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Our Favorite Interviews and Stories of the Year

We wrote a lot of stories and interviewed a lot of people in 2017. Here are our favorites.

News December 29, 2017
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Top Viewed Industry Stories of 2017

It was a newsy year, with lots of reorganizations, leadership changes, and potential acquisitions brewing.

News December 28, 2017
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How Hurley Marketed John John's Win

Hurley's Evan Slater fills us in on how Hurley approached John John Florence's second world surfing title

News December 23, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission is on the hunt for what it calls deceptive marketing practices

Social Media Influencers Drawing Scrutiny from Regulators

The Federal Trade Commission is stepping up its monitoring of influencers who do not disclose financial ties to…

News December 18, 2017
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

RVCA Marketing Stands Out on North Shore

Of all the companies doing marketing on the North Shore in December, RVCA seemed to dominate the space…

News December 15, 2017
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Rick Irons to Depart Dragon

The Dragon Global Brand Manager sent an email to colleagues and friends this week announcing his departure

News December 15, 2017
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Deckers Defeats Activist Investor Marcato

The owner of Ugg and Sanuk announced this morning that attempts to overthrow the board of directors failed

News December 14, 2017
Each capsule is inspired by the distance surfers will travel to pursue their passion - Photo courtesy of SOKFY

Brand Q&A with Sport of Kings Forever Young

We spoke with Ziggy Williams, Co-Founder and Design Director, about the brand and West Coast Board Riders

News December 13, 2017
The New Wave Beach Party in Waikiki - Photo courtesy of Billabong

Billabong Marketing Up a Storm for Pipe Masters

A talk with the Global Marketing VPs for Billabong Men's and Women's about the many marketing projects in…

News December 12, 2017
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Strategy & Planning Series
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