TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
N T H H E MI S E ASON 1 & 2 20 1 4
CONTENTS.
SEASON 1.
03. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT 04. QUIKSILVER’S VISION & BRAND PERSONALITY 05 . CREATIVE STRATEGY 13. BUSINESS OBJECTIVES 14. BRAND OBJECTIVES 15. GLOBAL ROLLOUT CALENDER 16. PRIMARY MARKETING OUTLETS 17. MUST WIN TERMINOLOGY 18. GLOBAL PRODUCT STORIES
20. STYLE GUIDE 27. PRODUCT BRAND DRIVERS. - DANE BOARDSHORT - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT - BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT - OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
PG 2
82. ADVERTISING PRODUCT SUPPORT - DIGITAL ONLY -. HELEIWA SANDAL -. FONZ PANT
85. DIGITAL - SEASON 1 DIGITAL STRATEGY - SOCIAL MEDIA - CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES 92. SOCIAL MEDIA - SOCIAL OBJECTIVES - DIGITAL BRAND CAMPAIGN - DIGITAL MEDIA PLAN - INSTAGRAM - FACEBOOK - TWITTER
60. ADVERTISING PRINT AND DIGITAL - PRINT COMP ARCHITECTURE - VIDEO ASSETS
108. QUIKSILVER.COM - ASSET PACKAGE - BRAND DRIVER - DANE BOARDSHORT - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT - OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT - BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT - PRODUCT SUPPORT - HELEIWA SANDAL - FONZ PANT - COMPETE - ROLLER FLEECE - KIRKWOOD JACKET
66. ADVERTISING BRAND DRIVER PRINT AND DIGITAL - CORE - DANE - CORE EXECUTION - BRIGG SCALLOP - CORE EXECUTION - OG SCALLOP PRINT - CORE EXECUTION
127. QUIKSILVER.COM - FUNCTIONAL ASSETS - SHOP LANDING PAGES - PRODUCT CATEGORY HEADERS - BLOG CONTENT
73. ADVERTISING BRAND DRIVER PRINT AND DIGITAL - MASS - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT & DANE BOARDSHORT - MASS EXECUTION
136. EVENTS - EVENT STRATEGY OVERVIEW - FIRST TO KNOW NIGHTS
76. ADVERTISING BRAND DRIVER PRINT AND DIGITAL - CORE ‘BOMB’ PIECE - CORE PARTNERSHIP
144. SPORTS MARKETING - ATHLETE STRATEGY OVERVIEW
45. PRODUCT SUPPORT - HELEIWA SANDAL - FONZ PANT 52. PRODUCT COMPETE - ROLLER FLEECE - KIRKWOOD JACKET
SEASON 2. 147. SEASON 2 - GLOBAL PRODUCT STORIES 150. PRODUCT BRAND DRIVERS. - DANE BOARDSHORT - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT - BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT 163. ADVERTISING BRAND DRIVER PRINT AND DIGITAL - CORE - DANE - CORE EXECUTION - BRIGG SCALLOP - CORE EXECUTION - OG SCALLOP PRINT - CORE EXECUTION 168. ADVERTISING BRAND DRIVER PRINT AND DIGITAL - MASS - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT & DANE BOARDSHORT - MASS EXECUTION 171. SOCIAL MEDIA 173. QUIKSILVER.COM - ASSET PACKAGE - BRAND DRIVER - DANE BOARDSHORT - SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT - BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT 183. QUIKSILVER.COM - FUNCTIONAL ASSETS - BLOG CONTENT 187. RESOURCE - GTM APPROVAL PROCESS
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT.
This document outlines the seasonal marketing direction for Season 1 for the Northern Hemishpere. It’s your ‘how to’ guide as you build your local marketing plans. Please note (as previously communicated), some of the deliverables have changed since our sales conference presentations. This has been a result of global changes to strategic direction & budget considerations. We are confident that these changes will still drive strong sell-through & brand energy in your market.
PG 3
YOU WILL FIND IN THIS PACKAGE
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Globally approved art creative, which needs to be followed in all your executions.
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Creative style guides.
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Campaign overview.
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN UTILISING THIS DOCUMENT AND THE ASSETS THAT SUPPORT IT, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT US.
Quiksilver Americas Marketing Lead Anna.Sherwood@quiksilver.com
QUIKSILVER’S VISION & BRAND PERSONALITY.
PG 4
OUR VISION.
OUR PERSONALITY.
Awaken the spirit of adventure that lives in everyone.
We’re confident. We’re creative. We’re not afraid to have fun. We’re restless for adventure.
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
2014 is informed by real insight, understanding and emotion. Presented as one big, bold, confident truth that is Quiksilver’s point of view. One idea for every part of the business.
PG 5
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
Our Audience is varied.
PG 6
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
But they all want to talk to someone who knows. (Their shit)
PG 7
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
We welcome you to the tribe. (16 Is our inspiration. It’s about the attitude, not the age)
PG 8
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
DAN E REYNOLDS 28 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
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WHAT IT IS.
• A big point of view. Spoken intimately. • ‘Real’ & honest attitude. • Emotionally deeper. • Targeted but globally adaptable. • Disruptive to the formula. • Personal. • A mantra for all to start work with. • Attract attention, get a reaction, drive an action.
PG 10
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
CHEAT SHEET.
CONSUMER INSIGHT
INTERNAL INSIGHT
TRIBAL EMOTION
TONE
MESSAGE
PEOPLE WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO KNOWS.
WE UNDERSTAND YOU. BECAUSE WE ARE YOU.
IF YOU CAN FEEL THE NOISE. YOU’RE IN THE BAND.
YOUTHFUL ATTITUDE (STATEMENT) BOLD & CONFIDENT (LOOK & FEEL)
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
PG 11
CREATIVE STRATEGY.
Let’s get the basics right:
Although we refer to this package as a campaign, it is also a base package of elements to visually define Quiksilver to the world - everywhere. Quiksilver should look and feel the same where ever you intersect with the brand. Currently there are many styles, vibes and artpacks being used to define Quiksilver. Some current. Some from many seasons past. The aim is to use season one 14 as a refresh and get everyone on the same page using the same creative approach, look and feel. We can then leap knowing the base is solid.
PG 12
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES.
• Become the #1 in the boardshort category • Broaden distribution while remaining a leading brand in core wholesale accounts • Win at vertical & online retail • Secure market share & shelf space
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BRAND OBJECTIVES.
• Establish a consistent, strong point of view for the brand globally. • Re-invigorate the core to create the foundations for broader reach. • Get back our Boardshort ‘MOJO’ to succeed with must-win product. • Focus and streamline creative - ‘Less is more’
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GLOBAL ROLLOUT CALENDER OVERVIEW.
PG 15
‘TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE’ OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
TEASER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
APRIL
MARCH
SEASON 01
SEASON 02 GLOBAL ALIGNMENT IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.
SOUTH-PAC PRINT STARTS DAN E REYNO L DS 28 Y E A R S O L D PROF ESS I O NA L S U R F E R, VEN T U RA , CA L I FO R NI A
PRINT IMPACT
PRINT CAMPAIGN
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
SOUTH-PAC DIGITAL STARTS
DA N E R EY N O LDS 28 Y E AR S OL D P ROF ESS I ON AL S UR F E R, V E N T URA, CAL I FOR N I A
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
ONLINE/DIGITAL
DIGITAL SOUTH-PAC RETAIL STARTS
AMERICAS RETAIL STARTS
EUROPEAN RETAIL STARTS
RETAIL EVENTS
THE EDDIE
QUIK PRO
PRIMARY MARKETING OUTLETS.
PG 16
THE CAMPAIGN WILL SURROUND OUR AUDIENCE 1. ADVERTISING PRINT & DIGITAL
6. SPORTS MARKETING
5. EVENTS
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
4. RETAIL
3. DIGITAL SOCIAL
DIGITAL
2. PR
MUST WIN TERMINOLOGY.
PG 17
MUST WIN CATEGORIES: PRODUCT CATEGORIES THAT WILL DRIVE REVENUE GROWTH AND BUILD BRAND LOYALTY.
BRAND WIN
MUST
SUPPORT
MUST WIN
MUST
COMPETE
COMPETE
WIN
BRAND DRIVERS: THE MUST WIN PRODUCT STORIES WHICH WILL BE HEAVILY MARKETED AND ADVERTISED. THESE WILL HAVE MARKETING SUPPORT IN ALL CHANNELS AND ALL PLATFORMS. PRODUCT SUPPORT STORIES: IMPORTANT PRODUCT STORIES THAT WILL HAVE STRONG MARKETING SUPPORT IN MANY OUTLETS INCLUDING RETAIL MARKETING, INSTORE POP, DIGITAL SOCIAL. COMPETE CATEGORIES: MARKETING FOR COMPETE CATEGORIES WILL BE SIMILAR TO PRODUCT SUPPORT STORIES. THE COMPETE CATEGORY ENSURES WE ARE SEASONALLY RELEVANT WHEN THERE NEEDS TO BE A TRANSITIONAL TIME BETWEEN SEASONS AND BRAND DRIVERS..
MUST
MUST
BRAND
SUPPORT
WIN
WIN
COMPETE
BADGES CAN BE FOUND ON RELEVANT PAGES TO REMIND YOU.
GLOBAL PRODUCT STORIES + SUPPORT. AMERICAS.
MUST
SUPPORT WIN
DIGITAL
RETAIL
EVENTS
SPORTS MARKETING
AMPHIBIANS
PR
DANE,BRIGG,OG PRINT
LIVE DATE
ADVERTISING DIGITAL
BOARDSHORTS
STYLE
ADVERTISING PRINT
WIN
BRAND DRIVERS
BRAND
PRODUCT STORIES SUPPORT
MUST
MUST WIN
CATEGORY
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FEB-JUN
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FEB-JUN
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SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
SANDALS HALEIWA
MAR-JUN
X
STYLE GUIDE.
PG 19
LOCKUP GUIDE. HERO LOCKUPS. Stacked lockup:
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
Linear lockup:
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
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LOCKUP GUIDE. PRIMARY TYPEFACE.
PG 21
The primary typeface for the campaign is:
BERTHOLD AKZIDENZ GROTESK
ABCDE
The campaign line and any heading text (such as categories) must be in UPPERCASE:
Please refer to the Hero Lockups for kerning example.
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
LOCKUP GUIDE. SECONDARY TYPEFACE.
PG 22
Athlete names should be in Black or white only:
Typeface for supporting text is:
INTERSTATE REGULAR
100% 100%BLACK
WHITE
ABCD
Athlete names and our web address must be in UPPERCASE: Body copy should be in Sentence Case:
DANE REYNOLDS QUIKSILVER.COM
LOCKUP GUIDE. COLOUR PALETTE.
