Pearl Izumi Runs with Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record

Pearl Izumi©

LOUISVILLE, Colo. , Jan 13, 2015 -
Pearl Izumi, maker of ride, run and triathlon performance apparel that empowers athletes to perform better 365 days a year, has hired Verde Brand Communications as its public relations and brand communications agency of record. Neighbors in Boulder County, Verde’s Boulder staff will become not only partners in the office, but on Pearl’s legendary lunch rides and runs, as well.

“Verde’s integrated brand communications, creative storytelling, and authentic passion for cycling and endurance sports is the perfect fit for strategizing and executing our exciting brand direction,” said Geoff Shaffer, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Pearl Izumi.  

Verde will amplify Pearl Izumi’s global marketing campaigns - Ride365 and Run365 - to bring stakeholders a product and brand experience driven by passion for athletes and innovation. Verde will provide strategy and execution with a blend of new and traditional public relations, digital content, and the rollout of patented technologies and product collections.

“Pearl Izumi is a brand that’s synonymous with performance, competition and leadership in the run, endurance and cycling markets - we’ve admired Pearl Izumi since the inception of the agency,” said Kristin Carpenter-Ogden, Founder and CEO of Verde. “In our very first visit to Pearl Izumi, the synergy was spot on. There is a shared infectious energy around Pearl Izumi products, athletes, brand initiatives and an immeasurable passion around the sports of focus at Pearl Izumi -- we are so excited to drop the clutch on this partnership.”

 About Pearl Izumi

For over 60 years, Pearl Izumi has been evolving and revolutionizing the design and manufacture of performance apparel and footwear for athletes who depend on uncompromising gear. Pearl Izumi products empower runners, riders and triathletes to be faster, more comfortable and to perform better 365 days of the year. In 2014, Pearl Izumi rooted its new world headquarters in the Colorado Front Range where it embraces strong influence, both culturally and structurally, from its Japanese heritage.


About Verde Brand Communications

Verde Brand Communications is a full-service agency offering services in public relations, digital media, content development, marketing, paid media, branding, events, and strategic consulting. Verde works with more than 40 brands in the outdoor, active lifestyle, cycling, snowsports, action sports, consumer electronics, and wellness markets. It has offices in Durango and Boulder, Colorado, and Jackson, Wyoming.

For more, please visit: verdepr.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Lauren Fallert | Verde Brand Communications | lfallert@verdepr.com | 970.259.3555 x123

Source Pearl Izumi and Verde Brand Communications by press release ©