The outdoor industry already taps into this legacy to create a healthier, happier, and economically vibrant America.

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"We're passionate about developing innovative solutions for people's frenetic lifestyles, " said Joey Energy Co-founder and Outdoor Industry Veteran, George Farkas.

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The site covers a wide range of activities and products in the outdoor industry: skiing, backpacking, camping, climbing, running, outdoor technology, fishing, and vehicles.

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Outdoor ads were banned for the industry in 2007, while tobacco ads on TV and radio have been outlawed since 1996.

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But in the case of Brazil, the removal of outdoor advertising may well have helped catalyze brands and the Brazilian ad industry to make a giant leap into digital.

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