And experts believe that number will only rise as ad sales and demand continue to climb until the media rights agreement ends in 2032. 📈
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There’s more ad demand for women’s March Madness than ever before, with Disney seeing a 200% YoY rise in ad sales. 💰
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All of this comes after the media giant managed to extend its rights deal for the tournament at a $65M average annual value, which is why experts believe money was left on the table. 👀
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Media rights experts recently told Front Office Sports the NCAA could have negotiated for more, with the tournament likely worth somewhere between $81M and $112M per year. 🤯
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