Peace, Love, And Branding: The History Of Ben & Jerry’s In 3 Minutes Fast Company 2026-09-18 | Peace, Love, And Branding: The History Of Ben & Jerry’s In 3 Minutes
Why is fast food so expensive now? Fast Company 2024-10-17 | There’s a growing shift in consumer sentiment about the fast-food industry. As inflation pushes menu prices steadily upward, more people are asking themselves if that weekly trip to Taco Bell, Wendy’s, or KFC is still worth the cost. ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Christopher Zara breaks down the economics of fast food and discusses what companies are doing to try and lure customers back to the drive-through. Also, ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Beer discusses the most recent advertising fails and successes, from Heinz’s racially tone-deaf imagery to the surprisingly popular combination of Grimace and the New York Mets.
Can WeightWatchers survive the Ozempic era? Fast Company 2024-10-10 | Two weeks ago, the WeightWatchers board ousted CEO Sima Sistani, who helmed the company for two-and-a-half years, appointing board member Tara Comonte interim CEO. During that time, the company has radically altered its business model (fastcompany.com/91176212/weightwatchers-in-the-ozempic-era) to stay competitive in the Ozempic era. Cohost Yasmin Gange analyzes what this leadership change signals for the company’s strategy. Also, ‘Fast Company’ associate editor David Salazar talks with Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. His tenure of the past 3 years comes amid a cultural discussion about whether or not the Grammys and the Academy are still relevant. They chatted about diversifying the Grammy voting process, advocating for artists, and how Mason feels about AI in the music industry.
Is the Try Guys New Platform the Future of Streaming? Fast Company 2024-10-08 | If you were on YouTube in the Golden Age of BuzzFeed videos, there’s a good chance you remember the @tryguys a group of four friends, who hosted a hugely popular series about trying new experiences. Like many BuzzFeed creators, the four eventually left to start their own production company, 2nd Try. But a couple years ago, the ‘guys’ were thrust into the spotlight when one of them was caught having an affair with an employee and left the company. We got to talk with two of the original guys, Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger, about navigating the upheaval and their strategy around YouTube and 2nd Try’s new streaming platform.01:40 - Ned Fulmer scandal10:21 - Shifting the Try Guys content plan17:05 - rebuilding audience after crisis22:09 - Launching a streaming platform38:15 - New slate of shows and New cast membersFast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Innovating for impact: how this Alabama-based tech institute fuels biosciences discovery Fast Company 2024-10-04 | Alabama’s ecosystem of innovation is built on the strength of its entrepreneurs, workforce, policymakers, and community leaders. Leading economic development at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Carter Wells has long worked at the intersection of these stakeholders, fueling innovation, collaboration, and impact across 45 biotech companies in the state. In this custom episode, learn how Carter connects Alabama’s best institutions, organizations, and people behind HudsonAlpha’s mission — and how Alabama creates an ecosystem for this mission to thrive.
In the game of OpenAI, you win or you resign Fast Company 2024-10-03 | Over the past week, it was announced that Mira Murati, CTO of OpenAI, would be the latest to depart the company. This leaves Sam Altman as the last remaining leader from the early days of OpenAI, signaling a clear shift in direction. And maybe most importantly, the company has abandoned its nonprofit status and become a for-profit benefit corporation. ‘Fast Company’ senior writer Ainsley Harris talks through these changes and what it could mean for the future of OpenAI. Also, Shion Kaji, father of Ryan Kaji of Ryan’s World, and Albie Hecht of pocket.watch talk about working with child stars and creative influence across platforms, from YouTube to the big screen.
Innovating for impact: how this Alabama-based tech institute fuels biosciences discovery - FROM F... Fast Company 2024-10-02 | Alabama’s ecosystem of innovation is built on the strength of its entrepreneurs, workforce, policymakers, and community leaders. Leading economic development at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Carter Wells has long worked at the intersection of these stakeholders, fueling innovation, collaboration, and impact across 45 biotech companies in the state. In this custom episode, learn how Carter connects Alabama’s best institutions, organizations, and people behind HudsonAlpha’s mission — and how Alabama creates an ecosystem for this mission to thrive.
