The Ledger
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Nike Was Exclusively a Running Shoe Company Prior to Its 1980 IPO
“Okay, so we're approaching 1980, they're about to go public, and they are entirely a running shoe company.”
Nike Held Its IPO the Same Week as Apple in 1980
“So, Nike IPOs, the second week of December in 1980, the same week as Apple.”
The Nike+ iPod Was the First Corporate Product to Use 'Plus'
“And this was the first corporate use of plus in a product name.”
Nike Extended Michael Jordan's Endorsement by 7 Years With $18M Guarantee
“They extend the deal for seven more years, I believe at the same five percent royalty on gross sales, but there's the new massive further commitment to making the Jordan sub-brand much more of its own brand. And they up the total guarantee to at least eighteen…”