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Vans Vice President of Marketing Doug Palladini. Vans has nearly 600

Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Today, Vans, Sanuk, Hurley, 686, Fox, Rip Curl, Skullcandy and more share how they approach social media and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hobie Surf Shop partners Mark Christy and Jake Schwaner at the new Dana Point store.

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight speaking yesterday at the Business Growth Conference 2010 in Anaheim.

McKnight keynotes Business Growth Conference

We heard Bob McKnight speak yesterday at the Business Growth Conference 2010 in Anaheim and have highlights from…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Women's Brand Director Candy Harris

Candy Harris on expanded Design for Humanity event and more

We ask Candy Harris about the larger location for Design for Humanity, how she came up with DFH,…

News May 13, 2013
West 49 VP/GMM Pete Kershaw and CEO Sam Baio. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

West 49 CEO on Billabong news

An interview with West 49 Inc. CEO Sam Baio about why the company is selling to Billabong International…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The 6

U.S. Open reaches the masses

I spent time at the U.S. Open Friday to see how Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse organized this…

News May 13, 2013
Kustom Brand Director Pat Fraley and Marketing Manager Eric Mehlberg.

Kustom's Fraley on targeting a younger demo, brand plans

Kustom Brand Director Pat Fraley on how the brand plans to stand out in a crowded marketplace by…

News May 13, 2013
Scott Anderson

A visit to CI HQ and business update

I visited surfboard maker Channel Islands near Santa Barbara and talked with General Manager Scott Anderson about business…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bev Lindberg

Core Careers: Bev Lindberg, Retail Division GM, O'Neill Surf Shop

Bev shares how a holiday job in retail turned into a career.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Stephie Gilmore

Quiksilver signs Stephanie Gilmore to 5-year endorsement deal

ASP Women's champion Stephanie Gilmore has left Rip Curl and will ride for the Quiksilver team and be…

News May 13, 2013
Roger Wyett and Bob Hurley. Photo courtesy of Hurley.

Hurley CEO Wyett promoted

Hurley CEO Roger Wyett takes on a larger role with Nike. I asked him what that means for…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
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