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As a child of the 90s, I have fond memories of laying around the house flipping through magazines. I recognize this concept is likely lost on generations moving forward. However, before we had the internet in the palm of our hands, we just had to read books and magazines, cover to cover. Sometimes, repeatedly. 

Read More From Social Media to Paper: No Tourists Magazine

Here at TBA Outdoors, we are driven by one thing: data. In the end, it all boils down to results and measuring the critical KPIs. For most of our clients, that translates to hitting their revenue and profitability goals.  

Read More Creating the Perfect Path to Purchase

The new year is here, and what a ride it has been with the social media platforms. Just when you think you have unlocked the secret to success, they change the game. With that said, staying on top of the latest trends and platform offerings is critical moving into 2023. What does this mean for outdoor brands? A dedicated staff, research and an increased investment will be needed to continue to move the needle.

Read More Social Media — The Key Focus for Success in 2023

Authenticity in content is crucial for outdoor brands, as it helps to build trust and credibility with our consumers. In today’s crowded media landscape, consumers are looking for genuine experiences: With so much content available online, consumers have become more discerning about what they choose to engage with. They are looking for authentic and genuine experiences that align with their values and interests. 

Read More Authenticity is Crucial For Outdoor Brands

As most in the industry are well aware, the marketing world is a constantly evolving one. And with the steady introduction of new technologies and platforms in the digital age, the pace of this evolution has accelerated in recent years. Today’s marketers have more control than ever over the audiences they target, plus when and where they communicate with these consumers — all in addition to having more and more advertising platforms to choose from each year.

Read More 5 Marketing Trends Your Outdoor Brand Can Harness for Growth in 2023

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity for outdoor brands to boost online sales. Here are a few ways you can make the most of the first commerce-related holiday of the year:

Read More 7 Tips for Outdoor Brands to Energize Online Sales This Valentine’s Day

Being comfortable in the outdoors is second nature to me. As a kid, my family would load up the camper each weekend, pull it to the lake where we would spend our days exploring the shoreline and our evenings roasting marshmallows around the campfire.

Read More My Ascent From Greenhorn to Adventurer

Whether you are a start-up or heritage outdoor brand, you should make public relations, or just PR, an integral part of your company’s overall business plan. 

Read More The Benefits Of Utilizing An Agency For Your Outdoor Brand’s Public Relations Efforts

Cyber Monday 2022 brought a fitting end to what was a record-breaking holiday weekend, according to the Washington Post. Consumers spent $35.4 billion online over that period.  As for Cyber Monday, it presents a huge opportunity for online retailers to boost fourth-quarter (and annual) revenues. In fact, since the introduction of Cyber Monday in 2005 as the online answer to the brick-and-mortar-heavy Black Friday, U.S. sales for the added “shopping holiday” have grown from roughly $484 million in its debut to a single-day online record of $11.4 billion (with a B!) in 2022.

Read More Beyond Cyber Monday: 6 Ways to Boost Online Sales Throughout the Holiday Season

Whether you have witnessed larger populations at local, state and/or national parks over the last few years, experienced longer lines for campsite reservations or have had trouble obtaining a coveted piece of gear hard to obtain due to increased demand, you’re not alone. A report issued earlier this month by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 1.9 percent of the GDP (gross domestic product) in 2021. The BEA released its statistics that measure the economy of outdoor recreation across the entire nation, including the District of Columbia. That percentage translates to...

Read More Latest Government Study Shows the Outdoor Recreation Economy is Stronger Than Ever