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As Nike Released Its New Anti-Racism Ad, Its CEO Sent Out This Memo to Employees

In the ad, created by Portland’s Wieden + Kennedy, a series of phrases appear against a black background, inverting the sportswear giant’s famous slogan: “For once, Don’t Do It. Don’t pretend there’s not a problem in America. Don’t turn your back on racism. Don’t accept innocent lives being taken from us.”

Nike Sales Remain Steady After Betsy Ross Sneaker Is Pulled From Stores

When Coke Wants to Call for Unity Before the Super Bowl, It Turns to a Portland Poet

Becca Wadlinger writes the Wieden+Kennedy ads that link soda pop and social justice.

Portland Ad Agency Wieden + Kennedy Reportedly Pressured Nike to Use Colin Kaepernick in Advertising

Nike’s ad campaign featuring dissenting quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a runaway success. The Portlanders who designed those ads may think Nike owes them a debt of gratitude.

A Transgender Software Engineer Alleges Nike Failed to Stand Up for the Values It Advertises

Jazz Lyles’ complaint paints a damning picture of a toxic workplace—and of discriminatory behavior toward a transgender person that continued even as the CEO pledged reforms.

Why is Nike Co- Founder Phil Knight Backing Both Colin Kaepernick and Republican Nominee For Governor Knute Buehler?

Earlier this month, Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, gave GOP nominee for governor Knute Buehler $1 million. That is in addition to the $500,000 he gave Buehler ’s campaign last year.

Nike and Its Co-Founder Are Backing Opposing Candidates for Oregon Governor

When Nike goes left with its political giving, Phil Knight goes right.

Sen. Jeff Merkley Wrote His Own Parody of the Nike “Just Do It” Campaign—Starring President Trump

He let staff do the photoshopping.

Nike Sales Spike After Made-in-Portland Colin Kaepernick Commercial Debuts

Sorry if you burned your shoes. Maybe you can buy more shoes?

Colin Kaepernick Is Celebrating His Nike Commercial at the Edge of Portland

Today, the Oregonian first reported, Kaepernick brought the buzz to Portland. The NFL quarterback is in town to celebrate Just Do It Day at the company’s Beaverton headquarters.

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