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Courtside with Laura Correnti

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UCLA Bruins
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Women’s sports aren’t just growing—they’re booming. And Courtside is where you’ll get the inside track on the deals, disruptors, and dollars driving the industry forward. Hosted by Laura Correnti, award-winning media executive and founder of Deep Blue Sports & Entertainment, this podcast goes beyond the scores to spotlight the power players, trends, and investments shaping the future of this billi... more

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At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, Women's Sports had its own main stage. And Courtside was holding court, talking to mega star athletes and entrepreneurs like Allyson Felix and Sue Bird; massive brands like Catalyst, Athl... more

We take a look back at a huge through line of the Courtside show: how important it is to pay attention to how we're developing health infrastructure around all athletes. You can make the business case for it; the human case is obvious. With the influ... more

Yael Averbach West grew up the lone girl on a boys' soccer team in Montclair, New Jersey, went on to wear the UNC kit and earn USWNT caps, and now runs one of the NWSL's most decorated clubs as two-time champion GM of NJ/NY Gotham FC. She joins Laura... more

Laura joins the Possible NOW Podcast with Christian Muche to discuss why women’s sports isn’t charity—it’s business. Drawing on her career identifying white space and turning it into opportunity, Laura unpacks the myths keeping advertisers on the sid... more

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Neve Charles
England and Chelsea FC star footballer
Chelsea FC
Episode: Game Tape: A Courtside Review of Athlete Health
Corey Close
Head coach of the UCLA women's basketball team
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Episode: Game Tape: A Courtside Review of Athlete Health
Corrina LeBlanc
Former Canadian goalkeeper and Olympic medalist; sports executive
Raj Sports; former Post for Canada
Episode: Game Tape: A Courtside Review of Athlete Health
EJ. Lawrence
Sports executive focused on girls' participation and retention in sport
Sports executive (EA/Organization context in transcript)
Episode: Game Tape: A Courtside Review of Athlete Health
Yael Averbach West
GM of Gotham FC; former professional player and leader in players' association roles
Gotham FC
Episode: Yael Averbach West on Building a Dynasty at Gotham FC
Karina LeBlanc
Former pro goalkeeper, Olympian, and executive advancing strategic growth for RAJ Sports
RAJ Sports
Episode: Karina LeBlanc on Making Portland the Epicenter of Women’s Sports
Mike Nichols
Chief of Sponsorship, Strategy and Activation for Group 1001, parent company of Gainbridge
Gainbridge / Group 1001
Episode: Mike Nichols of Gainbridge on Playing the Long Game in Women's Sports
Cori Close
Head coach, UCLA Women's Basketball
UCLA Bruins
Episode: Broom & Shovel Leadership: Cori Close on Building an Uncommon Program
Constance Schwartz-Morini
Co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment
SMAC Entertainment
Episode: The Playbook for Multi-Hyphenate Marketing: Constance Schwartz-Morini on Athlete-Led Brands

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Laura Correnti
Host of the show; founder/CEO of Deep Blue Sports & Entertainment

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    Courtside with Laura Correnti is a refreshing, insightful, and dynamic podcast that brings a unique perspective to the world of sports and culture. Laura has a gift for blending storytelling with thoughtful analysis, creating conversations that feel both smart and approachable. What makes this podcast stand out is Laura’s ability to go beyond the surface, she doesn’t just talk about the game, she dives into the human side of sports, the business strategies behind the scenes, and the cultural shi... more

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    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful look at women's sports business with strong ROI angles.
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Courtside Away Game: Laura Correnti on Inside the Ice House with NYSE
Q: What advice do you give brands just entering the women's sports space?
Invest early, plan for the long term, and design programs that go beyond logo presence to meaningful value exchanges—content, access, and athlete development—to build loyalty and measurable returns.
Courtside Away Game: Laura Correnti on Inside the Ice House with NYSE
Q: So Laura, what key trends or takeaways did you observe in how brands are now approaching women's sports and the broader entertainment ecosystem?
Brands are moving beyond token sponsorships toward authentic storytelling, data-informed strategies, and long-term partnerships that deliver value exchanges, access, and deeper engagement with female athletes and fans.
Courtside Away Game: Laura Correnti on Possible Now with Christian Muche
Q: When did you first fall in love with sports?
Laura recalls a five-year-old version of herself at a Willow Tree sports complex in Kearny, New Jersey, where belonging and community took root and shaped her lifelong view that sports teach teamwork, resilience, and the rhythm of competition.
The 50/50 Pledge: How Ally’s Andrea Brimmer Turned a Marketing Budget Into a Movement
Q: What were the biggest barriers inside Ally to implementing the pledge, and how did you overcome them?
We faced internal compartmentalization and a belief that the women's sports budget was separate; we reframed the entire media budget, pushed for cross-functional alignment, and built a new operating infrastructure to support the pledge.
The 50/50 Pledge: How Ally’s Andrea Brimmer Turned a Marketing Budget Into a Movement
Q: When did you first realize the potential of turning a pledge into a real business movement?
The moment we realized the scale of the problem—extremely low media coverage and sponsorship investment—and decided to act decisively with a bold, system-wide reallocation instead of mere philanthropy.

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1. Neve Charles
2. Corey Close
3. Corrina LeBlanc
4. EJ. Lawrence
5. Yael Averbach West
6. Karina LeBlanc
7. Mike Nichols
8. Cori Close

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