Hobie, the leading manufacturer of personal watercraft products, has hired Backbone Media as its public relations agency of record.
Photo courtesy Backbone Media
Founded in 1950, and headquartered in Oceanside, CA, Hobie makes premium watercraft including sailboats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, and fishing boats at its facilities in California, France and Australia.
“For over 65 years, Hobie has pioneered ways to have fun on the water with innovative products and technologies. We have awesome stories to tell about our products and our brand, and Backbone Media is the perfect partner to help us expand our audience,” said Doug Skidmore, president of Hobie Cat Company.
Founded in 1997, Backbone offers the creativity and capacity of a large agency while remaining authentic to its roots in the outdoors.
“Hobie is an iconic, global brand brand that many of us at Backbone have a personal connection to—as a kid I learned to sail in a Hobie Cat,” said Ian Anderson, PR director at Backbone Media. “Today, Hobie continue to lead the watercraft industry with their support of new sports like kayak fishing, and new technology like Mirage Drive. We’re excited to help amplify the deep connections people feel with the brand while enjoying their time on the water.”
Lead photo courtesy Hobie
