Roadisode #2: Birkenstock

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Roadisode #2: Birkenstock

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Dec 7, 2016

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Christie speaks with Scott Radcliffe, Vice President of Marketing of Birkenstock, about the classic Birkenstock sandal, and the expansion of the Birkenstock line into shoes and boots.

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Dec 7, 2016

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Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry’s associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.

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#17 Protect Your Footwear Brand Fools!: Matt and Andy welcome FDRA's IP lawyer David Spooner as he discusses the ins and outs of protecting your footwear brands in markets all over the world. Want to develop a strategy of protecting your brand? Start with this show! Christie uncovers... by Shoe-In
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Roadisode #2: Birkenstock

Roadisode #2: Birkenstock

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