2006 Holiday Shopping Guide

StreetIQ does some digging on the online shopping trends. Get the latest stats and our own cool product picks. Can't get your hands on a PS3 or Wii game system? Here are some great gift ideas for the holiday season!

HemispherX Impresses at Urchin Cap (AMEX: HEB)

Pharma companies always seem to have a buzz in the news but when the investment community takes notice there could be a real story. Hear from Dr. William A. Carter, CEO of HemispherX Biopharma (HEB) about their latest prospects addressing stress disorders.

The End of The Colonoscopy - GeneNews (TSX: GEN)

This could be reality in our very near future. Hear from guest Bruno Maruzzo, GeneNews Corporate Development, how technology may make this costly and uncomfortable procedure as simple as taking a blood test.

Solar Solutions Finding Their Way In The USA via Akeena Solar (OTC: AKNS)

Northern California is known for being very “green” when it comes to energy so it is no surprise that Akeena Solar(AKNS)is based in Los Gatos CA. President of Akeena Solar, Barry Cinnamon helps StreetIQ listeners understand how the solar market has changed in the past 30 years and that profits are just around the corner.

Introduction to Urchin Capital’s Value Below the Radar 2006

Mr. Chris Allick provides a brief description of Value Below the Radar, a Micro/Small cap event for institutional investors. The event was held on October 24, 2006 in San Francisco’s financial district. Companies attending included: (APT) (CAMD) (EXPO) (FCSE) (NANO) and (SMTL)

MAGIC - The Business of Fashion

Christopher McCabe, VP and General Manager of MAGIC provides a brief description of this renowned event where the industry conducts a significant portion of their annual business.

Swimming into Vegas the Speedo Way (NASDAQ: WRNC)

Hear how the largest swimwear company in the world Speedo is still leading the competition. Big news awaits for the swimmers at the Beijing Olympiad (WRNC)

Russell Athletic, Fashions Value Play (NYSE: BRKa)

Listen to Stephen Malaster's interview of Alex Hodges, VP Marketing at Russell Athletic Group. Gain insights into the many brands under Russell and learn about some of their latest technology. (BRKa)

Interview With Earth Tones Trading Co.

Andre Aggasi once said image is everything. What he left out was the need for a great license partner like Earth Tones. Learn why White Castle, Nathan’s Famous, and John Deere come to Larry Levine, President and CEO of Earth Tones to get their brands to the masses. (DE) (NATH)

The Business of Brands and Licensing

Stephen Malaster speaks with Jesse Will about Trinity Products history and their exclusive licensing of name brands like WWE and Corona. Learn just how big and how important this side of the apparel business is for the brands they represent. (WWE)

Alibaba - Changing Global Sourcing

MAGIC brings over 3000 exhibitors to Las Vegas and Alibaba brings tens of thousands more to your PC. Learn about the future of sourcing from Brian Wong, Sr. Director International Marketing at Alibaba.

The Uniform Makes the Kid at MAGIC

Cherokee Group Inc. (CHKE) sold off the uniform division back in 1995. Today that division is thriving as a private company called Strategic Partners. Get the scoop from Bill Bosch, VP Sales & Marketing on where they have taken the business.

Inside Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ: PERY)

If diversification is the key to steady growth, then Perry Ellis has the formula down pat. From Munsingwear to Redsand, to Original Penguin, Perry Ellis covers all demographics. StreetIQ gets the details from Keva Silversmith, Dir. Corporate Communications. (PERY)

Exploring the Science of Fashion with Columbia (NASDAQ: COLM)

Some apparel companies are about style and some are about function. Columbia has fused both and profited. Learn how and why this company is a mainstay from Public Relations Manager John Fread.(COLM)

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Footwear That Kicks A** (NYSE: WWW)

Building off iconic brands Harley Davidson and Caterpillar, Wolverine World Wide has shown continued growth. Hear some surprising facts from Richard Moe, VP Sales Caterpillar & Hobie Burgnon, VP Sales Harley Davidson Brands (WWW) (HD) (CAT)

Keeping in Time with Fossil’s Growth (NASDAQ: FOSL)

Few companies in the watch segment can boast such rapid brand domination and continuous growth. Hear how Fossil is now expanding into new lines. StreetIQ talks with Tim Burkhart, Sr. Director Independent Specialty Sales. (FOSL)

