Colin Kaepernick to be face of new Nike ad campaign

[Babe_Ruth]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1036697374452867072

Nike isn't marketing to the over 40 crowd. This strikes me as a genius move by Nike.

 

[CaptainObvious]

I don't know, alienating many of your fan base wasn't a very good idea by Dick's Sporting Goods. People over 40 buy shirts and shoes too. Hell, I just ordered over $150 from Under Armour this morning. New gym shoes, two dry fit shirts, a pair of dry fit shorts and some black socks, all for the gym. Because some of the stuff I use is getting a little worn out.

In the free market, Nike can hire whomever they please as the face of their ad campaign. More power to them. And I am free to buy Under Armour and shop at Academy. Let's see how this works out for them.

 

[Hilander]

I think its a dumb move by Nike but like CO said they are free to hire who they want and I am free not to buy their merchandise. Which I won't. I just bought a pair of New Balance.

Not everyone is happy with this. It could very well end up backfiring on them. We will have to see.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...st-burn-it-to-boycott-and-burn-nike-products/

The Best Memes on Nike's 'Believe in Something' Colin Kaepernick Ad | Breitbart

 

[Hilander]

They may end up regretting hiring Kaepernick .

Nike shares drop amid calls for a boycott after Colin Kaepernick deal

 

[Millz]

People who boycotted this will forget about it in 3 days

 

[Impaired]

I saw a good meme for all those burning their Nike products could instead donate them to homeless veterans they claim to support.

 

[CaptainObvious]

People who boycotted this will forget about it in 3 days

Maybe. That has happened, although it didn't happen to Dick's Sporting Goods. Their sales are still plummeting.

 

[CaptainObvious]

I'll say this, I prefer Under Armour anyway. They give discounts to veterans and active duty, and to first responders, so I support them. I have bought Nike also. Will I ever again? Probably not. Whoever is head of their marketing right now must have sustained a brain injury recently. It's not a good idea to alienate people, and hiring one of the most controversial figures right now is a good way to alienate people.

 

[MenInTights]

Maybe. That has happened, although it didn't happen to Dick's Sporting Goods. Their sales are still plummeting.

And Target after they made a simple statement about bathroom use on a blog. It's hard to guess what will stick but 2 things: Nike is generally well respected and apolitical company, and people have a lot of anger over the whole kneeling thing.
It's very possible that the outcry from this will far exceeded expectations. I am surprised at some of the people in my Facebook feed that are protesting this. It doesn't matter that they are over 40. Parents buy the shoes. Piss a parent of and the 10 year old ain't getting Nikes.
Personally I don't care. Will still buy Nikes for my kids.
Might be fun to watch what happens though.

 

[Babe_Ruth]

Just a light hearted joke on this fine Tuesday afternoon. I believe Colin should be in the NFL, but had a great laugh at this meme.