PG 23
Principle Colour Palette:
5% WHITE
5%BLACK
100%
C: 11.88 M: 100 Y: 91.92 B: 2.83
100%BLACK QS_RED PMS 186
Primary Usage:
Primary Usage:
Primary Usage:
Primary Usage:
Background ‘Frames’ Clear space online
Solid Backgrounds
Text / Copy
Quiksilver Red Box.
LOCKUP GUIDE. CATEGORY CALLOUT.
PG 24
For all other requirements outside of must win or compete categories, Please use consistent use of the primary typefaces and colour palette: Please refer to the Hero Lockups for kerning example.
WETSUITS TRAVELBAGS KIDS
LOCKUP GUIDE. DONT’S. Change the colour
PG 25
Change the format
Rotate the format
Change the alignment
TAKES TAKES TAKES TAKES ONE TO ONE ONE TO ONE TO W KNOW TO KNOW O N K ONE KNOW ONE ONE ONE TAKES ONE TO TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE KNOW TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE ONE Do not reverse the colour except on window clings. These can be white.
Change the font weight
Use without the Quiksilver branding (logo)
PRODUCT BRAND DRIVER.
PG 26
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVERS.
MUST
BRAND WIN
TERMINOLOGY.
BRAND DRIVERS: THE MUST WIN PRODUCT STORIES WHICH WILL BE HEAVILY MARKETED AND ADVERTISED. THESE WILL HAVE MARKETING SUPPORT IN ALL CHANNELS AND ALL PLATFORMS.
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PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
PG 28
DANE BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT INFO.
WIN
DANE BOARDSHORT. Made from Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby, and with an 18” outseam and scallop hem, the Reynolds Boardshort oozes Dane’s signature flair and won’t ever restrict your performance. When innovative Quiksilver Boardshort technology meets Dane’s aesthetics, it means only one thing: Function wrapped in style.
DANE BOARDSHORT.
DANE REYNOLDS HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO.
ATHLETE INFO.
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18” Outseam
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Traceable recycled poly cotton spandex diamond dobby
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
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Short fly construction w/ gusset
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Scallop hem
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Dane’s art patch and signature label branding
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Dane Reynolds signature style
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
Where surfing’s roots meet its future, you will find Dane Reynolds. The Venturan regular-footer has one eye on the soulful sunset in the rear view mirror, and the other eye on the high performance road ahead. Dane flipped the progressive zeitgeist on its head, but he still has as much fun riding a self-shaped fish in one foot waves as he does ripping apart Lowers on his DFR (Dane Freaking Reynolds) model. He’s influenced by a broad spectrum and isn’t afraid of a challenging project – most recently, directing Craig Anderson’s profile film, Slow Dance. Multitalented, spelt D-A-N-E. “He’s a guy who’s pretty much every good surfer in the world’s favourite surfer,” said Kelly Slater of Dane. And the sentiment is true. Dane’s Marine Layer Productions is bookmarked in more browsers than any other surf portal in the world. The uncertainty of Dane’s surfing brings a drama to the game that few others have ever brushed on. If you’re hoping for a finner, chances are you’ll get a full-committed disaster instead. Dane’s raw approach is one we can’t forget, simply because he kicks his tail higher and burns his bottom turns faster, every time.
To understand Dane Reynolds’ impact on surfing, you needn’t look much further than 11x world champion Kelly Slater’s comments at the 2013 Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast: “Dane’s awesome for surfing. He’s such a unique individual. He just moves to the beat of his own drum. I don’t see him being influenced by anything other than the things he loves. He likes to perform and that’s the beauty of Dane. It’s not his contest results, it’s the beauty of his expression.” At 28 years old, Dane brings a unique vision to the sport, whether it’s in the water or out. He recently added ‘film director’ to his list of achievements, having taken his vision to the new Craig Anderson profile film, Slow Dance. The film, like Dane’s surfing, personality and style, is simultaneously classic and innovative. And the fireworks happen no matter what side of the production – the infrequent clips Dane syphons out through his own digital platform, Marine Layer Productions, are met with amazement from his contemporaries and adoration from his fans. Few others feel a wave, see a wave, and use a wave the way Dane does. All we have to do is enjoy the show.
PG 29
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
DANE REYNOLDS PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
DANE BOARDSHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 30
WIN
DANE REYNOLDS PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
HERO COLOURWAY.
SUPPORT COLOURWAY.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DANE BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT.
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PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. PRODUCT INFO.
PG 32
WIN
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. The Amphibians are Kelly Slater’s choice of short this summer. Not only because it’s a walkshort with amphibious ability, but also because of the traceable Recycled Supersuede in a 20” outseam with a scallop hem, Front Side Binding Pockets, Back Welt Pockets and Amphibian Signature Interior Screen. The perfect mix.
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT.
KELLY SLATER HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO.
ATHLETE INFO.
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20” Outseam
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Traceable Recycled Supersuede
KELLY SLATER 42 YEARS YOUNG 11X WORLD CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
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Zip Fly Construction
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Scallop Hem
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Front Side Binding Pockets and Back Welt Pockets
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Amphibian Signature Interior Screen and Label Branding
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Amphibian Series
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
KELLY SLATER 42 YEARS YOUNG 11X WORLD CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
KELLY SLATER 42 YEARS OLD 11X WORLD SURFING CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
Never mind the 11 World Titles. Never mind the 50-plus World Tour contest wins. Never mind that at 41, Kelly Slater is still the best competitive surfer in the world. Because, the most amazing thing to know about this Floridian is that he keeps getting better. Undisputed owner of more surfing records than any other man in the sport’s history, and scooping more every year, Kelly doesn’t know how to put his foot on the brake. This is a man with more trophies than he knows what to do with, and an intelligence that should’ve landed him in politics. When he’s not swinging the nose of his quad-fin Channel Islands over dry reef, he’s swinging his golf club over a cured green. Along with golf and generally ruling at life, has worked its way into Kelly’s list of hobbies – between competitions, Kelly’s either glued to a long-range forecast, boarding a flight, or landing in abroad to meet a swell. And it’s this spirit of adventure that’s kept him fresh. That, and the drive to keep up with the young guns. His frontside full-rotations in New York and at Bells Beach should still serve as clear reminders of that.
If you don’t know this man as the character Jimmy Slade on the TV show Baywatch, then perhaps you’ve heard his real name: Kelly Slater. Born February 11, 1972, Kelly is the greatest surfer of all time. He owns 11 ASP world surfing champions and more competitive world records than any other surfer in the sport’s history (for example, he’s the only surfer in the world to have clocked perfect 20-point heat totals on more than one occasion). This is a man with a competitive focus rivaled only by sportsman like Michael Jordan and Roger Federer. This is a man whose biggest inspiration is motivation to be the best. Few things drive Kelly like the will to win and the search for perfect waves. All of his time is dedicated to meeting swells head-on in the most far-flung regions of the world, or bettering his chances of winning the next ASP World Tour event. He’s won everything surfing has to offer, and now he’s happy just to challenge himself against the young guns. Which he succeeds at, time and time again.
PG 33
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
KELLY SLATER PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 34
WIN
KELLY SLATER PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
HERO COLOURWAY.
SUPPORT COLOURWAY.
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. PRODUCT.
PG 35
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT INFO.
PG 36
WIN
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT.
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT.
CRAIG ANDERSON HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO
ATHLETE INFO
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20” Outseam
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Water repellent poly cotton spandex
CRAIG ANDERSON 25 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER MEREWETHER, AUSTRALIA
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Short fly construction w/ gusset
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Scallop hem
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Single back pocket
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Signature label branding
The Brigg Scallop Boardshort is all about old and new. With it’s 20” outseam, Scallop Hem, and Water Repellent Poly Cotton Spandex, it’s no surprise that the Brigg Scallop’s timeless flair makes for Craig Anderson’s Boardshort of choice.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
CRAIG ANDERSON. 25 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER MEREWETHER, AUSTRALIA
CRAIG ANDERSON. 25 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER MEREWETHER, AUSTRALIA
Looking at the cast of surfers Craig Anderson invited to appear in his recently-released profile film, Slow Dance, it’s easy to see where he draws his influences: The rawness of Matt Hoy, the power of Mark Occhilupo, the flow of Rob Machado, the creativity of Ozzie Wright, the new school of Dion Agius, the technicality of Chippa Wilson, and the all-round of Dane Reynolds. Craig is all of these things and more – he observes the classics as much as the progression rolls it all into a ball, and then puts his own spin on it.
At just 25 years old, Craig Anderson is widely acknowledged as the most stylish surfer of his era. Craig was born in South Africa on September 7, 1988 before his family relocated to Australia. The move came at an age young enough for Craig to lose his South-African accent, but what he found was that his love of surfing continued and grew. With a new canvas to write his signature on, Craig set to work developing a high performance game in his own unique style, on the variety of waves that the town of Newcastle had to offer.
Polished on the reefs and beach breaks of Newcastle, the juxtaposition of Craig’s breezy limb placement and radical aerial game soon caught the eye of filmmaker Kai Neville, who invited Craig on a trip to a skatepark righthand reef in Reunion Island. The session appeared in game-changing film Modern Collective, and after that, things started to change quickly. Fast-forward a few years and we find a charming vagrant who not only gets his kicks at the forefront of high progression, but also transcends time and trend, into a deeper realm of style than most ever reach.
Today, Craig is one of the most loved and eclectic surfers in the world. He’s surfed through Indonesia and India extensively, falling particularly in love with Sumbawa’s Desert Point, a long, barrelling left that suits Craig’s flowing lines like hand in glove. Craig also made a pilgrimage back to his homeland of Africa last year, where he surfed the world’s longest barrelling sand-bottom left, in Skeleton Bay, Namibia. The hypnotic footage appears in Craig’s just-released profile film, Slow Dance, a Marine Layer Production helmed by Dane Reynolds. The film is perfectly Craig: Understated, but with a distinct style, and surfing that speaks in volumes.
PG 37
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
CRAIG ANDERSON PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 38
WIN
CRAIG ANDERSON PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER. HERO COLOURWAY.
MUST
BRAND
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT.
PG 39
WIN
SECONDARY COLOURWAY.
SUPPORT COLOURWAY.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT INFO.
PG 40
WIN
OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT.
OG SCALLOP PRINT SHORT.
KANOA IGARASHI HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO.
ATHLETE INFO.
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19” Outseam
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Water Repellent Poly Cotton Spandex
KANOA IGARASHI. 16 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
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Short Fly Construction w/ Gusset
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Scallop Hem
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Single Back Pocket
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Signature Label Branding
Inspired by Quiksilver’s iconic Warpaint print, the OG Scallop Print Boardshort had to be built on a foundation of water-repellent poly cotton spandex. Purely so that kids like Kanoa Igarashi could push it all summer.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
KANOA IGARASHI. 16 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
KANOA IGARASHI. 16 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
It’s rare to see Kanoa Igarashi without a smile on his face. On land, the kid burns around chasing waves, girls and kicks. That’s the Huntington Beach lifestyle, and it suits Kanoa well. Not only does he radiate positivity, but Kanoa’s also worldly for his age. He’s half-Japanese and bi-lingual, something he’ll be even more grateful for when he’s older (expect to see Kanoa tearing through Typhoon swells in the future). In the summertime Kanoa lives in the same pair of trunks for weeks on end, surfing till he can’t paddle or stand any more. Just as a 16-year-old with the world at his feet should.