XOXO Staying True to Demographics (NYSE: KWD)

Christina Cassar, Dir. Marketing explains how keeping true to a core product, XOXO has maintained growth. XOXO has selected super model Alessandra to define this year's line. (KWD)

Pop Quiz – Who Buys Playboy? (NYSE: PLA)

Well, if you are talking about the apparel business, it is overwhelmingly women. Hear from Playboy’s Aaron Duncan, SVP Creative Director and Adrianna Chinnici, Director of Licensing on their strong apparel business and trends for the future. (PLA)

Boost Mobile: Where Technology and Culture Meet (NYSE: S)

StreetIQ sits down with Boost Mobile's Andrew Schulenberg, Business Development Manager - Marketing; to hear how Boost Mobile is focused on their demographics and how they are still thinking outside the box. (S)

A Visit to Spain, Panama, and Havana

Hear insights from Havana Joe's Dave Engebretsen on the urban streetwear segment and how important brand is over style. Havana Joe has 20+ years building a lifestyle; now it's crossing new fashion boundaries.

Street Ball Phenomenon AND1 Keeps Growing

Get the story on AND1 from apparel to video games, a passion becomes an industry. David Williams, General Manager takes a moment with Stephen Malaster to explain the history and future. SPECIAL: Following the interview comments from Air Up There, the first human to complete a 720* dunk and The Professor, one of basketball's most creative ball handlers.

What is Hustler Inc?

Like a definition out of Webster's dictionary, Eric Gullet, Hustler VP says, "We’re Hustler, it's self explanatory". Hear more details about Hustler and their impact on the industry of fashion and image.

Levi Strauss: The Quintessential Denim Co

Denim is a classic look for every demographic. Hear from guest Scott Laporta, President & General Manager for Levi Strauss Signature on how he is growing this fresh line clothing and get a discount at Target

Lowrider Takes Its Brand to the Street (NYSE: PRM)

Interview with Julie Smartz, Dir. Retail Development for Primedia. Primedia knows the US culture like few others. With brands like Lowrider being picked up in the street wear movement, growth is sure to follow. Hear how the apparel segment has done over the past three years. (PRM)

K-Swiss True Performance… and More (NASDAQ: KSWS)

Barry Sherbal, VP Sales for K-Swiss talks about remaining true to their technology heritage and building the best performance tennis sneaker in the biz. Kids are now asking, can he/she play, or are they just stylin'? (KSWS)

PCBC San Francisco 2006 - Reporter's Intro

The Show for Pacific Coast BuildersOriginally named the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, PCBC is an annual tradeshow and conference serving residential builders and their project teams. Held each summer in San Francisco's Moscone Center, PCBC draws over 29,000 homebuilders, developers, architects, product manufacturers, and consultants. For more info, please visit the website at www.pcbc.com.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Local.com Interview

It?s always a beautiful day in the neighborhood, especially if you're running a website called Local.com (INCX) . Hear from Bruce Crair, President & CEO, on the past, present, and future of his company and the local advertising industry.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Kanoodle Interview

ad:tech is a barometer of what is happening in the online world. In modest fashion, Kanoodle http://www.kanoodle.com showed the floor that it is more than a funny name, or great search listing solution. Mark Josephson, Chief Marketing Officer, introduces Stephen to a great group of people behind it all.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Ad Pepper Interview

Discover one of the companies that is growing faster than the industry itself as Alexander Schaller, Sales Director, shares about Ad Pepper http://www.adpepper.com , a business with a lot of depth. To cite one example, it beat Google to the punch with its entry into the radio space, but there's more to this story.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Netratings Interview

Stephen hooks up with Jon Gibs, Director of Media Analytics. Learn how technology works with human factors to make advertising more effective. Nielsen/Netratings http://www.nielsen-netratings.com/ is one of the key companies crafting the consumer experience in advertising.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Poker Affiliate Interview

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There were no less than four major poker companies being represented at the event, but one stood out from the flash and hype. PokerAffiliate.com comments on the phenomenal growth of the industry and invites every to become an affiliate. Join the Poker Revolution! Create a team, call your friends, join a league and battle side-by-side. Play poker as it has never been played before.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - Taguchi Interview

John Nash?s theories took a full generation to be applied to various industries. Today, the Taguchi Inc. team is successfully applying the Taguchi method to the advertising industry. Stephen chats with Mario Fantoni, Founder and Klaus Labuttis, VP of Business Development, to learn more about Taguchi http://www.taguchinow.com .

