year. This is more than those planning to watch in Singapore (42 per cent), and far higher […]

July 28, 2023

Forecast: Women’s World Cup rights revenue to reach $70-100m

Analysis from Omdia reveals the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be the most valuable women’s competition globally in terms of media rights with revenues of $70-100 million expected in 2023. The research published ahead of the tournament which kicks off on July 21st identified seven of the top-11 most valuable women’s events are football league championships, reflecting […]

July 19, 2023

Study: Women’s World Cup interest up 57% on 2019

Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand, research has revealed the extent to which interest in women’s football has grown in the four years since the 2019 tournament in France. The worldwide study commissioned by WSC Sports – a provider of AI-driven sports content – surveyed over 14,000 people spanning five […]

July 18, 2023

Survey: 30% of US will watch Women’s World Cup

The Women’s World Cup is set to begin on July 20th with the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) playing Vietnam the next day. A Seton Hall Sports Poll found that 30 per cent of Americans surveyed will watch or follow FIFA’s 32-nation soccer tournament – a number that grows to 46 per cent among sports […]

July 18, 2023

Sky Sports doc investigates kit discrimination in women’s sport

Sky Sports has launched a new documentary which reveals the issues female athletes face as their kit and equipment choices continue to be uncomfortable, sexualised or designed for men. The documentary, Fit for Purpose, airs July 18th at 10:00pm on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Mix. Fit for Purpose features exclusive interviews with Olympic […]

July 18, 2023

Data: 1 in 4 men plan to watch Women’s World Cup

With the Women’s Football World Cup set to kick off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20th, Kantar has looked at which consumer groups are most likely to follow the tournament. Kantar TGI data reveals nearly one in four British men plan to follow the Women’s World Cup; 24 per cent (6.3 million) say […]

July 3, 2023

BBC, ITV reveal Women’s World Cup TV schedule

The BBC and ITV will share live television coverage of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Both broadcasters have now revealed their schedule and proposed picks for the tournament ahead. The tournament kicks-off on the BBC, with live coverage of host nation New Zealand facing Norway in Auckland at […]

June 23, 2023By Nik Roseveare

AMC Networks promotes Molloy at ALLBLK and WE tv

AMC Networks has announced a strategic realignment of its ALLBLK and WE tv programming and development group. Company veteran Angela Molloy has been promoted to senior vice president, development & original production, unscripted, ALLBLK/WE tv, reporting to Brett Dismuke, head of content for ALLBLK and WE tv. Molloy, who was previously vice president of development […]

June 6, 2023

Survey: Half women gamers have suffered online abuse

Research reveals that 49 per cent of women gamers in Britain have experienced a level of abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online, rising to 75 per cent amongst those aged 18-24. The findings delve into the differing experiences faced by both men and women gamers when playing video games on the internet, with […]

May 25, 2023