It’s very rare to find a 16-year-old surfer with the ability of a man twice his age and the potential to keep evolving. But Kanoa Igarashi is one such young surfer. Born October 1, 1997 to Japanese parents, Kanoa’s no stranger to formidable contest finishes (often against his seniors) and is showing no signs of slowing. Raised in Huntington Beach, California, it’s rather fitting that Kanoa is bi-lingual on land, because he’s also bi-lingual in the ocean. He doesn’t just speak new school – his vocabulary also encompasses old-fashioned values, with surfing built on a powerful foundation.
In the water, the kid is really something. It’s not always the easiest transition for a young gun to grow with grace, but Kanoa’s having no problems. As his wingspan gets longer, his grabs get tighter and cleaner. As his legs get longer, his turns become stronger and more well-placed. Is a young Kelly Slater comparison too much? Watch Kanoa surf and you won’t think so. All the hunger, precision and skill is there. But most importantly, so is the potential. The best part is gonna be watching it realised over the next decade…
It’s been said that Kanoa shows shades of a young Kelly Slater. The compliment is well-given, and well worn. Kanoa is as grounded a young gun as you’ll likely come across, age and talent considered, and won’t be letting other people’s expectations affect him any time soon. Which all comes down to good attitude and a youthful innocence. Kanoa really only wants one thing – and that’s to surf.
PG 41
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
KANOA IGARASHI PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 42
WIN
KANOA IGARASHI PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER. HERO COLOURWAY.
MUST
BRAND
OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT. FLAT LAY.
PG 43
WIN
SECONDARY COLOURWAY.
SUPPORT COLOURWAY.
PRODUCT SUPPORT.
PG 44
PRODUCT. SUPPORT.
MUST
SUPPORT WIN
TERMINOLOGY.
PRODUCT SUPPORT STORIES: IMPORTANT PRODUCT STORIES THAT WILL HAVE STRONG MARKETING SUPPORT IN MANY OUTLETS INCLUDING RETAIL MARKETING, INSTORE POP, DIGITAL SOCIAL.
PG 45
PRODUCT. SUPPORT.
MUST
SUPPORT
HALEIWA SANDAL. PRODUCT INFO.
PG 46
WIN
HALEIWA SANDAL. Rib texture, a two-tone strap and sandwich base construction take the Haleiwa Sandal way beyond flip flops. This is a summer vacation for your feet. PRODUCT INFO. • Rib Texture • 2 Tone strap • Sandwich construction base • Debossed Quiksilver word and logo
PRODUCT. SUPPORT.
KELLY SLATER PORTRAITS.
MUST
SUPPORT
HALEIWA SANDAL. ASSET SNAPSHOT.
PG 47
WIN
PRODUCT DETAILS.
KEY STYLE / COLOURWAYS.
ADVERTISING. PRINT & DIGITAL
PG 48
PRINT. COMP ARCHITECTURE.
SINGLE PAGE ATHLETE.
LEAD COMP ARCHITECTURE.
PG 49
TRANSLATION COMP ARCHITECTURE. INCLUDE LOCAL TRANSLATION UNDER LOCK UP. USE QUIKSILVER WORDMARK TO BOOKEND THE LOCK UP.
5% BLACK BACKGROUND WHO, WHAT, WHERE
DA N E R EY N O L DS 28 Y E A R S O L D P RO F ESS I O N A L S U R F E R, V E N T U RA , CA L I FO R N I A
DA N E R EY N O L DS 28 Y E A R S O L D P RO F ESS I O N A L S U R F E R, V E N T U RA , CA L I FO R N I A
FIRST & LAST NAME XX YEARS OLD OCCUPATION / SURFER CITY, COUNTRY * BLACK OR WHITE TEXT ONLY
COLOUR HERO IMAGE BRAND DRIVER PRODUCT DANE BOARDSHORT
LOCK UP. TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE * BLACK TEXT ONLY PRODUCT INFO QUIKSILVER.COM
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DAN E BOAR DS H ORT Q U IKS ILV ER.COM
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DA NE BOA RDSHO RT QUIKSILVER.CO M
PRINT. COMP ARCHITECTURE.
COMP ARCHITECTURE. DOUBLE PAGE.
PG 50
BLACK OR WHITE TEXT ONLY
DAN E R EY N O L DS 28 Y E A R S O L D PRO F ESS I O N A L S U R F E R, V E N TU RA , CA L I FO R N I A
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DAN E BOAR DS H ORT Q U IKS ILV ER.COM
5% BLACK BACKGROUND BLACK TEXT ONLY WHO, WHAT, WHERE FIRST & LAST NAME XX YEARS OLD OCCUPATION / SURFER CITY, COUNTRY
LOCK UP. TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
COLOUR HERO IMAGE BRAND DRIVER PRODUCT DANE BOARDSHORT
PRODUCT INFO QUIKSILVER.COM
PRINT. COMP ARCHITECTURE.
TRANSLATION COMP ARCHITECTURE. DOUBLE PAGE.
PG 51
BLACK OR WHITE TEXT ONLY
DAN E R EY N O L DS 28 Y E A R S O L D PRO F ESS I O N A L S U R F E R, V E N TU RA , CA L I FO R N I A
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
5% BLACK BACKGROUND BLACK TEXT ONLY WHO, WHAT, WHERE FIRST & LAST NAME XX YEARS OLD OCCUPATION / SURFER CITY, COUNTRY
LOCK UP. TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE USE QUIKSILVER WORDMARK IN THE LOCK UP.
INCLUDE LOCAL TRANSLATION UNDER LOCK UP.
COLOUR HERO IMAGE BRAND DRIVER PRODUCT DANE BOARDSHORT
DAN E BOAR DS H ORT Q U IKS ILV ER.COM
PRODUCT INFO QUIKSILVER.COM
PRINT. COMP ARCHITECTURE.
COMP ARCHITECTURE. BACK COVER.
PG 52
BRAND DRIVER PRODUCT DANE BOARDSHORT
LOCK UP. TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
PRODUCT INFO QUIKSILVER.COM
BLACK TEXT ONLY
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW DANE BOARDSHORT Q UIKSILVER.COM
VIDEO. WEBISODES.
PG 53
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
Profile video webisodes. A series of webisode clips will be produced that profile our athletes in a ‘Takes one to know one’ context. A view into life and what gets them stoked on a daily basis. LOCALISED TRANSLATIONS The scripts for all films will be provided in English for regions to translate if required.
Profile
KANOA IGARASHI & LEONARDO FIARAVANTI
DELIVERY: DEC 13.
Profile
Profile
KELLY SLATER
DELIVERY: JAN 14.
DANE REYNOLDS
DELIVERY: FEB 14.
ADVERTISING. BRAND DRIVER PRINT & DIGITAL. CORE AUDIENCE.
PG 54
MUST
PRINT. BRAND CORE EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. DANE BOARDSHORT.
SINGLE PAGES.
PG 55
DOUBLE PAGE.
DA NE R EY N O L DS 28 Y EAR S O LD P ROFESS IO NA L S U R F E R, V EN TURA , CA L IFO R NIA
DAN E R EY N OL DS 28 Y E A R S OL D P ROF ESS ION A L S U R F E R, VE N T U RA , CA L IFOR N IA
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DA N E BOARDSHORT QUI KS ILV ER.COM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW DA N E BOA R DS H O RT Q U I KS I LV E R.CO M
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DA N E BOA RDS H O RT Q U I KS I LVE R.CO M
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING)
BRAND WIN
MUST WIN DANE BOARDSHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
THE DANE BOARDSHORT
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 56
MUST
PRINT. BRAND CORE EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT.
SINGLE PAGES.
PG 57
DOUBLE PAGE.
CRAI G A N D E R SO N 25 YEA RS O LD P RO FESS I O N A L S U RFER M ER EW ET H ER, AU ST RA LI A
C RAI G AND ER SON 25 YE AR S O L D PRO F ESSI O NAL SUR F E R M E R EWE T HE R, AUST RAL I A
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE BRIGG SCALLO P BOARDSHO RT QUIKSILVER.CO M
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT QU IKSILVER.COM
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE BRIG G SCALLO P BOARDSHO RT Q UIKSILVER.CO M
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) MUST WIN THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 58
MUST
PRINT. BRAND CORE EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT.
SINGLE PAGES.
PG 59
DOUBLE PAGE.
K A N OA IGA RAS HI. 1 6 Y E A RS O LD P RO F ESSIO N AL SUR F ER H U N T I N GTO N B EACH , CALIFO R N IA
KANOA IGARASHI. 16 YE A RS OLD PROFESS IONA L S U RFE R HU NTINGTON BE ACH, CA LIFORNIA
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE O G SCAL LO P PR I N T BOA R DSH ORT Q U I KS I LV E R.COM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW T H E O G SCA L LO P P R I N T BOA RDSH O RT Q U I KSI LVE R.CO M
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE O G SCA LLO P P R I N T BOA R DS H O RT QUI KS I LVE R.CO M
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING)
MUST
BRAND WIN
MUST WIN THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 60
ADVERTISING. BRAND DRIVER PRINT & DIGITAL. MASS AUDIENCE.
PG 61
MUST
PRINT. BRAND MASS EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. DANE BOARDSHORT & SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT.
PG 62
NOTE: Mass print executions are single page only. SINGLE PAGE.
SINGLE PAGE.
DANE R EY NOL DS 28 Y E AR S O L D PRO FESS I O NAL S UR FE R, VE NTURA, CAL I FO R NI A
KE LLY SLAT E R 41 Y E A R S OLD P ROF ESSIONA L SU R F E R COCOA BE ACH, F LOR IDA
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DAN E BOAR DSH O RT QU IKSILV E R.CO M
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE SCA LLO PUSS AMP HI BI AN S HORT QUI KS I LVE R.COM
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) MUST WIN SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE DANE BOARDSHORT
THE SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 63
ADVERTISING. PRODUCT SUPPORT. DIGITAL ONLY
PG 64
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) SUPPORT THE HALIEWA SANDAL
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250
MUST
SUPPORT WIN
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 65
DIGITAL.
