January 19, 2021

Benchmade Ends 2020 with String of Industry and Consumer Awards

January 19, 2021 (Oregon City, OR) – Benchmade Knife Company, a premium knife manufacturer based in Oregon City, OR, has been recognized for the fourth year in a row by the Portland Business Journal as one of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies within the 'Product Makers and Designers' category. Other companies in the esteemed top ten alongside...

January 18, 2021

PGA Golf Exhibitions Announces B2B E-Commerce Agreement with RepSpark for the 2021 PGA Show Virtual Experience and Marketplace

NORWALK, Conn. – PGA Golf Exhibitions announces an agreement with RepSpark to provide B2B e-commerce solutions to participating companies through the PGA Merchandise Show virtual platform. “We are excited to work with PGA Golf Exhibitions to provide exhibitors with an enhanced way to connect with buyers during the 2021 virtual...

January 15, 2021

Vail Resorts Sees 17 Percent Drop In Season-To-Date Skier Visits

Vail Resorts reported season-to-date total skier visits were down 16.6%, season-to-date total lift ticket revenue was down 20.9%, ski school revenue was down 52.6%, dining revenue was down 66.2%, retail/rental revenue for North American resort, and ski area store locations was down 39.2% - all compared to the prior year...

January 15, 2021

Independent Manufacturer, Bajio, Challenges Sunglass Industry with Sustainable Performance Sunglasses

New Smyrna Beach, FL (Jan 15, 2020) - Bajio Sunglasses is bringing fresh eyes to the sunglass market through the introduction of their first-ever collection launching March 1, 2021. Bajio, Spanish for “the shallows”, draws inspiration from flats around the world, and seeks to bring sustainably built sunglasses featuring blue...

January 15, 2021

Origin Wins Vimeo’s Best Actions Sports Film of the Year Award

Origin Outside is thrilled to announce that our documentary film Call Me Crazy: The Legend of Mike Wiegele, has been honoured with Vimeo's Best Actions Sports Film of the Year Award. Call Me Crazy tells the story of helicopter skiing visionary Mike Wiegele, whose boundary-breaking approach ushered in a whole...

January 15, 2021

Downlite Outdoor Names What’s UP PR Agency of Record

Mason, OH, January 15, 2021 —  Downlite Outdoor, a division of Downlite, a market leader in down and feather processing and supplier of responsibly sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings and hospitality markets, has named What's UP Public Relations as its agency of record. With more than a...

January 14, 2021

OutsidePR Adds Emily Banks to Strengthen Account Teams

SAUSALITO, Calif. (January 14, 2021)– OutsidePR, an integrated marketing agency for outdoor and active lifestyle brands, appoints Emily Banks to the position of Account Director. Banks joined the California-based agency on January 11th and will contribute leadership to the account teams working with HOKA ONE ONE, Tracksmith, CamelBak and Injinji....

January 14, 2021

Merrell and Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner to Bring the Power of the Outside to More Youth

TAMPA, FL and ROCKFORD, MI (January 14, 2021)–  Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Merrell are joining forces in a multi-year partnership that will harness the power of being outside and make it more accessible to more youth. Merrell, known for its outdoor and lifestyle footwear and apparel, will be...

January 13, 2021

Surfline Hires Marketing Executive from Apple

Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind ocean forecasting powerhouse Surfline, announced the appointment of Kim Centeno head of marketing. Centeno joins Surfline from Apple, where she most recently led marketing for high profile subscription services, including Apple Arcade. Shop Eat Surf

January 13, 2021

Saucony Runs with Backbone Media

WALTHAM, MASS. (Jan. 13, 2021)– Saucony, the global running lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Backbone Media to run point on its public relations efforts. As Saucony’s PR agency of record, Backbone will help bolster the brand’s storytelling and drive awareness for Saucony’s performance footwear, versatile apparel and “Run for...