The Try Guys try a new streaming platform, and more Fast Company 2024-09-26 | If you were on YouTube in the Golden Age of BuzzFeed videos, there’s a good chance you remember the Try Guys, a group of four friends, who hosted a hugely popular series about trying new experiences. Like many BuzzFeed creators, the four eventually left to start their own production company, 2nd Try. But a couple years ago, the ‘guys’ were thrust into the spotlight when one of them was caught having an affair with an employee and left the company. We got to talk with two of the original guys, Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger, about navigating the upheaval and their strategy around YouTube and 2nd Try’s new streaming platform.Also, Stephanie Smellie, head of business development at Patreon, talks about how the platform supports podcasters and other creators in building a unique relationship with their audiences.
NFL ad season begins, and Robinhood still has faith in crypto Fast Company 2024-09-19 | This week, we’re recording the show at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival using a modular soundproof booth from ROOM (room.com) . ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Beer, who covers advertising and branding, returns to talk about the latest ads and over-the-top videos from brands including Pepsi, the NFL, and Progressive—and the nearly-11-minute-long promo video, ‘ManningCast: The Musical.’ Also, how are brands responding to the backlash against DEI, and who’s going against the trends?Plus, Robinhood cofounder and CEO Vlad Tenev shares about his company’s growth since the GameStop chaos of 2021, the regulation he’d like to see for cryptocurrency, and how he thinks about AI as a new language tool.
Who are the 10 most innovative people from the last 10 years, and how did we pick them? Fast Company 2024-09-12 | The Fast Company Innovation Festival begins next week for the 10th year, and to celebrate the anniversary, we’re highlighting 10 of the most innovative people in various industries and sectors. ‘Fast Company’ editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan chats about how the list was chosen, and what’s remarkable about each person. And Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy shares about how the brand with such a strong cultural link to millennial fashion works to reach all generations of makeup fans.Tickets are still available for the Innovation Festival! (events.fastcompany.com/innovationfestival24) Please join us for four days of inspired conversation, purposeful networking, and meaningful takeaways.
Sara Nelson Believes That Unchecked Capitalism Poses a Serious Threat to Society | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-09-09 | Sara Nelson has been instrumental in mitigating support for airline industry employees and challenging questionable policies fashioned by executives behind closed doors.00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Capitalism, labor unions and 9/1101:28 - Challenges of being a labor union leader 02:36 - Labor union and the working class03:30 - AI Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
How Pat McGrath Revolutionized the Makeup Industry | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-09-09 | Revered in the beauty and fashion industries and considered one of the world’s most influential makeup artists, Pat McGrath and her eponymous makeup line are known to be the gold standard for quality, design, and creativity.00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Pat's favorite part about being an innovator 00:40 - How long it takes to create a foundation01:33 - The birth of glass skin02:44 - Pushing boundaries in makeup 03:10 - Pat shares secret to successFast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
José Andréss powerful emergency response philosophy | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-09-09 | José Andrés sat down with Fast Company to deliver a compelling and in-depth discussion on why ignoring the urgent need for crisis feeding represents a profound moral failure. Andrés delves into the ethical responsibilities we face and the critical importance of providing food in times of emergency. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Why World Central Kitchen is a resource for war-torn countries 01:15 - Expanding World Central Kitchen02:14 - Challenges in the restaurant industry today03:21 - Will Ozempic ruin the restaurant industry?05:00 - The next big thing in food innovation Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Why Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks AI Will Never Match His Creative Process | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-09-09 | Discover how Lin-Manuel Miranda revolutionized Broadway with Hamilton, his innovative approach to storytelling, and his insights into the future of AI in entertainment and media. 