Katie Wolitarsky

AUSTIN, TX—AUGUST 17, 2020 -- Diversified Communications, organizer of The Running Event, today announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to cancel the 2020 edition of The Running Event which was scheduled to ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (June 15, 2020) - Running Insight, the leading industry news source for businesses in the sport of running via its digital and print magazine, announced today the launch of Running Insight Market Week, a digital hosted buyer experience for retailers and exhibitors ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (June 4, 2020) - The Running Event, the premier conference and trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, announced today it will move forward with its 2020 planned event in Austin, Texas from December 1-3, 2020. ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (December 13, 2019) - The Running Event, held December 3-5, 2019 in Austin, Texas, marked the 14th year for North America’s largest running specialty trade show and expo to showcase the latest and greatest for running-related retailers, businesses and brands. ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (November 26, 2019) - Leaders in the outdoor recreation industry across Maine came together last week to discuss the importance of the outdoor economy to the state and its future at a forum entitled, Celebrating and Cultivating Maine’s Outdoor Recreation Economy. ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (November 13, 2019) - The Running Event, the premier trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, is excited to share that to-date, exhibitor and attendee registration numbers are pacing far ahead of any past year’s ...read more

Portland, Maine (September 19, 2019) - The Best Running Stores, which is organized by Diversified Communications, producers of The Running Event and Running Insight and has ranked the top 50 running stores in the U.S. since 2008, is excited to announce that next year’s event ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (August 6, 2019) - The Running Event (TRE), the premier trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, announced the opening of its 2019 event registration for the annual expo held in Austin, Texas. This year’s event ...read more

PORTLAND, Maine (June 13, 2019) - Maine Outdoor Brands, the non-profit outdoor alliance working to strengthen Maine’s outdoor recreation economy, is excited to announce that it has hired Jenny Kordick as its first full-time executive director. Kordick has a decade of experience ...read more

DENVER, Colo. (April 22, 2015) – First Descents, a non-profit that provides life-changing outdoor adventure programs for young adults impacted by cancer, is excited to launch the first edition of Out Living It magazine, a new publication that focuses on living life to the ...read more

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 21, 2015) –Stower™, a company dedicated to alternative energy technology and maker of the FlameStower FireCharger, is pleased to reveal the CandleCharger to its product line. Access to power, light and safe water are all vital necessities in any ...read more

DENVER, Colo. (January 13, 2015) – First Descents, a non-profit that provides life-changing outdoor adventure programming for young adults impacted by cancer, expands its Ambassador Team with the addition of pro surfer Lakey Peterson. Peterson, who was already surfing ...read more

San Francisco, Calif. (December 22, 2014) – Stower™, a company dedicated to alternative energy technology and maker of the FlameStower FireCharger, has named Backbone Media as its PR agency of record. Backbone will manage public relations outreach and strategic communications for ...read more

GOLDEN, Colo. – October 22, 2014 – Empowering outdoor devotees to enjoy a refreshing beer without taking up valuable space and weight in a pack, Pat’s Backcountry Beverages is excited to receive the highly notable 2014 Editors’ Choice Snow Award from Backpacker Magazine for its ...read more

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – August 11, 2014 – Pat’s Backcountry Beverages, the leaders in environmentally-responsible craft brew and natural soda concentrates, announces that its Carbonator Bottle Starter Kit and all-natural, pure cane sodas are now available at 27 REI retail locations ...read more

Wheat Ridge, Colo. (July 16, 2014) – Pat’s Backcountry Beverages, leaders in environmentally-responsible craft beer and natural soda concentrates, has named active lifestyle agency Backbone Media to manage its public relations as the brand continues its rapid growth into new ...read more

(OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA) – May 28, 2014 – Oliberté, maker of high-quality, casual rugged leather footwear and sustainably made bags and wallets, is expanding operations and opening new retail doors to meet the growing demand for its leather bags and shoes, which are ...read more

Denver, Colo. (March 13, 2014) – First Descents, a non-profit that provides adventure programming for young adults with cancer, is excited to announce its partnership with KIND Healthy Snacks. As an official snack sponsor of First Descents, KIND will provide nutritional snacks to ...read more

Denver, Colo. (November 6, 2013) First Descents, a non-profit providing outdoor adventure programs for adults with cancer, announces Ryan O'Donoghue as the organization’s new executive director. Prior to joining First Descents, O'Donoghue worked in development at the ...read more

Denver, Colo. – Polartec and First Descents, a non-profit that provides free outdoor adventure programs for young adults (ages 18-39) fighting cancer, have teamed up to launch the Out Living It Contest. The program challenges college students across the country to organize ...read more

Denver (September 16, 2013) — First Descents, a non-profit organization providing outdoor adventure programs for young adults with cancer, has partnered with active lifestyle agency, Backbone Media. As First Descents continues to add programming and expand its reach, Backbone ...read more