Why Puma Signs So Many Superstars

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  • @AthleticInterest
    @AthleticInterest  3 года назад +179

    Thanks to Skillshare for partnering with us on this video. If you want to learn how to become a video creator, Skillshare is a great way to start. At least that's how we started 😉.
    The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/athleticinterest03211.

    • @VIK_1903
      @VIK_1903 3 года назад +2

      Hey, you kinda made a HUGE mistake...
      Puma revenue isn't 5.5 MIL, and wasn't 2.97MIL...
      BILLIONS!!!!
      Hahahaha Great vid as always.

    • @noone-df1jx
      @noone-df1jx 3 года назад +3

      Make a vidio on indian super league growth and about its future

    • @thelastsliceofpizza2291
      @thelastsliceofpizza2291 3 года назад

      .

    • @friedrichiii2194
      @friedrichiii2194 3 года назад

      Thank you for doing the Sponsorship at the end

    • @bom-athapa4728
      @bom-athapa4728 3 года назад

      What about FlLAS??? What is your view on that???

  • @OdysseyTag
    @OdysseyTag 3 года назад +822

    Puma makes some of the most sexiest kits for African football teams - love them

    • @homelander5892
      @homelander5892 3 года назад +8

      Can you name the teams? I'd like to see them.

    • @homelander5892
      @homelander5892 3 года назад +8

      @@OdysseyTag Saw them. They all look 🔥🔥

    • @1886Joel
      @1886Joel 3 года назад +11

      But maybe the worst for club teams. I hated when my team was with puma. Didn't like any of the kits we had with them.

    • @hbb7528
      @hbb7528 3 года назад +7

      @@1886Joel the arsenal old kits were 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @10ReasonsWhy
      @10ReasonsWhy 3 года назад +5

      Puma kits are mostlt great. As a Chelsea fan, I'm kinda sad that we got nike and Arsenal got Puma

  • @jasonlopez1220
    @jasonlopez1220 3 года назад +936

    Puma is getting better every year and that I’ve started to buy their products

    • @oldisgoldlikeold
      @oldisgoldlikeold 3 года назад +19

      Oo thats why your a nike fan . Jordan in your channels logo.🤣

    • @jasonlopez1220
      @jasonlopez1220 3 года назад +28

      @@oldisgoldlikeold shush i know that 😭. but i’m buying soccer jersey from puma 😎👍🏻

    • @jekkt
      @jekkt 3 года назад +33

      i think the puma logo is nice and its a classic brand like reebok imo, but it does have a different standing than nike adidas or even under armour. you can get some good basic hoodies and sweatpants for sure

    • @oldisgoldlikeold
      @oldisgoldlikeold 3 года назад +1

      @@jasonlopez1220 ok🐆

    • @ayeTobi
      @ayeTobi 3 года назад +1

      If you play futsal, Puma did every good job with their boots.

  • @mauriciocatach3933
    @mauriciocatach3933 3 года назад +273

    As an adidas employee and someone working in the sporting goods market for nearly a decade, I’m impressed how accurate these videos are! Keep up the amazing work!

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 года назад +2

      Lies again? Puma + Adidas + Nike

    • @jacobrogers0
      @jacobrogers0 Год назад

      @@NazriB 😂😂😂

  • @shehr-yar7135
    @shehr-yar7135 3 года назад +430

    Puma is doing what Nike did and trying to sign everyone they can get their hands on

  • @dariusmuresan1797
    @dariusmuresan1797 3 года назад +376

    Congrats guys - congrats also on getting sponosred - you deserve more sponsorhips.

  • @BananensaftTV
    @BananensaftTV 3 года назад +285

    They are also going to sign Robert Lewandowski, a former Nike athlet.

