http://www.snewsnet.com/ If it happens in the outdoor and fitness markets, SNEWS® is there so you can listen in. Always insightful, sometimes humorous, absolutely invaluable. No one covers the outdoor and fitness markets better than we do, period. In print since 1983, on the web since 2000, and now in audio for your listening pleasure. Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Tue, 13 May 2008 07:30:03 -0600 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11802.html PADDLER, the premier paddlesports publication, has won the 2008 Maggie Award for Most Improved Publication Overall for consumer magazines under 50,000 circulation. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11802.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11761.html Backpacker and Yoga Journal, two leading publications from Active Interest Media Inc. (AIM), won a combined six Maggie Awards, the company announced today. The awards, given by the Western Publications Association, reflect excellence in magazine and online publishing in the western United States. Backpacker, which also just won a National Magazine Award for General Excellence, won four, and Yoga Journal won two. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11761.html Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11751.html The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is proud to respond to demand for quality paddlesport instructional titles with today's announcement of six new and authoritative "how to" books and DVDs for spring. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11751.html Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11740.html With the Turn of a Dial, One Hat Fits Snugly and Comfortably. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11740.html Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11734.html The Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.55 billion (preliminary) for the most recent reporting month (February), up 10.8% from the $2.31 billion in February 2007. The increase follows a 4.4% increase in January. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11734.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11724.html Lambiase To Focus On Runner's World and Running Times Brands http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11724.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11725.html The DeadlineWizard/SIA 2008 SnowSports Trade Show’s paperless pressroom heads into summer hibernation on May 15, wrapping up an innovative program to reduce waste, environmental impact, and greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11725.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11721.html Thirty-nine members of Congress will lead teams in the annual ACLI Capital Challenge, a three mile road race. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11721.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11706.html DuPont (NYSE:DD) has announced the expansion of its renewably sourced portfolio of offerings for the packaging market with the launch of new DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) TPS thermoplastic starch and DuPont(TM) Biomax(R) PTT (polytrimethylterephtalate) injection moldable resin. The launch took place at the global Interpack packaging trade fair here. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11706.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11694.html San Francisco, CA – SIERRA’s May/June 2008 issue takes readers on Alaskan waterways to explore the special connection to nature this human-powered form of recreation can offer. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11694.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11670.html In 2007, total manufacturers' sales (in wholesale dollars) for the sporting goods and fitness industry in the U.S. grew at an annual rate of 3.3%. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11670.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11647.html San Francisco, CA – SIERRA, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, has been nominated as a finalist this year in three categories by the Western Publications Association’s Maggie Awards. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11647.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11608.html Since its launch last fall, DeadlineWizard.com (www.deadlinewizard.com) has enrolled hundreds of media members, seen huge spikes in traffic, added scores of companies, plugged in new features, and introduced its new president. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11608.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11618.html Twenty-three independent specialty outdoor retailers are reaching customers this season with a catalog equal to those of their much larger competitors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11618.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11591.html K2 Sports today announced its plans to relocate Tubbs Snowshoes marketing operations into K2's Seattle, Washington, global headquarters. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11591.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11592.html For the second year, PrimaLoft® will continue its support of the World Backcountry 2008 Freeride Jam by sponsoring The North Face Race Series. The races will be held on April 19 and 20 at Whistler Resort, B.C. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11592.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11569.html The Challenge Following on the heels of the successful Zero Impact Backpack Challenge (featured in the March 2008 Gear Guide), BACKPACKER wants to continue to do its part to encourage more sustainable product development. So today we’re announcing a new contest for sleeping bag designers. The challenge: to create a 3-season bag whose materials and manufacturing process have minimal climate impact. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11569.html Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11547.html San Francisco, CA. Sierra magazine readers are identified by Mediamark Research, Inc. as the most influential audience among the more than 200 titles in their 2007 Fall syndicated study. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11547.html Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11548.html Marketing to women brand leaders and experts will explore the psychological factors that drive women's purchasing decisions during the 4th Annual M2W(R)-The Marketing To Women Conference, May 8-9, 2008, Chicago Cultural Center. With women controlling over 80% of all consumer purchasing across every brand category, understanding why women buy is vital to a brand's success. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11548.html Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11549.html Schoeller® honored as first recipient of bluesign® award for it's pioneering role in products and production according to the bluesign® standard. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11549.html Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT