re: Kaepernick Campaign Created $43 Million in Buzz for Nike So Far

Piers Morgan crushed it:

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Then the announcement of the Nike campaign occurred, and that was too much for Morgan. He wrote, “ … it turns out Nike have not just been paying him vast sums of money throughout this whole protest process, they have also just signed him up to a whacking new multi-million dollar deal. So in terms of financial reward, he hasn’t really sacrificed much at all, let alone 'everything.' Indeed, it could be argued that Kaepernick will now make more money from Nike and the vast PR impact of this new deal than he ever would have done as an ageing, declining football player.”

Morgan quoted Jason Whitlock, Fox Sports commenter, who bristled, “Told y’all from Day One this has always been about the money. All of it. Revolutionaries aren’t sponsored by major corporations. It’s been a hustle from the giddy-up.” Morgan commented, “He’s got a point hasn’t he?”

Morgan concludes, “Until today, I genuinely thought Colin Kaepernick was acting purely from a point of fiercely held principle, and one I happen to agree with. Now, I’m not so sure. By taking Nike’s money, Kaepernick’s made it seem like he won’t salute the flag, but he will bow down to the dollar. And by filling his boots with corporate cash, he’s made a mockery of any suggestion that he’s been ‘sacrificing everything.'”

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It was always ALL about the $$$ for Kaep. Otherwise, what has he done with his national spotlight and adoration in the last 3 years? not a fricking thing.

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toothless hillbilly with Klan ties.

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Yep because stereotyping people is acceptable if it is a view you don’t agree with. For the record I only care about the marketing aspect of this and the business aspect.

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$43 Million in Buzz


Is that similar to $43 million in real money?

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I guess they are subscribing to the “any press is good press” theory. They can also create “media buzz” by burning down their HQ building but I wouldn’t advise it.

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he will bow down to the dollar

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So, the right wing should adore him , then

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It was always ALL about the $$$ for Kaep.

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and a former LSU safety legit screwed up his pro career by following the afro'd pied piper of social justice

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So, the right wing should adore him , then

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the fact that you think only the right side of the aisle bends for the dollar, tells me there is no point in you and i having any sort of debate on this matter.

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the fact that you think only the right side of the aisle bends for the dollar, tells me there is no point in you and i having any sort of debate on this matter.

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Ah, I see I've found him: The Smartest Man Alive!

Not sure if free advertising is worth it when you drop 3 billion in stock price. No telling how much they lost in sales.
As a general rule it isn’t smart to mix business and politics. Why alienate 1/2 your customer base?

yeah, not impressed.


there's an african american high school teacher who's managed to go around Houston to every thrift shop he can find so he can outfit every child with a tie for Tie Tuesday's at a very large 5A high school in Texas. A trend he created along with a social club, teaching young African American children (mainly boys) the importance of owning and wearing a tie, suit, and dress clothes.

that's much more impressive to me. 0 millions. No corporate $$$. Didn't divide anyone in the country.. Much more of a positive impact.