    • @ratedpending
      @ratedpending 3 года назад +40

      that's the closest he'll ever get to coming back to BVB 😔

    • @uwotmate6014
      @uwotmate6014 2 года назад

      ratedpending (please don't sue me) maybe when he’s 36 or something and Bayern don’t want him anymore

  • @Yuhsireski
    @Yuhsireski 3 года назад +53

    Puma sigining The Weeknd, J.Cole, and Neymar. As much as I love adidas. Puma are classics

  • @dzakiassuhud1825
    @dzakiassuhud1825 3 года назад +226

    Could you do combat sports business next? Especially the rise of MMA , that would be very interesting

    • @Bhisma93
      @Bhisma93 3 года назад +14

      They got a deal with Israel adesanya

    • @abades9514
      @abades9514 3 года назад +2

      @@Bhisma93 Yes they released a commercial days before his last fight. In 2021 neither Nike or Adidas are involved in the MMA market.

    • @razaninaufal
      @razaninaufal 2 года назад

      @@abades9514 Nike used to be involved, sponsoring Jones before his controversies.

    • @aymanelhattache6125
      @aymanelhattache6125 2 года назад

      Well, Reebok actually was/is in the MMA market and they have Nurmagomedov as sponsor, and since that is part of Adidas, they are indirectly involved in it

  • @jsriker6001
    @jsriker6001 2 года назад +37

    One of the understated facts here is how Puma also leveraged international markets. Here in India, both Adidas and Nike shoes can cost you a pretty penny but Puma is extremely cheap. Most Indians prefer it, plus they also signed some of the biggest cricket players in the country. A lot of folks do not consider how companies like Puma, Adidas, Nike, and Reebok have operated in other markets.

    • @Lina-nm6jd
      @Lina-nm6jd 2 года назад

      My thought exactly.

    • @ryuk6290
      @ryuk6290 Год назад +1

      Losing their brand value in the process though. Nike and Adidas are still THE brands to go for while looking for actual sports shoes.

    • @Mike-mb1yf
      @Mike-mb1yf Год назад

      @@ryuk6290 not really, Puma just have a wider spread in different categories. Puma's running shoes are still expensive and are some of the best. Velocity Nitro beats Nike's flagship pegasus. Puma deviate nitro is the best running shoe in the market. Puma court rider 2.0 is the best basketball shoe under $100.
      Puma isn't losing its brand value. it's creating a new identity for itself. Cheap and reliable products for low income households and performance products for more money. They do it all.

  • @mrd8782
    @mrd8782 3 года назад +15

    Puma is very comfy and quality

  • @cx5307
    @cx5307 3 года назад +59

    I bought a few puma stocks almost 20 years ago for 41 € - By far my best investment ever.

    • @aniqanuar6320
      @aniqanuar6320 3 года назад

      whats it worth now?

    • @cx5307
      @cx5307 3 года назад +13

      @@aniqanuar6320 The stock was split one to ten a few years ago so it would be around 900€ without the split. Of course stocks from google, amazon, apple or tesla increased even more in value but I never bought one of those.

  • @JeuxRedMonkey
    @JeuxRedMonkey 3 года назад +64

    that's True Geordie's the kick off intro song :o

    • @spark556
      @spark556 3 года назад +1

      The song is called Fasion - Hold Up

  • @williamq.6233
    @williamq.6233 3 года назад +128

    Who remembers when puma was what you bought when you couldn't afford Nike and Adidas but you still wanted to look somewhat cool?

    • @adamshaw5999
      @adamshaw5999 3 года назад +33

      And if you couldn't afford Puma, the next step was Lotto

    • @BillyPhilipRwoth
      @BillyPhilipRwoth 3 года назад +15

      How times have changed. Nowadays, if you can’t afford Puma but you want to look cool-ish, you buy Slazenger 😂

    • @SS-dl6oq
      @SS-dl6oq 3 года назад +16

      I am 54 years old now...yes i remember it was #1 adidas , #2 puma..nike was still a small player when i was in my teenage age😊

    • @BillyPhilipRwoth
      @BillyPhilipRwoth 3 года назад +2

      @@SS-dl6oq Yeah. Back then, Nike was only focused on athletics

    • @hartiwanger9176
      @hartiwanger9176 3 года назад +1

      Too bad they make sneakers feel like cleats

  • @M1tZk1
    @M1tZk1 3 года назад +199

    Puma sneakers were the sh* a decade ago and it feels like it's getting back. Nike doesn't get me excited anymore but Puma is ready to strike once more.