PG 66
SEASON 01 DIGITAL STRATEGY
CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
PG 67
MARKETING OBJECTIVES
STRENGTHEN OUR BRANDS
1. BE FOCUSED
GROW SALES
2. BE EPIC
DRIVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
3. BE CONSISTENT 4. BE SMART
SEASON 01 DIGITAL STRATEGY DEFINING A PROCESS
In 2013 we began to scratch the surface of globally aligning efforts in digital and saw immediate success. It’s time to finish the job and align 100% of all digital brand, product, and campaign initiatives in all regions globally across all channels and distribution points.
For 2014, in an effort to standardize and streamline our efforts across regions to rally around a singular campaign message, our ongoing approach to digital will operate within 4 core stages and work in a circular, continuous motion:
PG 68
SEASON 01 DIGITAL
PG 69
STRATEGY - OVERVIEW 1. PLANNING
2. CREATION
Analysis and identification of the project and/or campaign.
Focus around the campaign build.
• Establish initial aims and expected returns • Understand background of present positioning and perception
• Planning of campaign elements
• Target the audience
• Creating KPIs per channel and estimating expected return per channel
• Target audience locations
• Design/build of project elements • Planning and establishing timelines, communication flows and expectations
3. EXECUTION
4. EVALUATION
Delivery of the campaign.
Improve the effectiveness of future campaigns and strategies by becoming a key building block in planning them.
• Implementing the engagement timeline • Engaging w/ the audience
• Evaluating KPIs and fiscal achievement
• Sample progress throughout the campaign and optimizing the campaign message as we go
• Review engagement and longer term benefits
• Recording of data for immediate and post-project evaluation
• Take in considerations to work toward stronger future campaigns • Scoring the strategy and benefits gained
SEASON 01 DIGITAL
PG 70
CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES
5 WAYS WE WILL COMMUNICATE TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE 1. Communicate a single idea translated across all digital channels and distribution points. 2. Clearly allow people to ‘get’ Takes One To Know One GLOBALLY:
Consumer: I want to talk to someone who knows Retail floor staff: ‘I am an expert - In the know’ Internal + Literal: We understand because we are you Accurate translations of campaign messaging in all regions Global consistency in creative and messaging
3. Gain ground in social through global consolidation and unified messaging/creative 4. Include all athletes and ambassadors to integrate and engage 5. Understand what our audience are interested in and where they are located then work back from there
SEASON 01 DIGITAL
PG 71
CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES OWNED MEDIA HOW WILL TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONEPLAY IN THIS SPACE? QUIKSILVER.COM
QUIKSILVER BLOG
MOBILE
Goals:
Goals:
Goals:
• Globally aligned content/assets
• Consolidate to singular global blog
• “Everything You Need To Know” tie-in
• Campaign messaging/tech marketing injected at PDP level (“Everything You Need To Know”)
• Content-centric
• Redesign/simplify native app
• Dynamic global nav
• Localized e-commerce
• Consistency in messaging/ creative/ copy/calls to action in all regions
• Regional content strategy
• Push notifications w/ deals
• Consistent inbound links/SEO benefit
• Tablet version
• Product copy standardized • Accurate data reporting
• Language selector • Contributor network • Employee posts (ex. Top 10 lists of “Everything You Need To Know”) • Social integration • Mobile responsive
SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 72
SEASON 01 DIGITAL SOCIAL MEDIA*
CURRENT CHALLENGES
• Overall de-centralized brand strategy in social has led to inconsistent messaging and audience segmentation across channels. • Engagement is limited due to inefficient global workflow and publishing strategy, especially in untapped markets such as Latin America. • Accountability varies based on global brand initiatives and regional stakeholders. • Community building is uneven, leading to lower fan conversation and conversion.
*Complete strategy will be addressed in forthcoming global social plan.
PG 73
SEASON 01 DIGITAL
PG 74
SOCIAL MEDIA OBJECTIVES:
1. Simplify message and gain brand awareness & exposure • Consolidate network: Global accounts, URLs, messaging, branding, design, imagery • Integrate athletes and influencers • 80/20 rule: Inspire our customer 80%, manipulate 20%
3. Social Customer Service • Provide users with a direct social customer service outlet in social, for example Twitter account open during normal business hours • Dedicated CS Manager • Integrate listening tool – Monitor email, FB, Twitter, etc • Brand voice doc needed for global regions
2. Foster engagement
4. Gain impression from competitors
• Golden rule: “Say it out loud before posting to Social”
• Facebook sponsored stories
• Integrate tools for publishing & analytics
• Promoted tweets (allows geo-targeting)
• Leverage paid media
• Focus on Athletes/Team managers to help generate exclusive content: video/imagery/content/blog from events or trips. Activate team manager while they’re out w/ athletes for content (eg What Youth)
• Create Brand Voice document in social (ex. what does age 16 sound like) • Create guidelines for Country/Region, Team Riders, & Retail
• Utilize competitor hashtags to participate in conversation (ex #HurleyPro) • Re-post photos via instagram or Twitter from Athletes or Team Mgrs • Athletes tag Quiksilver in social
SEASON 01 DIGITAL SOCIAL MEDIA
HOW WILL WE USE BRAND ADVOCATES Includes Athletes, photogs, brand ambassadors.. Goals include: • Mutually increase social reach by tagging each other in social posts. • Athletes posting on social channels and engaging audiences frequently, while mentioning @ quiksilver, both with original content and content we provide: Facebook: 1-3x per day, Twitter: 3-5x per day, Instagram: 2-4x per day • Guest ‘Everything You Need To Know’ bloggers on quiksilver.com every month. Each author should choose a topic that can last at least a season, ex: Kelly Slater travel blogs start with “Taking Time to Know Mexico”, creating a series of exclusive posts that tie in product. • Athletes should announce new product relevant to them, explaining collaboration, giving a one of a kind perspective, & showing use in natural settings and/or revealing new releases. • Complete social toolkits to be provided: Athlete/Regional/Event/Local Market
PG 75
SEASON 01 DIGITAL SOCIAL MEDIA + PRODUCT
KNOWLEDGE SEEDING Seed product based on our four core Marketing Objectives: FOCUSED: Reward our loyal social followers and influencers by giving them insight to be the first to know when our top tier products launch, aka #FIRST2KNOW. As well as divulging #EVERYTHINGYOUNEED2KNOW about the product. EPIC: Place boardshorts (ecomm vouchers) at destinations our photos are shot in, in the description give away location of boardshort. Plot all the destinations and photos on a map showing the 1000’s people who won by visiting the epic locations in our photos. CONSISTENT: Integrate social listening tools to recognize our most valued followers. Seed product to these brand ambassadors and invite them to post reviews, unboxing video, photo of product #TAKESONE2KNOWONE to be included in future product seeding. SMART: Establish a quick and direct line of communication from social to product designers. Ex: If a fan asks, is there a wax pocket on the Reynolds boardshort? The answer will contain not only a yes, but the exact specifications and design justifications for the purpose.
PG 76
INSTAGRAM. STRATEGY.
PG 77
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
SOCIAL ASSETS AND SEQUENCING
‘Hello, Mexico. The new Dane Boardshort is born of tacos and sand-bottom points. This is summer in a surf short.”
Facebook and Twitter assets, including those outlined in this document, will be provided to each region in tandem with the overall S1 digital content activation calendar, which will also contain suggested copy and calls to action. It will be the responsibility of the community/brand managers in each region to accurately interpret the campaign messaging into local language in order to drive the campaign home in each local market while aligning with the provided calendar/timeline. All social media channels including Facebook*, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, YouTube, Vine, Vimeo, and Google+ are considered global and will be updated according to the activation calendar by the global team. Only only one Quiksilver presence in each space will be acceptable. Any additional regional accounts created will be removed. We will continue to support regional accounts on Twitter until geo-targeting is possible. *All existing Facebook pages will be merged into one single global account with regional sub-accounts prior to the EU/US launch of S1. Regional posts will be geo-targeted to each location as it applies from the global page.
“Hola Mexico ! Le Boardshort Dane Reynolds est a l’origine. C’est l’été en boardshort.”
INSTAGRAM. STRATEGY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
INSTAGRAM Goals:
• Average 50,000 ‘likes’ per photo by end of season 1, 2014 • 500,000 followers by end of Season 3-4, 2014 We will: • Continue with only one @quiksilver account: This strategy has so far strengthened our insights, social proof and reach. If you see any other Quiksilver accounts please report them to your regions Digital Marketing Manager. • Share photos & video that inspire: We’ll make sure we share images that inspire a broad audience and even those that don’t participate in surf, skate or snow lifestyles. • Roll out advertising in the US Through our highest quality imagery and video clips we will initiate a small advertising campaign with the goal to advocate must-win styles and increase reach/followers. Content will be a blend of key imagery and product. • Have meaningful and genuine interactions: Interact with our Instagram audience by inviting them to join our conversation in a youthful and inspiring way. • Have fun and inspire others to do the same: Instagram is the best way to quickly share photographs with others and inspire them to join our lifestyle. So let’s show them just how rad lifestyle is with powerful surf and snow imagery, great product shots with a sense of style that reflects the brand.
PG 78
INSTAGRAM. STRATEGY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 79
WE WON’T. • Upload photos or videos taken with a phone: we’ll only use high quality professional quality photos. • Upload photos or videos with pillar or letter boxing: we’ve studied engagement rates and have realised that perfectly cropped media has a higher engagement rate. • Spam: Instagram is a place where we can subtly push images of Quiksilver products in our own unique way, but when you engage in self-promotional behaviour of any kind on Instagram it annoys users and makes them un-follow you. This includes repetitive comments, discount codes, “buy now” type messages, local endemic events, etc. Instagram should be a tool we use to educate people of our history and lifestyle not a sales pitch.
INSTAGRAM. STRATEGY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 80
WE WON’T continued • Don’t post photos that will not resonate with the general public: Photos of company parties, random office humour, team riders sitting around an apartment, etc. should not be posted. It’s best to avoid posting ‘insider’ type images as the general public isn’t interested nor can they relate. A beautiful empty wave shot will inspire consumers more than a couple of team riders sitting on a couch any day. • Don’t share a photo just because we took it: Unfortunately, we aren’t all photographers and even professional photogs take crappy pics…so just because we capture a moment in time doesn’t mean we’ll share it. We’ll heavily critique all photos before posting. We’ll filter by asking ourselves, ‘if I were to see this image in the feed would I be stoked?’
FACEBOOK. STRATEGY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
FACEBOOK Goals:
• Average average a 2.5% virality rate by end of season 1, 2014 • 5,000,000 followers by end of season 1, 2014 We will: • Merge all Quiksilver accounts into one: Having all facebook pages sitting under one /Quiksilver account will strengthen our insights, social proof and targeted reach. Local pages can sit within page if country has the resources and / or language translation requirements to repost all Global content. • Share photos, videos and stories that awaken the spirit of Quiksilver: The more original content we can create the better our FB presence will be. Our goal should be to constantly share images, videos and stories that we produce with the end result of inspiring individuals to join our lifestyle • Build out our FB Timeline: The timeline feature on FB is the perfect place to share Quiksilver’s heritage (we need to license some classic images dating back to 1969 for this purpose) • Be entertaining, informative, and provide utility: Our communication will make a fan feel good about themselves and above all be fun.
