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Insights, trends, and stories from the world of women's sports marketing.

Parity Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Parity, the premier platform for professional women athlete partnerships, is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

Alana CasnerMar 18, 20254 min read

Parity Predicts: 2025 Women's Sports Predictions

The success of women’s sports has quickly become the world’s worst kept secret. 2024 was a historic year for women’s sports across the globe, with records smashed and standards raised. Sporting News Athlete of the Year? Caitlin Clark. Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year? Simone Biles. With female athletes and trends in women’s sports here to stay, it’s time to look ahead. What’s in store for the next groundbreaking year? We sat down with both Parity and industry professionals to get their predictions for trends to watch in women’s sports in 2025, and how you can take advantage of the quickly changing landscape.

Skyler EspinozaJan 6, 202512 min read

2024 Parity Week By Gainbridge is a Win For Women’s Sports

Discover how 2024 Parity Week by Gainbridge® made historic impact in women's sports, distributing $172,000 in grants across 19 US cities and engaging 28 pro athletes to inspire 2,000+ participants. Learn about this groundbreaking collaboration between Gainbridge, Parity, and the Women's Sports Foundation.

Caroline FitzgeraldDec 10, 20243 min read

6 Months of Success: How Parity Locker is Building the Future of Women’s Sports Memorabilia

For Parity Locker, Parity’s women’s sports memorabilia marketplace, it all started with a visor. When the Parity Locker launched in the fall of 2023, one of the first big ticket items was a race worn visor and pair of gloves from NASCAR phenom Toni Breidinger. The item was listed for auction, and the Parity team went back to work. The bids started slowly, then steadily ticked up. The team Slack’s notifications started to ping frantically: the now legendary hot ticket item had bids for over $50,000.

Skyler EspinozaOct 1, 20246 min read

Parity and Boatsetter Set Sail on a One-of-a-Kind Chartered Yacht Experience Celebrating 5x Paralympic Medalist Brittni Mason

Boatsetter exclusively hosted celebration for Paralympic athlete's two Paris silver medals this weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Alana CasnerSep 17, 20243 min read

Gainbridge® Announces Winners of Parity Week Grants

Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® award grants to 21 organizations and athletes as part of second annual Parity Week.

Alana CasnerSep 4, 20245 min read

Parity Appoints Mandy Anderson as VP of Sales

Parity appoints Mandy Anderson as VP of Sales, bringing her extensive media experience to lead revenue growth and expand sponsorship opportunities for professional women athletes.

Alana CasnerAug 9, 20242 min read

Marketing Leader from Parity Named Winner in the Inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

Parity is thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Montavon, Director of Athlete Marketing and Social Media has been named a winner in the SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The awards program recognizes ten exceptional marketers at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

Alana CasnerJun 6, 20243 min read

Gainbridge® Announces Parity Week to Empower Girls and Women in Sports and Education

Gainbridge®, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation partner for second annual Parity Week to award grants to organizations that support girls and women, including one in Billie Jean King’s honor. As part of this year’s “Parity Week by Gainbridge®: Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports,” Gainbridge® announces $150,000 in grants to deserving organizations that support girls and women through sports or education.

Alana CasnerMay 9, 20245 min read

The GIST and Parity Forge First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Elevate Women Athletes in Branded Content

The GIST, a revolutionary and inclusive sports media brand dedicated to leveling the playing field by providing equitable, in-depth and digestible coverage to both women’s and men’s sports, today announced the official launch of their new Athlete Roster offering, integrating athlete-talent in branded content through their partnership with Parity, the sports marketing and sponsorship platform dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports.

Alana CasnerApr 24, 20243 min read

Women’s Football Alliance Names Parity Official Development Partner to Expand Sponsorship Opportunities and Professional Development for League and Players

Parity partners with the Women’s Football Alliance to amplify sponsorship and development opportunities, enhancing visibility and revenue for women’s football.

Alana CasnerFeb 29, 20243 min read

Tampa Bay Sun FC Names Parity Official Development Partner to Expand Sponsorship Opportunities and Professional Development for Club and Team Players

Parity partners with Tampa Bay Sun FC to empower women athletes, celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a focus on closing the gender gap in professional sports.

Alana CasnerFeb 7, 20243 min read