    • @Mad_Intalect
      @Mad_Intalect 3 года назад +4

      Only thing that I can't get off Nike's are mercurials lol, after 1998(Ronaldo) I was in love, but that's it. Also...Air Force 1's haha. OG "Err Forces" lol.

    • @10parth10
      @10parth10 3 года назад +3

      Yeah I remember a time I was young that they were the most popular shoe in my school. As a grew older that overwhelmingly became Nike.

    • @areebsiddiqui758
      @areebsiddiqui758 3 года назад +10

      Yeah, Nike never did it for me. I've always worn Puma and Adidas.

    • @teezus2036
      @teezus2036 2 года назад +1

      @@Mad_Intalect ye Air Force 1's seem to be carrying Nike in the fashion Industry

    • @yudistiraliem135
      @yudistiraliem135 2 года назад +1

      Aren’t this the reverse? In many sports branch Nike tech was so much ahead of its rivals that they are outright banned or talk about banned because most athlete that use competitors product are so disadvantaged that they have no choice for sponsors.

  • @gurustyleacmilan
    @gurustyleacmilan 3 года назад +13

    Puma for me now is number 1 brand for now.Their collaboration of shoes and clothes are fantastic.Their latest success was with Nintendo.I bought two pairs of Super Mario and Nes.Their expand all over sports categories and lifestyle is amazing.

    • @raymondqiu8202
      @raymondqiu8202 3 года назад

      What good shoes do they make? I'm not trashing them, I just don't know what good things they have been making as I'm not well informed on them

    • @nafeeahnaf6296
      @nafeeahnaf6296 Год назад

      ​@@raymondqiu8202Puma Sued, Puma Clyde, the RS series of shoes, Melo signature shoes and the nice looking Slipstream shoes along with Ferrari, BMW and Mercedes branded collaboration with their shoes

  • @rorisxng
    @rorisxng 3 года назад +14

    Collaborations like FENTY x Puma. I began to legitimately consider Puma when they started releasing shoes and other items with these collabs because their designs became bolder. Puma no longer registered as an “other” brand but carried some real clout of its own.

  • @shubham_marathe
    @shubham_marathe 3 года назад +54

    Puma has also partnered up with Virat Kohli since 2019 I presume and created a sub-brand "One 8" which has also increased their sales pan India

    • @rounak471
      @rounak471 3 года назад +13

      Virat kohli is himself a brand in India.

    • @kushaljivarajani9863
      @kushaljivarajani9863 2 года назад

      And Today Puma is number 1 sports brand ahead of Nike, adidas etc.

  • @staidenofanarchy
    @staidenofanarchy 3 года назад +5

    Ive been on the Puma train for a few years now, theyve got some good stuff

  • @moro0736
    @moro0736 3 года назад +17

    Athletic interest definitely deserves more interest !!!

  • @gatoski3603
    @gatoski3603 3 года назад +2

    One of the best RUclips channel out there! Amazing content, great story telling and superb editing

  • @th8r674
    @th8r674 3 года назад +61

    0:41 Shouldn't it be billion?

    • @AthleticInterest
      @AthleticInterest  3 года назад +48

      True. Otherwise they would go bankrupt soon 😅.

    • @IchHaba
      @IchHaba 3 года назад +8

      Exactly what I was thinking and at 4:55 too

    • @attela3905
      @attela3905 3 года назад +5

      @@AthleticInterest Hmm, getting a bit careless with all the praise? Or getting videos out more quickly is the new startegy (0:46)? :D
      Don't get me wrong, a great channel and I always watch the videos straight away when I see them. Bet you're getting decent money out already.

  • @tekken1935
    @tekken1935 3 года назад +1

    This is absolutely my favourite channel, the commentary is good, the content is great and the timing of music is even better.

  • @Amin-ql2nk
    @Amin-ql2nk 3 года назад +17

    0:41 you mentioned 5.5 million, wrong unit, its billion. Still great video!

