Tag: Games

Li-Ning from China Goes Head-to-Head with Nike and Adidas Via Ecommerce in America—How This Effects Sneaker Culture

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Li-Ning dives into the American marketplace yet again. This time via ecommerce and Facebook.In our China Youth Culture Studies, the sportswear brand Li-Ning continues to crawl up the ranks as a top preferred brand among 15-25-year-olds. Interestingly however, in the United States (and elsewhere), it’s one of the biggest global brands that nobody really knows. […]

Motocross Freestyle Packs In Fans As Top Global Riders Perform Amazing Feats in X Games 17

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Once shunned as un-motocross-like, the freestyle event at X Games is now one of its biggest draws. Here’s why.

Olympics Are Probably Moaning as ESPN X Games Announces New Expansion Now With 6 Events Globally

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While the question continues to rage on, “what is action sports these days?” the X Games continues its global domination.

China Youth Culture’s Future Concerns, Changes, and Comparisons to Other Youth Markets, Provides Vital Insight for Marketers and Brand Managers Looking to Tap Into the World’s Largest Youth Population

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What motivates and concerns youth culture of China is telling in why certain lifestyle brands and subcultures are attractive or not. Reflecting on data results from Label Networks’ China Youth Culture Study.

Winter X Games 15 Sets Records; Shaun White Captures 4th Gold, Kelly Clark Stomps 1080 for Gold, and Torstein Horgmo Launching a Triple Corkscrew for Gold

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The X Games, a.k.a. the youth culture’s Alternative Olympics, set records all over the place, with 114,200 in attendance at Aspen, CO, record-breaking athletic feats, new event debuts, and heroes.

Snowboarding: Size of Market, Perceptions, and What It Will Take to Get the Next Generation Stoked to Ride

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Fresh data from our Fall Youth Culture Study 2010, combined with forecasts from previous Label Networks’ data provides insight into how this industry is taking shape and where market potential lies.

VF Corp Announces Profitable Third Quarter up 7% with The North Face and Vans Leading the Charge

Success stories in an economically challenging time are always good to hear. In this case, VF Corp revenues are up with projected growth and interesting marketing plans for X Games and Vans OfftheWall.tv.

The Rise of Women’s Motocross and What It Means to Athletes, X Games, Sponsors, and Fans

Taking an in-depth look at increased popularity of women’s motocross, plus athlete superstars like gold-medalist Ashley Fiolek, and LN data, it’s clear that this is one sport with excellent marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

X Games 16 Creates New Heroes in Action Sports in Skateboarding, BMX, MotoCross and Rally, While Showcasing an Entirely New Level of Talent

A recap of the highlights from the men’s competitions at X Games 16 reveals a younger generation of competitors raising the bar in action sports.

GPS Mobile Games In Japan May Lead the Way to New Methods of Advertising in the USA

With a million users already, Colonial Lifestyle Plus GPS Game by Colpol has tapped into a new way to get smart phone users in Japan traveling to various locations, among other things.