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Why is the WNBA so hot right now?
The WNBA’s 2024 season comes on the heels of a recent groundswell of interest in women’s basketball. Last year was the WNBA’s most-watched regular season in over two decades and the recently wrapped NCAA tournament has brought a new generation of fans to the sport. The women’s March Madness final averaged 18.7 million viewers, while the men’s final averaged just 14.82 million viewers. Basically, the WNBA is a hot commodity and brands are noticing. Fast Company Staff Editor AJ Hess joined us to explain how this happened and why the stakes for the WNBA are so high this season.
Then, in a bit of a role reversal, Josh played the interviewer and asked Yaz about her latest reporting on Oprah. It covered Weight Watchers, diet culture, and our favorite topic on this show, GLP-1s. The impetus for Yaz's article was a Weight Watchers event last week in New York where Oprah was speaking. Yaz explained what happened and what it means for the future of the company.
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From Office to Olympics: Sunny Choi's Story | Fast Company
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Sunny Choi quit her job at Estée Lauder to become the top-ranked competitive breakdancer on the USA’s Olympic team. Chapters: 00:00 - 00:32 Intro 00:32 - 00:50 Competing in the Olympics at age 35 00:50 - 01:26 Breakdancing will be an Olympic sport for the first time 01:27 - 02:44 Creating the first breakdancing show with Nike Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand,...
The workday is poorly designed
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We take for granted the standard 40-hour, 5-day workweek, but this structured schedule was implemented to suit a very different reality than most of us work and live in today. In recent years, the 4-day workweek has gained attention. But that kind of restructuring seems to leave many with more logistical questions than answers: What about parents trying to match a school schedule, or sleep-depr...
Was Apple’s New Ad Tone-Deaf? | Fast Company
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Apple’s “crush” ad for the new iPad Pro drew a massive backlash. The company apologized, saying it “missed the mark,” and pulled the ad from TV. The full article: www.fastcompany.com/91121241/apples-new-ipad-pro-ad-accused-of-crushing-creative-dreams Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and d...
We're looking at 2024 Summer Trends
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It’s May! We’re enjoying the spring weather and getting ready for this summer. So, we wanted to chat with some Fast Company folks who have their ears to the ground on what’s going to be a hit this summer. Fast Company Associate Editor David Salazar and Senior Staff Writer Liz Segran joined us to share their ideas-and a big shout-out to our interns, Ellie Stevens and Leila Frankina, for their he...
Exclusive Look: Candace Parker's Adidas Power Move
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The former LA Sparks star shares her big power move from the basketball court to Adidas. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:24 Candace Parker's exclusive announcement 00:50 Candace Parker's new role at Adidas 01:20 Candace Parker on Women's sport 02:33 Hopes and dreams for the future Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in techno...
Why so many of us feel lonely at work
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Leaders have tried to sell work as ‘one big family’ for years. With the proliferation of terms like ‘office besties’ and ‘work spouses,’ many employees have viewed work as a type of family too. But anyone who has been passed over for a promotion they deserved or laid off after years of hard work knows the hard truth: Work isn’t your family. In fact, work can make people feel lonely by preventin...
Meet The New Iconic Airbnb Houses | Fast Company
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Ever wonder what it would be like to stay in the house from Pixar’s Up or the X-Men mansion? Well, Airbnb has got you covered. 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: FastCompany/ FastCompany fastcompany www.linkedin.com/company/f...
The unraveling of a unicorn: Why InVision failed
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InVision (www.fastcompany.com/91069936/why-invision-failed) was once a prominent player in the design software space. But the company that was once valued at $2 billion announced it will be discontinuing its design-collaboration services by the end of this year. The cofounders, Clark Valberg and Ben Nadel, originally designed the software as a prototyping tool for designers but it quickly gaine...
Hiring is broken
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Even as the nature of work changes and innovations transform our jobs, the hiring process feels stuck in the same biased, ineffective rut. Too often, when companies finds themselves with an open position, they fall back on the same broken methods: mining leadership’s narrow, professional networks, or posting the same ineffective job ads in the same places. So how can we fix a system that’s so i...
Gru-esome Twosome: Nikola Jokic and Gru - Separated at Birth? | Fast Company
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Unpacking the impact of the Denver Nuggets center's fanatical fan club following. 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: FastCompany/ FastCompany fastcompany www.linkedin.com/company/fast-company/
Minimum wage increases for fast food workers and Lyft drivers
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Fast food workers in California are seeing an increase in their paychecks. This is because of a recent minimum wage law that went into effect earlier this month. The law requires fast food chains like McDonald’s and Starbucks to pay workers $20 per hour. It will also affect restaurants that have at least 60 other locations nationwide. Opponents of the law say it will lead to layoffs and store c...
WNBA Superstar Sue Bird Says the Time to Invest in Women's Sports is Now | Fast Company
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Bird recently retired but is using her voice to advocate for more investment in professional women's sports. 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: FastCompany/ FastCompany fastcompany www.linkedin.com/company/fast-company/
Behind Selena Gomez & Mandy Teefey's Mental Fitness Ecosystem | Fast Company
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Behind Selena Gomez & Mandy Teefey's Mental Fitness Ecosystem | Fast Company
Nobody knows how much anybody is making
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Nobody knows how much anybody is making
Boeing is having a bad year
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Boeing is having a bad year
Hard work isn’t (always) rewarded
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Hard work isn’t (always) rewarded
Chef José Andrés Is Championing Food For Social Good | Fast Company
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Chef José Andrés Is Championing Food For Social Good | Fast Company
NBC's hiring and firing of Ronna McDaniel
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NBC's hiring and firing of Ronna McDaniel
Your manager is bad at their job
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Your manager is bad at their job
Truth Social and Sephora Tweens
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Truth Social and Sephora Tweens
The problem with work is . . .
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The problem with work is . . .
Y Combinator and Oishii
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Y Combinator and Oishii
We are back with new episodes next week!
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We are back with new episodes next week!
Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP
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Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP
Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP
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Powering the Future - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP
The Most Innovative Companies list is out!
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The Most Innovative Companies list is out!
How a Fast Food Chain Became a Cultural Force | Fast Company
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How a Fast Food Chain Became a Cultural Force | Fast Company
The Hyper-Connected Consumer
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The Hyper-Connected Consumer
This Financial Services Firm is Surprisingly Closing The Gender Gap in Sports | Fast Company
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This Financial Services Firm is Surprisingly Closing The Gender Gap in Sports | Fast Company

