Curtis Smith Named Chief Marketing Officer at American Outdoor Brands

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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT) announced the appointment of Curtis Smith as the new Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Smith will oversee the company's Marketing, Brand Management, Creative, e-commerce, and Customer Service teams. He has extensive experience in the outdoor industry, having previously worked with major brands such as Coleman and Bushnell. Since joining American Outdoor Brands in 2017, he has been instrumental in implementing the company’s Dock & Unlock™ strategy and enhancing its online presence, positioning it for growth during the pandemic.

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• Curtis Smith's appointment is expected to enhance marketing strategies and brand growth.
• Smith's previous experience at prominent outdoor brands may benefit AOUT's brand management.
• The company's e-commerce success during the pandemic indicates a strong online presence.

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COLUMBIA, Mo., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT), an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, today announced that Curtis Smith has been named Chief Marketing Officer.  In this newly created role, Smith will lead the company's Marketing, Brand Management, Creative, e-commerce, and Customer Service teams. 

"Curtis has amassed significant experience within the outdoor industry and managed strategic categories for some of the most widely recognized outdoor product brands in the world, including Coleman, Campingaz, Bushnell, BUBBA, and Crimson Trace," said Brian Murphy, President and CEO of American Outdoor Brands. "Since joining us in 2017, he has played a pivotal role in helping to develop and implement our brand strategy, most notably our unique Dock & Unlock™ strategy, a key element in setting the growth trajectory for our 20 brands geared toward the outdoor enthusiast.  He has also led our successful initiative to establish an online presence for each of our brands, an accomplishment that positioned us to deliver meaningful growth across our traditional, and e-commerce channels throughout the pandemic. I am excited to welcome Curtis to this new executive leadership role and look forward to his continuing contributions to our success."

Smith joined the Company as a divisional Vice President of Marketing in October 2017, prior to its spin-off as American Outdoor Brands, Inc. in August 2020.  Earlier, he was a Global Product Lane Director at Vista Outdoor Inc., a publicly held designer, manufacturer, and marketer of outdoor sports and recreation products.  Smith also served as Director of Global Product Line Management and Global Category Manager at the Coleman Company, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of primarily outdoor camping gear.

Smith said, "As a lifelong, outdoor enthusiast, I am honored to lead our talented, creative and ambitious team of experts as we bring our diverse portfolio of highly authentic brands to a growing base of consumers.  Together, our team has created an intense and robust brand positioning process, uniquely designed to breathe life into each brand, establish a framework for where each brand has permission to play, and formalize the appropriate guidelines for differentiating the brands within the broader competitive landscape.  I look forward to the future, as we continue the exciting journey that will take our brands from Niche to Known™." 

Smith earned his B.S. in Chemistry and his M.B.A. at Oklahoma City University.  He currently serves on the Board of Regents for the American Knife & Tool Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the knife industry.

About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT) is an industry leading provider of outdoor products and accessories, including hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products, for rugged outdoor enthusiasts.  The company produces innovative, top quality products under the brands Caldwell®; Crimson Trace®; Wheeler®; Tipton®; Frankford Arsenal®; Lockdown®; BOG®; Hooyman®; Smith & Wesson® Accessories; M&P® Accessories; Thompson/Center Arms™ Accessories; Performance Center® Accessories; Schrade®; Old Timer®; Uncle Henry®; Imperial®; BUBBA®; UST®;  LaserLyte®; and MEAT!.   For more information about all the brands and products from American Outdoor Brands, Inc., visit www.aob.com.

Contact: 
Liz Sharp, VP, Investor Relations
lsharp@aob.com
(573) 303-4620

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Marketing Officer of American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)?

Curtis Smith has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer of American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

What prior experience does Curtis Smith have related to AOUT?

Curtis Smith has extensive experience in the outdoor industry, having worked with brands like Coleman and Bushnell.

What is the significance of Curtis Smith's appointment for AOUT?

His appointment could enhance AOUT's marketing strategies and brand management, driving growth.

When did Curtis Smith join American Outdoor Brands (AOUT)?

Curtis Smith joined American Outdoor Brands in October 2017 as a divisional Vice President of Marketing.