Brandweek Stage
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 3:05 PM - 3:25 PM
No Offseason for Women’s Sports
Featured Conversation with Scripps
Women’s sports are experiencing extraordinary momentum but turning that momentum into lasting fandom requires more than acquiring media rights. It requires consistent access, powerful storytelling, and a year-round connection with fans.
Media companies are rethinking how to meet fans everywhere, nationally, locally, always-on. Scripps Sports is putting that strategy into practice, pairing national reach through ION with local ties across top sports markets and the new Scripps Sports Network for 24/7 access. Together, we'll unpack the strategies brands and leaders need to turn this cultural moment into a lasting movement.