Cheddar is dedicating the day to celebrating women, and we're calling it "Chedher"! We have special co-hosts and interviews from women in sports, tech, business, politics and more. The co-host this hour is journalism professor and fellow at the nation institute Tanzina Vega.
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What Does Chocolate Have to Do with Female Empowerment? Just Ask Godiva
Luxury chocolatier Godiva is dedicated to female equity in its workforce. More than 75 percent of the workforce and 45 percent of director and managerial positions are held by women. Caki Halprin, head of North American marketing and innovation at Godiva, told Cheddar about Godiva's history in female empowerment and about efforts within the food industry to push back against gender inequality."There are definitely more male restaurant owners, more male leaders in the restaurant industry, although predominantly the majority of employees within the restaurant industry are female. So we do need to make that shift," Halprin said.
Resy CEO Is Taking on OpenTable (and the Telephone) with New Acquisition
Can Resy disrupt the disruptors? The four-year-old restaurant-booking app recently acquired Reserve, a smaller competitor, as it seeks to take on OpenTable, the reigning king of online reservations that was bought by Booking Holdings.
Need 2 Know: California Shooting Victims, Election Recounts
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Parkland Survivor Urges Action on Guns before 'Everyone Has a Story'
Parkland shooting survivor and March for Our Lives co-founder Delaney Tarr worries people will keep dying at the hands of gun violence until "everyone has a story." "It's that mentality of, 'It's not important to vote on because it hasn't happened to us yet.' But, increasingly, every community in this country is affected by gun violence," she told Cheddar Big News on Thursday. "If we don't start voting on it now like it is one of the most important issues ー because it is ー then people are just going to keep dying."
Dating and Politics Go Hand in Hand with OKCupid
OkCupid is getting political. The popular dating app is finding that millennials are prioritizing politics more than ever when looking for a partner in love. Melissa Hobley, CMO of OkCupid, said the app has been asking its users more questions about their political views and using that information to improve their matches.
On Everyone's Black Friday List: Consumer Tech
'Tis the season. The leaves are turning, the air is chilly, and America's retailers are busy preparing for the all-important holiday season that will officially commence ー seemingly earlier every year ー with Black Friday sales and promotions. Ben Arnold, senior director of innovation and trends at the Consumer Technology Association, previews what the top trends will be as retailers prepare for the holiday season.
Disney Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Disney's new streaming service and its acquisition of Fox assets will be the main fixation when the entertainment giant reports earnings and revenue after market close on Thursday.
Need 2 Know: California Mass Shooting, Sessions Out as AG
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