PG 81
FACEBOOK. CONTENT & COPY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 82
We will continued • Be real: Give the brand a human voice/personality and speak to our fans in a tone that is endemic and on-brand. • Orchestrate Participation: Ask will they ‘care’ will they ‘share’ before posting • Exclusive content for fans: Behind the scenes photos from an event, give-aways, exclusive video, downloads, etc. Link back to the blog or quiksilver.com. • Invite fans to share personal stories: Ask our fans to show us their best surf/skate/snow photos and stories and we comment back. We then repost the best ones. • Athlete involvement: Have athlete’s interact with “likes” and comments (Kelly, Tony and Travis). Have an athlete ‘take over’ our page for a day. • Competitions/Give-aways: Hosting contests/give-aways and rewarding winners with product is a proven way to increase followers • Scavenger hunts: Have reps and athletes hide Quik product in their region and give followers photo/comment clues to find the goods • Get personal: When someone asks a question or makes a great comment regarding a post we should comment back invoking conversation addressing individuals
FACEBOOK. CONTENT & COPY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
WE WON’T. • Spam: FB is a place where we can share images, videos and stories that encourage the Quiksilver lifestyle but we need to be sensitive to how we encourage people to buy products. We should encourage people to join our lifestyle and by doing so drop subtle suggestions of what products to purchase.
PG 83
FACEBOOK. HOME PAGE BANNER.
BRAND DRIVER
FACEBOOK. HOME PAGE BANNER. 851 pixels X 315 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 84
TWITTER. STRATEGY.
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
TWITTER We will • Maintain one single global @Quiksilver account. • Local content: Shared with country in square brackets (eg: [Australia] ) • Until we can geo-target tweets: Keep small country accounts w/ active communities in native languages (Japan, Brazil, etc). • Help support global campaigns, events, riders, product. • Promote small local accounts using local heroes: ex. Tiago Pires w/ Portugal
We won’t • Remove unofficial/unused accounts • Remove retail store accounts • Merging/transfer followers of larger accounts (US/AU/EU): via repeated tweets “follow us @quiksilver”
PG 85
SEASON 01 MEDIA PLAN MAINSTREAM SOCIAL: OBJECTIVES ADVERTISING OBJECTIVE: Globally driven content with targeted spends which will increase reach, product awareness, and penetration of QS social channels. Because these goals are highly aggressive, support from media budget is critical.
YOUTUBE.COM: Global will back targeted ad buys for youtube. com, to help drive seasonal video assets.
FACEBOOK: Globally promote post in newsfeed for top content posts (video, interesting stories, product info, give-aways) to engage with users and add more fans. One promoted post per week
TWITTER: Globally promoted tweets and accounts (athletes) around key product and athlete content to increase reach, athlete and product awareness, and followers.
PG 86
QUIKSILVER.COM ASSETS PACKAGE BRAND DRIVER
PG 87
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE TILE. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 88
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 89
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE TILE. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 90
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 91
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 92
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER THE OG SCALLOP PRINT BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 93
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER THE BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 94
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER THE BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 95
QUIKSILVER.COM ASSETS PACKAGE PRODUCT SUPPORT
PG 96
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. PRODUCT SUPPORT THE HALIEWA SANDAL
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
SUPPORT WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 97
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. PRODUCT SUPPORT THE HALIEWA SANDAL
MUST
SUPPORT WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 98
QUIKSILVER.COM FUNCTIONAL ASSETS
PG 99
SHOP LANDING PAGES.
PG 100
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
QUIKSILVER.COM. SHOP WAYFINDER PAGES. 393 pixel X 299 pixels
SHOP LATEST >
SHOP JACKETS >
SHOP SANDALS >
SHOP PANTS >
SHOP BOARDSHORTS >
SHOP LATEST >
SHOP BOARDSHORTS >
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SHOP BOARDSHORTS >
SHOP TEES >
SHOP FLEECE >
SHOP FOOTWEAR >
PRODUCT CATEGORY HEADERS.
PG 101
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
QUIKSILVER.COM. PRODUCT CATEGORY HEADERS. 790 pixel X 180 pixels
DA N E REY N O LDS 28 Y E A R S OLD P ROF ESSIONA L SU R F E R, VE NT U RA , CA LIFOR NIA
C RA I G A N D E R SO N 25 Y E A R S O L D P RO F ESS I O N A L S U R F E R M E R EW E T H E R, AU ST RA L I A T H E B R I G G BOA R DS H O RT
BLOG. CONTENT & COPY.
MUST
BRAND
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
WIN
DANE REYNOLDS 2 X BLOG POSTS 300-500 WORDS 1.
2.
Dane Reynolds is not afraid of a challenge. Regarded by many as the world’s best freesurfer, the Venturan’s passions don’t end at the shoreline. 2013 was the year when Dane became not only a pusher of surfing’s progressive boundaries, but also a visionary surf director. Slow Dance, the Craig Anderson profile film, was Dane’s first full-length feature, and was met with deafening applause. Smooth transitions were chased by ruthlessly chosen clips and the most considered angles, then warped to the sometimes-shuffling, always-vibing sounds that give Marine Layer Productions its soul. Dane cuts clips the same way he changes direction on a wave: erratically, but always with purpose and a grander scheme in mind, like he knows something that no one else does. Which he probably does.
Dane Reynolds’ goals in surfing are simple: To experience new things, and be the best he can be. So, it should be no surprise that the Reynolds Boardshort is an experience in itself, and is the best that it can be. Whether he’s riding a challenging freeform handshape in knee-high slop, or whipping his DFR model down a speeding pointbreak, Dane always pushes his personal limits and harmonizes old and new in the process. Just as Dane’s surfing blends the sport’s soulful past with its progressive future, his signature boardshort blends classic style with technical innovation. “He likes to perform and that’s the beauty of Dane,” Kelly Slater said of the Venturan. “It’s not his contest results, it’s the beauty of his expression.” In every way, Dane’s signature boardshorts embody Kelly’s thoughts about the man himself. This is a boardshort you can perform in. The beauty of them is in the expression. This is a boardshort that’s environmentally-friendly, aesthetically-pleasing and ready for action. It’s an extension of Dane’s tastes – refined but progressive, and begging to be pushed. The Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby allows for maximum movement. The 18” outseam and scallop hem nod to surfing’s earliest design lines. And Dane’s hand-drawn patch and overall signature style makes a statement: This boardshort doesn’t like boundaries.
After unchaining himself from the editing desk (where he was dug in for two months flat), Dane felt that it was time to head down to Mexico. What he found was a warm blend of fresh tacos, smiling sun, cold beer and sandy-bottomed points. All the things that make Mexico great. The winding right-handers that seem to dot every new headland were the perfect elixir, bringing Dane back to life and washing away the grime of the director’s chair. Where else could be better to feel out your board and draw some long lines than a swirling Mexican pointbreak? And, the Dane Boardshort captures all those things. This is the feel-good hit of the summer. It enjoys all the premium design you’ve come to expect from Quiksilver Boardshorts, like Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby, and an 18” outseam and scallop hem. Classic heritage, elevated by cutting-edge tech. When the world’s most high-performance surfing happens, it happens in this boardshort. Simple as that. But, the Dane Boardshort is also sprinkled with Dane’s own flourishes, like his hand-drawn art patch and signature style. If the Reynolds Boardshort can teach us anything, it’s that you don’t have to leave your style on the sand.
The Dane Boardshort is built to endure Mexico, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia in equal measure. And that’s just in the water. These trunks bring more to the table than surf-friendly wearability. They’re as comfortable on metropolitan sidewalks or in boutique bars as they are in sweaty tropical barrels. Plus, they’re a little slice of Dane’s sartorial mind. He digs only the most considered realm of design and the Dane Boardshorts are no exception. It’s not art deco. It’s not abstract. It’s not even pop art. It’s just Dane Reynolds.
PG 102
BLOG. CONTENT & COPY.
MUST
BRAND
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
WIN
KELLY SLATER 2 X BLOG POSTS 300-500 WORDS 1.
2.
Here’s a story that perfectly captures the essence of Kelly Slater’s thirst for tropical adventure. During his in-depth analysis of swell and weather forecasts late one evening (this is an ongoing part of Kelly’s life), the Floridian came across a combination of elements that he believed would turn on a reef pass he knew of in a far flung location (other mortals find it impossible to fathom Kelly’s deep knowledge of the world’s best hidden surf spots, and what is required for them to ignite). Kelly has the process of packing down to a fine art and can be ready to jump a flight at a moment’s notice. Versatility in his equipment has become key, and simplicity is where he lives. So, he organised a photographer and some close buddies to meet him there. Which was easier said than done. The journey to Kelly’s spot entailed five thousand dollars (each person) for three flights, followed by a private plane that Kelly himself had chartered, which then landed on an island’s coral airstrip and was met by boat Skipper Martin Daly and his famous Indies Trader vessel. The island Kelly had landed on was deep in Micronesia, and the wave he was hoping for was a crystal-clear righthand reef barrel. He landed with little more than the pair of Scallopuss Amphibian shorts and Haleiwa sandals he was wearing, some surf equipment and a bubbling readiness. His calculations had been completely right, the forecast had delivered, and the wave was on. Kelly then proceeded to get what he’d later describe as one of the best barrels of his life. Think about that for a moment. Think about all the barrels Kelly Slater has ridden in his lifetime, at all the best barrel spots this world has to offer. And then reconsider that on this day in Micronesia, he scored one of the best ever. Because when it all boils down, sacrificing time, money and effort can all be worth just one perfect barrel. Especially if your friends are their to see it.
Kelly Slater is a cosmic force when it comes to competitive surfing. This we know. Just for a moment, let’s please recall the freakshow that was his finals day performance at the Fiji World Tour event this year. Kelly entered a mythical sporting zone of invincibility. It served as a reminder that while he dominates in a wetsuit, Kelly’s best work still happens in shorts. Usually 20” with a scallop hem, in case you’re wondering. Kelly’s comfort in Fiji comes down to a number of things. Kelly has a deep love for Fiji and its people – he’s been going there for so long that he has many close Fijian friends, and has done a lot of charity work for the people there. He leaves a ski on the island for his frequent returns to Cloudbreak, and could even be spotted on the webcast this year in the kitchen, serving food with the lunch ladies. So relaxed was Kelly on the morning of the final, that on his way into the Cloudbreak lineup, he spotted the local chief’s son, Aca Lalabalavu, taking off on a set. Kelly spun his ski and rode with the wave, filming Aca with his GoPro from the shoulder. Not long after his camera work, Kelly paddled into the lineup and scored a perfect 20-point heat total. From there, he built to the final and scooped the biggest trophy like he was always going to.