00:00 - Intro00:20 - How does Lin-Manuel Miranda know when he has created magic?01:30 - How Hamilton came to be 02:41 - The legacy of Hamilton04:01 - AI and creativity 05:34 - The secret sauce to success Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Issa Rae vs. Hollywood: How to Serve Black Women Authentically Fast Company 2024-09-09 | Issa Rae: The writer, producer, actress, and founder of Hoorae is one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years. Check out the exclusive interview here and head to Fastcompany.com for the full article. 00:00 - Introduction to Issa Rae00:15 - Black representation in media01:16 - Giving newcomers opportunity02:33 - Issa's evolution as an entrapanuer03:08 - Insecure 03:30 - Issa's favorite projects to make 03:59 - Why won't Hollywood take chances on Black stories?Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
How Ryan Reynolds Tackles Creative Roadblocks | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-09-09 | What’s blocking Ryan Reynolds’ creative flow? Fast Company uncovers the secrets behind his success. 00:00 - What is one innovation that Ryan Reynolds wishes he was responsible for?00:40 - History behind Deadpool 01:34 - Ryan Reynolds and entrepreneurship 03:28 - Why Ryan Reynolds picks joy over cynicism 04:39 - Ryan Reynolds on leadership style 05:43 - How does Ryan Reynolds stay innovative?Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
What is going on with Telegram? Fast Company 2024-09-05 | Last week, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris. French authorities detained and charged him in connection to an investigation related to a dozen different charges, including money laundering and child abuse. Telegram has become notorious for its laissez-faire approach to moderation and celebrated by right wing groups as an anti-government, anti-liberal home for channels and messaging. The platform is used by everyone from French and Russian government officials to the Ukrainian military. ‘Fast Company’ contributing editor Alex Pasternack chats about Pavel Durov’s background and what the case means for social media moderation in the U.S. and internationally.Also, Damian Bradfield, cofounder and chief creative officer of WeTransfer, discusses how his file-sharing company used advertising and a unique approach to creative tools to morph into a digital arts platform.
Solving the AI Energy Challenge FROM FASTCO WORKS AND WILLIAMS Fast Company 2024-09-04 | In this custom episode from FastCo Works and Williams (williams.com) , Kathleen Koch chats with Williams executive VP of corporate strategic development Chad Zamarin. They break down the rapid growth of energy demand due to the rise of data centers and AI and the need for clean tech—and what the U.S. needs to do to keep pace.
How Will Packer uses arrogance to his advantage Fast Company 2024-08-29 | Will Packer is a film, television, and podcast producer who has worked in Hollywood for more than 20 years, making movies like ‘Ride Along,’ ‘The Wedding Ringer,’ and ‘Girls Trip.’ He also has a book on the way next year, ‘Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big,’ about the stories and lessons he’s learned in the entertainment industry. Will’s latest show, ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,’ premieres September 5 on Peacock, and tells the story of Muhammad Ali’s famous fight in Atlanta and the massive theft that followed. He chatted about his experiences as a producer, where he finds story inspiration, and one of his biggest accomplishments: convincing Beyoncé to change her mind.Also, Anu Duggal, founding partner of Female Founders Fund, talks about how things have changed, or not, for female entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem. After 10 years in seed-funding for companies, she sees optimism in climate tech, but AI? . . . Not so much.
Can Brian Niccol turn Starbucks around? Fast Company 2024-08-22 | Last week in a major shakeup, Starbucks announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as its new chairman and CEO. Niccol, then CEO of Chipotle, will succeed Starbucks’s Laxman Narasimhan, who is stepping down immediately from the position he’s held for only 17 months. For a company that has aggressively claimed it does not make fast food, this could signal a shift in how Starbucks views itself . . . and how it attempts to regain the 20% in market cap that it’s lost. ‘Fast Company’ contributing writer Clint Rainey discusses the coffee chain’s past mission and values, and how different leadership has shifted the brand’s focus.Also, we talk with rapper Saweetie about her successful brand partnerships with Postmates and McDonald’s, and her perspective on growing her own brand and image. And Candace Bushnell, author of ‘Sex and the City’ (the book!), chats about looking back on her writing and TV career and what stories she wants women to see today.
