2011 SIMA Image Award Nominees
Thursday, February 2, 2012

The SIMA Image Awards are rapidly approaching, and on February 9, the Surf Industry Manufacturing Association will announce 2011's top brands and products in 16 categories at the Grove Theater in Anaheim, California. Here's a sneak peek of the nominees and info on how to get your ticket today. .. read more..

Facebook Files For $5B IPO
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Facebook filed papers yesterday with the SEC for a $5 billion IPO. This would be the biggest tech IPO since Google and analysts are projecting Facebook's value at between $80 and $100 billion. .. read more..

Don Brown To Receive Eric Stricker Memorial Award
Thursday, February 2, 2012

It gives TransWorld SKATEboarding great pleasure to announce this years' recipient of the Eric Stricker Memorial Award to Don Brown, honoring him at the 14th Annual TWS Awards Presented by New Era on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, CA. .. read more..

The BLVD Signs Jordan Sanchez
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Check out the welcome video for this veteran skater from the Northwest. .. read more..

John Florence Wins Volcom Pipe Pro…Again
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Hawaii’s John John Florence created one of professional surfing’s most dramatic moments today to claim his second consecutive Volcom Pipe Pro title, completely flipping the table on former Pipe Pro champion Jamie O’Brien (Hawaii) in the final seconds. .. read more..

A Look At KnowShow 12 And The Canadian Market
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Canadian freelancer Steven Threndyle gives us an in-depth look at this winter's KnowShow, what's trending in the Northwest, and the hottest products in the Canadian market. .. read more..

UPDATED—Informant: Live From Agenda NY
Thursday, February 2, 2012

TransWorld Business and KBS+ P, a leading advertising and digital agency based in New York, have partnered to create Informant, a video series with leading brand managers, founders and directors in the action sports and streetwear industry, launching at this week's Agenda New York show. The roll out.. .. read more..

K2 Donates $25k To SOS Outreach
Thursday, February 2, 2012

The SIA Snow Show provided a space for the industry to highlight its efforts to introduce youth to the outdoors by holding the Active Youth Alliance (AYA) Summit in the Denver Convention Center lobby on day three of the show where K2 Sports donated $25,000 to SOS Outreach. .. read more..

Rafferty Jackson Named Chairman Of OIATAC
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Rafferty Jackson has been named chairman of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC). Currently vice president and general counsel of VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, Jackson has served on OIATAC for several years. Click here for more details on Rafferty's new position. .. read more..

Emerson Bearing Boston Establishes Recreation Division
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Emerson Bearing Boston has created a dedicated Recreation Division, devoted to keeping ski resorts in tip top shape for riders. .. read more..