Chris Dickey, Purple Orange Brand Communications

GOLDEN, CO — April 13, 2018  The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Access Fund — two of our country’s foremost climbing advocacy non-profit organizations — are teaming up for a challenging ascent: Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill. The climbing advocacy organizations will return to ...read more

GOLDEN, CO - March 15, 2018  During a visit to San Diego on Tuesday, President Trump compared immigrants to “professional mountain climbers” in referring to his proposed border wall with Mexico. The President said the wall needed to be a tough physical obstacle, as those seeking ...read more

GOLDEN, COLO. — February 8, 2018  The American Alpine Club, the country’s oldest member organization for climbers and mountaineers, in partnership with The North Face is pleased to offer 2018 Live Your Dream grants open to climbers of all ages, all experience levels, and all ...read more

Whitsett, NC (April 14, 2017) — Meb Keflezighi, one of the most decorated marathon runners in the history of the USA and dedicated CEP team athlete, will retire after running his final Boston Marathon next week. By then, he will have racked up 26 marathons at the age of 42. Meb ...read more

Viola, WI. (March 8, 2017) – GoMacro®, a family-owned vegan nutrition bar company, has received Certified R.A.W.™ and Certified C.L.E.A.N.™ classification for the company’s entire line of products. The new certifications establish the first internationally recognized definition ...read more

Pagosa Springs, CO (March 1, 2017) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool™ fabrics and apparel, is thrilled to announce that the company’s River Run Hoodie, which features VOORMI’s proprietary DUAL SURFACE™ UL Precision Blended Wool Technology, ...read more

Pagosa Springs, CO (Dec, 12 2016) — VOORMI®, a developer of highly engineered proprietary textiles for performance apparel, is looking to brighten the future of wool. Literally. Leveraging the company’s proprietary Precision Blending capabilities, VOORMI’s new PHASE-HVis™ ...read more

Pagosa Springs, CO (Nov, 22 2016) — VOORMI®, a steadfast advocate for domestically sourced materials, American manufacturing and a developer of engineered textiles, is proud to announce the significant expansion of on-site manufacturing capabilities at the company’s hometown ...read more

VOORMI® Unveils Dual Surface™ UL Technology Ultra Light Performance Wool Fabric Delivers All-Season Comfort Pagosa Springs, CO (June 28, 2016) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool fabrics and apparel, is proud to unveil DUAL SURFACE™ UL ...read more

Philadelphia, PA (June 23, 2016) –United By Blue, an innovator and leader in socially responsible products and business practices, is pleased to announce the company’s first brand store in New York City is open for business. Located in the Nolita neighborhood in Manhattan, ...read more

San Francisco, CA (May 19, 2016) — Peak Design, a market leader and innovator of essential carrying equipment and camera accessories, is proud to solidify the company’s commitment to a beautiful and sustainable world by joining 1% For The Planet, a non-profit organization that ...read more

New Spatially Constructed Wool Technology Changes the Game in Concealment Apparel Pagosa Springs, CO (Dec 10, 2015) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool, is getting really precise… this time with color. The Colorado-based performance wool maker ...read more

Philadelphia, PA (December 4, 2015) – United By Blue, an innovator and leader in socially responsible business practices and products, is delighted to announce the company’s first brand store in New York City will be open from December 7 – January 17th at Seaport Studios in ...read more

VOORMI® Sweeps the PodiumColorado Performance Wool Maker Receives Industry-Wide Acclaim Pagosa Springs, CO (Nov 18, 2015) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool, has done it again. The small Colorado start-up that has taken aim at re-inventing ...read more

United By Blue Recognized in OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2015 Philadelphia, PA (November 16, 2015) – United By Blue, an innovator and leader in socially responsible business practices and products, has been selected as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2015. Each year, ...read more

Ultimate American Jacket™ Celebrates American Manufacturing & The American Bison Philadelphia, PA (Sept 13, 2015) — In true celebration of American manufacturing and the American Bison, United By Blue is proud to unveil the Ultimate American Jacket™, a premium waterproof ...read more

Celebrating A Quarter-Million Pounds of TrashUnited By Blue Celebrates Over 250,000 lbs. of Trash Removed From Rivers & Oceans Since 2010 Philadelphia, PA (Sept 23, 2015) — Upholding a mission that inspired the company name, invigorates company work culture, and is imprinted ...read more

United By Blue Arrives Early at ORSM to Clean Up Local River Every year, the annual Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake brings upwards of 30,000 people to the city over the course of a week. That kind of traffic certainly leaves its mark, which is why United By Blue has been ...read more

Peak Design Re-Thinks the Modern Messenger Bag Fully Funded in a Matter of Minutes, The Everyday Messenger is Already the Most Successful Campaign of its Category in the History of Kickstarter San Francisco, CA (July 29, 2015) — Fully funded in less than 90 minutes after launch, ...read more

CEP Compression Announces Partnership With Aspire RacingUS National Cyclocross Champion Jeremy Powers Rides With CEP Whitsett, NC (April 17, 2015) — CEP Compression, the world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear, is proud to announce a formal sponsorship with ...read more

