Archive for June, 2007

Just in time for a hot summer

June 16, 2007

“What’s your favorite product you make?” I hear that question alot. I play alot of soccer, so to date it’s been a toss up between our futsal ball for indoor soccer, our Match ball for outdoor soccer, and our funky one-sleeve tee shirts. Well, I officially have a new favorite just in time for a [...]

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RESPECT the hands…

June 15, 2007

…that made your sports ball. That’s one of my favorite riffs on our tagline, RESPECT. It is a great addition to the coaching points that I hear from many student-athlete leaders: RESPECT for your self as an athlete and RESPECT for your competition (whether you just won or lost). Journalist Tom Hoffarth recently asked me [...]

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World Day Against Child Labor

June 12, 2007

While we are fighting child labor in our industry of sports balls, several other groups are fighting the good fight in their respective industries. Learn more here. I’m convinced that by marrying the Fair Trade movement to the No Child Labor movement, we can create a lasting solution that truly does eliminate child labor from [...]

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Vote today for your favorite artwork

June 7, 2007

For World Fair Trade Day, Transfair USA asked kids across the US to submit artwork expressing their thoughts on Fair Trade. Communications & Outreach Manager Jean Walsh was overjoyed by the amazing response. They’ve narrowed down the field to 10 artists in two age categories. Please take a moment to vote on your favorite piece, and [...]

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Bend it like Oxfam

June 4, 2007

“Positive word of mouth.” That’s one of those phrases you hear marketing people talk about at parties, as in “You should have seen the positive word of mouth coming out of the product launch!” WOM is usually claimed to be driven by a single live event or concentrated advertising push. I’ve been guilty of doing [...]

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Green living tips from Outside Magazine

June 1, 2007

Outside Magazine’s recent “Green Issue” has a useful list of everyday ways you can chip away at issues like global warming and water pollution while contributing to your family’s health. Take a look at their list of 21 hassle-free ways to make a difference. #1 is my personal favorite.

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