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Honolulu Marathon Impact Tops $100M for 5th Straight Year
Pacific Business News
The Honolulu Marathon generated more than $100 million in spending for the fifth year in a row, according to a study. The economic impact study on the race was released Tuesday by Jerry Agrusa, a travel industry management professor Hawaii Pacific University. Agrusa also found that state taxes and daily spending by Japanese runners were up over the 2008 race. MoreOld Documents Show Mayor as Marathon Founding Father
Merrell to Sponsor New Down & Dirty Mud Run Series PR Newswire
Merrell and Michael Epstein Sports Productions, Inc. announced today a multi-year partnership for Merrell to be the title sponsor of the Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series. As title sponsor, Merrell will have the exclusive rights to apparel and footwear for the national series. The premiere season of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series will start at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area in Los Angeles on April 25 and will include events in Philadelphia, New York and Sacramento. More
LA Marathon Announces $400K+ Prize Purse for 2010
RunnersWeb.com
Organizers of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss announced this week that a total prize purse of more than $400,000 will be available for the elite men and women competing in the 25th anniversary edition of the race, to be held on March 21. The money will be split almost evenly between prize money and bonuses for fast times on the new Stadium to the Sea course. The winner of the Honda LA Marathon Challenge, for the first male or female runner to cross the finish line, will receive a $100,000 cash bonus. More
New Balance Foundation to Support First Lady's Program
RunnersWeb.com
The New Balance Foundation has announced that they are joining The First Lady, Michelle Obama in her efforts to end childhood obesity. "We are proud to join forces with the First Lady and the White House on our shared commitment to getting more kids active and embracing healthier lifestyles,"says Anne Davis, managing trustee of the New Balance Foundation. More
BAA Agrees to Boost Payments to Marathon Towns
The MetroWest Daily News
The Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon, has committed to increase funding to towns along the race route over the next three years. The BAA pays each community an annual sum to help offset expenses associated with the marathon. More Asics to Sponsor Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
RunnersWeb.com
The Canada Running Series has announced a multiyear partnership with Asics, whereby the world's top running brand will become the presenting athletic sponsor of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K. The races will be held on June 27. More
Youth Runner to Launch Youth Triathlete Magazine
Youth Runner
Youth Runner publisher Dan Kesterson announced this week plans to launch a new magazine, Youth Triathlete. The new magazine will be available this spring. All about the swim-bike-run for young athletes, Youth Triathlete will have features on youth triathlete clubs, athletes, interviews with the elite athletes, and articles on how to get better. "YR has had a lot of requests for information on kids and youth triathlons over the years and there's no better time than now for Youth Triathlete magazine," Kesterson said. More
Canada's TransRockies Stage Race Earns UCI Status
Cyclingnews.com
Canada's seven-day TransRockies mountain bike stage race has become the second North American stage race to earn UCI status. This year, the S2-category race will begin in Fernie, British Columbia, on August 8 and will finish on the edge of the Banff National Park in Canmore, Alberta on August 14. More
Myrtle Beach Marathon Route Adds More Ocean Views
TheSunNews.com
Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon organizers have altered the race's route for the first time in nine years, and it now includes a jaunt through the South Carolina town's The Market Common for the first time and an extended look at the Atlantic Ocean. A continuous stretch on Ocean Boulevard accounts for 10 of the 26.2 miles. More
Weather Major Factor in Alaska Winter Endurance Race
Anchorage Daily News
Endurance skiers, runners and winter bikers entered in Saturday's Susitna 100-mile endurance race and its companion event, the Little Su 50-K are keeping an eye glued to weather reports. Cold, dry weather favors bikers over skiers and runners. Fresh snow favors the skiers in the Alaska event. More
Mt. Hood Classic Returns for 2010, Signs Deal with Indie Hops
BikePortland.orgThe Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, a multi-stage road race, has announced that it will return to Portland this year and has signed Indie Hops to be the event's title sponsor. Indie Hops grows and supplies the craft beer industry with Oregon-grown hops. The six-stage race will begin with a prologue on June 1st at Portland International Raceway in north Portland. More
Sinclair Imports to Distribute SRAM Cycling Products
Bicycle Retailer
Sinclair Imports is now a distributor of SRAM road product. "We see a great opportunity for Sinclair to satisfy a rapidly growing demand for SRAM road products, both as separate aftermarket items as well as providing kits with the frame lines distributed through Sinclair," said John Dixon, sales director for SRAM. "Sinclair has historically done a great job in servicing the specialty road and cyclocross market and SRAM is very enthused in this partnership. We view Sinclair's retailer relationships as value-added." More
Cape Relay Joins Schedule of Distance Relay Events
Quincy Patriot Ledger
With a course that travels more than 200 miles from Boston Harbor to the tip of Cape Cod, the Cape Relay on May 1-2 will join the growing list of distance relays events across the country. Competitors in the Cape Relay will be part of six- or 12-member teams. The relay is organized by race event company 13 Relay, a new company formed by BBSC Endurance Sports founder Brogg Sterrett. More
Trigger Point Performance Signs Deal with Alexander
xtri.com
Trigger Point Performance, a leader in personal performance massage and therapy products, has announced that it has formalized a partnership with two-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander. More
Kaiser Permanente to Assist Oakland Running Festival
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente agreed to partner with the Oakland Running Festival and support the on course medical operations that will be headed by Alameda County Medical Center (ACMC). The festival races will be run on March 27-28. More
Birmingham Businesses to Benefit from Mercedes Marathon
The Birmingham News
This weekend's Mercedes Marathon is expected to generate an economic impact of $2.6 million, said David Galbaugh, sports marketing director for the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. "It comes at a great time for our hospitality industry," he said. Coordinator Valerie McLean said 11,000 athletes from 48 states and six foreign countries are signed up to run in Mercedes Marathon-related events. More |
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Newsmakers |
Joe Parkin, is a former competitive racer and author who has worked in the bike industry for many years, has been hired as editor of Bike magazine. He replaces Lou Mazzante who leaving the magazine at the end of the month after serving as editor for three years. |
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Conferences |
Symposium for triathlon race directors in Colorado Springs, CO.
