Cheddar updates its website
Business news channel Cheddar has updated its website, giving itself a more newsy feel. “We wanted a modern design with the easy ability to access both live feeds,” said CEO Jon Steinberg in an email to Talking Biz News. “It’s a new CMS designed from the ground up for rapid clipping. Also an alogorithmic trending section.” The […]
Why Cheddar is betting on multiple revenue streams
Cheddar CEO Jon Steinberg talked to Aditi Sangal of Digiday about its strategy of putting itself on a variety of noncable outlets. Here is an excerpt: Having multiple revenue streams is important “I had to sell ads again. I didn’t want to do it again. We don’t do small deals; we have long-term clients who […]
Cheddar has launched on Snapchat
Cheddar, the streaming video network dubbed the “CNBC for millennials” is launching its own business-focused news channel for Snapchat Discover, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “It’s the latest addition to the two-year-old video company’s growing portfolio of digital distribution partners. In the past two weeks, Cheddar has launched new distribution partnerships with Snapchat, YouTube TV, […]
Cheddar strikes deals with Hulu, YouTube’s live streaming service
Business news network Cheddar has struck deals for its content to appear on Hulu and on YouTube’s live streaming service, reports Sarah Perez of TechCrunch. Perez writes, “The new distribution agreement will see Hulu adding Cheddar’s live linear network, plus exclusive morning and afternoon news briefs, key highlights and a selection of Cheddar Originals. “This combination of […]
Cheddar launches Cheddar Big News
Business news network Cheddar began Tuesday broadcasting Cheddar Big News, its general news network focused on headlines and top stories. It premiered on YouTube TV with planned launches on Sling TV and Philo in this second quarter of 2018. Cheddar Big News will include the latest trends and updates in politics, entertainment, travel, food, health, science, […]
Cheddar hires Nora Ali to be an anchor
Business news service Cheddar has hired Nora Ali to be an anchor in New York. “We are thrilled to have her on board,” said CEO and anchor Jon Steinberg in an email to Talking Biz News. Ali spent the last three years as a senior product manager of customer experience at Jet.com. She has also […]
Cheddar raises $22 million, plans to expand internationally
Business news channel Cheddar has raised $22 million in additional funding and plans to expand internationally, reports Benjamin Mullin of The Wall Street Journal. Mullin reports, “The funding round, the company’s fourth, was led by Raine Ventures, an early-stage media-and-technology investment firm. Other investors include Liberty Global, Goldman Sachs, Antenna Group, 7 Global Capital, Dentsu Ventures, New York Stock […]
Cheddar is starting a cryptocurrency show
Cheddar announced Thursday the launch of “Crypto Craze,” a 30-minute weekly cryptocurrency show. “Crypto Craze” will air on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. “Crypto Craze” will explore trading and investment strategies in cryptocurrencies. Prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and other digital assets were volatile […]
Biz news channel Cheddar now showing in airports and hotels
Business news channel Cheddar announced that it’s now appearing on Reachme TV’s network of 85 airports and over 5000 hotels across the country. “I was sitting in Newark airport at the bar having a scotch and eating grilled chicken before my flight. I looked up, saw Reachme TV and decided Cheddar was perfect for those […]
Cheddar is looking for reporters to cover media, fintech, transportation and tech
Cheddar is looking for enterprising, creative reporters who can deliver original, exclusive competitive beats like media, fintech/cryptocurrency, the future of transportation, and tech’s biggest players. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of breaking stories that will be relevant to Cheddar’s audiences and command the attention of other news organizations. This candidate will know how […]