PG 103
BLOG. CONTENT & COPY.
MUST
BRAND
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CRAIG ANDERSON 2 X BLOG POSTS 300-500 WORDS 1.
2.
Slow Dance, Craig Anderson’s first profile film, was a foray into the world that one of surfing’s most eclectic men lives in. He adores mixing old and new, and knows how to contemporize things that should never be forgotten. It should be no surprise then, that in the opening section of Slow Dance, there’s a fistful of waves on which Craig rides a 6’5” red single fin. Filmed at Teahupoo in Tahiti and Pipeline in Hawaii, it’s a side of Craig we haven’t seen a whole lot of – a braver, more daring side, but still with all the soul you’d expect from this man. And don’t be surprised if a shade of Gerry Lopez crosses your mind. “While he didn’t get the wave of the winter, it’s still pretty gnarly to have nearly zero experience out there and catch a few waves off second reef on a 6’5” single fin,” said Dane Reynolds of his film subject’s Pipeline bombs. “In my opinion, at least.”
Namibia, the skeleton coast: Splitting between the jackals on land and the ever-present specters of sharks in the dark water (with a few too many seals around), This the world’s longest barrelling lefthander. One of the waves Craig Anderson rides there in his profile film, Slow Dance, is arguably the best ever captured on film. It’s this one particular wave that even syphons a rare claim from the ever-refined goofyfooter, if you could call it that – even then, it’s more a moment of disbelief than anything else. “I’d always wanted to go there,” Craig says of Namibia. “That one day was pretty special. I went to Namibia thinking I knew what it looked like. I’d painted a mental picture but got there and it was totally different. The best waves I’d ever surfed and ever seen, f’sure. I’m really thankful that I managed to get a couple that day. It was really cool.”
“Those Pipe waves at the start of Slow Dance, and the Tahiti barrels, after shooting those, that’s all I want to do,” says Craig. “Surf bigger barrels on a single fin. There’s something about the long, drawn out lines…” There’s something about them indeed. Craig’s Boardshort of choice for summer, the Brigg Scallop, appeals to Craig’s aesthetic eye for a similar reason. The long striped lines with sprinklings of subtle style suit his rhythm perfectly. Craig loves a scallop hem for its deep roots in surf trunk heritage, but he also embraces new materials like Water Repellent Poly Cotton Spandex. Subtle signature branding ticks another box for Craig, as does the simplicity of a single back pocket. He’s been putting the Brigg through vigorous testing, sticking to his word and chasing as many big barrels as he can stuff his single fin into.
PG 104
BLOG. CONTENT & COPY.
MUST
BRAND
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KANOA IGARASHI 2 X BLOG POSTS 300-500 WORDS 1.
2.
Earlier in 2013, Kanoa Igarashi was in Torquay during the Bells Beach world tour event. Hanging around at a surfing event of the highest level is always good experience for a 15-year-old with grand aspirations. Kanoa hopes to one day pull on a jersey with his name on it and paddle into a lineup with one other man as a part of the top 34. But, all in good time. Until then, Kanoa’s fine with hanging on the beach watching how his heroes do it, observing tactics, picking up wave reads, drinking in every nuance of competing at a world tour level.
The summer is long and hot and perfect in California. The days are bright, the afternoon’s golden and the nighttime is sticky. Huntington Beach is especially all of those things. And, most especially when the US Open of Surfing rolls into town. The sand hums with girls, the waves have the weak, easily-rippable qualities you only get in summer, and as the late afternoon embers burn below the horizon, the vibe couldn’t be better. And deep in the mix of it all is Kanoa Igarashi.
While in Torquay, Kanoa surfed a lot. It’s one of Australia’s most surf history-drenched places and the sport’s ingrained in the town. One day he surfs Winkipop, a perfect righthand pointbreak, but somehow ends up on a rare left. He spins a full-rotation backside air, fully commits to the stomp, and hears a pop and crunch. His leg is snapped. The next coupla months are spent in a cast from toe to waist, playing video games on the couch and dreaming about burying a rail or feeling the wind catch under his fins through a spin. Such an injury could be career-ending for some, but luckily Kanoa’s young enough to bounce back with gusto, and before long he’s firing at 100 percent again. Reckon Kanoa has ever experienced anything as thrilling as pulling on a pair of Original Scallop Print Boardshorts and bolting down the sand into that first electrifying hit of salt water after such a stint on the couch? Kanoa’s now back on top of his game, still studying world tour events when he can and, more importantly, still committing to stomping backside rotations (and every other kind of air). Because when you’re 16, nobody can tell you that you can’t do something.
Kanoa lives at Huntington, you see. And while there’s distractions everywhere, and Kanoa does get distracted, he’s also focused on becoming very much like his idol, Kelly Slater. Between all the running around chasing girls, having fun in the sun and drinking in the early evening glow, Kanoa keeps it real with stacked hours in the water, executed with the kinda energy that only a 16-year-old has, an insatiable thirst for waves and progression. After snapping his leg early in 2013 in Victoria (trying an air on a left at a righthand pointbreak) and coming back before the Californian summer, Kanoa spent the entirety of the warmer months in the same pair of Original Scallop Print boardshorts, tirelessly enjoying every waking hour just as someone his age should.
PG 105
EVENTS.
PG 106
EVENTS. EVENT STRATEGY OVERVIEW • Provide a forum at the retail coalface to interact with consumers • Bring TOTKO to life with existing key events – The Eddie (Hawaii) & Quik Pro (Gold Coast & France) • Maximise tie-in with the online audience viewing our events • Create event ‘stunts’ that create front page headlines
Quiksilver events are a showcase for the brand. Generating huge interest, participation and viewership, these events allow us to engage directly with consumers, showcase our lifestyle and present all facets of the Quiksilver vibe in one package (Athletes, Product, Lifestyle etc) Utilising TOTKO is a perfect way to utilise the inclusive nature of the campaign and present a solid point of view from the brand in what is quite often a competing brand, sponsor and product saturated atmosphere.
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SPORTS MARKETING.
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SPORTS MARKETING. ATHLETE STRATEGY OVERVIEW • Our athletes are brand assets • Inspire in and out of the water • Showcase great product • Enhance our brand personality(s) What does success look like; • Our athletes wear the product we determine • Our consumers walk into store (with pr clippings or mobile phones) asking for that product • Our process is totally oiled Approach; • Segment our athletes between performance & lifestyle • Provide products that fit the style & personality of the athlete • Build ‘outfits’ that match the seasons, the world tour events & our marketing campaigns
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SPORTS MARKETING.
PG 110
BE O T S AME MED
TEAM LIFESTYLE
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PROFILE • They are seeking adventure • Surfing is more an art than a sport • They are creative: Video projects, Photography, Art etc
TRENDS • Style matters • Slim fit • Length: Above the knee etc
GLOBAL - Dane Reynolds - Craig Anderson - Aritz Aranburu
FUTURE GLOBAL - Kanoa Igarashi - Mikey Wright - Matt Banting - Leo Fioravanti - Jesse Mendes - Vasco Ribeiro - Rio Wadia - Marc Migot
BE O T S AME MED
TEAM PERFORMANCE
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PROFILE • They are contest animals but not only... • They love training and a healthy life • They like other sports: Golf, Tennis etc
GLOBAL - Kelly Slater - Jeremy Flores - Fred Patacchia - Travis Logie - Mark Healy - Tiago Pires
FUTURE GLOBAL
TRENDS • Looking for performance and comfort • Function over fashion • Regular to loose fit • 19 to 21 BS length
- Jack Robinson - Marc Lacomare - Wigolly Dantas - Ramzi Bouhkiam - Koa Rothman - Maxime Huscenot - John Mel
SEASON 2.
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GLOBAL PRODUCT STORIES.
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SUPPORT WIN
RETAIL
EVENTS
SPORTS MARKETING
AMPHIBIANS
DIGITAL
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PRODUCT STORIES SUPPORT
BRAND
MUST WIN
MUST
BRAND DRIVERS
DANE,BRIGG,OGPRINT
LIVE DATE
PR
BOARDSHORTS
STYLE
ADVERTISING DIGITAL
CATEGORY
ADVERTISING PRINT
PG 112
DEC-MAY
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AUG-FEB
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SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
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SANDALS HALEIWA, PORT
PANTS FONZ
DEC-MAY
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PRODUCT BRAND DRIVER.
PG 113
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
DANE BOARDSHORT. ATHLETE ALIGNMENT.
PG 114
WIN
DANE BOARDSHORT. Made from Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby, and with an 18” outseam and scallop hem, the Reynolds Boardshort oozes Dane’s signature flair and won’t ever restrict your performance. When innovative Quiksilver Boardshort technology meets Dane’s aesthetics, it means only one thing: Function wrapped in style.
DANE BOARDSHORT.
DANE REYNOLDS HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO.
ATHLETE INFO.
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18” Outseam
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Traceable recycled poly cotton spandex diamond dobby
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
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Short fly construction w/ gusset
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Scallop hem
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Dane’s art patch and signature label branding
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Dane Reynolds signature style
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
DANE REYNOLDS. 28 YEARS OLD. PROFESSIONAL SURFER VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
Where surfing’s roots meet its future, you will find Dane Reynolds. The Venturan regular-footer has one eye on the soulful sunset in the rear view mirror, and the other eye on the high performance road ahead. Dane flipped the progressive zeitgeist on its head, but he still has as much fun riding a self-shaped fish in one foot waves as he does ripping apart Lowers on his DFR (Dane Freaking Reynolds) model. He’s influenced by a broad spectrum and isn’t afraid of a challenging project – most recently, directing Craig Anderson’s profile film, Slow Dance. Multitalented, spelt D-A-N-E. “He’s a guy who’s pretty much every good surfer in the world’s favourite surfer,” said Kelly Slater of Dane. And the sentiment is true. Dane’s Marine Layer Productions is bookmarked in more browsers than any other surf portal in the world. The uncertainty of Dane’s surfing brings a drama to the game that few others have ever brushed on. If you’re hoping for a finner, chances are you’ll get a full-committed disaster instead. Dane’s raw approach is one we can’t forget, simply because he kicks his tail higher and burns his bottom turns faster, every time.
To understand Dane Reynolds’ impact on surfing, you needn’t look much further than 11x world champion Kelly Slater’s comments at the 2013 Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast: “Dane’s awesome for surfing. He’s such a unique individual. He just moves to the beat of his own drum. I don’t see him being influenced by anything other than the things he loves. He likes to perform and that’s the beauty of Dane. It’s not his contest results, it’s the beauty of his expression.” At 28 years old, Dane brings a unique vision to the sport, whether it’s in the water or out. He recently added ‘film director’ to his list of achievements, having taken his vision to the new Craig Anderson profile film, Slow Dance. The film, like Dane’s surfing, personality and style, is simultaneously classic and innovative. And the fireworks happen no matter what side of the production – the infrequent clips Dane syphons out through his own digital platform, Marine Layer Productions, are met with amazement from his contemporaries and adoration from his fans. Few others feel a wave, see a wave, and use a wave the way Dane does. All we have to do is enjoy the show.
