Nike likes approaching athletes who are not only doing extremely well in their respective games but also has a great following. They want professional athletes who are passionate about their sport, someone that people can look up to.
Nike proactively seeks athletes to endorse the brand. Unsolicited Nike sponsorship requests are not accepted. Nike only accepts product donation requests via an online application process.
How Do I become a Nike Member? Open the app. Tap "JOIN US". Fill in the required fields. Select "Create Account".
Contact Nike: - Official Channels: Visit Nike's official website and look for submission guidelines or contact information. Some companies have specific processes for submitting ideas. - Email: Reach out to Nike's corporate or marketing departments via email. Be concise and professional in your communication.
If you would like to distribute Nike gear in your store, you will need to fill their application out online. Register an account on their website, then fill in the application. The process doesn't take long, but you will need to have relevant information about your business' ownership, structure, and history.
From collaborating with NBA legend Michael Jordan to working with golf legend Tiger Woods down to sponsoring great NFL athletes, a Nike sponsorship is a dream for any athlete — regardless of their sport.
In response, Nike's basketball guru Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) urged Knight to gamble its $250,000 basketball marketing budget entirely on Jordan, who eventually signed a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement deal.
Air Jordan is a line of basketball and sportswear shoes produced by Nike, Inc. Related apparel and accessories are marketed under Jordan Brand.
Nike released more commercials centered on his sneakers: Filmmaker Spike Lee collaborated with the Bulls star in a 1988 television ad saying, “It's gotta be the shoes.” Years later, Nike signed Jordan to a contract; he is currently entitled to 5% royalties on each Jordan Brand shoe sale.
Our rating: False The claim originated on a satirical website that posts " news and absurdity." There's no credible evidence of Jordan rejecting a deal with Nike.