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Nike, Inc. (IPA: / 'naɪki/) (NYSE: NKE) is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, near the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon. It is the world 's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of $18.6 billion USD in its fiscal year 2008 (ending May 31, 2008). As of 2008, it employed more than 30,000 people worldwide. Nike and Precision Castparts are the only Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state of Oregon, according to The Oregonian. HISTORY OF NIKE The company 's clothing and shoe designs typically feature three parallel bars, and the same motif is incorporated into …show more content…

Nike uses the “power of our brand, the energy and passion of our people, and the scale of our business to create meaningful change” (Zanger, 2008). For example, Sam McCracken is the manager of Nike’s Native American business program. McCracken and Nike are “aware of the growing health issues facing Native Americans” (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-26-nike-shoe_N.htm), and designed a shoe specific for this community. In addition to the development of this shoe, Nike is reinvesting the proceeds into healthcare programs geared towards Native Americans. “The company focuses its efforts on core impact areas tied to its long-term growth and innovative strategies” (Zanger, 2008.). Nike creates exciting and innovative campaigns, both for social responsibility and for market share. Nike’s “Just Do It.” Campaign continues their inspiration to sport and creating meaningful change. “"Just Do It" expresses a deep yearning that many of us have ' to succeed, to make our mark on the world. To overcome the fear and procrastination that holds us back. If we "Just Do It," we become heroes” (http://www.wireware.net/default.asp?PID=103). Another example of Nike’s innovative strategies is their team up with Apple, Inc. In September 2007, Nike engaged “runners directly, allowing consumers to meet running partners and track their own results online” (http://www.grokdotcom.com/2007/10/29/action-missing-from-online-ads/). Nike+

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