VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(TSX VENTURE: RYU) (OTCQB: RYUND)
("RYU"), an athletic lifestyle apparel brand
designed for all disciplines of movement, is pleased to
provide a list of recent media exposure for the brand with the top
fitness and lifestyle publications in North America.
Of note, none of this media coverage was paid for placements and
was secured solely through public relations efforts because of the
media's genuine liking of the RYU apparel items and products. Drawn
to the fit, fabrication, sustainability or the spirit of the RYU
code, all of the media experienced the superior quality of the RYU
apparel items and accessories prior to publishing coverage.
Marcello Leone, RYU's President,
stated, "Our team effort in creative and development is paying
off as our products are being featured in a wide range of media,
including TV, online and print. This ramp in media exposure is a
testament to our product uniqueness and quality and will assist in
generating the revenue growth we expect over the next few
quarters."
Media Exposure and Highlights Since January 1, 2014:
- MensFitness.com (multiple articles)
- RYU Cultural Influence Ambassador Alexander Ludwig featured online in an article
titled "Q&A With Lone Survivor's Alexander Ludwig Talk
Fitness" including how he got involved with RYU and photos from
the Spring '14 photo shoot
- Five different RYU men's apparel items included in the feature
"32 Best Things for CrossFit in 2014"
- Men's RYU Focus Training Jacket featured in the online
Father's Day Gift Guide
- Muscle & Fitness Magazine
- Three Men's Spring Collection items (Signature Sleeveless Top,
Respect Shorts and Backpack) included in their summer "Edge Gear
- Hot Stuff" section
- Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine
- RYU Allure Capris prominently featured, worn and showcased by
Hollywood Celebrity Carmen Electra in her six page featured workout
"Electra-fy Your Body" for their Summer issue
- Shape.com
- RYU Stellar 2n1 Shorts included as one of ten select products
for their summer product round-up "Hottest Gear for Staying Cool
this Summer" in order to "beat the heat"
- Arizona Health & Living
- BroadwayWorld.com
- Examiner.com
- GirlsGoneSporty.com
- Girls Life Magazine
- ModernMan.com
- Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Media Exposure Expected over next few months:
- SELF
- Muscle & Fitness
- Muscle & Fitness HERS
- Men's Health Magazine
- MensHealth.com
- Cosmopolitan.com
- Q.Equinox.com
- AthleteInMe.com
- Forbes.com – Sports Business
- Livestrong.com
- Refinery29.com
- Teen.com
- YoungAdultMagazine.com
- TeensWannaKnow.com
About RYU
Respect Your Universe, Inc. is a performance
apparel brand designed for athletes and active adults. Crafted from
organic and/or earth-friendly materials, RYU apparel enhances
movement, is extremely comfortable and healthy for the environment.
Founded in 2008, RYU has incorporated the lessons learned from
mixed martial arts into beautiful everyday performance wear. For
more information, visit www.ryu.com.
RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE, INC.
Marcello Leone,
President and Director
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding
expected revenue growth and media exposure are "forward looking
statements", which are subject to risks and uncertainties, which
may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
RYU to be materially different from any future results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others,
that RYU's business plan is dependent on additional financing,
which it may be unable to obtain on terms acceptable to RYU,
changes in general economic or market conditions that could impact
consumer demand for RYU's products, and RYU's ability to execute on
its business plan. Except as required by law, RYU undertakes no
responsibility to update any of the forward-looking statements
contained in this news release
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
SOURCE Respect Your Universe, Inc.