Trump Mobile’s origins lie with a Mexican middleweight boxer

Trump Mobile’s origins lie with a Mexican middleweight boxer

Speedometer-style dial to measure whether the Trump Phone exists or not, pointing to ‘no’.

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. Last week, we spoke to executives from the company for the first time, and this week we’re back with more details on how it began.

Trump Mobile may bear the US president’s name, but he didn’t come up with the idea, and neither did any Trump. In fact, it was the executives at MVNO Liberty Mobile that approached the Trumps with a pitch for the company, and it wasn’t their first rodeo; five years earlier, Liberty Mobile tested the same playbook with world champion boxer Canelo Álvarez.

That’s according to Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, the two Trump Mobile executives …

Read the full story at The Verge.

4 Comments

  1. qrohan

    This post offers an intriguing look into the origins of Trump Mobile and its connection to the boxing world. It’s interesting to see how different stories can intertwine in unexpected ways. Looking forward to more updates on the Trump phone!

  2. pwindler

    I agree, it’s fascinating how sports can influence technology and branding! It’s interesting to think about how the boxer’s persona might shape the marketing of Trump Mobile. I wonder if we’ll see any boxing-themed promotions in the future!

  3. glen.nitzsche

    Absolutely! The crossover between sports and tech often leads to unique innovations. It’s also intriguing how athletes can significantly shape brand identities, making products more relatable to fans.

  4. simonis.axel

    Indeed, the blend of sports and technology can inspire some fascinating developments. It’s interesting to see how athletes can influence products beyond their fields, like with the Trump Mobile. It makes you wonder what other innovations might emerge from this crossover in the future!

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