Case Study- Nike 1. Discuss how Nike’s growth can be attributed to its targeting of diverse market global segments. In the 1960’s Nike was only making running shoes. At this point in time not many people knew of Nike or the Nike swoosh. In order to increase brand awareness‚ they started paying athletes to wear their shoes. However‚ very soon Nike learnt that in order to be a global brand they needed to appeal to different market segments‚ not just athletes. Hence‚ they then decided to tap
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1. Company name – What is the company doing in general? Nike is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design‚ development‚ manufacturing and worldwide marketing of footwear‚ apparel‚ equipment‚ accessories and services. They’re known universally for producing a wide range of sports equipment for the amateurs and the professionals. They’ve built their reputation thanks to a great marketing campaign and by sponsoring the most famous professional sportsmen. As of 2012‚
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Nike: Sweatshops and Business Ethics History What started with a handshake between two running geeks in Oregon in January 1964 are now the world ’s most competitive sports and Fitness Company. Bill Bowerman the legendary University of Oregon track &field coach and Phil Knights a University of Oregon runner under Bowerman coach‚ found the Nike Company‚ named by the Greek winged goddess of victory. First the company was named Blue Ribbon Sports. The Nike athletic machine began as a small distributing
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“On January 25‚ 1964 Nike‚ formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phillip Knight. It officially became Nike Incorporated on May 30‚ 1978”(Nike Business). During the late 70s to early 80s Nike’s initial focus was Track and Field but later expanded into various sports such as : soccer‚ golf‚ hockey and basketball just to name a few.” In 1980‚ Nike entered the decade on the success of its Nike Air technology‚ and at the end of that year Nike completed its initial public
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Nike is a global leader in the world of athletic sports apparel. They have become this by not limiting what defines an athlete. According to their mission statement Nike believes that "as long as you have a body you are an athlete." I feel they have always been on the forefront of athletic apparel because of this theory. They were the first to market their products to all people and not just athletes or non-athletes. As you can see in their line of footwear you are able to purchase Nike track
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Jordans vs. Nikes Once Michael Jordan wore the famous Jordan shoes‚ every person who played basketball wanted them. There’s no competition when you compare Jordan shoes with others‚ not even Nike can compete against Jordan. Even though Nike throughout the Years has made some great quality shoes‚ shoe fanatics have wanted Jordan shoes more than ever since Michael Jordan flew from free-throw line with his own pair of Jordan retro 3’s. The different attributes that Nike and Jordan have are material
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Nike Case Analysis Group Project LAUREN STUTTS‚ DARRYL TODD‚ ANDREW VAUGHT TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY REPORT…………………………………………………………………………… 1.0 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS…………………………………………………………………… 2.0 COMPETITOR ANALYSIS………………………………………………………………… 3.0 CLIENT ANALYSIS………………………………………………………………………… 4.0 ISSUE RECOGNITION……………………………………………………………………… 5.0 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………………………………. SUMMARY REPORT 1.0 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS The performance sportswear and apparel industry can be defined as
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Jackson ENGL 101 November 9‚ 2012 Nike vs. Adidas Nike and Adidas are two of the most popular sporting attires out in the clothing and equipment market. Both Nike and Adidas offer people and athletes a broad selection of great apparel and athletic equipment. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast Nike and Adidas companies in terms of headquarters‚ market focus‚ sponsorships‚ marketing‚ advertising‚ price‚ product‚ and its production. Both Nike and Adidas are sportswear companies
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sources of marketing information available to Nike Shoes. This report is used to identify gaps and opportunities of this company. It also shows the internal and external factors and SWOT of Nike’s marketing. Background NIKE is an America company which is headquartered in the Portland metropolitan area. NIKE original know as Blue Ribbon Sport (BRS)‚ it was found by University of Oregen in January 1964 as a distributer and officially became Nike in 1978. NIKE produces a wide range of sport equipment-specially
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CASE STUDY: A multi-national company/TNC - NIKE Nike trainers are sold and worn throughout the world. Nike is a typical transnational corporation (TNC). Its headquarters are in the USA‚ where all the major decisions and research take place‚ yet its sports shoes are manufactured in many countries around the world. Like many TNCs‚ Nike subcontracts or uses independently owned factories in different countries to produce its trainers. Often this takes place in less economically developed countries
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