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business18 days ago•10 min saved

Nike's Caitlin 1 Depletes Stock in Hours, Signaling Shift in Women's Basketball Strategy

Nike's first signature sneaker for Caitlin Clark, the 'Caitlin 1,' sold out on the brand's website within two hours of its October 1 release. CEO Elliott Hill described the launch as the largest women's signature shoe introduction in Nike's history, occurring across 5,000 stores. The rapid sell-out highlights Nike's strategic pivot toward women's basketball, a segment that has grown nearly 500% over four years, even as the company faces broader sales declines and stock drops.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #caitlin-clark #nike

media-and-culture24 days ago•4 min saved

Sharon Stone and Megyn Kelly Clash Over Sweeney’s Novig Ad Controversy

Actress Sydney Sweeney faces divided public reaction over her nearly nude 'Just Sports' campaign for sports prediction platform Novig. Sharon Stone criticized the ad for denigrating women’s sports, while Megyn Kelly defended Sweeney, attributing the backlash to political bias. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about gender representation and marketing in sports.

via Fox News|

#media-and-culture #megyn-kelly #novig

sports25 days ago•4 min saved

Charley Hull Defends Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad, Dismissing Backlash as 'Noise'

LPGA star Charley Hull has publicly defended actress Sydney Sweeney's controversial advertisement for the sports betting platform Novig. Hull dismissed online criticism as overblown, arguing that the ad targets a predominantly male audience and that Sweeney's 'sex appeal' is a valid marketing tool. This stance contrasts sharply with a broader backlash from female athletes who view the ad as a regression in the representation of women in sports.

via foxnews.com|

#charley-hull #lpga #novig

business1 month ago•14 min saved

On Running Launches Football Division with Mbappé, Henry, and New Tech

Swiss sportswear brand On has officially entered the football market by signing Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé as its global ambassador and face of its new category. The move marks the end of Mbappé’s nearly 20-year partnership with Nike, which chose not to renew his contract. On also appointed former star Thierry Henry as director of football and expanded the role of Swiss player Sydney Schertenleib to lead women’s product development. The company plans to leverage its LightSpray and CloudTec technologies to create lightweight, athlete-led footwear, aiming to disrupt the market dominated by Nike and Adidas.

via WWD|

#business #kylian-mbappe #nike

business1 month ago•21 min saved

On Holding secures Mbappé deal, intensifying pressure on Nike

Swiss sportswear company On Holding has signed Kylian Mbappé as a global ambassador, marking its major entry into the football market. The deal, which includes cash and equity components, positions On to challenge market leaders Nike and Adidas. While On aims to leverage its LightSpray technology and product development roles for the 27-year-old star, Nike shares remain near 12-year lows amid broader brand struggles.

via Yahoo Finance|

#adidas #business #kylian-mbappe

entertainment1 month ago•7 min saved

Sydney Sweeney’s Novig Ad Ignites Debate on Women’s Representation in Sports

Sydney Sweeney’s provocative ad for the sports trading app Novig has sparked widespread backlash, particularly from female athletes, who argue the campaign sexualizes women and undermines progress in sports representation. While Sweeney and brand experts defend the ad as a strategic, on-brand choice, critics contend it ignores decades of advancement in women’s sports and reduces female athletes to objects of desire.

via Fox News|

#advertising-controversy #entertainment #novig

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Pirates' Clemente Day Celebration Overshadowed by 5-1 Loss and Fan Exodus

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Roberto Clemente Day, a loss that overshadowed league-wide celebrations honoring the late legend. While the Pirates distributed 21,000 commemorative bobbleheads to fans, many attendees left before the game began to resell the items, leading to loud boos and a 'sell the team' chant during a performance that included a critical baserunning error. The event highlighted the stark contrast between the Pirates' current struggles and the Brewers' recent divisional success, prompting criticism of the franchise's management and direction.

