Nike releases new campaign to promote social distancing amid coronavirus pandemic
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Five days ago, Nike announced the company would be closing stores in select countries through March 27.
That was one step in the corporate giant doing its part in slowing the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Nike released a new advertising campaign to express the importance of social distancing during this time.
"If you ever dreamed of playing for millions around the world,now is your chance," the ad reads. "Play inside, play for the world."
Within an hour, several of the big-name athletes the company sponsors had posted the ad on their respective social media channels, including:
Michael Jordan
Tiger Woods
Carli Lloyd
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso