Digital video is one of the most marketable tools for companies and individuals and YouTube is at the heart of the world of digital video. Popular YouTube channels can make millions of dollars a year in ad revenue, which has created a new brand of celebrity - the YouTuber.
YouTube influencers Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan join to share their tricks of the YouTube trade. Miccio says it's all about creating consistent and authentic content.
Carolan and Miccio also talk about the rising trend of shoppable video. Both of the YouTubers worked with Dote, an app that makes video content shoppable. They say that creating shoppable content really makes a difference for engagement, and also means more money in the bank for YouTube influencers.
Democratic Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New York who co-sponsored the universal background check bill in February slammed President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the lack of movement on gun reform.
Nearly a thousand Twitter accounts were blocked and several Facebook pages taken down on Monday in a coordinated effort by the social media platforms to curb misinformation campaigns spread by the Chinese government against protesters in Hong Kong.
Startup Kino Institute will be providing the tech for Steven Spielberg's upcoming interactive horror project.
Joe Jonas celebrated his 30th birthday with a James Bond-themed party in New York City. Cheddar's Kim Murstein and Nora Ali talk about the exciting way the Jonas Brothers celebrated both on and off the stage.
Outlier is a new for-profit venture from Aaron Rasmussen that aims to replace universities' introductory-level courses with highly-produced educational online content.
Disney fourth installment of the “Toy Story” franchise hit over $1 billion in global box office sales, the company announced this week, joining flicks like "Avengers: Endgame" and "The Lion King."
Christopher Meloni may not be saving lives on-screen with 'Law and Order: SVU' anymore, but he's working to save the lives of shelter animals. Cheddar's Alyssa Julya Smith caught up with the actor and activist to learn more about his mission and what's next for him.
Canopy executives said weak cannabis oil and soft gel demand was partially to blame for slowing domestic sales, as consumers instead opted to buy lower-priced cannabis flower products.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.
An unofficial coalition of far-right extremist groups are set to descend on Portland, Oregon this weekend and the city’s mayor has a clear message for them: you are not welcome.
