PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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October 4, 2018
BeAlive Closes $3.5M in Seed Funding Led by KittyCat Capital to Launch the First Digital Consumer Entertainment Brand for Outdoor Enthusiast Millennials
Midland, MI – October 4, 2018 – BeAlive announced today a $3.5M seed round to fund the first digital consumer entertainment brand and cross-platform network built to deliver short-form video, episodic series, live events, and social content for the young, 18 to 34-year-old, outdoor cultural lifestyle. BeAlive’s founding team has experience in consumer...
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October 3, 2018
Rylo Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding, Announces New Hires and Partnerships
SAN FRANCISCO – Rylo, a technology company that is transforming the way people capture and share life’s meaningful moments, announced three key growth milestones this week, building on the momentum that has quickly propelled the brand to the forefront of the action camera market since its initial product launch late...
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October 2, 2018
Smartwool Welcomes New Canadian Sales Manager
Steamboat Springs, CO and Montreal, Quebec – Smartwool announced it has hired Josh Novis as its Canadian Sales Manager, a new position created to allow Smartwool to better serve its customers in Canada. Canada is the fastest growing region globally at Smartwool. This team expansion shows how Smartwool is continuing...
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October 1, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Contributes a Record $879,000 in Grants to 22 Organizations
BEND, Ore. (October 1, 2018) - The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $879,000 to 22 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. This is the organization’s single largest grant disbursal since The Conservation Alliance was founded in 1989. The grants put the organization on track to contribute $1.9...
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October 1, 2018
Pacific Market International Names New CEO and New Sales Leadership
SEATTLE, WA (October 1, 2018) – After 35 years at the helm, Pacific Market International (PMI) founder Rob Harris is proud to announce Bob Keller’s appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Keller is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Company, reporting to the Board of Directors, while...
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September 27, 2018
Swiftwick Announces New Fall-Winter Lineup
NASHVILLE – Swiftwick, the performance sock company with the “best socks you will ever wear guarantee,” announces a new 2018 Fall-Winter lineup. The new lines are a continuation of Swiftwick’s mission to empower life’s adventures. Swiftwick has entirely rebuilt its PURSUIT™ performance sock line, with a reinforced heel and toe,...
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September 27, 2018
Outdoor Project Recaps a Successful 2nd Year of Women in the Wild
PORTLAND, OREGON (September 27, 2018) – Outdoor adventure and travel media platform Outdoor Project—found online at outdoorproject.com—publicly announced the results of its Women in the Wild 2018 series. By the numbers, the campaign included four giveaways through its website and Instagram channel featuring prizes from 38 participating brands worth $20,000....
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September 27, 2018
Vasque Names Allison Gettings as Vice President and General Manager at Vasque Footwear
Red Wing, MN – Sept 27, 2018 - Vasque Footwear, a trusted brand within Red Wing Shoe Company, is pleased to announce Allison Gettings has been named vice president and general manager of Red Wing Vasque. Vasque has been a leader in the outdoor footwear sector since the brand was founded...
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September 27, 2018
U.S. Women and Men’s National Teams to Headline Head Of The Charles Regatta 2018 Competition Field
CAMBRIDGE, MA. (September 27, 2018) – The Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) today announced that the field is set for the 2018 Regatta – a highly anticipated competition with more than 11,000 athletes representing 2,300 entries from 23 countries around the world. Headlining the 54th annual Regatta competition is...
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September 27, 2018
Rad Power Bikes Delivers Last Mile and Transportation Solutions to the EU
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - 27 September 2018 - Rad Power Bikes, the leading direct-to-consumer electric bike company, is bringing sustainable transportation and last-mile delivery solutions to Europe through the formation of a dedicated Commercial Division and the release of its RadBurro, an electric cargo trike with a 1,500W motor and proprietary...