Diddy's vodka empire, Ciroc, launched a new French Vanilla flavor with rapper French Montana. Spokeswoman Dia Simms, President of Combs Enterprises, joins Cheddar to discuss how Diddy is using social media and celebrity influence to make Ciroc a household name.
Ashanti, Salt Bae, and DJ Khaled are featured in the "Welcome to the Family" campaign, a video series for the new Ciroc French Vanilla flavor. Ciroc also donates a portion of proceeds to charity, tapping into millennial interest in social activism.
Simms also explains how Combs Enterprises captures the millennial audience. She talks about using social media and digital platforms to reach the customer with the "hustle."
Loy Gordon, owner of Neir's Tavern, joined Cheddar News to discuss how he saved the establishment three times and why he did so. Gordon also showed Cheddar News some specialty drinks that patrons can enjoy.
To celebrate Black-Owned Business Month, Cheddar News visited Neir's Tavern in Queens, one of the city's oldest taverns where the Martin Scorsese film "Goodfellas" was filmed. Loy Gordon, the bar's owner, discussed the history behind the establishment.
