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Internet Marketing Articles » Index » Google Adwords Tips Know About Nike Air Force by Jack Copper History of Nike Origin Nike is the name of the Greek Goddess of Victory. The Blue Ribbon Sports BRS company was founded in 1964. The company which was selling shoes manufactured by Onitsuka Tiger, a Japanese company, launched its own shoe-line in the summer of 1971 named Nike. Founders Philip Knight, a sportsman from the University of Oregon and his coach Bill Bowerman founded the BRS company/Blue Ribbon Sports was founded by Bill Bowerman and his student Philip Knight, an athlete from the University of Oregon. When their contract with Onitsuka Tiger expired, they planned to launch their own shoes and sporting accessories under the brand name Nike. Swoosh Logo The Nike logo called the Swoosh, represents the wing of the Greek goddess of victory, Nike. Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student at the Portland State University designed the Nike logo. She freelanced for Blue Ribbon SportsBRS Products Nike is globally well known for its wide range of shoes for all ages, sizes and sporting and physical activities. Presently, Nike also manufactures other apparel and accessories like jerseys, shorts etc. Today in fact, Nike apparels are part of the hip fashion and the youth consider their new releases to be the in thing to flaunt. Nike sources its products from manufacturing units located in almost 45 countries. It has a pan-global reach and revenues of $19 billions. Endorsements and sponsorships Like every other major brand, Nike has been sponsoring many champion athletes and sports persons as part of the marketing campaigns. The first person to endorse Nike was Bill Bowerman's champion disciple, the long distance athlete Steve Prefontaine. Since then Nike has sponsored many track and field athletes, basketball and tennis players, cricketers and football clubs. Discuss it, Make a comment | Bulletin Board
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