Nike faced declining global sales in the late 1980s, falling behind Reebok. To regain market leadership, Nike's strategy was to promote its shoes as fashion accessories rather than just athletic gear. Nike signed iconic athlete endorsers like Michael Jordan and targeted all demographics. Through various marketing campaigns emphasizing passion and determination, Nike was able to increase its market share and global sales significantly by the early 1990s, rising to become one of the most successful brands of that decade.