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ICYMI: We’re gearing up for ComplexCon Vegas and spotlighting must-attend events shaping culture coast to coast. Plus, dive into fresh job openings, bold takes on MTV’s shutdown, REI’s retail reset, and why the bike industry’s losing authenticity — all shaping the future of creativity, community, and commerce.

Join Us Wednesday
November 12th, 2025

Rivian South Coast Theater
162 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Nick Foster, is a Futures Designer who has spent his career exploring the future of globally renowned technology companies including Apple, Google, Nokia, Sony, and Dyson. As Head of Design at Google X, he led a team of designers, researchers & prototypers developing nascent technologies. He is also the author of “Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future”

PLUS SPECIAL GUEST 

Get ready, as ComplexCon Vegas, the ultimate celebration of music, fashion, art, and pop culture is back next week! From October 25–26, 2025, the Las Vegas Convention Center transforms into a two-day playground for creativity, collaboration, and discovery.

Be part of exclusive brand activations, live performances, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the vibes of tomorrow, today.

Special Offer: Use code GROUPYCC25 at checkout to get 20% off your tickets. Don’t wait — tickets are going fast!

I UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay Tuned For Events Coming To Seattle, Portland & So. CA

I HOT TOPICS

• MTV Is Shutting Down

• Casio Dives ‘Back to the Future’ for a 40th Anniversary Calculator Watch 

• REI Closing Stores As Markets & Consumer Needs Evolve

• Highlights from Valorant Championships Paris

• Why The Bike Industry Has An Authenticity Problem

I TELL US

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I WATCH
Talks from Scott Richards + Jason Sperling

Relive an unforgettable night of creativity, featuring two inspiring speakers who shared their passion and purpose at recent CreativityFlow event.

Scott Richards, Founder of Slightly Choppy, shared his creative journey from Detroit roots to surf-inspired artistry — revealing how hard work, authenticity, and handcrafted design shaped his distinctive brand.

Jason Sperling, Chief Creative Officer at Innocean, discussed his career, which includes iconic campaigns such as Apple’s “Get A Mac” and innovative storytelling from brands like Hyundai and Honda, offering us invaluable insights that every creative professional should hear.

I NOW HIRING

Top jobs this week 

• LA28 - VP, Games Experiences & Engagement

• SF Giants - Director of Programming & Business Development

• Stubhub - Director of Motorsports, Combat, Action Sports & Esports Partnerships

• Wilson Sporting Goods - Director of Digital Marketing, Racquet Sports

• Urban Outfitters - Senior Brand Marketing Manager

• Keen - Pure Play Strategic Partner Manager

• Vans: Senior Manager, Brand Social

• Authentic Brands: Senior Manager, Social Media - Action and Outdoor

• LA28: Senior Director, Operational Readiness

• Rip Curl: Ecommerce Manager

• Vuori: Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing

• Asics: Manager, Sports Marketing

• Meta: Global Director of Wearables Marketing

Plus a number of roles to search - title, location, salary, work experience

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