Label Networks is pleased to announce the release of their 15th Annual Fall Youth Culture Study 2015! Here’s more: September 15, 2015, Los Angeles, CA–Fresh research and analysis released today from Label Networks’ 15th Fall Youth Culture Study 2015 reveals new shifts in what youth markets think is effective advertising and sponsorship patterns that are […]
During this past weekend’s United Nations meetings on global sustainability, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach praised the inclusion of sport in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling it a historic moment that recognizes the important role that sport plays in promoting healthy lifestyles, education, peace and social inclusion. “Sport is natural partner […]
In honor of upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is proud to continue its commitment to the survivor community with the launch of the digital release of the powerful and inspiring B4BC documentary film, Chasing Sunshine, made possible by The North Face. Chasing Sunshine follows professional snowboarder Megan Pischke […]
While the growth of women in skateboarding and desire to learn the sport among young people is far greater among females than males, as we’ve seen in our Youth Culture Studies for the past 9 years in a row, it continues to be a struggle for women in skateboarding when it comes to events and […]
Zalando, the online fashion retailer that bought Bread & Butter earlier this year, was planning a fashion festival-like spin-off of the show in January during the Berlin Fashion Week, but do to the refugee crisis plaquing the city of Berlin, has had to change courses and consider humanitarian solutions. Last week, according to Sportswear International, […]
The refugee crisis across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is forcing organizations and businesses to do things differently based on humanitarian needs. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stepped in during times of crisis before with various programs to help those in need. Last week, the IOC today announced a $2 million dollar fund […]
The ESPN X Games just announced big news last night, the launch of another X Games in Oslo, Norway, which will feature now only men’s and women’s events in Snowboarding and Skiing, but also Skateboarding with a street course that will be built as a permanent structure for the city once the X Games leaves. […]
Bethany Hamilton (HAW) has been awarded the coveted wildcard into the Swatch Women’s Pro and will compete alongside the world’s best female surfers September 9-20, 2015. The event will mark Hamilton’s first appearance in competition since giving birth to son Tobias Dirks in June of this year. The Hawaiian last took part in an event […]
TTR and the WSF will host the World Championships of Snowboarding in Slopestyle, Big Air and Halfpipe. Backing up the success of the Oslo World Champs, China is out to prove to the world just what a future they have in their new market of snowboarding especially now that they have the Winter Olympics in […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues to be behind the times, but at least they are bringing some things up to speed via the Youth Olympic Games and particular the Games in 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Board’s approval last month of the sports program, which has put an […]