| “ | Just do it | ” |
―Nike’s trademark | ||
Nike, or Nike, Inc., is an American sportswear corporation known for their shoes, clothing, and equipment products. It is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.[1]
History[]
Nike was originally known as “Blue Ribbon Sports” and was founded by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman on January 25, 1964, as a track athlete and coach.[2] Bowerman made the first pair of Nike shoes for Otis Davis.[3]
The popular quote, “Just do it”, was coined by Dan Wieden, who claimed that the inspiration for the quote was from American murderer Gary Gilmore before execution.[4]
Channels[]
Nike[]
The channel was created on March 7, 2006,[5] and the first video was uploaded on February 15, 2019.[6] Many notable athletes have appeared in many of their videos, and are even sponsored.[7] Basketball, soccer, football, and skateboarding are the most notable sports to appear on the channel.[8]
Nike Football[]
The channel was created on April 13, 2006,[9] and the first video was uploaded on February 6, 2019.[10] Videos related to soccer are uploaded, along with featuring many popular soccer players, like Cristiano Ronaldo.[11]
Nike Soccer[]
The channel was created on October 19, 2005,[12] and the first video was uploaded on the same day.[13] Much like the previous channel, videos related to soccer were uploaded to the channel.[14] The channel is notable for uploading the first ever video to reach 1 million views, which is “Ronaldinho: Touch of Gold.”[15]
nikeskateboarding[]
The channel was created on July 6, 2006,[16] and the first video was uploaded on September 30, 2011.[17] Videos related to skateboarding are uploaded to the channel, along with featuring notable skateboarders.[18]
References[]
- ↑ Nike. LinkedIn. Retrieved on May 24, 2025.
- ↑ Brett Knight (January 24, 2024). How Phil Knight Fast-Tracked Nike. Forbes. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved on May 24, 2025.
- ↑ Jim Hague (May 14, 2006). Truant officer was Olympic hero Emerson High has gold medallist in midst. Hudson Reporter. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved on May 24, 2025.
- ↑ Timothy Bella (September 4, 2018). ‘Just Do It’: The surprising and morbid origin story of Nike’s slogan. The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Nike - About. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Breaking Down the Air Max Dia – “ASMR” | Nike by Nike. YouTube. February 15, 2019. (archive)
- ↑ Nike. Athletes* (Additional) • Playlist. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Nike - Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Nike Football - About. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ PhantomVNM | Behind the Design | Nike Football by Nike Football. YouTube. February 6, 2019. (archive)
- ↑ Nike Football - Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Nike Soccer - About. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Don't Tread On Me: Manifesto by Nike. YouTube. October 19, 2005. (archive)
- ↑ Nike - Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on May 23, 2025.
- ↑ Minda Smiley (March 31, 2016). 2005: Nike video featuring Ronaldinho becomes first YouTube film to reach one million views. The Drum. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved on May 23, 2005.
- ↑ nikeskateboarding - About. YouTube. Retrieved on May 24, 2025.
- ↑ Nike SB - Stefan Janoski Mid by nikeskateboarding. YouTube. September 30, 2011.
- ↑ nikeskateboarding - Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on May 24, 2025.