  • @PT_X10
    @PT_X10 3 года назад +2

    A great video ! Love the editing and the way each video progresses into the topic. Love it ! These videos make me wanna learn to make similar ones

  • @vatroun4187
    @vatroun4187 3 года назад +1

    I just love the visuals of this channel. Great work man!!

  • @aydankhaliq2967
    @aydankhaliq2967 3 года назад +8

    Puma is good. I've been using my speedcat for 5 years, and 4 years for racing. Hasn't given up.

  • @fazlerayhan6733
    @fazlerayhan6733 3 года назад +1

    I'm so happy you added the Black Fist clip from the Olympics in the intro. Small notes like these make a quality channel!

  • @Northwest360
    @Northwest360 3 года назад +3

    Another great video! Would love to see one on surfing, as well as the MLS

  • @mattasenjo141
    @mattasenjo141 3 года назад +2

    One of my fav YT channels ever. Thank you for the constant amazing videos

  • @erikwerner8755
    @erikwerner8755 3 года назад +1

    Your videos are awesome and really well made. Also great research. Gute Arbeit 😃🙌

  • @aswin1690
    @aswin1690 3 года назад +8

    Just bought a new Puma shoe for workouts and I couldn't believe how comfortable they were. Hopefully would last me a bit more than my Nikes

  • @WastedCheez
    @WastedCheez 3 года назад

    amazing videos, so glad I found this channel!

  • @seank2698
    @seank2698 2 года назад +4

    Is crazy how two brother made 2 of the 3 biggest sports ware companies in the world

  • @rahulrk9671
    @rahulrk9671 3 года назад +1

    Man this YT channel is doing an absolute masterclass of work. 🔥🔥

  • @KarlisBalodis
    @KarlisBalodis 3 года назад

    Your video helps me to makes more in deph view of my work! Thank you!

  • @ryanrothon5843
    @ryanrothon5843 3 года назад +8

    Love the deep dives into sports companies! Always so in depth and entertaining 🔥

  • @panosts6178
    @panosts6178 3 года назад +6

    Puma basketball sneakers are great. The Clyde all-pro line is praised by almost everyone who has tried them, myself included, and are worn by many nba players. The Kuzma shoes are also an insane performer. I just wish they weren't tied to Kuz

  • @MrLivegrenades
    @MrLivegrenades 3 года назад +1

    The video is accurate and up to the point. Very informative video ❤️

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy 2 года назад +7

    Fascinating explanation of Puma's rise, fall....and comeback. It sounds a lot like SONY. In the same way that Puma has struggled to fully integrate it's two halves ...fashion and sport....SONY has had the exact same problem with it's media side and it's electronics side.

  • @RondoKyrie
    @RondoKyrie 3 года назад

    Love seeing you get some sponsors, great content

  • @rangrajkoch6336
    @rangrajkoch6336 3 года назад

    Great video!! Keep up the good work

  • @eliasbonni1362
    @eliasbonni1362 3 года назад

    Mal wieder ein klasse Video. Weiter so!

  • @jjolde8393
    @jjolde8393 3 года назад

    Great you end the video with answering those watchers questions! 👍

  • @adityaabnave1778
    @adityaabnave1778 3 года назад +15

    This channel is seriously underrated

  • @aryanpandey9823
    @aryanpandey9823 3 года назад

    Love the videos, keep them cominggggggggggggg!!!!!!

  • @V750.
    @V750. 3 года назад +8

    As an Adidas fan I'm actually happy for them and i wish more people wear Puma instead of only Nike and Adidas when I'm going out all i see is people wearing Air Force 1 or superstar or gazelle but no one wears Puma if i had money i was gonna get the suede right now. Puma has actually improved a lot in the business game by signing a lot of good athletes also i would like to add the Esport category that you didn't include in this video Puma has a partnership with Cloud 9 and Gen G 2 rly good E-sport teams

