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ION eyeing ‘long-term’ media rights deal with WNBA

SandJack TV — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:02:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Part of the WNBA’s recent success story from a media perspective has been the league’s partnership with Scripps’ ION broadcast network. ION began airing a package of Friday night WNBA games in 2023 as part of the network’s entry into live sports. A year later, the network solidified […]

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Ion Boasts ‘Incredible’ NWSL Returns Using WNBA Broadcast Playbook

SandJack TV — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:32:00 +0000

Ion considers its inaugural season broadcasting NWSL games a success, drawing inspiration from its WNBA strategy to appeal to a large female audience compared to other networks. Mirroring its WNBA Friday evening doubleheader format, Ion attracted an average of 145,000 viewers across 50 NWSL matches, primarily featured in Saturday night doubleheaders during the regular season. […]

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Fever games to be shown on ION four times in the coming weeks

SandJack TV — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:24:30 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — ION is back with marquee games across the WNBA. The Indiana Fever are featured nationally four times on ION starting with a 7:30 p.m. tipoff on Friday, Aug. 16 against the Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury. On Aug. 30, Caitlin Clark and the crew will take flight against Angel Reese and the […]

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ION debuting brand new studio for NWSL, WNBA shows

SandJack TV — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:32:55 +0000

WNBA and NWSL fans and audiences have been requesting more live shows featuring analysis, game breakdowns, player features, and more for years. Despite the growth in viewership, audience, and demand in women’s sports, broadcast media companies have been slow to fully invest in in-depth coverage. Scripps Sports has taken a different approach by creating weekly […]

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Ion Eyes WNBA Rights Extension Even as Parent Scripps’ Stock Plunges

SandJack TV — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:04:06 +0000

Scripps Sports president Brian Lawlor is confident that Ion will agree to a long-term broadcast rights extension with the WNBA, even if the league raises fees following a recent mega-deal with other networks. Ion, owned by Scripps, secured WNBA rights in 2023 on a three-year deal at a discounted rate. The league’s viewership has surged, […]

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