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Reebok stories: 4 news summaries

 How 50 Cent Built His Empire 

Rapper made it to $150 million thanks to business tactics, not musical talent

Sep 17, 09 11:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Believe it or not, it might do you good to take some business advice from shot-nine-times rapper 50 Cent. After all, it was business savvy more than rap music that helped build his $150 million empire. Business Insider takes a look at how he did it:
  • His endorsement
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business • 50 Cent • Reebok • Pontiac • rapper • rap music • endorsement • fashion label • Coca-Cola • Jay-ZTV

 Chuck Taylor (and 
 Other Sneaker 
 Names) Revealed 

No, Adidas is not an acronym

Jun 9, 09 2:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Some sneaker names are obvious—Air Jordan, anyone? But Mental Floss uncovered the origins of some popular brand names that are a bit more mysterious:
  • Converse Chuck Taylor All Star: A former high school basketball star, Chuck Taylor joined the Converse team in 1921 and helped launch the
... More »

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fashion • shoes • sneakers • Reebok • Adidas • Jay-ZTV • Converse • Puma • Keds • ASICS

 The 10 Best Super Bowl Ads 

Animals, violence, catchphrases fuel success

Jan 27, 09 12:17 PM CST
(Newser) - Sure, the economy's in the toilet, but there’s always $3 million in the couch cushions for 30 seconds come Super Bowl time. But it remains to be seen whether this year’s crop stick to a reliable winning formula: Include “animals, potty humor, violence, celebrities, sentimentality,” or... More »

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television • McDonald's • Super Bowl • Apple • commercials • Budweiser • Reebok • E Trade • Super Bowl ads • Coca-Cola • television advertising • Super Bowl XLIII

 NFL Blocks 'Ocho Cinco' Jersey Name Change  

Bengals' 85 must stick with old name unless he pays for souvenir shirts

Oct 24, 08 1:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chad Ocho Cinco's jersey is going to continue to read plain old "C. Johnson" for the rest of the 2008 season, reports AP. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver legally changed his name before the season to the Spanish words for his shirt number. But the NFL has ruled that Ocho... More »

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NFL • Reebok • Cincinnati Bengals • Chad Johnson • name change

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