- Joined
- Jun 2, 2014
Oh see -- I should have asked you! Already got Michelins. Don't tell Nathan! :scard7:
Nathan Chen
- Thread starter matmuh
- Start date
Oh see -- I should have asked you! Already got Michelins. Don't tell Nathan! :scard7:
No doubt that is true. But I thought it was peculiar in this case because Nathan usually spreads out his Instagram "ads" over a period of time, like a few weeks. I think sponsors would prefer that over uploading a bunch of them all at once.
No worries, just buy a box of cereal. (His corn flakes box should be debuting in a few weeks.)
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2012
What we do know is that Nathan himself did intend for this particular Instagram to be promotional. (Again, nothing wrong with that.)
It is one of the ones to which he attached the label of "Paid partnership with kello ..." -- with the hyperlink to https://www.instagram.com/kelloggsus/.
Nathan used the hashtag #ad (as he previously has done [and as others do] with promotional content).
Plus Nathan used the hashtag #GetsMeStarted, which is Kellogg's marketing slogan.
As I said before: At the same time that this photo was promotional -- showing Nathan and Simone swapping their Kellogg's boxes -- I think it also was adorable.
I sincerely believe that they truly had a blast together and that the camera captured smiles that were genuine (an especially big one from Nathan
, which was fun to see).Another thing that I liked from this shoot: I am a short person, and it was cute to me that next to Simone, Nathan looked comparatively tall
.On a big-picture level:
I think it is a huge credit to Nathan 
(also to Yuki Saegusa ) that he has five major sponsorships (Coca-Cola, Nike, Bridgestone, United, Kellogg's) -- which is a remarkable number for a U.S. skater from the men's discipline.
My hope
is that if all goes well, Nathan's visibility at the Olympics would have a ripple effect of increasing interest from major U.S. sponsors in the men's discipline as a whole.
In 2013-14, Max had Liberty Mutual, and Evan had a couple of biggies. This year, Jason has Deloitte. Hope that men besides Nathan will have even more during the next cycle.
(also to Yuki Saegusa ) that he has five major sponsorships (Coca-Cola, Nike, Bridgestone, United, Kellogg's) -- which is a remarkable number for a U.S. skater from the men's discipline. My hope
is that if all goes well, Nathan's visibility at the Olympics would have a ripple effect of increasing interest from major U.S. sponsors in the men's discipline as a whole.In 2013-14, Max had Liberty Mutual, and Evan had a couple of biggies. This year, Jason has Deloitte. Hope that men besides Nathan will have even more during the next cycle.
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2003
On Dec 16 Nathan, along with a few other locally based skaters including Grant and Caroline, will headline the Holidays Around the World show in Goleta, CA (near Santa Barbara). Following the show there will also be a meet and greet. Last year's show featured Gracie, Karen, and Brendan Kerry among others.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbn3-b5AQ97/
Carnival On Ice is being rebroadcast on Japanese TV, and it's kind of interesting to see whose photos the TV station is using to promote the show.
https://www.facebook.com/BS7ch/phot...7891289048588/863288120508903/?type=3&theater
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbn3-b5AQ97/
Carnival On Ice is being rebroadcast on Japanese TV, and it's kind of interesting to see whose photos the TV station is using to promote the show.
https://www.facebook.com/BS7ch/phot...7891289048588/863288120508903/?type=3&theater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEg5xe0sKbs
If possible can you translate what Tatsuki Machida says about Nathan's skating?
- Joined
- Feb 20, 2017
According to this tweet, he's explaining about the program.
Not sure about the order but here are other tweets (from the same user) on Machida's thoughts on Nathan's program:
https://twitter.com/iguana012/status/932200485720875009
https://twitter.com/iguana012/status/932201667096993792
Those tweets basically cover it. He also talks about Benjamin Clementine and how he used to be homeless, and what the song is about. He calls Nathan an "all rounder" type skater (as opposed to a "jumper," "artist," etc.) Lots of fans are happy because the JP media likes to go on and on about Nathan's jumps but ignore other parts of his skating.
I'm eager to know if Nathan will have different costumes at Skate America? I heard his mom is Michelle Kwan's fan so maybe one day Vera Wang will design his costumes?
No, not yet according to this article:
http://figureskatersonline.com/news...ond-grand-prix-at-skate-america-this-weekend/
In the article Nathan also discusses what it was like to work with Lori and Shae.
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2014
I like the short sleeve black outfit that he wears for his short program. For the long program I'd like for him to use the red shirt that he used for his short at the beginning of the season. Not sure how I will like the new costumes hope they're still something streamlined to let his skating speak for itself. No need for garnishes.
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2003
I agree about the black rolled up sleeves for the short. I actually really want him to go minimalist in the FS as well. I watched some of his practice vids where he was just wearing a plain black training shirt and pants. The tighter fitting practice outfits really accentuate his lines and the beautiful nuanced body movement that were somewhat hidden by the looser blouse he wore for the FS. I think a minimalist costume will emphasize the purity of artistry and dance that is kind of the theme of his FS this year.
Too bad we are not getting to see new costumes yet, but I’m soooo excited about SA!!!
Too bad we are not getting to see new costumes yet, but I’m soooo excited about SA!!!
Another article from Lynn Rutherford. Lots of quotes from Lori.
Nichol takes Chen through artistic rite of passage
Nichol takes Chen through artistic rite of passage
Long Beach, California.
You guys have made this long Nathan break so much more bearable. Love that Nathan is working on the nuances of his program with Lori.Big day in the media for Nathan today. Another article, this time with lots of quotes from Stephanee Grosscup (his first coach).
Utah native Nathan Chen is changing figure skating, and his next stop is the 2018 Winter Olympics
Utah native Nathan Chen is changing figure skating, and his next stop is the 2018 Winter Olympics
Thank you! Does he live in an apartment? Does he live with his family?
His siblings are all over the place. I think he lives with his mom but I don't know if his dad lives with them or if he works somewhere else.
Similar threads
