As Agencies Move Behind the Scenes in Cannes, Sport Beach Continues to Flex 

As economic pressures push many holding companies to scale back at Cannes Lions, Stagwell is doubling down on its high-profile Sport Beach activation.

NBA Playoffs Take It to the House for Global Fan Fests

NBA posts up in Mexico City, Mumbai, Calgary, and São Paulo as it scores a growing international following.

Fox and IndyCar Put Faces to Indianapolis 500 With Help From Macy’s and Letterman

Fox and IndyCar put faces to Indianapolis 500 with Macy’s, Letterman, and a sprawling campaign.

WBD and TNT Sports Sell Out Roland-Garros Ad Inventory

WBD and TNT Sports sell out Roland-Garros ad inventory as ad sales exec Jon Diament says more than 80 brands bought into coverage.

A’ja Wilson Joins Stephen Curry and Kevin Hart as Chase Banks on Its Stars

Exclusive: Latest ‘Cashback Like a Pro’ ad uses Hartbeat production company and highlights Chase NBA and WNBA investment.

Why IHOP Caught a Ride With Dale Earnhardt Jr. for Amazon NASCAR Debut

IHOP rode with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Amazon’s NASCAR debut as the Coca-Cola 600 fit the brand’s sports streaming strategy.

Andretti and Marcus Ericsson Drive Allegra Into Indianapolis 500

Andretti and Marcus Ericsson drive Allegra into Indianapolis 500 as the 2022 winner and his team join the allergy brand for an interactive campaign.

NBA and Translation Draft Mindy Kaling and Kevin Costner for ‘Unforgettable’ Finals Spot

NBA and Translation draft Mindy Kaling and Kevin Costner for ‘Unforgettable’ Finals spot that goes through the past and present.

15 Campaigns Creatives Predict Will Win at Cannes Lions 2025

ADWEEK asked creative leaders to choose the work worthy of trophies at advertising’s most prestigious festival.

Golden State Valkyries Bring Brands Off the Bench for WNBA Debut

Golden State Valkyries bring brands off bench with United, Sephora, Chase, Kaiser Permanente, and the Bay Area itself.

WNBA Opening Weekend Ads Put Fans on Court With A’ja Wilson

WNBA opening weekend ads put fans on the court by showing action from the floor in social-style clips of league stars.

NBCU Ad Chief Talks Michael Jordan, Versant, and Being Roasted by Jimmy Kimmel

NBCU’s Mark Marshall says that being in the rafters of Radio City Music Hall for the upfront wasn’t his pitch.

Forrest Tucker Leaving WTVQ in Lexington After Two Years

Tucker joined WTVQ in June of 2023 as the station’s weekend sports anchor and reporter

Flying High: How the Philadelphia Eagles Are Dominating the Marketing Field

Marketing & Media SVP Jen Kavanagh on redefining fan engagement and building global fandom.

Women’s Super League Football rebrands

There's a bunch of rebranding of women's football in the UK and they made a fancy video about it:

Tegna Expands Broadcast Coverage of Indiana Fever Games

The station group will air 18 Indiana Fever games for free.

Warner Bros. Discovery Gives Upfront HBO Max Prestige

WBD gives upfront some HBO Max prestige as everything from sales to TNT Sports gets an upgrade.

Introducing ADWEEK’s Sports Marketing MVP Awards

The new list will celebrate the CMOs, agency leaders, and innovators redefining the sports marketing landscape.

How Betches Is Powering the NFL’s Big Play for Female Fans

The NFL’s collaboration with the lifestyle media organization Betches evidences its push for more engagement from women and girls.

The Billion-Dollar Secret: Golf Pride’s Hidden Edge With Eric Gibson

The delicate balance between heritage and innovation in sports marketing.