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Retail Tip #3 | 1+1=11
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Reilly May. 21, 2008.

Retail Tip #2 | Personal Shopping Experience
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Vipe Desai May. 26, 2008.

 

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What company are you with?
Propaganda Headquarters, Inc.
What is your specialty?
We are a marketing and consulting agency that specializes in the action sports industry.
Website:
http://www.propagandahq.net
Bio:
Vipe Desai is Propaganda Headquarter's Founder and Brand Strategist. He draws on his experience in Action Sports retail, event production and brand building to define and launch branded strategies. Vipe's education is as non-traditional as his methods. After earning a legitimate Bachelor of Arts at Point Loma Nazarene University, Vipe began his "Masters Degree" in Action Sports as the owner and operator of H2O Surf & Snowboard Shop in Sunset Beach, CA; a "degree" it took him 8 years to complete. Even after he left H2O, he continued on as a student of the industry by founding Propaganda HQ. Highlights of Vipe's career in Action Sports span from being one of the first retail stores to carry Volcom clothing and Arnette eyewear, to consulting in the development stages of the Gravity Games and Warped Tour, to developing brand strategies that helped launch Red Bull, Twin Fin Wines in addition to strategic programs for FedEx, DaimlerChrysler and Dr. Pepper.

Vipe also adds the title of Global Citizen as a lifelong supporter of environmental and humanitarian organizations. His commitment to the planet and its people are visible thru the following actions:
Surfrider Foundation - Board of Director
SIMA Humanitarian Fund - Board of Director
Wyland Foundation, Executive Council
Life Rolls On Foundation, current Advisory Member, former Board of Director

Special Activities
Wyland Dinner & Gala - Co-chair
Surfrider Foundation 25th Anniversary Committee - Chair

Project BLUE - Founder

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"Get a haircut" urges Barack Obama

Posted on December 17, 2008 at 12:00pm —

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Q&A with Jeff Harbaugh on TW Business

Posted on December 11, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

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The Sole of a New Machine | by Guy Kawasaki

Posted on December 8, 2008 at 10:30pm —

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