(April 13-15, 2010)
Annual conference of the Bicycle Products Suppliers' Association for bike industry leaders in Monterey, CA,
RRCA National Convention
(April 21-25, 2010) 52nd national convention of the Road Runners Club of America in Lakeland, FL. |
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Online Seminars |
(February 11, 2 p.m. eastern)
Learn how to make interactions with audiences more meaningful, how to use sponsorship to make your other marketing tools work harder, and how to do it all cost-effectively.
ABCs of Social Media
Organization: Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council (February 18, 1:30 p.m. eastern)
An introduction to fundamental social media vocabulary, concepts and tools. Donna Wilkins of Charity Dynamics has developed this introductory teleconference and printed guide that will help bring you up to speed.
A Sponsorship 101 session that will allow you and your team to hit the ground running. You will be immersed in the who, what, why and how of sponsorship, enabling you to enter discussions with potential partners with a full understanding of what makes sponsorships successful and win-win-win propositions for sponsors, rightsholders and their audiences. |
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Career Opportunities |
The PLM is responsible for the seasonal direction of the apparel and accessories collections, providing leadership and merchandising expertise while monitoring the processes through on going interaction with internal and external cross functional teams. Reports to and works closely with Director of Merchandising. From brief to commercialization the PLM provides merchandising expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape. Managing the approval process for materials, fit and prototype sign off. Ensure key calendar milestones are met for on-time delivery and adoption of styles. Foster a collaborative work relationship with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Footwear counterparts.
Specialty Retail Account ManagerCompany: Sports Group International
Sports Group International is conducting a client search for a promotions and grassroots events manager with a "nose for sales" needed to work with specialty run, cycling and triathlon retailers. Supervision of several direct marketing reps. Chosen candidate will work out of corporate headquarters in mid Atlantic area for this well known sports accessories company. Salary and bonus. Paid relocation if required. Interested persons should contact, Dave Reinhart, SGI, dkreinhart@aol.com.
Primary responsibilities of the Project Engineer - Future Concepts will be to identify and create new research, footwear concepts, technologies and materials that will make Brooks footwear the most innovative and high-performance running company in the industry. This position will work directly with vendors and manufacturing partners to source and build prototypes for the lab test team and deliver completed projects to the in-line development or commercialization teams. They will also provide engineering expertise in all areas of footwear design, testing, and development.
Assistant Product Manager - Team Apparel and Accessories
Company: ASICS America
Primary responsibilities include the ability to utilize product, process and market knowledge to assist in the execution of the product marketing process for the ASICS running line. This position reports to the Product Manager in the Apparel Division. Please send cover letter with salary history and resume to appareljobs@asicsamerica.com.
Regional Advertising Sales RepresentativeCompany: Competitor Group, Inc. Competitor Group New York (formerly MetroSports NY Magazine) is looking for a self-motivated individual who is hungry to make a difference in their job and make money for themselves. Qualified candidates will be outgoing, goal-oriented and have a passion for adventure and the active lifestyle. In this growth position, you will be fully responsible for the New York region while selling print and digital advertising for all Competitor Group publications, including the regional editions of Competitor Magazine, as well as the Competitor Group's national titles: Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and VeloNews. You will also sell regional event sponsorships and other marketing opportunities while maintaining and up-selling existing clients and developing new business. We provide a flexible, fun, non-corporate environment with tremendous growth opportunities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Manage and maintain Regional accounts · Lead generation and new business creation · Developing and presenting of sales materials · Create new revenue opportunities for clients · Coordination of all production with Art Department · Maintain client database · Attend local events and trade/consumer shows · Client collections Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or a minimum of three years related sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Microsoft Word, Excel, Sales Database and Power Point experience preferred. Compensation: Draw against commission. We offer a relaxed environment, a friendly staff, health benefits, vacation and a 401K with employer matching. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resume or C.V., cover letter with salary history and requirements to jobs@competitorgroup.com. | |
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