Category: Technology

Vimeo Partners with Connect4Climate To Challenge Citizens to Film Climate Action on One Day, November 29—Call to Action for All Video Producers

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A one-day film challenge has been set-up by a unique partnership between Vimeo and Connect4Climate for November 29th, 2015, just before the climate takes to take place in Paris. Given all of the new young video producers and filmmakers among our readers, this is a great opportunity to express your message about global climate change […]

World Surf League Talks about Over-The-Top Entertainment and Samsung Electronics Virtual Reality Surfing Changing the Future of the Sport and Connecting with Greater Demographics

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Appearing on a panel discussion at the NeuLion Sports Media & Technology Conference held yesterday, October 27, 2015, World Surf League CEO Paul Speaker discussed the many ways that “Over-The-Top” entertainment is changing the sports media distribution model and how surfing is perfectly positioned to benefit from these developments. The World Surf League (WSL) – […]

New Fall Youth Culture Study Reveals Most Effective Advertising and Sponsorship Patterns, Social Networking, Digital Entertainment, Plus Revealing Trends in Action Sports, Music, Beverages, Food, and Automotive

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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 […]

Uniqlo Reports Huge Profits Up 52% Based on Great Sales of HEATTECH and Ultra Light Down and Hoodies

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Uniqlo, the brand that claims it will one day be bigger than The Gap, continues its roll of becoming a dominate fast-fashion retailer especially with its strong sales of its HEATTECH and AIRism collections featuring Ultra Light Down, first layer pieces and hoodies that have sun-protection technology. This week they reported their latest financials with […]

E3 Video Gaming Conference Breaks Personal Social Media Records, Trends in Mobile Gaming Skyrocketing, and E3 College Game Winners DigiPen Student Creators Took Home Win for RumbleTV

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E3 2015 which wrapped up last month demonstrated why it is the world’s premier video and computer game trade show, setting new records for engagement and captivating gamers across the globe. E3 drew more than 52,000 attendees from 109 countries, including – for the first time in show history – up to 5,000 avid gamers. […]

Nike Changes, Growth in Athleisure, Extensions into Action Sports, Release of Paul Rodriquez Model, and More

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There’s a lot of interesting news coming from Nike these days, starting with the announcement that co-founder and Chairman Phil Knight plans to step down and is hoping for Mark Parker, CEO, to replace him. This came on the heels of their latest financial news that its annual profits rose 22% to $3.27 billion, and […]

Pharrell Williams X Al Gore, Live Earth–Road to Paris on June 18, 2015

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, 2015, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Williams and producer Kevin Wall said they are putting together a music event, dubbed Live Earth — Road to Paris, to build support for protecting the climate. The Live Earth locations include China, Sydney, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, […]

Fashion Positive Hosts Salon Series—Here’s the Latest from Julie Gilhart and Lewis Perkins with Bionic Yarn about the Future of Sustainable Fashion

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Fashion Positive was launched last November as a response of more fashion designers and industry professionals seeking new ways to make fashion sustainable. It was an initiated and created by Cradle to Cradle Products Institution to figure out regenerative systems in the supply chain and design. Last week, they announced their first salon series in […]

Camp Woodward Spreads the Love of Action Sports By Partnering with All Inclusive Collection to Open 2 New Camps in Mexico and Dominican Republic

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Camp Woodward is highly regarded as one of the best places for young people to go to camp and learn action sports and lifestyle skills such as digital media. This week, they’ve announced a partnership with All Inclusive Collection to debut 2 new camps in 2016 at Hard Rock Riviera Maya and Hard Rock Hotel […]

Levi’s Partner’s with Google’s Project Jacquard to Create Conductive Yarns, Revolutionizing Wearable Technology

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The latest in the growing trends of wearable technology comes from Google’s Project Jacquard. Project Jacquard makes it possible to weave touch and gesture interactivity into any textile using standard, industrial looms. Levi Strauss is the first fashion brand to partner with Project Jacquard towards creating new interactive touch-sensitive surfaces. “Levi’s has always stayed true […]