via Substack|

#milwaukee-brewers #mlb #pittsburgh-pirates

entertainment1 month ago•172 min saved

Sweeney's Novig Ad Sparks Backlash, Parody, and Debate Over Female Athlete Representation

Sydney Sweeney faces renewed criticism for a nude-style advertisement for the sports prediction app Novig, which critics argue sexualizes women in a male-dominated field. While Sweeney defends the campaign as a humorous focus on sports, athletes and industry professionals condemn it as regressive. The controversy has also inspired a viral parody by Chloe Fineman.

via CNN|

#chloe-fineman #controversy #entertainment

entertainment-and-sports1 month ago•13 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad Sparks Backlash Over Sexualization of Women in Sports

Sydney Sweeney faces significant backlash for a new advertising campaign for Novig, a sports trading app. The ad features the actress in mostly nude poses with sports equipment, which critics argue sexualizes women in sports. While Sweeney and Novig describe the campaign as a humorous focus on sports, female athletes and industry professionals have condemned it as regressive and harmful to the representation of women in the field.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#advertising-controversy #entertainment-and-sports #novig

entertainment1 month ago

Athletes and Comedians Reject Sweeney's Novig Ad as Sexualizing

Sydney Sweeney faces widespread backlash for a new Novig ad featuring her nude body covered by sports equipment. Female athletes, including sprinter Amy Hunt, criticized the campaign for sexualizing women in sport. Comedian Chloe Fineman also mocked the ad, while Sweeney defended it as a humorous focus on athletics.

via BBC|

#amy-hunt #chloe-fineman #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

Sweeney defends Novig ad as athletes criticize sexualization

Sydney Sweeney faced backlash for a nude advertisement promoting the sports trading app Novig. While Sweeney and the company framed the campaign as a humorous focus on sports, female athletes criticized it for reinforcing the sexualization of women in athletics. Sweeney responded by highlighting historical precedents of nude athlete photography, but the debate remains polarized.

via Fox News|

#advertising-controversy #entertainment #female-athletes

sports1 month ago•213 min saved

Athletes Counter Sweeney’s Novig Ad with 'Real Sports' Campaign

Sydney Sweeney’s nude advertisement for the sports trading app Novig has triggered a backlash from female athletes who argue it sexualizes women in sports. While the brand frames the campaign as a humorous focus on athletics, critics say it reinforces the 'male gaze.' Sweeney, who holds equity in Novig, defended the ad as a playful attempt to cut through noise, but the controversy echoes prior criticism of her American Eagle campaign.

via NBC News|

#advertising-controversy #female-athletes #novig

sports-business2 months ago•3 min saved

NHL and FC Bayern Munich Forge Historic Partnership to Expand Hockey in Germany

The NHL and FC Bayern Munich have announced a first-of-its-kind multiyear strategic partnership aimed at growing hockey’s popularity in Germany. The agreement includes co-branded marketing, fan engagement initiatives, and four additional regular-season NHL games in Germany over the next few years, starting with a December 2026 series in Düsseldorf. The collaboration leverages Bayern’s massive global fanbase and the NHL’s international growth strategy, featuring appearances by German-born NHL stars Leon Draisaitl and JJ Peterka alongside Bayern star Alphonso Davies.

via The New York Times|

#fc-bayern-munich #germany #international-expansion

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Faith Kipyegon Aims to Break the Four-Minute Mile Next Time

Faith Kipyegon attempted to break the women's mile record by running under four minutes, but the event was marred by exaggerated media hype and flawed scientific assumptions. Despite the effort and improvements, she fell short, highlighting how marketing and misunderstood science can distort expectations and undermine genuine achievements in women's sports.

via Slate Magazine|

#faith-kipyegon #science #scientific-hype

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Nike's Quarterly Earnings Surpass Expectations Amid Ongoing Challenges

Nike exceeded expectations in Q4 with a smaller revenue decline and higher profits, driven by a focus on sports product innovation and marketing under CEO Elliott Hill, despite challenges in China and a 12% revenue drop to $11.10 billion.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #china #nike