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Roma Downey Is Bringing a Touch of Positivity to the Internet
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Roma Downey joins us to discuss her new digital content platform, LightWorkers.com. The site's mission is to bring positivity and inspiration online through short-form positive programming. Downey tells us why she's convinced there's still plenty of room fo...
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Narcos Star Pêpê Rapazote Takes Us Inside Chepe's Head
Pêpê Rapazote plays Chepe in Narcos, one of the most popular characters in Season 3. He joins Alyssa Julya Smith at the Bungalow in Santa Monica to dish on future Narcos secrets, as well as the future of the series. The "George Clooney of Portugal" tells us what makes his character such an intere...
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Edible Arrangements CEO Thinks There's a Revival in Retail
Tariq Farid, Founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements International, discusses how he grew the company from a single shop in Connecticut to a 1,200-location franchise business. Farid discusses entrepreneurship, and how he got started in business by buying a flower shop at a young age. He talks abou...
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How Airbnb's Co-founder Responds to Criticism
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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A New Way to Bring Diversity to Start-Ups
Jopwell Co-founders Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams think the current internship systems at most companies need help. They explain how their business exposes employers to a more diverse pipeline.
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Will the Russia Investigation Impact Facebook's Ad Revenue?
The company is handing over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to Congress. The social network's CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the decision on Facebook Live Thursday. Facebook marketing expert Mari Smith asks, "Where was this strategy one year ago?" Smith highlights that Facebook needs to switch its strat...
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Patrón Wants to Teach Customers About Tequila
Antonio Rodriguez, Director of Production at Patrón, discusses "Extra Añejo," the first addition to the company's core offerings in 25 years. We talk about how the demand for liquors like vodka are down, while sales of tequila are up, with millennials seeming to prefer a more flavorful alcohol. T...
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How Roku CFO Steve Louden Plans to Grow His Customer Base
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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Even Carnival Is Getting Into OTT!
The cruise line's CEO, Arnold Donald, tells us about the company's move into video streaming with the "OceanView" platform. Donald also says there's an OTT video game platform coming.
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The Big Questions Facing Roku's IPO
Roku gets ready for its public debut. Douglas McIntyre, Editor at 24/7 Wall St., says the price range of $12-$14 is weak and encourages the younger generation to think twice before investing in the company on IPO day. He also discusses the current state of IPOs, and how it will impact Roku's debu...
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How Facebook Can Regain the Public's Trust
Facebook trying to restore confidence in its advertising platform. The social media giant announced on Monday that it's adding 1,000 more people to its global ad review team. It is also handing over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to Congress. But are all these efforts too little, too late? Marketing s...
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How Trump Can Lead the Country Out of Crisis
Nick Givas, Media Reporter at The Daily Caller, breaks down President Trump's trip to Puerto Rico, where the commander-in-chief made comments about the territory's economy throwing America's budget "out of whack." Givas says the President is thinking of a proposal to wipe Puerto Rico's debt clean...
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Roku Goes Public: What to Watch
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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Priceline Group CEO Glenn Fogel's Secret to Growing Acquired Companies
Cheddar's J.D. Durkin sits down with Priceline CEO Glenn Fogel to discuss how the company became the world's largest online travel site, and how he sees it growing under his leadership. Fogel notes that the group provides infrastructure for its companies including booking.com and kayak.com to gro...
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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Has a Plan for Healthcare
Jon Steinberg was with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at Denver Startup Week to find out how the Mile High state is creating an entrepreneurial environment for businesses. Gov. Hickenlooper attributes a piece of the city's growth to its culture and outdoor lifestyle.
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"Jewelry that Used to Be Evidence"
Jessica Mindich is the founder of the Caliber Collection: a jewelry line made from illegal guns. She joins us to discuss her mission and share how she's helped take 2,500 firearms out of urban areas and onto the jewelry rack. It's an exciting time for the collection as it partners with a new city...
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What the Drama in DC Means for This Healthcare Start-Up
Tim Stenovec sits down with Rishi Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Outcome Health, to discuss the company's $500 million seed funding round. Outcome aims to improve the critical decision-making process within the healthcare industry. It's available in more than 20% of doctors' offices in the U.S. and ...
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VFHIVE Lightning Round- Twitter Trolls, Rolling Stone, and Roy Moore
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Digital Advertising Is Finally Catching Up With TV
Dan Lagani, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Diply, says that video is dominating Advertising Week. He says that companies are finally catching up with the ever-changing demand from consumers. He talks about how Facebook Watch will change the way digital video advertising is viewed and beli...
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Kris Jenner Is Paying Close Attention to Kylie's Cosmetics Company
Time Inc.'s digital OTT platform is being rebranded as PeopleTV today. The hosts of PeopleTV's People Now, Jeremy Parsons and Andrea Boelkhe, join us to discuss why the time was right for the rebrand, and what fans can expect from the network. Then, we dive into some of the biggest headlines out ...
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Does Jordan "Wolf of Wall Street" Belfort Have Any Regrets?
Leonardo DiCaprio brought the "Wolf of Wall Street" to life on the big screen, but it was the real-life story that originally captivated audiences and readers. Now, the original "Wolf" is out with his third book, "Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling: Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, a...
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Mark Cuban Still Sees a Ton of Opportunity in Traditional TV
Mark Cuban thinks cable companies are missing out on low-hanging fruit. He says the focus on streaming has distracted providers but that TV still has a big advantage.
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Axios Co-Founder Mike Allen: People Don't Know What to Trust
Axios is on a mission to bring smart journalism to readers. Co-Founder Mike Allen was with Cheddar from the Bloomberg Global Business Forum to chat about how the news site is changing the game in reporting. Allen also shares how he builds an all-star team of journalists to provide high quality ne...
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Marriott's Using VR to Give Fans a Super Bowl Sleepover
Courtyard by Marriott launched its annual sweepstakes, where you win a chance to wake up on the field at the Super Bowl. This year, however, fans can see what it would be like, ahead of time, with the hotel company's new 4D Virtual Reality Dome. Callette Nielsen, Vice President and Global Brand M...