SIMON Malls Rebrands to Relaunch Nationwide / July 17, 2014 by VOCAL

SIMON, the brand behind the brands you love, has revamped the underlying concept of their national shopping center portfolio to become a physical community that brings to reality the virtual connectedness of the online world. A newly invigorated visual identity communicates their commitment to uniting the world of retail experiences; from a stylized “S” comes a representation of infinity, continuation and an ongoing connection between their vast assortment of shopping mall centers to create a community throughout this dispersed nation.

SLS Nike SB World Tour Lands in Los Angeles / July 15, 2014 by VOCAL

The 2014 SLS Nike SB World Tour makes the first-ever arena stop in Los Angeles on July 27 at the Galen Center at USC, featuring the world’s greatest skateboarders. As the second stop of the tour, current points leader and past tour champion Nyjah Huston looks to hold off some of the biggest names in the game including 2013 SLS Super Crown World Champion Chris Cole…

Nyjah Huston Wins 2014 Street League Skateboarding: Chicago / June 29, 2014 by VOCAL

History was made on Sunday as the 2014 SLS Nike SB World Tour visited Chicago for the very first time. Street League Skateboarding delivered on the fans requests as 25 of the world’s best pro skaters descended on the Midwest’s street skateboarding capitol to put on a jaw-dropping show. It all went down inside the UIC Pavilion, which was transformed, into a one-of-a-kind, custom skate plaza complete with huge sculpture-like concrete transitions and high-risk big gaps to ledges that forced even the most seasoned SLS pros out of their comfort zone.

New York’s Own Authentic Taste of Germany / June 24, 2014 by VOCAL

Almost a century after opening its doors, Schaller & Weber continue as New York’s very own masters of German charcuterie. As a family-run business, they are still dedicated to producing the same premium meats according to the same exacting standards and time-honored recipes that originated in long-forgotten butcher shops. To enjoy Schaller & Weber meat goods today is to experience something increasingly rare in this world—the tradition of taste.

Ilegal Mezcal Confessions Campaign Takes Off This Summer / June 17, 2014 by VOCAL

Mexican artisanal liquor makers Ilegal Mezcal have been producing handcrafted spirits for nearly a decade. Already esteemed among mezcal and tequila drinkers, Ilegal Mezcal has launched an innovative engagement campaign to let everyone else know what they’re all about, and just why their products are worth filling glasses raised by the masses -- by letting the masses speak for them.

NYWC: Raise a glass with us / May 13, 2014 by VOCAL

The New York Whiskey Club brings together a group of discerning aficionados to discuss cultural happenings in fashion, film, politics, sex, music, art.

Street League Skateboarding Nike SB World Tour Releases Tour Dates for 2014 / May 6, 2014 by VOCAL

Street League Skateboarding (SLS) today announced the dates for their 2014 Nike SB World Tour, which includes the additions of Chicago and Los Angeles (the birthplace of skateboarding) as new tour stops.

Introducing: MAN WOMAN / April 8, 2014 by VOCAL

MAN and WOMAN fashion trade shows are dedicated to building a well-edited community of brands from around the globe, each with their own unique identity and determined purpose; all together offering an unparalleled industry perspective on quality over quantity.