Kim Kardashian vs. Jimmy Fallon in Beats by Dre battle #skims #kardashian #jimmyfallon #beats Fast Company 2024-08-16 | Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Kim Kardashian and Jimmy Fallon Battle for Beats | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-08-16 | Inside the marketing magic that turned a Fallon vs. Kardashian collaboration into a viral sensation.Who wins a brand collab battle between Kim Kardashian and Jimmy Fallon? Beats by Dre’s latest campaign, “Kim vs. Jim,” reveals all! With Kim’s Skims and Fallon creating unique headphone designs, this competitive approach draws in millions of viewers and leverages both stars’ fanbases to boost the brand. Over the years, Beats has teamed up with brands from Alexander Wang to Minecraft. This creative approach leverages fanbases, builds excitement, and helps Beats stand out in the crowded market of brand collaborations.Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Can the Gap make a comeback? Fast Company 2024-08-14 | This week, we’re taking a look at what some top brands are doing in the sports and entertainment space. This is part of our ongoing monthly series, Brands that Matter, with ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Beer who covers advertising and branding.Then, we chatted with ‘Fast Company’ contributing writer Nicole LaPorte about the Gap new CEO. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, Gap was synonymous with denim and khakis. But the rise of fast-fashion brands such as Zara and H&M, shift from shopping in malls to shopping online, and the pandemic’s ‘house clothes’ trend, all hit the Gap hard. Then, former Mattel president and COO Richard Dickson came in to take over. And if you’re wondering why a successful toy company executive would want to move to a flailing clothing company . . . we got you.
How 23andMe went from a $6 billion valuation to trading for pennies Fast Company 2024-08-07 | Cofounder and CEO of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki, wants to take the public company private. Founded in 2006, the DNA-testing startup was valued at $6 billion in 2021. Now, it’s trading for less than a dollar. So what happened? ‘Fast Company’ senior writer Ainsley Harris breaks down 23andMe’s history, and why the company faces an uncertain future.Also, actor Edward Norton chats with ‘Fast Company’ staff writer David Salazar about his startup, Zeck. After decades of serving on nonprofit and corporate boards, as well as working with boards as a founder, Norton realized that modern, streamlined tools could vastly improve boardroom communication. His company aims to change the dynamics of boards and company management by reducing repetitive tasks and facilitating better collaboration.And heads up, our show will be shifting to publish on Thursdays starting August 22!
Inside the least woke college in America Fast Company 2024-07-31 | A Gallup poll published last July found that just 36% of Americans had “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. That’s a 10% drop from 2018, and more than a 20% drop from 2015. Enter the University of Austin, which claims to be a new type of higher education institution that offers students “the fearless pursuit of truth.” The privately funded nonprofit has reportedly received $200 million in private donations, much of it from prominent right-wing investors. ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Max Ufberg discusses the university’s background and what school will be like for the first class of freshmen.Also, L-Acoustics CEO Laurent Vaissié shares his excitement for the possibilities of sound design for live concerts and shows. His company’s approach to audio is creating immersive experiences and new layers of storytelling, from Broadway theaters to Vegas shows.