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - 24-7 Interview

A leader and pioneer in the ad industry for over 10 years, 24-7 Real Media knows where the industry is going. Hear from Robert Hess, VP of Strategic Accounts & Initiatives, on the expo floor about the growth drivers for the company.

NEXPO 2006 - Accuweather Interview

Stephen hooks up with Lance Baird and Scott Holman to learn more about how Accuweather is helping the newspaper industry make a smooth transition online. Weather information along with text news were the first to move from print to online. They have even created a series of weather podcasts http://wwwa.accuweather.com/news-podcasts.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0 .

NEXPO 2006 - Burt Bros. Interview

Larry Frakes General Manager Sales, shares about the slick technology going into your Sunday paper. You will never see your Sunday the same way. Burt Technologies also invites you to visit their facility in Colorado.

NEXPO 2006 - Cannon Interview

Pat Geraghty Director, Print Technologies, points out how Cannon Equipment http://www.cannonsolutions.com/cannon.html was a standout at the 2006 Nexpo as a first mover offering an RFID solution.

NEXPO 2006 - Dario Designs Interview

Stephen has a conversation with industry consultant Dario DiMare http://www.dariodesigns.com/index.htm to get some insight into the growth of his company and the newspaper industry.

NEXPO 2006 - Kodak Interview

Do you know what CTP is? Neil McLean, Director Newspaper Market for Eastman Kodak (EK) , offers some answers.

NEXPO 2006 - GMA Interview

Stephen catches with Gretchen Walters, marketing manager, and Keith Hokcenburry, sales manager. Technology has nothing on the newspaper induustry, Hear about how GMA, a Member of the Muller Martini Group, enables your local paper to keep delivering a profitable product. Special thanks for for keeping those inserts coming.

NEXPO 2006 - Impact Engine Interview

Tina Carnow, SVP of Sales, talks about how technology is simplifying and speeding deployment of Flash advertising. Specializing in the needs of the media industry, Impact is offering a special promotion. Contact them now at http://flashadengine.com/ before it expires.

NEXPO 2006 - MediaSpan Interview

Learn who the 200 year old newspaper industry is coming to for new millennium technology solutions. MediaSpan http://www.mediaspangroup.com/default.asp?c=1 has you covered from podcasting to production. Special props to Tegan Day for working with StreetIQ.

NEXPO 2006 - 3M Interview

Listen and learn how 3M (MMM) is growing the Post-It http://www.3m.com/us/office/postit/ brand by adding new markets like the newspaper industry. Michael Jablonski is the Market Development Manager inviting listeners to check out their latest consumer Post-It product Photo Paper.

NEXPO 2006 - Newsbank Interview

Linda Paschal from the Rights & Permissions group explains how NewsBank http://www.newsbank.com/ tracks and serves up millions of archived pages of information. They even cover Stephen's own San Mateo Times.

NEXPO 2006 - Relish Interview

Nexpo showcased everything from printing presses to innovative content inserts like Relish http://www.relishmag.com . Listen as Tiffany Green turns up her southern charm and shares her enthusiasm.

ad:tech San Francisco 2006 - TNS Interview

Cheryl Sargeant, Director of Interactive Business Development, explains to StreetIQ listeners why TNS is selected by more global companies that any other. Then listen to the CEO's own comments on its financial performance.

CES 2006 - Netgear

Interview with Vivek Pathela, Senior Director, Product, Management & Marketing After becoming one of the dominant players in the switching, wireless, and network security businesses, Netgear(NTGR) broadens its consumer product lines embracing VOIP.

CES 2006 - Vonage

Interview with Mitchell Slepian, Media Relations Manager Using an existing high-speed Internet connection, Vonage technology enables anyone to make and receive phone calls - worldwide - with a touch-tone telephone. Check out Vonage's new portable WiFi handset developed by partner UTStarcom.