Author: Kathleen Gasperini

Billabong Pipe Masters Ends with Aussie Kieren Perrow Winning Most Coveted Surf Event in the World

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Aussie Kieren Perrow at Banzai Pipeline, north shore, Oahu. Photo by ASP/Cestari.Saturday, December 10, 2011 ended the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) surf competition series of the year in massive swells at the notorious Banzai Pipeline, Oahu in the prized jewel of surfing called the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons. Kieren Perrow […]

Billabong Pipe Masters In Memory of Andy Irons Underway in Biggest Surf Ever, Plus Opening Ceremony for Eddie Aikau, ASP 2012 Surf Tour Schedule and What to Expect

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Epic waves for kick-off of the Billabong Pipe Masters, North Shore of Oahu. Photo by ASP/Cestari. The final stop of the ASP (Association for Surfing Professionals) World Title Series and the crowned jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing always ends at the infamous break Banzai Pipeline in Oahu’s North Shore. This year, the […]

Sundance Film Festival 2012 Announces Films in Premieres and Documentary-ncludes Bones Brigade, Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

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From Stacey Peralta’s Bones Brigade documentary debuting at Sundance Film Festival 2012. Picture of Tony Hawk from the movie. Photo by Tony Friedkin and Sundance.Each year we attend the Sundance Film Festival for a chance to be among the first to see top films, especially documentaries, and new technology in entertainment that will shape the future […]

Burton Launches Cool Site for Girl Shredders

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Backcountry guide for girls from Burton Snowboards’ BurtonGirls.com Just in time for winter, Burton has launched a great new addition to their website called Burtongirls.com featuring an array of stories, images, and video. From Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark, to Hannah Teter, Rana Okada, Zanna Roberts Rassi, and old-school girl writer favorites such as Tricia […]

Electronic Media and Entertainment Trends in Youth Culture Markets Presentation by Label Networks at Media Innovation Summit December: Sneak Peak Highlights, Subscribers Only

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We are especially honored to have been asked to present at the Media Innovation Summit taking place November 30-December 2 in Santa Clara, CA, regarding the latest trends and shifting patterns among youth culture and electronic media and entertainment. The roster of speakers is exciting and diverse, ranging from TV and movie executives, to leaders […]

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Goes Off in Life-Threatening Conditions as 2nd Event in 3-Part Series Gets Underway, Plus Carissa Moore vs. Sunny Garcia

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Epic surf conditions at Sunset Beach, Oahu, bring out amazing scores and performances. Photos courtesy of ASP/Cestari. After one of the longest waiting periods for good surf in the history of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing for the first event, the Reef Hawaiian Pro, the 2nd event, Vans World Cup, has launched in intense […]

Sundance Film Festival Takes on London with Kick-off to Feature Robert Redford, T Bone Burnett, and Nick Hornby

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The Sundance Film Festival moves international starting with a first-ever music and film festival version of the legendary Utah festival (January 19-29, 2012) to take place April 26-29, 2012. Known for being the launching pad for indie films and documentaries, including Stacey Peralta’s Dogtown and the Z-Boys, Blue Valentine, sex, lies and videotape, plus scores […]

The Power of T-shirts in Youth Culture Markets, from Branding to Retail to Creating Entire Movements for Change -Label Networks Takes an In-Depth at the New Landscape, Trends, and Fresh Data

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T-shirts have never been more important in youth culture fashion, often creating entire brands through cool messages and graphics. Moving into plans for 2012, here’s a recap of where things stand

Pro Surfer Champ Carissa Moore Gets the Coveted Wildcard for Most Prestigious Men’s Surfing Serie-But It’s a Doubled-Edged Sword

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Kick-off to the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore is about to get underway, with one big difference: there’s a girl in the line-up.

Bread and Butter Berlin Announces Theme for Upcoming Show: High Fidelity

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Bread and Butter’s High Fidelity Theme for January 2012. Each year, Bread & Butter Berlin fashion trade show is known for its unique themes and outstanding ability to create a space that attracts the top brands, especially across Europe in streetwear, denim, urbanwear, and higher-end designer contemporary.