When Andrea Brimmer announced Ally’s 50/50 pledge at the 2022 ESPNW Summit, it wasn’t a tribute ad or a token donation—it was a demand for equity, backed by dollars. As CMO of Ally (and a former collegiate midfielder), Andrea joins Laura to unpack how they turned a bold idea into a blueprint for the industry. They talk through how she restructured the budget, challenged media systems, and proved that betting big on women’s sports isn’t just good PR—it’s smart business. Plus, why Andrea shows up “like a girl” in every room she enters, and what it means to leave the game better than you found it.

 

00:51 Meet Andrea Brimmer: Athlete to Marketing Pioneer
02:13 Andrea's Early Love for Soccer
04:33 Athlete Strengths that Become Executive Strengths
06:39 The Drama of the 50/50 Pledge Announcement
13:24 Impact and Results of the 50/50 Pledge
18:56 Authentic Partnerships with Athletes
21:12 Systemic Issues in Women's Sports
25:56 Reflecting on Progress and Future Goals

When Andrea Brimmer announced Ally&rsquo;s 50/50 pledge at the 2022 ESPNW Summit, it wasn&rsquo;t a tribute ad or a token donation&mdash;it was a demand for equity, backed by dollars. As CMO of Ally (and a former collegiate midfielder), Andrea joins Laura to unpack how they turned a bold idea into a blueprint for the industry. They talk through how she restructured the budget, challenged media systems, and proved that betting big on women&rsquo;s sports isn&rsquo;t just good PR&mdash;it&rsquo;s smart business. Plus, why Andrea shows up &ldquo;like a girl&rdquo; in every room she enters, and what it means to leave the game better than you found it.
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00:51 Meet Andrea Brimmer: Athlete to Marketing Pioneer 02:13 Andrea's Early Love for Soccer 04:33 Athlete Strengths that Become Executive Strengths 06:39 The Drama of the 50/50 Pledge Announcement 13:24 Impact and Results of the 50/50 Pledge 18:56 Authentic Partnerships with Athletes 21:12 Systemic Issues in Women's Sports 25:56 Reflecting on Progress and Future Goals

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 billion-dollar business. From groundbreaking sponsorships to media rights battles and the investors betting big, Courtside delivers the play-by-play on how women’s sports are changing the game. Whether you’re an industry insider, investor, athlete, or a fan ready to see women’s sports thrive, this is your front-row seat to the action: Courtside.

Women&rsquo;s sports aren&rsquo;t just growing&mdash;they&rsquo;re booming. And Courtside is where you&rsquo;ll get the inside track on the deals, disruptors, and dollars driving the industry forward.&nbsp;Hosted by Laura Correnti, award-winning media executive and founder of Deep Blue Sports &amp; Entertainment, this podcast goes beyond the scores to spotlight the power players, trends, and investments shaping the future of this billion-dollar business.&nbsp;From groundbreaking sponsorships to media rights battles and the investors betting big, Courtside delivers the play-by-play on how women&rsquo;s sports are changing the game. Whether you&rsquo;re an industry insider, investor, athlete, or a fan ready to see women&rsquo;s sports thrive, this is your front-row seat to the action: Courtside.

Courtside with Laura Correnti

The 50/50 Pledge: How Ally’s Andrea Brimmer Turned a Marketing Budget Into a Movement

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