The content breakdown goes something like this: content from July 1999 until December 2006 can be found here in the Sacklunch 1.0 Archives. From November 2006 until February 2007 it is on the Sacklunch site here, and for the rest (July 2008 forward) please visit Boardistan.com. Someday we’re going to put it all together in one place, under one name. Maybe.

“The new ASPT mark and logo provide our property with a consistent messaging and the opportunity to expand under one umbrella,” said Wade Martin, President of the ASPT Dew Tour. “Not unlike NASCAR or the PGA Tour, we want the ASPT to be seen as the gold standard in competitive action sports.”

ASPT DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES REBRANDING INITIATIVE
Dew Action Sports Tour Renamed as ASPT Dew Tour, The Action Sports Pro Tour

NEW YORK – February 26, 2007 – The ASPT Dew Tour, the Action Sports Pro Tour, today announced a rebranding initiative and will move away from the moniker used for the past two years, the Dew Action Sports Tour. The ASPT, or Action Sports Pro Tour, will become the umbrella brand of the organization with the ASPT Dew Tour remaining as the premiere summer action sports tour.

“The new ASPT mark and logo provide our property with a consistent messaging and the opportunity to expand under one umbrella,” said Wade Martin, President of the ASPT Dew Tour. “Not unlike NASCAR or the PGA Tour, we want the ASPT to be seen as the gold standard in competitive action sports.”

The new name and logos were unveiled earlier this month at the annual ASPT Dew Tour summit on February 7, 2207. The ASPT Dew Tour logo retains a similar look and feel to the Dew Action Sports Tour logo, allowing partners to seamlessly integrate the ASPT Dew Tour mark into their marketing communication for the 2007 season.

Event Date Location
Panasonic Open June 21-24 TBD
Right Guard Open July 19-22 Cleveland, Ohio
Vans Invitational Aug. 16-19 Portland, Ore.
Toyota Challenge Sept. 20-23 Salt Lake City, Utah
PlayStation® Pro Oct. 18-21 Orlando, Fla.

Entering its third year, the ASPT Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2006 ASPT Dew Tour totaled nearly 250,000 and had an average of 38 million viewers tuning in via NBC and USA each year. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup which will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end to champions in each of the six disciplines. The 2006 Dew Cup winners include Nate Adams (Freestyle Motocross), Jamie Bestwick (BMX Vert), Anthony Napolitan (BMX Dirt), Daniel Dhers (BMX Park), Bucky Lasek (Skateboard Vert) and Ryan Sheckler (Skateboard Park). A complete 2007 schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

The ASPT Dew Tour
Owned by NBC Universal and Live Nation, the ASPT Dew Tour, the Action Sports Pro Tour, debuted in June 2005 and consists of five major, multi-sport events with a cumulative points system, a $2.5 million competitive purse – the largest in action sports – and an additional $1 million bonus pool based upon year-end standings. NBC and USA Network combine for exclusive ASPT Dew Tour coverage with the largest combined network and cable commitment in action sports. The ASPT Dew Tour is distributed in over 230 million homes worldwide and in over 100 countries. The Tour features skateboarding (park and vert), BMX (park, vert, and dirt) and freestyle motocross, and at season’s end, the Tour awards champions in the six disciplines with the Dew Cup. Key lifestyle elements at each Tour event include the festival village with video gaming and interactive events, as well as live cutting edge music. The ASPT Dew Tour returns all of its founding partners including Mountain Dew (tour title sponsor); and Panasonic, Right Guard Xtreme, Vans®, Toyota and PlayStation® (event title sponsors). Associate partners include MasterCard, Mongoose®, Slim Jim and Verizon Wireless. More information can be found at www.dewtour.com.

NBC Universal
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

Live Nation
Live Nation is a leading live event and venue management company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. Live Nation owns, operates and/or has booking rights for 153 venues worldwide and produced more than 29,500 events in 2005. Live Nation operates more than 60 websites globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.” For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses, please visit the company’s website at www.livenation.com.

