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Lenovo Brings "Star Wars" Jedi Fights to AR
Tim Stenovec was over at Interbrand's Best Global Brands event earlier this week with Lenovo CMO David Roman. Roman explained how his company teamed up with Disney for a Jedi-themed video game featuring augmented reality. He also gave his take on the digital media revolution and how Snap is posit...
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Why Roku CFO Steve Louden Isn't Too Concerned About Recent Losses
Roku made its public market debut on the NASDAQ Thursday and saw its shares soar right out of the gate. While Snap and Blue Apron have shown how difficult it is to make the transitiion into the public spotlight, Roku CFO Steve Louden explains why his company is positioned to succeed post IPO.
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Incubate Turns Your Phone Into a Time Capsule
With technology surrounding us everywhere we go, why wouldn't we be able to create a message for a loved one that wouldn't be seen until 20 years later? Incubate is a new app that allows users to leave birthday wishes, wedding proposals, and any other number of messages for family and friends to ...
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The Self-Imposed Barriers that Could Be Holding You Back
In the start-up culture of the modern economy, turnover is a way of life. People need to be prepared to make big changes and pivots in their career without any warning. Throughout her career, Wendy Sachs has worked as a TV producer, a olitical press secretary, a PR executive, and more. Sachs join...
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Former "Dance Moms" Star Asia Monet
Singer, actor, dancer, influencer, and former "Dance Moms" star Asia Monet discusses why she's hoping her new single, whose video already has more than 700,000 views, inspires people to change.
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The Evolution of Bon Qui Qui
Anjelah Johnson took the internet by storm with her viral hit character, Bon Qui Qui. Millions of views later, she's back with her fourth comedy special "Anjelah Johnson: Mahalo and Goodbye" on EPIX. Johnson stops by the Cheddar studio at The Bungalow in Santa Monica with an inside look at what i...
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Roku's Biggest Competition
Cheddar goes in-depth on Roku's IPO with Zoe Henry, Reporter at Inc. Magazine. She believes the price of $14 a share reflects how bullish investors are about this company. Zoe herself is still bearish, because there is so much other competition in the space. But she says Roku wants to be "Switzer...
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The Rise of Social Media and Death of Social Skills
As a society, we are more interconnected than ever. With smart phones, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, the ways to connect are endless. Yet, with all of these applications at our fingertips, it is becoming clear that we are worse than ever at talking to one another. People spend hours typing a...
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Jim Beam Is Trying to Make Bourbon More Approachable
Fed Noe, Seventh-generation distiller at Jim Beam, digs into the company's latest flavor. Jim Bean Vanilla aims to attract consumers that are not typically fans of bourbon. Noe calls the new vanilla flavor sweeter and more approachable, helping consumers acquire a taste for the liquor. We talk wh...
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Hamilton Beach Is on its Own
The home appliance brand spun off from its parent company NACCO Industries. CEO Greg Trepp talks about how the move will affect his company and its customers.
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How Brick-and-Mortar Can Use the Web to Survive
Location3 CEO Alex Porter says local search is a big deal for franchises and small businesses. He talks about what owners struggle with most, and how his company uses data to help.
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China's Biggest Early Childhood Education Service's Key to Success
The largest early childhood education service in China just made its public market debut at the NYSE. Ping Wei, CFO of RYB Education, was with us to share why investors should be excited to invest in the company. Shares opened at $24.12 per ADS, well above the IPO price of $18.50. Wei also explai...
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Using V.R. to Help Teleport Sick Kids Out of the Hospital
Starlight Children Foundation creates moments of joy and comfort for hospitalized kids and their families. CEO Chris Helfrich joins to discuss how the organization teamed up with LucasFilm's "Star Wars: Force for Change" to bring VR into hospitals.
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This Company Is Out to Get Kids Off Their Phones
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Congressional Candidate Stands Behind Viral "Top Gun" Ad
Congressional hopeful Dan Helmer is making headlines for his "Top Gun" parody campaign video. We catch up with the candidate on how he's handling the massive response, and what drove him to bust out his singing chops on camera. Dan tells us whether the ad is paying off in the polls, and how he's ...
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What Greener Automakers Could Mean for the Oil Industry
Seeking Alpha author Kirk Spano watches oil stocks, with a particular focus on how they're impacted by the auto industry. He says oil still has a role to play, despite the rise of electric cars.
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Maybe Obsession Is Good for Business
Grant Cardone, New York Times bestselling author and international speaker, joins Your Cheddar to discuss how obsession equals success, and why people shouldn't strive for that work/life balance if they are living paycheck-to-paycheck. He says you need to be on the offensive with your finances, n...
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DISH Co-founder Charlie Ergen on Competing Against Yourself... and Winning
Charlie Ergen, Co-Founder and Chairman of DISH Network joins Jon Steinberg at Denver Startup Week to discuss the current state of OTT platforms and its Sling TV platform. Ergen talks about his journey in launching Sling TV, which includes studying his kids' TV habits. He says DISH saw a space in ...
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Can Malls Change Fast Enough to Stay Relevant?
Department stores are struggling in the current retail environment, and they may be taking malls down with them. The Reciprocal Easement Agreements, otherwise known as REAs, are contracts between malls and department stores. These agreements keep landlords beholden to retail giants on any decisio...
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Airbnb Goes All In on the Experience Economy
Airbnb co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk joins Cheddar to speak out against government policies hindering growth in certain cities, specifically New York City. He says that some comments about the legality of Airbnb are just city efforts to sew distrust in the company. Blec...
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The Mic that Keeps Up with Smartphone Cameras
Samson Marketing Director Sean Meager says phone manufacturers continue to upgrade cameras while neglecting audio input. He explains how "Go Mic Mobile" can help kick content up a notch.
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"The Fat Jew" Josh Ostrovsky Thinks Snapchat Is for Troublemakers
Josh Ostrovsky, better known as The Fat Jew, is one of the co-founders of White Girl Rosé. He and his business partner, David Oliver Cohen, stop by to talk about how the wine variety became so popular. Plus, we get the social media guru's take on Snap and whether or not it's here to stay.
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"White Girl Rosé" Is Making Rosé a Lifestyle
Josh Ostrovsky, better known as The Fat Jew, is one of the co-founders of White Girl Rosé. He and his business partner, David Oliver Cohen, stop by to talk about how the wine variety became so popular. Plus, we get the social media guru's take on Snap and whether or not it's here to stay.
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Forget the Tape Measure, Lowe's Has a Handy New A.R. Tool
Lowe's is debuting two new apps that leverage Apple's ARKit. "Measured" is a digital ruler that turns your smartphone into a measuring device. "Envisioned by the Mine" allows you to see furnished items in your home before they arrive. Lowe's VP of Digital Development Gihad Jawhar to discuss how A...