EDITORIAL — ALEXIS CASTRO

SELECT ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS - JENKEM

HOW DOES GEN Z WANT TO DATE IN 2024

We got up close and personal with those in today’s dating scene to figure out where things went wrong, what singles are looking for, and how sparks might fly for a new generation of daters, on the apps and IRL. LINK
SPORTS STREAMING IS LEAVING TRUE FANS BEHIND

Actually watching “the game” has become a financially and technologically onerous task as streaming platforms and legacy broadcasters duke it out for rights at the expense of real fans. LINK
CREATING NEW SPACES IN SKATEBOARD MEDIA

As women’s participation in skateboarding continues to grow across the world, these are some of the women creating media for a newfound audience. LINK
HOW DO DIRECT TO CONSUMER SALES AFFECT THE SKATE ECOSYSTEM?

An investigation into how the growth of e-commerce sales is affecting skate shops, which are the main lifeblood of the skateboard industry. LINK
HOW EUROPEAN SKATE BRANDS ARE TAKING OVER

European skate brands are finally becoming economically viable, and this is how the Euro brands leading the way are making it happen. LINK
HOW MUCH LONGER CAN SKATEBOARDING STAY TRENDY?

Skateboarding and the trends born out of it have been frequently hijacked by high and fast fashion since the start of the 2010s, but how much longer can that continue? LINK
HOW SHOULD BRANDS BE RELEASING THEIR VIDEOS?

The skate media ecosystem took a drastic turn with the rise of YouTube and the downturn of physical copies of videos. Brand managers and owners discuss how to navigate the ever-changing space. LINK
A DISCUSSION ON HOW TO GET A JOB IN THE SKATE INDUSTRY

As skateboarding grows across the world, job opportunities are popping up in the growing industry. Jenkem’s editorial staff held a panel to discuss how to break in. Audio Engineer, Moderator & Editor // LINK
THE HUSTLE TO THE TOP WITH SUPREME AND ADIDAS' TYSHAWN JONES

On the year he became Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year, the Supreme & adidas rider talks about his rise to the top of skateboarding. LINK
BRIANA KING ON TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKATERS

Briana is a community organizer, model, and skateboarder that’s using her platform to bring together the LGBTQ+ community in cities across the world. LINK
FABIANA DELFINO ON THE GROWING LANES IN WOMEN’S SKATEBOARDING

The outspoken and talented Florida-native breaks down her journey to become the first female professional on one of the biggest and oldest brands in skateboarding, Santa Cruz Skateboards. LINK
WHAT DOES A PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARD AGENT DO?

Circe Wallace is one of skateboarding’s most successful agents, and has helped skateboarding cross over into the mainstream by brokering deals between skateboarders and powerhouse global brands. LINK
AN INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING’S MOST FAMOUS TEAM MANAGER

Mike Sinclair has managed teams across the full spectrum of skateboarding, from local board brands to global shoe brands. He shares his experiences from his time managing hometown heroes to Olympic gold medalists. LINK
OKAY, LAST TRY PODCAST

Hosted by Larry Lanza and Elise Hedge, this podcast series focuses on conversations with the rising faces and talents in skateboarding. Audio Engineer & Editor // LINK