Investigative journalist Steve Casimiro uncovered this:
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Fact or Fiction: Backbone truths, near truths and not exactly the truth.
Dennis Lewon to head up new Glamping Magazine
Word on the street is that Dennis Lewon may leave his post at Backpacker to head up the recently launched Glamping magazine. Glamping is a form of glamorous camping as reported on in the USA Today, ABC News and the LA Times. Dennis was quoted saying, “I have always considered camping sort of glamorous and over the years have grown sick of sleeping on the ground.”
Perhaps the best SWAG ever
Swag is loved and disdained. It has been described by one infamous gear editor as “a river that flows through my office.” So, who might be qualified to rate swag as the best ever? How about a PR person – Nate Simmons, who has experience giving out over a decades worth of swag. In an unequivocal statement today Mr.Simmons exclaimed, “this is the greatest swag I have ever received, ever.”
The object of his affection?
BD’s new Custom telemark boots.
Comfy enough for all day wear
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The economy, innovation and social media
The economy is grim and the government is sticking us (taxpayers) with the bill for their mismanagement.
So what is the answer?
Business Week thinks it is innovation – in their recent top story “Can America Invent Its Way Back?.”
As a growing PR firm that makes its living by finding great brand stories and telling them, innovation is clearly continuing to thrive. Add to that the two way conversations that social media provides between manufacturers and consumers as described in case studies such as this one on Kodak, and there is reason to be modestly optimistic – or at the very least not totally pessimistic…
Purveyor of all Things Stupid
My Monday morning started off right when the new GQ with Megan Fox landed on my desk with the mail. I didn’t think it could get much better but then I opened a manila envelope from Steve Casimiro, addressed to a “fellow purveyor of all things ridiculous.” The envelope included a couple of choice bumper stickers from The Adventure Life that tell it like it is.
I used to have a strict ‘no bumper sticker policy’ on my truck but now I’m proudly displaying my stupidity to the world.
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BD Verdict, Zealot and MegaWatt on Powder.com
Shot in Jackson last spring – here’s the beta on BD’s award winning Verdict, Zealot and MegaWatt skis.
As usual Powderweek in JH was full bore with great snow, good people and the 1st Annual Gelande Quaffing World Championships.
Team BD slings a beer to Dav
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Two Dynasties Collide in the Aspen streets
burger, shake, photo op @ Boogie's Diner with the former president
my friends Lacey, Chapin and Natalie happened upon Bill this afternoon