ABG

Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Volcom & Other Brands Move to New Partners

By Ethan Davis /premium

Anyone got a spare $226 million floating around?

Feb 4, 2025

The Sponsor Changes Keep Coming In 2025

By Jack O'Neill Paterson /premium

New year, new deals.

Jan 9, 2025

Stab Podcast: “It Doesn’t Cost $20K” Ft Sam McIntosh

By Stab /premium

Topics: the real cost of live events, the ABG fallout + the best selling surfboards of 2024.

Dec 16, 2024

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Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Volcom & Other Brands Move to New Partners

By Ethan Davis / elsewhere

Anyone got a spare $226 million floating around?

Feb 4, 2025

The Sponsor Changes Keep Coming In 2025

By Jack O'Neill Paterson / news

New year, new deals.

Jan 9, 2025

Stab Podcast: “It Doesn’t Cost $20K” Ft Sam McIntosh

By Stab / elsewhere

Topics: the real cost of live events, the ABG fallout + the best selling surfboards…

Dec 16, 2024

Major Surf Brands In Turmoil As ABG Pulls North American Licenses

By Ethan Davis & Michael Ciaramella / features

From pro surfers to brand fate, details emerge from an emergency meeting today in California.

Dec 11, 2024

Australian Freesurfers Start An Eyewear Cult, JJF Gets New Wheels, Two CT Surfers Sign With An LA Design Studio, Lost + CI Bank More Female Talent

By Ethan Davis / features

Can cults, cars and/or consumer electronics save surfing's bottom line?

Nov 26, 2024

The Catch-22 Of World Title Bonuses, Surfing’s Middle Class Continues To Shrink, And A Late-Stage Financial Windfall For Clay Marzo

By Ethan Davis / features

Marzo + Hoy get a second wind, another blank CT nose + more industry shakeups.

Oct 22, 2024

Today Marks The Largest Sponsorship Cliff In The History Of Surfing

By Michael Ciaramella / news

"There’s no getting around it. It’s gonna be a bloodbath."

Oct 30, 2023

Italo Ferreira Had Two Years And $1MM Left On His Billabong Contract — Here’s Why They Split

By Stab / news

How an alleged “breach of contract” killed a world champ's seven-figure deal.

Oct 13, 2023

The Big Boardriders Shakeup Has Already Begun

By Jack Vincent / news

Job offers sent out and licensees made clear.

Aug 1, 2023

A Masterclass In Brand Marketing And How To Leave An Employer

By Jack Vincent / news

Pat Tenore’s Exit Through The Surf Shop debuts.

Jul 22, 2023

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Robbo’s Back On Track(tors), Medina’s Ménage À Trois, Rip Curl Drops Wright, Tenōre In Turmoil

Steam On Mirrors, Slater Milked Dry, And Europe Gets It In Every Hole

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The 20 Best Surfboard Models On The Market, According To You — Part 2

Robbo’s Back On Track(tors), Medina’s Ménage À Trois, Rip Curl Drops Wright, Tenōre In Turmoil

Steam On Mirrors, Slater Milked Dry, And Europe Gets It In Every Hole

The 20 Best Surfboard Models On The Market, According To You — Part 1

The 20 Best Surfboard Models On The Market, According To You — Part 2

ABG

Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Volcom & Other Brands Move to New Partners

The Sponsor Changes Keep Coming In 2025

Stab Podcast: “It Doesn’t Cost $20K” Ft Sam McIntosh

Most Recent

Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Volcom & Other Brands Move to New Partners

The Sponsor Changes Keep Coming In 2025

Stab Podcast: “It Doesn’t Cost $20K” Ft Sam McIntosh

Major Surf Brands In Turmoil As ABG Pulls North American Licenses

Australian Freesurfers Start An Eyewear Cult, JJF Gets New Wheels, Two CT Surfers Sign With An LA Design Studio, Lost + CI Bank More Female Talent

The Catch-22 Of World Title Bonuses, Surfing’s Middle Class Continues To Shrink, And A Late-Stage Financial Windfall For Clay Marzo

Today Marks The Largest Sponsorship Cliff In The History Of Surfing

Italo Ferreira Had Two Years And $1MM Left On His Billabong Contract — Here’s Why They Split

The Big Boardriders Shakeup Has Already Begun

A Masterclass In Brand Marketing And How To Leave An Employer