Deadpool Does Product Marketing In The Deadpooliest Way Possible | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-07-27 | Is it weird that brands like Heineken and Heinz are so joyfully involved in a movie so joyously littered with f-bombs?Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Who does Silicon Valley want to elect in 2024? Fast Company 2024-07-24 | With President Biden out of the presidential race and support gathering behind Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place as the Democratic nominee, Silicon Valley’s influence on the candidates is more obvious than ever.Back when Harris ran for California District Attorney, she received donations from tech investors and venture capitalists including Sheryl Sandberg and Reid Hoffman, both of whom have already endorsed her for president. On the Republican side, JD Vance worked for prominent VCs and even started his own, with money from Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Eric Schmidt. So it’s not surprising that the past couple weeks have brought a flurry of endorsements and massive donations from the biggest names in tech. ‘Fast Company’ contributing writer Issie Lapowsky joins the show to break down what’s influencing tech billionaires in their endorsements, and what that reveals about the industry’s political interests.Also, world-renowned chef René Redzepi, the creative force behind Noma, the three-Michelin-star restaurant in Copenhagen, discusses his new role as host of Apple TV+’s docuseries, ‘Omnivore.’ He also digs into the joys and pains of foraging and his plans to rework his restaurant business after Noma closes at the end of this year.
Gen Z are shaping the future of progressive politics | Fast Company #shorts Fast Company 2024-07-24 | An exclusive look at election day in Houston with David Hogg and Kevin Lata’s grassroots effort to get young progressives like Molly Cook into U.S. Congress and state legislatures.Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Gen Zs Vision and The Future of American Politics | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-07-24 | An exclusive look at election day in Houston with David Hogg and Kevin Lata’s grassroots effort to get young progressives like Molly Cook into U.S. Congress and state legislatures.00:00 Introduction - Gen Z is coming for your job00:39 Who is Molly Cook?01:06 Meet Leaders We Deserve01:39 The storm02:25 Molly Cook backstory / Number 1 issue in Texas03:08 Gen Z's role in Politics 05:08 Meet Molly's opponent 05:33 David Hogg / Gun control in America06:40 First round of votes are in 09:07 Molly's speech11:32 The end resultFast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
AI is changing tech, but wheres the energy coming from? Fast Company 2024-07-17 | Last week, Amazon announced it hit a goal of 100% renewable electricity seven years early. But a report from an Amazon employee group argues that this claim is misleading. They say that only a fifth of the company’s data centers in the U.S actually run on clean power. Meanwhile, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and a host of other companies continue their development of AI—yet another huge energy demand. A recent report by Goldman Sachs says utility companies will need to spend nearly 40% more in the next three years to keep up with the demand from cloud service providers. For example, training an AI model like OpenAI’s GPT-3 required just under 1,300 megawatt hours, which is the amount of power used by 130 U.S. homes in a year. ‘Fast Company’ deputy digital editor Morgan Clendaniel discusses how to interpret Amazon’s claims about renewable power, and how much energy we’ll need to power even more data processing. Also, Jeff Beer, ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor covering advertising and branding, breaks down some of the recent campaigns and marketing from Etsy and Taco Bell, and what to expect from ads during the 2024 Summer Olympics.
It’s too damn hot, tip Grubhub delivery workers more Fast Company 2024-07-10 | Temperatures are hitting all-time highs, with some cities reaching 25 degrees above average. Last week, the Biden Administration announced a proposed rule that would create heat protections for certain workers, including delivery drivers. But with companies like Grubhub and UberEats classifying delivery workers as “independent contractors,” what does that mean for some of the people most vulnerable to extreme heat? ‘Fast Company’ staff writer Jess Bursztynksy gives us the latest on the state of delivery workers’ rights in NYC and beyond. And Dr. Sophia Yen, founder of Pandia Health, talks about changing how people get essential healthcare, using algorithms in telemedicine, and how our political climate impacts women’s healthcare businesses.
Who is MSCHF and why are 10,000 people playing their game on Venmo? Fast Company 2024-07-03 | Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF has a long history of expertly harnessing pop culture humor to poke fun at big corporations. Their latest project is a game built on top of Venmo, where players buy in for $10 and participate in hourly votes to eliminate each other, and a daily vote to pick a winner. The first player chosen to win by 100% of the votes will win a prize pot of over $119,000. Fast Company Global Design Editor Mark Wilson breaks down MSCHF's history and how they combine artistic commentary with capitalism. And Pinterest Chief Product Officer Sabrina Ellis discusses AI's possible uses on a platform with such a vast library of images. How can Pinterest continue to be a source of inspiration for users, an avenue for shopping, and expand the diversity of its content? And what insights can AI provide into the things that catch our eye?
