Sunday, October 28, 2007

Research on Nike

Originated: US

Subsidiaries: Bauer, Cole Haan, Hurley International, Converse

Founder: Bill Bowerman

Industry: Sportswear & sports equipment

Product: Athletic shoes, Apparel, sports equipment, accessories

Income: 1.492 Billion(2007)

Slogan: Just Do It

Target: Youthful, materialistic crowd

Nike has a number of celebrity athletes & professional teams to focus attention on their products. Nike has signed top athletes in many different sports

It was the signing of basketball player Michael Jordan in 1984 that proved to be 1 of the biggest booast to Nike's publicity & sales

Nike also sponsors events, focusing attention on its products. Nike uses websites as a promotional tool to cover the event

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