At the helm of the top media outlets in the nation are all men. The Washington Post's Media Columnist Margaret Sullivan explains the conditions facing women in news, and ways to close the gender gap in newsroom mastheads.
"I think there are more women in powerful positions in media than there ever have been before," says Sullivan. "The problem is at the very, very top of those very powerful news organizations it's pretty rare for a woman to have broken through."
Men wrote 52 percent of bylined news articles and opinion pieces about reproductive issues in the nation’s 12 most widely circulated newspapers and news wires. Meanwhile, women penned 37 percent, according to the 2017 Women's Media Center Report. Men won 84 percent of a century’s worth of Pulitzer Prizes, while women won only 16 percent according to Women's Media Center.
On how the #MeToo movement has impacted newsrooms, Sullivan says, "to say this whole thing gone too far is really misguided." She goes on to say, "I think what's really going to rule the day is that this major reckoning we're having in our society and how extremely important it is and how it was brought about by courageous journalists and courageous women."
Brands are increasing their efforts in using influencer marketing to reach tech tech-savvy consumers. Fownders CEO and Founder Gerard Adams joins us with a look at what the future of brand influence might look like.
The ASPCA and other groups just released a new digital resource called the Good Groceries Guide. Director of Farm Animal Welfare Strategy Daisy Freund joins Cheddar with what shoppers should watch for to ensure they're buying food that matches their values.
Robb Report just released its 34th annual Ultimate Gift Guide. Managing Director David Arnold joins Cheddar to reveal some of the most luxurious items and experiences featured in the issue.
The first box office forecasts for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" are in and it's looking like the sequel is the hit Hollywood has been waiting for this year. Bauer Xcel Media's Kate Spies and FHM's Nick Dimengo join Cheddar to discuss the early reviews and more top entertainment headlines.
Pastry Chef Jacques Torres and Author and Sommelier Victoria James share some tips for pairing chocolates and wine.
Jacqueline Breslin, Director of Human Capital Services at TriNet, discusses tips for how you can make sure employees don't behave badly during your office holiday parties.
Lindsay Funston, Deputy Editor at Delish, joins Cheddar to discuss its video series "WTFood." Lindsay travels the country to find some of the most bizarre foods, such as ranch dressing soda, bacon lollipops, and Fireball bagels.
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Two years ago, Univision launched the Univision Creator Network. Now, the division has grown to encompass over 200 Latin influencers. UCN is a multi-channel network that partners with the biggest influencer names in the Hispanic community across Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and every other social channel.
Homeis is a "culture network" for local, foreign-born communities. The company's mission for the product is to connect immigrants around tasks such as finding local services, learning about their new society, and connecting with peers in a similar situation as themselves. Ran Harnevo, Co-Founder & CEO of Homeis, joined us to chat about how the company is helping newcomers get situated in their new homes.