This Could Be The Best Tourism Commercial Youve Ever Seen | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-06-28 | Visit Oslo is the tourism marketing board for Norway’s capital city, and it may just have simultaneously created one of the best pieces of tourism and anti-advertising ever made.Check out the ad for yourself youtube.com/watch?v=8vhD59ac7nwFast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Are LinkedIn influencers the worst kind of influencer? Fast Company 2024-06-26 | In a recent viral LinkedIn post, Cap X Media’s CEO Matthew Baltzell poses in a backwards baseball cap and details his experience firing an employee for the first time. He talks about the process, what he learned, and asks for feedback from readers. One commenter wrote, “This LinkedIn post is a disgrace,” while another said, “You brought pain into someone’s life and then turned it into a ‘gold star for me’ moment. They’re certainly appalled by this on other (less weird) social platforms.”But plenty of comments sympathized with Baltzell over the uncomfortable situation, even praising him for sharing it. In fact, deranged behavior like this is a daily occurrence on LinkedIn, where business influencers operate very differently from influencers on other social media platforms. ‘Fast Company’ contributing writer Joe Berkowitz discusses his own forays into LinkedIn’s world of ‘corporate positivity.’ And Andrew Lacey, founder and CEO of medical technology company Prenuvo, talks about how the full-body MRI scanning that his company is offering might change our perspective on preventative healthcare—if the high cost can be lowered by other systemic reforms in healthcare.
Frank McCourt wants to buy TikTok Fast Company 2024-06-20 | Back in April, President Biden signed a law that would ban TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells the social media app. The company was given about nine months to a year to find an American buyer. So, today we’re going to dive into the race to buy the social media app . . . specifically looking at one billionaire who’s spearheading a bid: former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. Fast Company Senior Staff Editor Max Ufberg sat down with McCourt a few weeks ago to discuss his interest in buying TikTok (fastcompany.com/91137747/frank-mccourt-tiktok-fixing-the-internet) .And then we chatted with Fast Company Senior Staff Editor Jeff Beer about his trip to Cannes and which brand he thinks will win the Titanium award.Also, check out Yaz's interview on the "Rapid Response" podcast: fastcompany.com/91142303/have-we-hit-peak-apple
Celebrating Fast Companys 5th Annual Queer 50 Fast Company 2024-06-17 | For the past five years, Fast Company has published the annual Queer 50, a list of the most influential LGBTQ leaders in business, tech, and beyond. The list is a celebration of queer representation and influence in the highest ranks of business. Honorees include those working on addressing the most relevant topics of our time, including responsible AI, trans rights, healthcare, and the future of work. In this episode, we wanted to hear from some of our Queer 50 honorees about the strengths that enable their best work and what inspires them to work through challenges. To read more detailed profiles of 2024’s Queer 50 honorees, go to fastcompany.com/queer-50 (http://fastcompany.com/queer-50) .
The Pepsi collab with Bobby Flay you didnt see coming | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-06-14 | The new fragrance SMOKED 'COLAonge' gives new meaning to chilling and grilling.Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Inside MrBeasts corporate structure Fast Company 2024-06-12 | A nonprofit founded by right-wing billionaire Charles Koch was a "key contributor" to a recent video produced by the popular content creator MrBeast. The video, titled "We Schooled Hundreds of Teachers (youtube.com/watch?v=XmtiNajqbnI) ," was uploaded on April 30th to "Beast Philanthropy," a second channel MrBeast uses to showcase charity work. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, lists the organization Stand Together as one of the main financial sponsors. Stand Together was founded by Koch in 2003 as The Seminar Network and it describes itself as a "philanthropic community" dedicated to tackling the "country’s biggest problems," which range from education initiatives to what it calls "freedom-minded solutions." But we wanted to focus on how MrBeast’s corporate structure operates, so Fast Company contributing writer Ryan Broderick joined us to chat about it.Then, Fast Company associate editor David Salazar had a conversation with Vault founder David Greenstein and musician James Blake, who was the first artist on Vault and has been vocal about its potential as a new way for fans to engage with their favorite artists. They chatted about experimenting with new ways to monetize music.