PG 115
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
DANE REYNOLDS PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
DANE BOARDSHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 116
WIN
DANE REYNOLDS PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
HERO COLOURWAY.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DANE BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT.
PG 117
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. ATHLETE ALIGNMENT.
PG 118
WIN
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. The Amphibians are Kelly Slater’s choice of short this summer. Not only because it’s a walkshort with amphibious ability, but also because of the traceable Recycled Supersuede in a 20” outseam with a scallop hem, Front Side Binding Pockets, Back Welt Pockets and Amphibian Signature Interior Screen. The perfect mix.
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT.
KELLY SLATER HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO.
ATHLETE INFO.
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20” Outseam
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Traceable Recycled Supersuede
KELLY SLATER 41 YEARS OLD 11X WORLD SURFING CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
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Zip Fly Construction
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Scallop Hem
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Front Side Binding Pockets and Back Welt Pockets
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Amphibian Signature Interior Screen and Label Branding
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Amphibian Series
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
KELLY SLATER 42 YEARS YOUNG 11X WORLD CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
KELLY SLATER 42 YEARS OLD 11X WORLD SURFING CHAMPION COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
Never mind the 11 World Titles. Never mind the 50-plus World Tour contest wins. Never mind that at 41, Kelly Slater is still the best competitive surfer in the world. Because, the most amazing thing to know about this Floridian is that he keeps getting better. Undisputed owner of more surfing records than any other man in the sport’s history, and scooping more every year, Kelly doesn’t know how to put his foot on the brake. This is a man with more trophies than he knows what to do with, and an intelligence that should’ve landed him in politics. When he’s not swinging the nose of his quad-fin Channel Islands over dry reef, he’s swinging his golf club over a cured green. Along with golf and generally ruling at life, has worked its way into Kelly’s list of hobbies – between competitions, Kelly’s either glued to a long-range forecast, boarding a flight, or landing in abroad to meet a swell. And it’s this spirit of adventure that’s kept him fresh. That, and the drive to keep up with the young guns. His frontside full-rotations in New York and at Bells Beach should still serve as clear reminders of that.
If you don’t know this man as the character Jimmy Slade on the TV show Baywatch, then perhaps you’ve heard his real name: Kelly Slater. Born February 11, 1972, Kelly is the greatest surfer of all time. He owns 11 ASP world surfing champions and more competitive world records than any other surfer in the sport’s history (for example, he’s the only surfer in the world to have clocked perfect 20-point heat totals on more than one occasion). This is a man with a competitive focus rivaled only by sportsman like Michael Jordan and Roger Federer. This is a man whose biggest inspiration is motivation to be the best. Few things drive Kelly like the will to win and the search for perfect waves. All of his time is dedicated to meeting swells head-on in the most far-flung regions of the world, or bettering his chances of winning the next ASP World Tour event. He’s won everything surfing has to offer, and now he’s happy just to challenge himself against the young guns. Which he succeeds at, time and time again.
PG 119
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
KELLY SLATER PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 120
WIN
KELLY SLATER PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
HERO COLOURWAY.
SUPPORT COLOURWAY.
SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT. PRODUCT.
PG 121
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
MUST
BRAND
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. ATHLETE ALIGNMENT.
PG 122
WIN
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. Everybody loves a new spin on an old classic, and The Brigg Boardshort is just that: With its 20” outseam, Scallop Hem for increased maneuverability, and Water Repellent Poly Cotton Spandex for a lighter ride, Jeremy Flores can’t resist them when he’s living it up in the tropics.
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT.
JEREMY FLORES HERO PORTRAIT.
PRODUCT INFO
ATHLETE INFO
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20” Outseam
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Water repellent poly cotton spandex
JEREMY FLORES. 26 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER CAPBRETON, FRANCE
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Short fly construction w/ gusset
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Scallop hem
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Single back pocket
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Signature label branding
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
ATHLETE BIO.
CORE APPROACH
MASS APPROACH
JEREMY FLORES. 26 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER CAPBRETON, FRANCE
JEREMY FLORES. 26 YEARS OLD PROFESSIONAL SURFER CAPBRETON, FRANCE
Welcome to the charmed life of Jeremy Flores. What do you get when you raise a child on the French overseas départament of Reunion Island, and then in a small coastal Madagascar town, before unleashing him on the beachbreaks of France? An extremely rounded surfer, with experience and skill far beyond his age. Jeremy has the aura of a seasoned veteran on the ASP World Tour, and he is to an extent, but amazingly, he’s only 26. In big, barreling waves of consequence, he carries himself like few others his age, a fact he solidified when he won the Pipe Masters in 2010, and then scooped the Andy Irons Award for most committed at Teahupoo the following year, after storming through huge set waves to clock a perfect 20-point combined heat total.
Jeremy Flores was born on a formation of land in the perfectly blue Indian Ocean on April 27. The place was called Reunion Island, a French overseas départament, and it was there that his future would be defined: Surfing. Aged six, Jeremy’s family moved to an isolated coastal town in Madagascar. What followed was four years of small town life, surfing every day. At night, Jeremy’s father, Patrick, would fire up a generator so that his son could watch surf movies. Aged 10, Jeremy became a full-time aspiring pro, being home-schooled and trained in Australia and France.
Jeremy speaks multiple-languages on land, but also understands the multiple languages of the ocean; While he’s a dominant force in a solid waves, he also excels in the power game and has a particularly well-refined club sandwich in his arsenal, not unlike that of his idol, Andy Irons. If you want some excitement, glue yourself to the webcast every time this man paddles out. He never disappoints.
By 2007 Jeremy was an ASP World Tour surfer, and collected Rookie Of The Year in his first season. His first victory came at the 2010 Pipeline Masters, but the following year he really made his stamp after posting two perfect 10-point rides in one heat and becoming the first man to win the Andy Irons Award for most committed. Days later, he’d surf what he called the best waves of his life, and score the cover of Surfer Magazine for one particularly perfect barrel. But aside from all that, the most amazing thing about Jeremy is this: He’s only just getting started.
PG 123
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
JEREMY FLORES PORTRAIT 1.
MUST
BRAND
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. PORTRAITS.
PG 124
WIN
JEREMY FLORES PORTRAIT 2.
PRODUCT. BRAND DRIVER.
HERO COLOURWAY.
MUST
BRAND WIN
BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT. PRODUCT.
PG 125
ADVERTISING. BRAND DRIVER PRINT & DIGITAL. CORE AUDIENCE.
PG 126
MUST
PRINT. BRAND CORE EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. DANE BOARDSHORT.
SINGLE PAGE COMPS.
PG 127
DOUBLE PAGE COMP.
DAN E R EYN O L DS 28 YEA RS OLD PROFESS I ON A L S U RF E R, VENTURA , CA LI FORN I A
DANE REY NOLDS 28 Y EA RS OLD PROF ESSIONA L SU RF ER, VENT U RA , CA LIFORNIA
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DA NE BOARDSH O RT Q UIKSILV E R.CO M
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW DANE BOARDSHORT QUIKSILVE R.COM
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DA NE BOA R DS HO RT Q UI KS I LV ER.CO M
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) MUST WIN DANE BOARDSHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 128
MUST
PRINT. BRAND CORE EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT.
SINGLE PAGE COMPS.
DOUBLE PAGE COMP.
JEREMY FLORES 26 YEA RS O LD PROFESSIO NAL SURFER CAPB RE TON, F RANCE
J ER EMY F LOR ES 26 Y EARS OL D P ROF ESSION AL SURF ER CAP BRETON , F RAN CE
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE B R I G G SCA L LOP BOAR DS H ORT Q U I KS I LVER.COM
PG 129
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BRIGG SCAL LOP BOARDSHORT QUIKSILVE R.COM
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE BRIGG SCALLO P BOARDSHO RT Q UIKSILV E R.CO M
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) MUST WIN THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE BRIGG BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 130
ADVERTISING. BRAND DRIVER PRINT & DIGITAL. MASS AUDIENCE.
PG 131
MUST
PRINT. BRAND MASS EXECUTIONS. WIN
CREATIVE COMPS. DANE BOARDSHORT & SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT.
PG 132
NOTE: Mass print executions are single page only. SINGLE PAGE.
SINGLE PAGE.
DANE R EY NOL DS 28 Y E AR S O L D PRO FESS I O NAL S UR FE R, VE NTURA, CAL I FO R NI A
KE LLY SLAT E R 41 Y E A R S OLD P ROF ESSIONA L SU R F E R COCOA BE ACH, F LOR IDA
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE DAN E BOAR DSH O RT QU IKSILV E R.CO M
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE SCA LLO PUSS AMP HI BI AN S HORT QUI KS I LVE R.COM
3RD PARTY WEB BANNERS. (PAID ADVERTISING) MUST WIN SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
LEADERBOARD - 728 X 90
SKYSCRAPPER - 60 X 600
ISLAND - 300 X 250 THE DANE BOARDSHORT
THE SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. CAMPAIGN.
PG 133
SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 134
FACEBOOK. HOME PAGE BANNER.
BRAND DRIVER
FACEBOOK. HOME PAGE BANNER. 851 pixels X 315 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. SOCIAL MEDIA.
PG 135
QUIKSILVER.COM ASSETS PACKAGE BRAND DRIVER
PG 136
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE TILE. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 137
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 138
LANDING PAGE. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 139
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE TILE. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 140
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER SCALLOPUSS AMPHIBIAN SHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 141
LANDING PAGE. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER DANE BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 142
HOMEPAGE BANNERS. BRAND DRIVER THE BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE BANNER. 1782 pixels X 480 pixels.
QUIKSILVER.COM. HOME PAGE TILE. 318 pixels X 153 pixels.
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 143
EDM. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER THE BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 144
LANDING PAGE. BRAND FOCUS. BRAND DRIVER THE BRIGG SCALLOP BOARDSHORT
MUST
BRAND WIN
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
PG 145
QUIKSILVER.COM FUNCTIONAL ASSETS
PG 146
BLOG. CONTENT & COPY.
MUST
BRAND
DIGITAL. QUIKSILVER.COM
WIN
DANE REYNOLDS 2 X BLOG POSTS 300-500 WORDS 1.
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Dane Reynolds is not afraid of a challenge. Regarded by many as the world’s best freesurfer, the Venturan’s passions don’t end at the shoreline. 2013 was the year when Dane became not only a pusher of surfing’s progressive boundaries, but also a visionary surf director. Slow Dance, the Craig Anderson profile film, was Dane’s first full-length feature, and was met with deafening applause. Smooth transitions were chased by ruthlessly chosen clips and the most considered angles, then warped to the sometimes-shuffling, always-vibing sounds that give Marine Layer Productions its soul. Dane cuts clips the same way he changes direction on a wave: erratically, but always with purpose and a grander scheme in mind, like he knows something that no one else does. Which he probably does.