  • @aryasingh1625
    @aryasingh1625 3 года назад +1

    I like how smoothly you added the sponsor into the video😉

  • @niconzaful
    @niconzaful 3 года назад +70

    Puma the nike of this decade

    • @shorx9199
      @shorx9199 3 года назад +9

      Not even close yet. Puma doesn’t have an Air Force 1 or iconic adverts

    • @niconzaful
      @niconzaful 3 года назад +6

      @@shorx9199 Not yet

    • @Ashley_MG
      @Ashley_MG 2 года назад +1

      Relax

  • @rishavbajaj153
    @rishavbajaj153 3 года назад +4

    Do a video on New Balance as well

  • @Bilaldane
    @Bilaldane 3 года назад +1

    you guys are hands down my favourite sports youtubers

  • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
    @SamMartinPeakPerformance 3 года назад +9

    this is an unexpected early weekend treat 😁🍿

  • @meetshah123
    @meetshah123 3 года назад +4

    Puma in
    Football = neymar
    Cricket = kohli
    Racing = Hamilton
    Music = selena gomez
    Athletes = Usain bolt
    Means puma is doing real business. 🔥💯

  • @ammadkazmi6843
    @ammadkazmi6843 2 года назад +2

    Puma the most underrated brand 👏. But honestly speaking they used original leather and comfy insole and low budget prices

  • @iFaza3i
    @iFaza3i 3 года назад +6

    i must say, at least when it comes to football boots, puma have really started to dominate in terms of quality with their newest ones.

  • @jerebear6987
    @jerebear6987 3 года назад

    Great video! To add to this video out here in the States famous Rapper J.Cole signed with Puma which helped boost the name because i would of never gave Puma the time and day until he dropped his shoes! Love the Videos! Keep them coming!!!

  • @muhdkazhim8006
    @muhdkazhim8006 3 года назад +1

    Good video. Just as expected

  • @Arved-Siara
    @Arved-Siara 3 года назад +1

    great video!

  • @nagylorinc1805
    @nagylorinc1805 3 года назад

    Quality as always!

  • @nabhannbn
    @nabhannbn 3 года назад

    Good work man

  • @lambdamax
    @lambdamax 3 года назад +14

    I hope your growth becomes meteoric so that Puma also ends up bringing you on board to be part of their fast group with Lamelo, Neymar, Usain, Jay-Z, and Lewis Hamilton. PS: If I'm not mistaken, Italy winning the 2006 world cup wearing Puma was also a tipping point for Puma to be back in the game, their sales surged after that year, though they stagnated towards the 2010s.

  • @adnaanlambe8575
    @adnaanlambe8575 3 года назад +3

    I have puma casual wear shoes. The suede I had them for 3 years still brand new. I love pumas

  • @baquithemonkey5330
    @baquithemonkey5330 3 года назад

    Commenting to help with youtube algorithm. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @salty_web_6956
    @salty_web_6956 3 года назад

    best YT-channel existing atm no cap

  • @nikhilkalyan3210
    @nikhilkalyan3210 3 года назад +1

    Been waiting for this for a long time.....

  • @ZeddZM
    @ZeddZM 3 года назад

    Once again, well done guys

  • @muhammadfarhan581
    @muhammadfarhan581 3 года назад +11

    Next
    Mizuno
    Yonex
    361°
    Anta
    Li ning
    Le coq sportif
    Peak
    **I know most of these are small names but it will make an interesting videos

    • @muhammadakmal9693
      @muhammadakmal9693 3 года назад

      Yonex and li ning are pretty popular in my country especially when at badminton

  • @andrewwunderlich8595
    @andrewwunderlich8595 3 года назад

    Love the Channel! An ice hockey vid would be sweet. F1 too.

  • @antonistsigris9624
    @antonistsigris9624 3 года назад

    Nice Video Love It ❤🔥.Maybe you should do a video about the New Balance History.....

  • @soumyadeepdutta3260
    @soumyadeepdutta3260 3 года назад +2

    I’m binge watching all episodes in this channel

  • @krtkks
    @krtkks 3 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @caddelane2429
    @caddelane2429 3 года назад +5

    Heh, nice seeing the Man with Coffee Cup again ^^

  • @Ulkstradein
    @Ulkstradein Год назад +1

    Puma is honestly underrated and deserves more credit for their innovative products!