Adapting to change Fast Company 2024-06-10 | Our show is based on the premise that work is changing everyday. But there’s a big problem with that: Change is hard, scary . . . and necessary. Now more than ever, as AI is integrated into our jobs, we are asked to adapt to seismic shifts at a much faster rate than in the past. But it’s human nature to resist uncomfortable changes, even if we know it might be for the best. So how can we make these shifts a little easier? Can we train our brains to become more adaptable? Sanam Hafeez is a neuropsychologist who has studied how our brains adapt to change, and she explains how underlying emotions affect our ability to adapt in the workplace.
Could Anthony Edwards Be The New Face of The NBA? | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-06-07 | Adidas dropped a new ad for its AE 1 featuring the Timberwolves guard reading receipts of his critics. Rapper Cam’ron delivered a diss track.Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Could Anthony Edwards be the new face of the NBA? Fast Company 2024-06-07 | Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
How Dropout went from CollegeHumor to media powerhouse Fast Company 2024-06-06 | @dropout @samreich Dropout CEO Sam Reich takes us along the journey from saving the CollegeHumor site and growing it into a game changing production company/streaming service.Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design.Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company00:00 - Intro00:52 - IAC and College Humor03:31 - Sam Makes a Big Purchase04:25 - Turning College Humor into Dropout05:51 - Growing the Brand06:55 - Generating Revenue08:32 - How Big is Too Big?09:09 - The #1 Value Behind Dropout10:33 - Company Culture11:28 - For More Info...
How Dropout came back from the brink stronger—and funnier—than ever Fast Company 2024-06-05 | Last September, CollegeHumor rebranded as Dropout. The 25-year old comedy platform made the move after a surge in subscriptions to the company's streaming platform, @dropout After decades of struggling to find profitability, this became the centerpiece of its business model.“Truthfully, as a high school dropout, I never really connected with the brand name CollegeHumor,” said Dropout CEO @samreich . "We promised ourselves we would only do away with the name when we felt that Dropout was popular enough to eclipse it, and we feel that time is now.”Since purchasing the company for a whopping $0 in 2020, Reich has prioritized producing long-form improv content, keeping costs low and driving brand awareness through vertical videos on social media networks like TikTok. Dropout currently has 11 active series including its two most popular properties Game Changer and Dimension 20, a series where comedians actually play a live game of Dungeons & Dragons. By the end of this year, they are set to have 15 series including a live comedy special series called Dropout Presents that will launch this summer with a stand-up special from YouTuber Hank Green (variety.com/2024/tv/news/hank-green-pissing-out-cancer-stand-up-comedy-special-dropout-1235996253) . The company has also ventured into live event programming for Dimension 20 in partnership with Live Nation, starting with a four-show tour of the U.K. this spring and, most impressively, leading up to a show at Madison Square Garden (instagram.com/p/C5gjIVhvuOh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) in January of 2025.
