Ashley is a media editor at Business Insider, covering the future of sports media, streaming, and the creator economy. She's written about streaming companies like Netflix, media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal, and the evolution of the TV bundle.
She also writes about the intersection of sport media and gambling, from ESPN to DraftKings, and the burgeoning startup space.
Before BI, Ashley covered media and marketing for Quartz. She also worked at Advertising Age. Ashley has taught business journalism at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, as well.
Email Ashley at arodriguez@businessinsider.com, ashrodriguez@protonmail.com, or follow her on X (@ashleyrreports) or LinkedIn..
Tech
2025-07-31T09:00:02Z
See how much Apple pays in 2025, with machine learning engineers earning as much as $312,200. Salary data shows pay ranges across key teams.
Media
2025-06-19T16:07:11Z
TikTok now has until September to find a new owner in order to meet the requirements of a divest-or-ban law.
Media
2025-06-12T14:05:50Z
DraftKings' responsible gaming chief thinks the industry has become a "target." She wants to change the conversation.
Media
2025-05-14T17:51:19Z
Gambling is one of the biggest revenue streams to some states, but it has recently come under fire with several lawsuits in a handful of locales.
Media
2025-05-02T16:06:34Z
MoviePass is launching Mogul, a fantasy game for movie lovers. It hopes to drive engagement in Hollywood like gaming has for sports.
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Sports merch giant Fanatics is considered a challenger to gambling giants DraftKings and FanDuel in the market.
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An investor deck shows how the founders of Topgolf are moving into a new corner of the sports world with their startup, Poolhouse.
Media
2025-04-29T19:27:59Z
Roderick Vanderbilt, the former chairman of Vinco Ventures, pleaded guilty in April to a conspiracy charge. The company hyped a failed TikTok rival.
Media
2025-03-31T21:29:04Z
Kalshi and Robinhood were handed cease-and-desists in New Jersey over their March Madness sports predictions. The outcome could change gambling.
Media
2025-03-21T12:50:44Z
Next.io New York Summit featured leaders in the online gambling space, talking about topics like AI, prediction markets, crypto, tariffs, and more.
Media
2025-03-04T18:48:07Z
VC deals tracked by PitchBook show a rebound in funding to US sports startups in 2024, with an estimated 119 deals worth a total of $880 million.
Media
2025-02-28T17:01:33Z
How much Netflix pays employees in software engineering, marketing, finance, and other roles was revealed in a data analysis by Business Insider.
From a viral stunt to chilled face rollers, Coors Light has been laying the groundwork for its "Case of the Mondays" Super Bowl campaign for weeks.
Nike's Super Bowl 2025 commercial comes as the company looks to reverse a sales slump and elevate its iconic brands.
Americans are expected to legally bet $1.4 billion on the Super Bowl this year, but the game might not be a windfall for sports betting companies.
With the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl and Taylor Swift expected to attend, prop bets are centering on the megastar.
Media
2024-11-22T18:25:07Z
Netflix has been declared the winner of the paid streaming wars, and now it's pivoting to advertising and other new strategies.
Media
2024-07-29T15:37:37Z
From Bandit to Unrivaled, these sports startups are poised for big moves in 2024, according to top investors in the industry.
Media
2024-07-27T12:06:03Z
The Paris Olympics are attracting brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Armani at a make-or-break time for luxury.
Media
2024-07-22T12:56:35Z
Talent agents at the 2024 Olympics are signing breakout athletes and negotiating long-term brand deals ahead of LA2028, which could bring more demand.