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Organon Gives Employees Day Off for National Women's Day
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Revel Raises $126 Million To Expand EV Fast-Charging Network
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Disney+ to Offer Ad-Supported Tier in Likely Bid to Grow Subscribers
There will soon be another, lower-cost subscription option for Disney+ — but with commercials. Disney will launch the new ad-supported tier for its streaming service in the U.S. later this year and internationally in 2023, but so far there is no word on an exact launch date or price for the new service option. Tal Chalozin, co-founder and CTO of online ad tech company Innovid, joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss what the news could mean for the next chapter of the streaming wars. "I wouldn't say that are worried about subscriber growth, but they have big goals to fill," he said. "They need to go to the mid-market or the longer tail. An ad model, always proven that that that's the way to go to mass market in television."
Deepak Chopra on Finding 'Fundamental Reality' in His New Book 'Abundance'
During a time of chaos, Americans might be finding it harder than ever to relax. Author Deepak Chopra joined Cheddar News to discuss his new book, "Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth," for his readers to find peace from within. “I focused only on one thing, and that is what is fundamental reality," he said. "And once you know that fundamental reality is not your mind, not your body, it's your spirit." He also suggested music for National Day of Unplugging, which falls on March 4.
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