  • @jasonm5288
    @jasonm5288 3 года назад +1

    I comment this on every vid but plz make a vid on the rise and fall (and rise again ) of Kappa, from sports giant to streetwear fashion

  • @thorfinnkarlsefni919
    @thorfinnkarlsefni919 3 года назад

    Awesome video

  • @meetsatose6051
    @meetsatose6051 3 года назад

    Always a delight to watch your videos. Make a video on Gymshark

  • @swingcash4920
    @swingcash4920 3 года назад +12

    Would love to get an episode on LuluLemon, Athletica, Peloton and other luxury fitness brands growing as people adjust to their new lifestyles spending more time at home.

  • @harshalds4736
    @harshalds4736 3 года назад

    Dude loving your videos these days,, can you make a video on Reebok as lots its going on about that company and it's influence on INDIA during mid 2000s.

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy 2 года назад +1

    I hope you do a video on Asics and their comeback in running. As well as how they have become the number one Tennis shoes brand. While they are starting to make inroads into fashion. Especially with their sub brand Onitsuka Tiger which is huge in Asia. Or just a video about Asics in general and the history of Onitsuka Tiger and how it led to the creation of Nike. I think Asics would make a great topic for a video. And it's a brand you have not touched upon yet.

  • @fayazuddin1339
    @fayazuddin1339 3 года назад

    U guys are just amazing ❤️❣️❤️

  • @derfreitaler7831
    @derfreitaler7831 3 года назад

    Love ur vids

  • @scott19087
    @scott19087 2 года назад +1

    My first football boots from when I was 7 were from Puma, I still have them :)

  • @Sizdothyx
    @Sizdothyx 2 года назад +2

    As someone who wore both Puma and Nike boots for the odd kickaround, I have to say that while Nike has the aesthetic and are more "dynamic", Puma's boots are super comfy to wear on the field by comparison.

  • @oldisgoldlikeold
    @oldisgoldlikeold 3 года назад +24

    Me After watching this video:when will be the next video uploaded . Cant wait to see.💯

  • @oldisgoldlikeold
    @oldisgoldlikeold 3 года назад +3

    This channel deserves minimum 1 million subscribers. And hope that will be soon❤️

  • @batinbatin3467
    @batinbatin3467 3 года назад +1

    My favorite brand hope one day to work with Puma 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @garlicperu8592
    @garlicperu8592 3 года назад

    Best channel out there

  • @DomenBremecXCVI
    @DomenBremecXCVI 3 года назад +1

    The creator they mentioned in the Skillshare ad, Polimatter, also has a RUclips channel with some great educational content.

  • @Youaintakilla
    @Youaintakilla 3 года назад +1

    It would be great if you could do a video on a sport like Boxing. The decline of the Everlast brand for example, would be great. Much love.

  • @kylewalkerr
    @kylewalkerr 3 года назад +3

    Please can you make a video on the different revenue streams and why premier League clubs are getting richer?

  • @WondererFree
    @WondererFree 3 года назад

    3:33 The way he pronounces Saint Laurent is music to my ears

  • @jacquesmassard9226
    @jacquesmassard9226 2 года назад

    The music at 1:00 made me think this was co produced by the kickoff for a second.

  • @flamingbow3
    @flamingbow3 3 года назад +1

    Fucking S+ tier quality content. One of the best in youtube!

  • @lucasborja3797
    @lucasborja3797 3 года назад +2

    Puma has always been underrated

  • @Obothe2nd
    @Obothe2nd 3 года назад

    Wow nice insight into pumas marketing strategy.

  • @ganeshana.s.1365
    @ganeshana.s.1365 3 года назад

    my favourite channel in youtube ❤️

  • @untitled8450
    @untitled8450 3 года назад +1

    Had no clue they were ‘so far’ into the fashion world until this video

  • @nedmoore214
    @nedmoore214 3 года назад

    This channel does not miss

  • @dionesportswear
    @dionesportswear 3 года назад

    I love this channel

  • @larshans15
    @larshans15 3 года назад +2

    Why is there an episode of the kick off in the background? x)