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29/01/2018
WSL AND FACEBOOK ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP

The World Surf League (WSL) and Facebook announced a historic partnership  that makes the social media platform the exclusive digital home for the top live events in surfing in 2018 and 2019. The deal builds upon the non-exclusive live rights agreement that Facebook and WSL struck last year. Aside from the significant reach on WSL channels, more than 13.9 million people watched a World Surf League event on Facebook in 2017 – and they came from countries all over the world. The top three countries in terms of unique viewers were in the U.S., Brazil and Mexico.
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WHY BOARDRIDERS INC. ACQUISITION OF BILLABONG LOOKS CERTAIN.

There’s been a lot of external commentary around Boardriders Inc. acquisition of Billabong International, but since the deal was announced, there’s been radio silence from Boardriders and Billabong beyond the official press release and ASX statement. According to CEO Dave Tanner, there was some 150-people working on the deal for the last 6 months.With the transaction unlikely to settle until April, and while lawyers from both sides pore over the 92-page Scheme of Implementation Deed we decided to examine the deal, based on the facts we know at this time.
 
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SURFING AUSTRALIA COMPLETES HISTORIC OLYMPIC READINESS CAMP
Surfing Australia has conducted a highly successful three-day Olympic Readiness Camp as the journey toward the Tokyo 2020 games ramped up at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC). The camp, facilitated by Surfing Australia’s Elite Program Specialist Nam Baldwin was an important event as it brought together Australia’s top surfing athletes deemed most likely to be in contention for Tokyo 2020 for planning, education, and the establishment of what will be a Team Australia culture at the Tokyo 2020 Games
QUIKSILVER X PACSAFE
Boardsports pioneer Quiksilver has teamed up with travel-security innovator Pacsafe. The capsule offers two unique pieces, which blend boardrider specific function with anti-theft technology, all geared toward adding extra security when exploring on or off the beaten path. The collection is finished off with Quiksilver and Pacsafe badging and  blue 'Heavy Water' boardshort-print lining. Each seasonal collection is built on a creative immersion to a place reflecting Quiksilver's strong influence of the Mountain and the Wave - for Spring/Summer 2018, the brand dove into the rich culture of Hawaii.
 
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Surf Industry News & More From Around The Web
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2. AGENDA WAS KINDA SLOW
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3. STUDY REVEALS OCEANS WARMED ALOT IN 2017
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O'NEILL - Production & Development Co-Ordinator
O'Neill, the original surf, snow and lifestyle brand, founded in 1952 continues to be one of the world's leading lifestyle brands. We pride ourselves on our professional, yet relaxed culture where we offer a genuine commitment to teamwork and flexibility. We are currently seeking a Production & Development Co-ordinator to join our expanding Design Team based in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern beaches. Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of production processes including the ability to conduct garment fits and create specs for offshore production.
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