Rant: The USATF event was marred by possibly the worst viewing situation in all of sports. The livestream on Peacock was last minute and arrived at the conclusion of the afternoon. No thought was placed into how viewership of track and field has evolved and grown. YouTube remains the best opportunity to catch parts of…
World renowned DJ, music producer and composer Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest / Lucy Pearl /Midnight Hour), along with DeJongh “Dee” Wells and Sean Williams of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder (OSD) have partnered with the well respected charitable organization Heeling Soles 501(c)(3) to open the SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy (SSCA) in the DUMBO section…
The compressed timeline for track and field due to Covid pushing the Olympics back a year in 2020 has created an increase of attention to the sport. In the U.S., however, it seems the increased interest is overlooked. This is primarily because of the adjustment in how sports are viewed. As more people cut the…
Before Killer Mike dropped his latest project, which is being hailed as the potential album of the year in Hip-Hop, Mick Jenkins was writing albums like Elephant in the Room and Pieces of a Man. With a body of work that in my opinion is only outdone by Pharoahe Monch, I place Pharoahe and Mick…
Use this link to read the preview for the event which started yesterday. The USATF site delivered an informative list of “who to watch” for the events. Highlights are on YouTube, but full event is streaming on Peacock. Source: USA Track & Field | Who to Watch at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships: Event-By-Event…
How Motion and Emotion Power Jordan Brand Design for the Next Generation — NIKE, Inc. I responded to a Tweet on Nike’s release strategy for Jordan Brand. After responding I realized that I hadn’t done a research dive into what JB has been working on and if they have completely relegated their marketing to IG,…
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results — NIKE, Inc. BEAVERTON, Ore., June 29, 2023 — NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2023. Full year reported revenues were $51.2 billion, up 10 percent compared to prior year and up…
Vuori x Clae is a collaboration built on comfort, quality and timeless silhouettes handcrafted using mostly recycled materials. The Malone Lite shoe features 100% vegan materials, including a premium microsuede upper combined with 100% recycled mesh and liner. Source: Malone Lite Vuori | Off White CLAE has long been a sneaker company with an excellent…
Not to start this post with a commentary on Kendrick’s Mr. Morale album, but the best track on that album was Father Time which featured Sampha. Continuing this post by stating that one of my favorite songs ever is Solange’s Don’t Touch My Hair which also features Sampha. As a matter of fact many of…
Brandblack works to find a natural harmony between technology and humanity through our products. Source: We are the Exception to the Expected Brandblack creates premium sneakers for an array of lifestyle options. I highly recommend the brand if you’re looking to diversify your sneaker closet. The beautifully designed kicks feature elevated materials and always sit…
Back for its 8th year, the elite football camp welcomed 50 of the best juniors and seniors in high school football to one of the most coveted events in the UA Next circuit Future 50 Cranks Up the Preseason Heat (underarmour.com) Marketing and branding are often confused for understandable reasons. The process of advertising to…
(FILA Luxembourg S.à r.l.) FILA is launching an exciting new digital campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of the brand’s debut in the world of sports. It highlights the passion, elegance and PLEASE Click Through and Watch the Fisrt Campaign Video Before Reading this Post: Fila celebrates 50 years of game changing in a new…
Official Merrell site – Shop the full collection of Preview: Semi-Annual Sale starts TOMORROW! and find what you’re looking for today. Free shipping on all orders! Source: Sale – Preview: Semi-Annual Sale starts TOMORROW! | Merrell In the never-ending attempt to refresh and diversify the sneaker closet, I wanted to share my top 10 pick-ups…
Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce technology & software solutions, driving more value per transaction with personalized experiences. Request a demo today. Source: Rokt | Unleash Relevancy in Ecommerce Adding a personalized shopping experience to StockX could be seen positively or as a sign that one of the fastest growing third party e-commerce sites…
Hamburger Restaurant | Tommy’s Burger California Style | Memphis, TN (tommysburgercastyle.com) Restaurant openings happen so often you can drive down a street on Tuesday and the next month a restaurant on that street will be a completely different joint. We’ve taken to using the streets more often because when you’re on a highway you miss…
Breathe in. Breathe out. Repeat. Relax. Sink into this moment. You there? Good. This is the place inhabited by Ojai-based artist, dreamer, and self-proclaimed “imperfect human” Daren Thomas Magee. VISUALS — JESS PURPLE / DAREN THOMAS MAGEE Source: The Go Slow Capsule Looking fly was once the root of all fashion choices. As years pass…
Source: Saucony Originals | Saucony New Balance has become the lifestyle running sneaker of choice for the industry. In resale, pairs of certain drops from Joe FreshGoods to ADL can garner ridiculous prices. This is on par with classic Nike Air Max series shoes which don’t have to be limited edition drops to drive up…
Fred Kerley isn’t as vocal and capable of generating the same social media energy as his adidas counterpart Noah Lyles, but his silent, confident demeanor is lion-esque. He is one of the biggest sprinters in the game and his presence attracts all eyes when he enters the arena. Moving towards an Olympic year Kerley…
adidas may be entering that moment where everything aligns and moves the brand beyond their issues with celebrity endorsement… Then again, this post is about a meta-athletic endorsement with an actress at the peak of her powers. Zendaya has slowly removed the layer of coming-of-age starlet via a series of films and shows where she…
The Luka 2 Is Built for Creating Space on the Court — NIKE, Inc. Nike seemingly captured lightning in a bottle for the basketball division. Less than two years ago the lineup of sneakers saw a resurgence. The models were slightly fresher than they had been and as the alignment with Kobe seemed uncertain, Nike…
Many continue to be critical of downtown #Portland but today was another example of the light that continues to find its way through the cloud we are supposed… | 13 comments on LinkedIn Source: Stephen Green on LinkedIn: #portland | 13 comments I tend to focus on the business aspects of the sneaker industry…
HOME | TheChefTam It’s easy to be tricked into giving a business a high rating because a celebrity chef is involved. Here is the thing for me and the fam, we’ve never seen any of the shows Chef Tam has been a part of. We first learned about Chef Tam’s Underground during a Memphis Black…