Dane Reynolds’ goals in surfing are simple: To experience new things, and be the best he can be. So, it should be no surprise that the Reynolds Boardshort is an experience in itself, and is the best that it can be. Whether he’s riding a challenging freeform handshape in knee-high slop, or whipping his DFR model down a speeding pointbreak, Dane always pushes his personal limits and harmonizes old and new in the process. Just as Dane’s surfing blends the sport’s soulful past with its progressive future, his signature boardshort blends classic style with technical innovation. “He likes to perform and that’s the beauty of Dane,” Kelly Slater said of the Venturan. “It’s not his contest results, it’s the beauty of his expression.” In every way, Dane’s signature boardshorts embody Kelly’s thoughts about the man himself. This is a boardshort you can perform in. The beauty of them is in the expression. This is a boardshort that’s environmentally-friendly, aesthetically-pleasing and ready for action. It’s an extension of Dane’s tastes – refined but progressive, and begging to be pushed. The Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby allows for maximum movement. The 18” outseam and scallop hem nod to surfing’s earliest design lines. And Dane’s hand-drawn patch and overall signature style makes a statement: This boardshort doesn’t like boundaries.
After unchaining himself from the editing desk (where he was dug in for two months flat), Dane felt that it was time to head down to Mexico. What he found was a warm blend of fresh tacos, smiling sun, cold beer and sandy-bottomed points. All the things that make Mexico great. The winding right-handers that seem to dot every new headland were the perfect elixir, bringing Dane back to life and washing away the grime of the director’s chair. Where else could be better to feel out your board and draw some long lines than a swirling Mexican pointbreak? And, the Dane Boardshort captures all those things. This is the feel-good hit of the summer. It enjoys all the premium design you’ve come to expect from Quiksilver Boardshorts, like Traceable Recycled Poly Cotton Spandex Diamond Dobby, and an 18” outseam and scallop hem. Classic heritage, elevated by cutting-edge tech. When the world’s most high-performance surfing happens, it happens in this boardshort. Simple as that. But, the Dane Boardshort is also sprinkled with Dane’s own flourishes, like his hand-drawn art patch and signature style. If the Reynolds Boardshort can teach us anything, it’s that you don’t have to leave your style on the sand.
The Dane Boardshort is built to endure Mexico, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia in equal measure. And that’s just in the water. These trunks bring more to the table than surf-friendly wearability. They’re as comfortable on metropolitan sidewalks or in boutique bars as they are in sweaty tropical barrels. Plus, they’re a little slice of Dane’s sartorial mind. He digs only the most considered realm of design and the Dane Boardshorts are no exception. It’s not art deco. It’s not abstract. It’s not even pop art. It’s just Dane Reynolds.
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Here’s a story that perfectly captures the essence of Kelly Slater’s thirst for tropical adventure. During his in-depth analysis of swell and weather forecasts late one evening (this is an ongoing part of Kelly’s life), the Floridian came across a combination of elements that he believed would turn on a reef pass he knew of in a far flung location (other mortals find it impossible to fathom Kelly’s deep knowledge of the world’s best hidden surf spots, and what is required for them to ignite). Kelly has the process of packing down to a fine art and can be ready to jump a flight at a moment’s notice. Versatility in his equipment has become key, and simplicity is where he lives. So, he organised a photographer and some close buddies to meet him there. Which was easier said than done. The journey to Kelly’s spot entailed five thousand dollars (each person) for three flights, followed by a private plane that Kelly himself had chartered, which then landed on an island’s coral airstrip and was met by boat Skipper Martin Daly and his famous Indies Trader vessel. The island Kelly had landed on was deep in Micronesia, and the wave he was hoping for was a crystal-clear righthand reef barrel. He landed with little more than the pair of Scallopuss Amphibian shorts and Haleiwa sandals he was wearing, some surf equipment and a bubbling readiness. His calculations had been completely right, the forecast had delivered, and the wave was on. Kelly then proceeded to get what he’d later describe as one of the best barrels of his life. Think about that for a moment. Think about all the barrels Kelly Slater has ridden in his lifetime, at all the best barrel spots this world has to offer. And then reconsider that on this day in Micronesia, he scored one of the best ever. Because when it all boils down, sacrificing time, money and effort can all be worth just one perfect barrel. Especially if your friends are their to see it.
Kelly Slater is a cosmic force when it comes to competitive surfing. This we know. Just for a moment, let’s please recall the freakshow that was his finals day performance at the Fiji World Tour event this year. Kelly entered a mythical sporting zone of invincibility. It served as a reminder that while he dominates in a wetsuit, Kelly’s best work still happens in shorts. Usually 20” with a scallop hem, in case you’re wondering. Kelly’s comfort in Fiji comes down to a number of things. Kelly has a deep love for Fiji and its people – he’s been going there for so long that he has many close Fijian friends, and has done a lot of charity work for the people there. He leaves a ski on the island for his frequent returns to Cloudbreak, and could even be spotted on the webcast this year in the kitchen, serving food with the lunch ladies. So relaxed was Kelly on the morning of the final, that on his way into the Cloudbreak lineup, he spotted the local chief’s son, Aca Lalabalavu, taking off on a set. Kelly spun his ski and rode with the wave, filming Aca with his GoPro from the shoulder. Not long after his camera work, Kelly paddled into the lineup and scored a perfect 20-point heat total. From there, he built to the final and scooped the biggest trophy like he was always going to.
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Jeremy Flores’ life revolves around the search for perfect barrels. Whether it’s in Indonesia, or at one of his home spots in New Caledonia or Hossegor, or in Hawaii or Tahiti, the 25-year-old is happy so long as he doesn’t require neoprene (the Brigg Boardshort is a much better vibe), and there’s no need to crouch low under the lip. Stand up barrels in boardshorts – does it get any better? It’s something Jeremy’s had much experience with. But some moments stand out above the rest. So, how about we put the microscope on one of the best tubes of his life…
Jeremy Flores rules at Teahupoo. He wowed everyone in the channel in 2011 when he stormed through two perfect barrels on set waves, to put together a 20-point heat total, something that’s been done only a handful of times. But Teahupoo isn’t always perfect. Sometimes it’s small. And even then, it’s one of the best waves on the planet. So, here’s Jeremy’s guide to small Teahupoo…
The year is 2011 and the location is Tahiti. It’s a few days after the world tour stop at Teahupoo. During the event, Jeremy became part of a very elite club of surfers to have ever posted a perfect 20-point total. His two unanimously judged 10s at Teahupoo earn him the Andy Irons Award, for the highest level of commitment.
“Obviously when it’s bigger it’s heavy water, because after the reef it goes really deep straight away, so it’s a huge amount of water that explodes on the reef, which is why it’s so hollow and so gnarly, and the lip is so thick. But when it’s smaller it’s not like that, it’s more like a perfect barrel. The way the wave turns in the barrel, it’s pretty similar when it’s small to when it’s big. When you’re inside the barrel, you kinda have to take a line that’s pointing to the land.”
On a day free of contest, Jeremy’s good friend and local legend, Raimana Van Bastolaer, has taken he and a select crew to a lesser-known righthand reef. It’s a spot that Jeremy had surfed a few years back with Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Occy and Joel Parkinson, a session that made its way into every major print title in surfing. But, on that occasion, it was the left that turned on. This time, it’s the right.
“The west bowls aren’t always the best ones when it’s small. I think when it’s small, there’s way more potential to go deeper. You can go into the shallow, deeper part of the reef, which is hollower. I got this one wave in one of my heats once, I didn’t come out, but that thing was so perfect. It was so hollow, and it wasn’t a west one, it was a deep one. I think the west ones are gnarly when it’s big, but not when it’s smaller.”
“I was staying at Raimana’s house and obviously he’s the man there, he knows all the spots, so he just told me to jump in the boat,” says Jeremy. “He sounded pretty excited. We all just went there and, when we arrived at the spot, it looked like a dead closeout. Like, a 10-foot closeout straight onto the reef. I was like, woah, I don’t know about this. Raimana was saying, ‘There’s big barrels out there. It’s pretty sketchy, but there are big barrels to be had. If I was you, I would try.’ Kelly Slater was there and he said, ‘Ok, let’s go.’ So we went.”
“When it’s smaller, goofy-footers have an advantage, but when it’s bigger, I think natural-footers have the advantage. When it’s bigger, on your frontside you have to make the takeoff and then kinda do a bottom turn into the barrel, but backside you pretty much drop straight into the barrel. But when it’s smaller, the barrel is tighter and it’s trickier, which is easier if you’re goofy. You can really drag you arm straight away, then readjust your speed in the barrel.”
Travis Logie and Tiago Pires were also on the boat, as well as Martin Potter. Though it was one of his best ever sessions, Jeremy’s account doesn’t make it sound all that inviting at first. “Travis caught a really big one at the start and had a huge wipeout. I think 80 percent of the barrels we got, we never came out. The barrel just ended up on dry reef.”
“Even if it’s small, so long as there’s barrels, I wouldn’t bother doing a turn. Doing turns when there are hollow barrels? Nah. It’s sick if you get a good barrel then after you come out, do a big roundhouse cutback in the shallow end of the wave. Like, I remember Andy (Irons) doing that, coming out of a barrel and doing the sickest, driving carve, then hitting the lip. I don’t think anyone else can do them like that.”
Not only was the make-rate low, but Jeremy and Kelly were both comically undergunned. “I was riding a 6’3” and Kelly was riding a 6’0”. We never expected that we’d be surfing those kinds of waves. I was really lucky to get that one on that board – I was in a good spot, I put my head down and just went.”
“2011 was really special because there were some crazy, perfect big barrels, but some heats weren’t even perfect, it was just dangerous. Just stupid dangerous. That’s what makes it so special. People will remember that event for a long time. But it’s hard, that’s the way Mother Nature goes. We all hope to get it the same size, but I don’t think it would be special if the swell was like that every year.”
And according to Jeremy, when Kelly Slater is sitting on the shoulder waiting for you to spin and dig, you’ve got to go before he can. “If I didn’t go, Kelly would’ve gone. But I was in the better spot, I was deeper, so I made the most of it. Everything just came together.”
“It’s so special, you can get the kinda wave in a heat that you’d remember for your whole life, but then Teahupoo at four or five feet, it’s still a perfect barreling wave. Out of every event we have on the world tour, even four foot Teahupoo is still the best.”
What followed was the cover of Surfer Magazine and spreads in various other print titles. And, the memory. It’s a pretty safe bet that Mr Flores won’t be forgetting the view inside that wave, which he calls 12 feet, in any kind of hurry.
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