CEP Extends Partnership with Meb Keflezighi, Defending Boston Marathon Champion Whitsett, NC (April 13, 2015) — CEP Compression, the leaders in performance compressions socks and sportswear, is pleased to announce an enduring partnership with Meb Keflezighi, Olympian, 10,000m ...read more

FITS® Ambassador Continues Tradition of CompassionJon Bernhard’s Denver based foundation improves lives of sick children Niota, TN (March 16, 2015) — Sometimes all it takes is a bit of compassion mixed with adventure to lift us out of the dark. FITS® Ambassador Jon Bernhard, ...read more

GoMacro® Partners with Purple Orange Brand Communications Jackson Hole, WY (March 16, 2015) — GoMacro®, creators of convenient and delicious food products made with the highest quality natural ingredients, has partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications as the company’s ...read more

FITS® Ambassador Completes Historic TrekUltra Hiker Justin Lichter Completes First Winter Thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail Niota, TN (March 11, 2015) — On March 1st, 2015, FITS® ambassador Justin Lichter completed the first ever winter thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. ...read more

CEP Compression Partners with Purple Orange Brand Communications Jackson Hole, WY (March 6, 2015) — CEP Compression, the original innovator and leader within the performance compression market, has partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications as the company’s North American ...read more

GoMacro Unveils Thrive: three, expertly crafted, health-conscious nutrition barsBlueberry lavender, curry apricot and ginger lemon designed to support major body systems Viola, Wis., February 25, 2015 — Continuing to grow its family of delicious, USDA certified organic nutrition ...read more

VOORMI® Unveils The Next 20 Years of Weather Protective Fabric Technology: CORE CONSTRUCTION™ Pagosa Springs, CO (January 19, 2015) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool, today unveiled the future of weather protective textile technology. ...read more

FITS® Announces New Men’s Center City Line Center City Delivers Urban Style, Function, and Comfort for Men Niota, TN (August 27, 2014)— FITS®, the manufacturer of premium performance and lifestyle sockwear, is excited to expand the company’s sock offering into men’s urban ...read more

FITS® Partners with Vail Valley Foundation to Support the USA Pro Challenge Stage 6: Vail Time Trial Niota, TN (August 20, 2014)— FITS®, the manufacturer of premium performance and lifestyle sockwear, is excited to help support the world’s most elite cycling athletes at Stage 6 ...read more

If They Don’t Fit, What’s The Point? FITS® Full Contact FIT® Delivers The Perfect Fitting Sock, Every Time Niota, TN (Aug 4, 2014)—Ask any hiker, mountaineer, or runner: there is nothing more appreciated than a good sock. A poorly fitting sock can quickly ruin the deepest of ...read more

PROBAR® Launches New Online Buying Experience Online store streamlined with fresh product and better service Salt Lake City, UT (Aug 4, 2014) — PROBAR®, creator of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based real food products, is proud to unveil an all-new online direct buying ...read more

Pagosa Springs, CO (July 22, 2014) — VOORMI®, an innovator of domestically sourced Precision Blended Wool, today announced a unique apparel based collaboration project with fellow Colorado company Fishpond®. The pair will team up over the coming months to launch a series of ...read more

PROBAR® Partners With Tinkoff-Saxo Cycling World-Class Professional Cyclists Seek PROBAR’s Real Food Nutrition Salt Lake City, UT (July 4, 2014) — PROBAR is pleased to announce a new partnership with UCI WorldTour pro cycling team Tinkoff-Saxo. The new partnership, effective ...read more

FITS® Teams Up With Points North Heli-Adventures FITS To Provide Socks For Alaska’s Largest Heli-Ski Operation Niota, TN (June 25, 2014)— FITS®, manufacturer of premium performance and lifestyle sockwear, is proud to step up as the official sock provider for Points North ...read more

PROBAR® Adds Distinctive New Flavors To Meal™ Lineup New Flavors Include Almond Crunch & Strawberry Bliss Salt Lake City, UT (June 24, 2014)—PROBAR®, maker of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is excited to add two new original and scrumptious flavors to ...read more

Peak Design Launches 4th Kickstarter Campaign Introduces New Camera Accessories Slide™, Clutch™, and Anchor Links™ San Francisco, CA (June 20, 2014) — Camera accessory innovators Peak Design are proud to announce their 4th partnership with crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to ...read more

PROBAR® Protein Bars Change Names & Add Flavors PROBAR CORE™ changes to PROBAR BASE™ Salt Lake City, UT (June 4, 2014)—PROBAR®, maker of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is excited to add two more delicious products to its popular lineup of protein ...read more

PROBAR® Adds Fresh Talent to Executive Sales Team Salt Lake City, UT (May, 2014)— PROBAR, makers of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is excited to announce the addition of Gregg Lawson to the company’s executive sales team as Sales Director, Alternative ...read more

Niota, TN (April 7, 2014)—Inspiration has always been easy to find at the 5Point Film Festival, but now incredibly good fitting socks will also be plentifully available. FITS, an innovative and ergonomically-focused sock brand manufactured by Crescent Sock Company, is proud to ...read more

Salt Lake City, UT (March 7, 2014)—PROBAR®, the creator of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based real food products, is proud to have the company’s signature PROBAR MEAL Bar listed as a top travel snack in OUTSIDE Magazine’s 2014 Travel Awards. The awards celebrate the top ...read more