Co-Created

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by Brieane Olson

Publisher
Forbes Books
Publication
May 12, 2026
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
32
Dimensions
6 x 9 in
ISBN
9798887508078
Pages
192
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Business & EconomicsCareerSales & Marketing

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

In a marketplace defined by change, legacy brands can’t afford to operate on outdated playbooks.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

Awards & Endorsements

Review
"I know firsthand that collaborating with your community is the secret to building something truly iconic. 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 CEO, 11:11 Media; Entrepreneur; Advocate; Celebrity

“Brieane Olson is the rare leader who blends vision with heart. In Co-Created, she shows how courage, community, and creativity can transform even the most legacy-bound brand into a cultural force. This book is a masterclass in transformation, but it is also a love letter to what’s possible when vision meets resilience. Brieane’s courage to challenge the legacy playbook, her relentless pursuit of relevance, and her ability to fuse creativity with operational excellence are the reasons Pacsun stands as a case study in reinvention. As a friend and client, I couldn’t be more proud to stand beside Brieane as she shares this story with the world and witness her redefining what female leadership looks like—bold, inclusive, and unapologetically authentic.” — Jennifer Prince Chief Commercial Officer, Los Angeles Rams

“Co-Created is a definitive look at business transformation. Brieane Olson shows how Pacsun put community at the center to move forward with resilience, creativity, and leadership. It’s a story of reinvention in a time when culture moves fast and expectations move faster. Every leader, in any industry, will find lessons worth carrying into their own work.” — Russell Wallach Global President, Live Nation

Author(s)

Brieane Olson

BRIEANE OLSON is CEO of Pacsun and author of Co-Created, a strategic guide to brand transformation through cultural collaboration. She is an expert speaker on co-creation, modern leadership, and retail innovation.

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