The group said that the first half result is an improvement of the prior corresponding result of $79.5 million, as the group recorded sales revenue of $610.7 million, which was up 26.1% from $484.3 million. . . . Looking forward, Mr O’Neill said that, in the absence of any unforeseen circumstances, the continued global momentum and strong demand is expected to deliver the full year earnings per share growth target of 15%.

And the stock went up 45 cents to AUS$17.85. And the Courier Mail was all upbeat. But that was yesterday. Today according to The Australian the stock tumbled almost four percent. Weird, huh?
[Link: e goli, The Courier Mail, and The Australian]

For the fourth quarter, sales rose 37% from a year earlier to $56.6 million. Analysts had expected about $55 million. . . Net income came in at $7.6 million. Analysts on average expected $7.3 million.

They did add that results for the current quarter could fall short of expections, and that some European expansion could cut into first quarter profits. . . we blame the weather.
[Link: Orange County Business Journal]

Volcom to Report 2006 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Host Conference Call on February 22, 2007

COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCM) today said it expects to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006 on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Volcom plans to issue a news release that day at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST, immediately following the closing of regular stock market trading hours. Volcom management also will host a conference call at approximately 4:30 p.m. EST to review the results.

The conference call will be available to interested parties through a live audio Internet broadcast at www.volcom.com and www.earnings.com. Volcom intends to utilize this webcast event to discuss financially oriented goals and objectives and to disclose material company and industry-based topics in an open manner. The company does not plan to report or comment on its progress during the current fiscal quarter.

For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived for one year on the Volcom and Earnings websites. A telephone playback of the conference call will also be available through 8 p.m. EST, Thursday, March 1. Listeners should call (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or (706) 645-9291 (international) and use reservation #7815608.

About Volcom, Inc.

We are an innovative designer, marketer and distributor of premium quality young men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and related products. The Volcom brand, symbolized by The Stone, is athlete-driven, creative and forward thinking. We have consistently followed our motto of “youth against establishment,” and our brand is inspired by the energy of youth culture. Volcom branded products are sold throughout the United States and internationally. Volcom’s news announcements and SEC filings are available through the company’s website at www.volcom.com.

Reporting to Olivares, Pearson is responsible for strategy and operations of non-linear network initiatives including Internet, mobile and other digital platforms. Pearson will continue to build relationships with all technical, content and development vendors in association with FUEL TV’s existing new media businesses, while exploring strategic partnerships to enhance FUEL TV’s position in the marketplace.

FUEL TV NAMES LEE PEARSON DIRECTOR NEW MEDIA AND DIANA KRUPA
MANAGER OF ACQUISITIONS

LOS ANGELES, CA – Effective immediately, Lee Pearson joins FUEL TV in the newly created position of Director of New Media and Diana Krupa steps in as the network’s Manager of Acquisitions, it was announced today by CJ Olivares, FUEL TV’s Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager. Now in 24 million homes, FUEL TV is the only 24/7 network in the United States dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports.

“We’re excited to have Lee on staff to manage our continued expansion into new platforms,” says Olivares. “This move is a giant step forward in establishing and allowing our customers to consume FUEL TV’s content wherever and whenever they want.”

Pearson joins FUEL TV after most recently serving as President, Advertising at Goldpocket Interactive where he was responsible for its interactive TV (iTV) advertising division. Reporting to Olivares, Pearson is responsible for strategy and operations of non-linear network initiatives including Internet, mobile and other digital platforms. Pearson will continue to build relationships with all technical, content and development vendors in association with FUEL TV’s existing new media businesses, while exploring strategic partnerships to enhance FUEL TV’s position in the marketplace.

“The authentic lifestyle programming and targeted audience of FUEL TV is a perfect match for the explosion of digital opportunities,” says Pearson. “I’m ecstatic at the new integrated experiences and advertiser value the FUEL TV team is now creating.”

