Author: Ryley Bane

Improv Everywhere Causes Another”Scene” in Public Spaces with Latest Mp3 Experiment

Here’s a viral, grassroots campaign that spreads via its inescapable hilariousness.

Musical Chairs: Pacific Sunwear Brings in Former Vans CEO as New President; Rossi Snags Former VP of K2

Troubled youth and action sports-inspired retailer shakes things up, this time with the former “turn-around” man from Vans. Rossignol picks up the former VP of K2.

Footwear News Round-up: Jimmy Choo for H&M; Van Halen Sues Nike Over”Frankenstein” Guitar Graphics; adidas Originals Collabs with Lucasfilm for Star Wars LTD Collection

Never a dull day when it comes to footwear. Here’s a round-up of some fresh news from the youth culture scene.

Skateboarding Potential: What’s It Take to Get the Next Gen Involved

Data from Label Networks’ annual Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Skiing Profile Report reveals ideas for increasing participation.

Youth Culture and Social Networks: Fresh Data Shows the Power of the Medium in Communication, Identity, and Marketing Opportunities

Label Networks’ upcoming Digital Lifestyle Youth Culture Report reveals where things are headed in youth preferences in websites, communication patterns, and more. Here’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Retail Round-up: Quiksilver Refinances and Re-signs Kelly Slater; Lightning Bolt Makes a Comeback; Zumiez Drops 20.7%

While some in action sports take a beating as the largest surf brand refinances and a popular chain posts drastic drops, there is opportunity in revival as indicated with the re-emergence of an old legacy, Lightning Bolt.

Sneak-Peak from E3 Announcements Features Sony’s New PSP Go

Not to be confused with the Sony PSP 3000, this version is lighter, faster, and carries more gigabytes.

Fashion Week Video Game Launch Brings Virtual Experience to Fans of Fashion

505 Game publishers have teamed up with fashion experts to launch a video game that could be better than the real thing.

Why China’s Social Networks Make Money and Ours Don’t -Taking a Look at Youth Usability Preferences

In China, top social networks make money -we’re talking billions. And no, it’s not all through ads. Label Networks explains how, plus why you should know the leading social networks among youth culture.

%u201CWhich website is your favorite to buy apparel from?” Fresh Data on Youth Culture Online Retailer Preferences

As online retail increases, Label Networks tracks changes in top preferences and where the market is shifting alliances, shopping more, and less. From Label Networks’ North American Youth Culture Study 2009.