Nike
RISING 50 | Predicting the NFL’s future stars
Up on the roof | ‘Sky walking’ helps stadium directors to sweat their assets
The secret fan | ONE Championship ‘Dynasty of heroes’, Singapore
Fan engagement consultant Mark Bradley visits Singapore to experience the razzmatazz of ONE Championship.
Marathon men | Wanda makes a bet on China’s marathon boom
Breaking good | How Nike’s moonshot shook up the sponsorship space
World No.1 Day joins Nike Golf stable
Nike completes succession plan as Knight steps down
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, has completed his previously announced exit as chairman of the US sportswear giant, with president and chief executive Mark Parker confirmed as his replacement.
Nike pledges $13.5m to stadium renovation for Eugene’s IAAF Worlds
US sportswear giant Nike has pledged $13.5m (€12.5m) towards the redevelopment of track and field facilities at the University of Oregon, part of an upgrade for the venue’s hosting of the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) 2021 World Championships.
New IAAF chief defends Nike links
Sebastian Coe, the new president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, has defended his links with sportswear company Nike.
The Big Mac
McDonald’s corporate director of sports marketing in Latin America, David Grinberg, talks about his journey from a sports journalist to the head of sponsorship activation for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Knight outlines Nike succession plan
Nike chairman and co-founder Phil Knight has said he intends to step down next year, with the US sportswear giant’s president and chief executive Mark Parker lined up to succeed him.
Nike breaks through $30bn revenue barrier
Nike has passed through the $30bn (€26.6bn) yearly revenue marker, with the US sportswear giant hailing its recent partnership with the NBA basketball league as a “great opportunity” for the firm.
New Shoes
Nike veteran Peter Ruppe is the man behind Brand Jordan, one of sport’s most iconic marketing campaigns. Now he has been charged by Under Armour to take on his former employers in the footwear space. He spoke to Matt Cutler.
In the Fast Lane
Michael Johnson is one of history’s most decorated athletes, with four Olympic and eight World Championship gold medals. He now runs Michael Johnson Performance (MJP), and has launched a new line of travel bags with luxury goods brand Dom Reilly.
Nike courts controversy with Gatlin deal, but has no plans to add Gay
US sportswear firm Nike has confirmed it has entered into a sponsorship deal with Justin Gatlin, but has distanced itself from reports that it will also sign an agreement with the US sprinter’s compatriot Tyson Gay.
The Supreme Court
Elisha Chauhan explores the opportunities for sports that are open to installing digital courts in their indoor venues, made famous by Nike’s House of Mamba this summer.
Ex-Nike exec Denson taking Teneo into new era
Charlie Denson, the former Nike Brand president, has joined Teneo Sports as chairman and helped to lure three of the biggest stars in basketball to the consultancy, according to the Fortune news website.
Nike reports sales boost
Sportswear giant Nike has reported a 10-per-cent year-on-year increase in turnover to $27.8bn (€20.4bn) in the 12 months through to the end of May 2014 as demand for its apparel and footwear rose in North America and Western Europe.