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Morning Consult Reveals Fastest Growing Brands Of 2021
With the delta variant, financial uncertainty, political polarization and more, companies have had to get creative in order to stay afloat this year. During times of stress and anxiety, consumers tend to stick with more established brands or products they already use. That sentiment is reflected in data intelligence company Morning Consult's annual list of the Fastest Growing Brands, which measures growth for both emerging and established companies. Joanna Piacenza, head of industry intelligence at Morning Consult, joined Cheddar to break down the key findings of the report.
The Truth About an All-Electric Future
Iwao Fusillo, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, GM, joins Cheddar News to dispel myths and cut straight to the facts about GM's role in an all-electric future.
Ad-Tech Company Innovid Goes Public on the NYSE
Online ad-tech company Innovid made its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange. CEO and co-founders Zvika Netter joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to discuss factors that drove the company to launch an IPO via a SPAC deal. He noted that the rapid growth of connected TV advertising (CTV) made it an opportune time for his business to go public. While the company is profitable, Netter also explained the various avenues it will take to increase total revenue.
Lululemon Sues Peloton Over Accusations of Infringing on Apparel Design Patents
Lululemon is accusing Peloton of copying a number of patented apparel designs and has filed a lawsuit. Julie Zerbo, founder and Editor-In-Chief at The Fashion Law, joined Cheddar to discuss whether or not Lululemon has a valid case. The lawsuit comes as sales for Peloton's premiere products, like its treadmills, have been slowing and it looks to provide more offerings. Zerbo also discussed a co-branding partnership between the two companies that ended amicably earlier this year and how it could play into the outcome of the case.
As Fed Talks Taper, Markets Take a Hit
Following the recent emergence of the Omicron variant, markets are still attempting to recover after high sell-offs over the past few days. CEO and founder of Asymmetric ETF’s Darran Schuringa reacted to the further dive in markets following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's announcement that the central bank is discussing speeding up the taper of its bond-buying program.
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