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Clients, DEI, Verdeans Matt Sklar Clients, DEI, Verdeans Matt Sklar

25+ women leaders in the outdoor industry, nonprofit, endurance sports & more

Looking across the outdoors industry, there is an amazing group of talented and influential women leading some of our favorite brands. These women leaders bring years of experience and skills to their organizations and provide some great examples for others to follow. Here we’ve compiled a list of a few of the women Verde works with who are working to change the outdoor industry from the inside out.

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ChatGPT's impact on the media landscape: navigating the future of AI and journalism

We interview ChatGPT on the media industry and how it is changing the game for journalism, writers, and consumers. Explore how ChatGPT is revolutionizing content generation, data analysis, personalization and more. Get a glimpse into the future of AI in media and communication with our expert take on the topic.

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brand guidelines for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

As we mark another Martin Luther King Jr Day, the importance and symbolism has never been more important. With so many brands committing to increase their DEI efforts, this is a good time to revisit, update, and reaffirm your brands commitments and considerations around MLK Day.

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How to diversify your ambassador & athlete teams

In order to grow participation in the sports we love, we need to move beyond the ‘typical’ influencer and ambassador profile. We need a more diverse group of athletes, influencers, and ambassadors to encourage participation and create a safe and inviting industry for all. While it may take a bit more time and effort, it will pay dividends on multiple levels.

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Outdoor Industry DTC Sales Boom Up As Much As 50% Over Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Outdoor brands saw huge wins in direct-to-consumer web sales this Cyber Season, with one of Verde’s internal reports showing as much as 50% revenue beats to last year from Black Friday to Cyber Monday across outdoor industry brands. This bucks the many months-long trends of slow sales and traffic.

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Verde clients take home Outside Buyers Guide honors

Few voices in the outdoors and active lifestyle world have a voice as powerful as Outside Magazine. Long trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, the annual Outside Buyers Guides are some of the most prestigious picks for outdoor gear - especially the coveted Editors Choice. We’re honored to represent such a wide array of brands that continue to produce innovative gear year after year. This winter, our clients gear was named some of the best of the best. See all of the wins here.

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Verde clients take home Outside Winter Buyers Guide honors

Few voices in the outdoors and active lifestyle world have a voice as powerful as Outside Magazine. Long trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, the annual Outside Buyers Guides are some of the most prestigious picks for outdoor gear - especially the coveted Editors Choice. We’re honored to represent such a wide array of brands that continue to produce innovative gear year after year. For the summer of 2022, our clients gear was named some of the best of the best for everything from backpacking to travel apparel. See all of the wins here.

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