Scott Kaier: Co-Founder and Director of Public Relations in Longmont, CO

Formidable is a new media agency based in Longmont, Colorado, born from two outdoor industry veterans helping a small, select group of clients achieve new heights in consumer reach, public relations exposure, trade show impact, event execution, social media strategy, content marketing, and creative services. With nearly 50 years of combined experience in public relations, both print and digital media, and outdoor industry brand building, Formidable brings the best of both sides of the communications world together in a new agency concept, laser focused on elevating great brands in every way. They spend hundreds of days each year authentically using the products they talk about on top of daily work on the cutting edge of new media.

Managing media relations and strategic communications for Kelty, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack / SJK Hunting, and Ultimate Direction. At American Recreation Products, I’ve managed media relations and strategic communications for Kelty, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack / SJK Hunting, and Ultimate Direction. As the in-house public relations manager, I have crafted the dialogue behind these influential brands and gained valuable insight into their competitive market positions while contributing to their short and long term strategic goals.