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EPISODE · Dec 6, 2021 · 1H 11M

Mike Cirker of Alpha Industries and the Kanye Effect

from Blamo! · host Mike Cirker, Jeremy Kirkland

My guest this week is Mike Cirker, CEO of Alpha Industries.Alpha Industries is known for its iconic military jackets from the MA-1 to the M-65. The brand has been in business for over 60 years making pieces that have now become staples in every wardrobe.Mike and I discuss growing up in the business, the pros, and cons of being a heritage brand, marketing in 2021, and navigating the Kanye effect of the MA-1.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim hereSperry - Sign up and win a free pair of Sperry's!and Grand Seiko - Celebrate the nature of time this fall with Grand Seiko**Got a hot take? Leave us a voicemail +1.917.267.2495 or email us [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest this week is Mike Cirker, CEO of Alpha Industries. Alpha Industries is known for its iconic military jackets from the MA-1 to the M-65. The brand has been in business for over 60 years making pieces that have now become staples in every wardrobe. Mike and I discuss growing up in the business, the pros, and cons of being a heritage brand, marketing in 2021, and navigating the Kanye effect of the MA-1.

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