OR Winter dissolves after 33 years.

This news hit us this morning and has kicked off a flurry of social media commentary and phone blowups with the news. We anticipate plenty of lamenting, reminiscing and pontificating on the future of shows (full disclosure, we’ve already done our own pontificating in the socials…:-). During Kenji’s time working for the shows, Winter Market…

Inclusivity Luncheon #16- Facing Adversity; Healing and Persevering Together

Are you interested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Outdoor Industry? Are you wondering how you fit into the growing movement to diversify the outdoor user base? Do you feel like you want to increase your activism in this space? Want to build your network of DEI advocates already at work in the industry?…

Outdoor Retailer Last Waltz in SLC pt.1

What a whirlwind! The last whirlwind like that I remember was… well actually every show has been a whirlwind of some kind. This last #ORShow in SLC was truly memorable, though, and I was able to take a leadership role in bringing #PublicLands Policy and Diversity in Outdoors to the fore. So much happened that…

Kenji on the Outdoor Tradeshow Situation

WHAT IS A TRADE SHOW’S PRIMARY PURPOSE? – Choose the Best Answer – 1. Trade shows exist to facilitate the efficient writing of orders between buyers and sellers.  2. Trade Shows exist to gather the forces of the industry together to discover, innovate, motivate and celebrate. Of course it’s not really an either/or choice (like…