As manager of FUEL TV’s licensed acquisitions, Krupa is responsible for managing the receipt of all program submissions for potential license and/or development. As a previous co-creator and producer of branded entertainment at Quiksilver Inc., Krupa’s experience is invaluable as she will negotiate key deal points and terms with content providers and respond to both solicited and unsolicited pitches and submissions.

“Diana is a key addition to the FUEL TV staff because our programming mix relies on a balance of FUEL TV originals and a strong dose of outside content,” says Shon Tomlin, VP of Programming and Development, FUEL TV. “Diana’s role ensures that we maintain the quality of our licensed films, events and specials.”

Prior to Goldpocket, Pearson was CEO of Hub360, Inc., a business portal providing sales order management for action sports industry manufacturers. Pearson also served as Chairman and principal film director of OPEN Films, an international commercial production company with clients such as AT&T, Budweiser, IBM, Nestle, ABC, Disney, Fox, Paramount and Sony Pictures. Pearson co-founded and was EVP of the iTV advertising company Random/Order, which developed ground-breaking iTV content formats, advertising, and TV data measurement software.

Krupa most recently worked at Article 1 in marketing and sales. While at Quiksilver, she also consulted on the documentary, “Riding Giants” and Sony’s animated feature “Surf’s Up.” Krupa has worked for Lynda Obst Productions, The Segan/Piller Co., and recently consulted for Azoff Entertainment.

About FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the 24/7 action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 24 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

Police say the girl was hit by a black mid- to late-model 1990s Honda Accord about 3:30 p.m. A news release described the car as a “low-rider” style vehicle with chrome wheels.

[Link: Action News 5]

The first episode (which is 10:34 minutes long) features some amazing skateboarding by Globe’s Paul Machanu set to Motorhead’s God Was Never On Your Side.

Or check out the Quicktime version on Transworld Skate.

The UNITED BY FATE Skate Film Series by Globe:

What is it?

An episodic video experience consisting of individual film releases where viewers will be able to enjoy each one full screen on their computers whenever they want, for free, at www.globe.tv or www.unitedbyfate.tv.

When is it?
Episode 1 premieres worldwide February 15th in full Global Vision at a computer near you. Every few months we will release a new episode.

Who is it?

Mark Appleyard, Chris Haslam, Rodney Mullen, Matt Mumford, Jake Duncombe, Greg Lutzka, David Gonzalez, Shane Cross and the rest of the Globe team. Episode 1 features Paul Machanu.

Watch each Episode in full-screen glory:

Be sure and check the Globe website for new trailers, updates and Behind-the-Scenes footage on a regular basis.

WHAT is the BLACK VAN and WHY is it CHASING them?? The Globe skate team is on the run from a menace. It’s hard to know if this menace is the creation of their collective mindset or something even more dark and sinister. Will they make it out alive? Find out, as the world’s best skate team becomes UNITED BY FATE…

Episode 1 features the entire Globe skate team with Paul Machnau as the featured rider, and starts with a look at just how heavy Machnau can throw it down to the tune of “God Was Never On Your Side” by Motorhead; followed by an action packed flurry of bangers from the entire Globe team filmed around the Globe and edited to the Eagles of Death Metal’s “I Only Want You”; and, finishes to “Black Magic” from Slayer with a follow-up part from Machanu that will no doubt underscore why they call him the Machine. The World Television Premiere will air on FUELtv March 2nd, with a special behind-the-scenes program before hand—during Skate @ 8.

Episode 2 will feature Chris Haslam and his hirsute antics along with the rest of the Globe team. The World Online Premiere will be also air on Fuel TV in May.

“Wayne is an accomplished leader and has a proven track record at K2, where he has been closely involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of K2 Inc. for the past six years,” said Mr. Heckmann. “We have built a strong team at K2 and will continue to do so. Since I will be 64 this year, Wayne and I, together with the Board of Directors, believed that it was the time to begin a smooth and seamless transition.

We didn’t know there was anything higher than President and CEO. Now we know.
[Link: Digital 50]