No one knows what’s in the fine print Fast Company 2024-06-03 | One in five American workers have signed a noncompete clause in their employment contract, and many likely had no idea what they were agreeing to. Noncompete clauses typically prevent workers from joining competitors for a certain period of time after their employment; and although many people only expect to see those restrictions only in high-level positions, they actually apply to a surprising number of jobs. Low-wage workers in fast-food service, nurses and other healthcare professionals, and even temporary Amazon employees have all found themselves bound by noncompete clauses that make it nearly impossible to find another job. Earlier this spring, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned the use of noncompetes for most workers, prompting legal challenges from business organizations that will continue for many months. But if that ban goes into effect, the FTC believes it could raise wages by as much as $300 million. Evan Starr, an economist and professor of management and organization at the University of Maryland, studies noncompetes and believes the ban would also enable greater innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Michael Jordan returns for Gatorades new campaign Fast Company 2024-05-31 | Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Michael Jordan Returns For Gatorades New Campaign | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-05-31 | Gatorade gives us the time hop we didn't know we needed, bringing back "Is it in you?"Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Why tech bro podcasts are obsessed with alpha men Fast Company 2024-05-29 | Last week, an article (fastcompany.com/91112527/the-great-men-theory-of-podcasting) by ‘Fast Company’ senior writer Ainsley Harris riled up a small but very online part of the tech community. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Lucky, Y combinator CEO Garry Tan, and even MrBeast, along with many others, were all reacting to her article, ‘Tech bro podcasts are obsessed with alpha men, and it’s dangerous for the rest of us.’We talked to Ainsley and had her explain why so many ‘techno-optimists’ fell in love with the Great Man Theory, and how that’s problematic.Then, we spoke to Gamefam founder and CEO Joe Ferencz about the rise of Roblox and Fortnite as brand-engagement platforms and how they use these sandbox games to not only create new virtual worlds, but also to advertise different IPs.
Figuring out your best office communication style Fast Company 2024-05-27 | Should you send an email, or is Slack the better way to communicate with your colleagues? Is it ever okay to text a client? Can you use emojis with your boss—and if you can, should you? Communication at work can be really fraught and depends on the subject matter, your industry, your company culture, plus your individual style and preference. And given all that, there’s lots of room for mistakes and misunderstandings.In this LinkedIn Audio conversation with senior editors Lydia Dishman and Julia Herbst, we talked about navigating the world of workplace communication styles, and how to pick the best method for your particular situation.
Chanels new luxury fragrance ad is one part entertaining and one part pretentious #timotheechalamet Fast Company 2024-05-24 | Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Why This Timothée Chalamet Ad Is Near Perfect | Fast Company Fast Company 2024-05-24 | Chanel's new luxury fragrance ad is one part entertaining and one part pretentious. Fast Company's Brand Hit or Miss of the Week takes the smell test.Chapter00:00 - Intro00:10 - 00:26 Chanel's new ad with Timothée Chalamet and Martin Scorsese00:26 - 01:06 Description of Timothée Chalamet ad01:06 - 01:24 Why this ad is nearly perfect 01:24 - 01:30 Ad targeted towards young men 01:31 - Will there be more collabs? Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design. Follow us on: facebook.com/FastCompany twitter.com/FastCompany instagram.com/fastcompany linkedin.com/company/fast-company
Perplexity CEO slams Google Fast Company 2024-05-22 | By now, we’re used to talking to AI chatbots, and we’re used to googling something to find an answer. Last week, though, Google launched a new feature that combines the two called AI Overviews. The feature—which many users are already trying to turn off—is designed to reduce the number of searches users have to make. But the idea of combining a chatbot, search tool, and encyclopedia has actually been championed and refined by a two-year-old startup called Perplexity. The ambitious startup, which calls itself an Answer Engine, has been funded by the likes of Jeff Bezos and Nvidia. The stakes are high: If Perplexity can pull off its mission, the company could become—according to some—a Google killer. Perplexity’s CEO Aravind Srinivas spoke at our Most Innovative Companies Summit last week, and had some choice words about Google’s new features and the future of his own company. We spoke to executive editor Amy Farley to unpack what he said.Then, we chatted with ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Beer about brand apology ads and E.l.f beauty (investor.elfbeauty.com/news-and-events/press-releases/landing-news/2024/05-13-2024-050109807) ’s recent study on how there are too many dicks across U.S corporate boards.
