Co-Created

"Co-Created is Brie Olson’s love letter to culture and creativity—showing how listening and co-creation can transform not just a brand, but the world around it. Community as the new couture! That’s hot." — Paris Hilton A Culture-First Strategy for Brand Reinvention In a marketplace defined by change, legacy brands can’t afford to operate on outdated playbooks. In Co-Created, Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson reveals how the brand achieved cultural relevance and business transformation—not by leading Gen Z, but by building alongside them. Told through Olson’s leadership perspective, this book details how Pacsun embedded co-creation across every level of the business. From creator partnerships and viral content to purpose-driven investment, Co-Created offers a framework for brands to align with fast-moving cultural expectations while maintaining operational focus. This book shows how cultural fluency can drive long-term growth, whether you’re navigating disruption, repositioning a brand, or launching something entirely new. Key takeaways include: How to operationalize co-creation across marketing, merchandising, and leadership Strategies for aligning brand values with community impact Lessons from high-growth brand partnerships and Gen Z collaboration A framework for turning real-time insights into strategic action How to lead transformation without losing authenticity