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  • @ThomasGamble-bn4bb
    @ThomasGamble-bn4bb 12 годин тому

    He’s so chill it’s awesome

  • @georome9854
    @georome9854 14 годин тому

    I find it interesting that while she is promoting a documentary on her lifes success in Basketball she is also promoting transgender females playing in women's sports. Does this mean that she doesn't really care about the women trying to make a career in basketball going forward, and is she just interested in her own success? Pretty hypocritical!

  • @edum.6353
    @edum.6353 День тому

    she`s very beautiful. They put a beautiful face on a CTO position to seduce us

  • @Herc6969
    @Herc6969 2 дні тому

    FYI u have that jene Saia quote in other words u are my aphrodisiac ❤❤❤

  • @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff
    @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff 2 дні тому

    It causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.

  • @user-gk7iq6if9q
    @user-gk7iq6if9q 2 дні тому

    Mira👏👏👏👏👏

  • @IND3CISIV3
    @IND3CISIV3 2 дні тому

    It’s supposed to show how thin the product is ;-; and maybe how versitile it can be

  • @fruittree1670
    @fruittree1670 2 дні тому

    It means all that stuff is compressed into the ipad. Shut the fuck up, you people are annoying

  • @juiceman8355
    @juiceman8355 3 дні тому

    Why she dressed like a man?

  • @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff
    @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff 3 дні тому

    The Day I Got Microchipped More like...The Day I Sold My Soul To The Beast

  • @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff
    @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff 3 дні тому

    It causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666. Revelation 13:18

  • @briank2465
    @briank2465 3 дні тому

    you're always gonna be that guy with the shits! amazing

  • @whenthesunhitsssss
    @whenthesunhitsssss 3 дні тому

    his passion for everything he does is so inspiring

  • @whenthesunhitsssss
    @whenthesunhitsssss 3 дні тому

    he’s so cool

  • @alessandroperigo6731
    @alessandroperigo6731 3 дні тому

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ldon-vt7ni
    @ldon-vt7ni 4 дні тому

    ???

  • @davidprochazka8304
    @davidprochazka8304 4 дні тому

    You are trying to be offended. You are what is wrong with the society

    • @MidnightKLP
      @MidnightKLP 4 дні тому

      He isn't offended, you're just confused

    • @davidprochazka8304
      @davidprochazka8304 4 дні тому

      @@MidnightKLP sure, try to gaslight me more, morals of people these days is crazy

    • @coralcreates
      @coralcreates 2 дні тому

      The reactions to this ad are the dumbest things ever

  •  4 дні тому

    To save 3 mins 35 seconds for you on a clickbait-y untruthful video: The Era of DTC Brands is NOT over. VC-funded growth focused DTC brands are struggling but self-funded, healthy and slower growth (with good profit) become more popular nowadays.

  • @missbrownskinlady23
    @missbrownskinlady23 4 дні тому

    I love you so much candace ❤😍💫🔥

  • @sinist3r723
    @sinist3r723 4 дні тому

    What better way to feature a DJ van than to have two dudes that have never dj'd talk about it....why not actually have a DJ use it to show the features

  • @satines6045
    @satines6045 4 дні тому

    Should I put hashtags on my design posts that I want to be hired?

  • @agaluszka
    @agaluszka 5 днів тому

    Again video full off stupidity: - carbon footprint... - do we present plane or Great Rest bst? - foto of plane from the tail side - do video maker knows anything about subject?

  • @itsjustkiri
    @itsjustkiri 5 днів тому

    Forgot the non-negotiable pay of $14.25 an hour

  • @Godfirst234
    @Godfirst234 5 днів тому

    It's the only whiskey I drink taste like kissing God

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr 5 днів тому

    Is ballet going to be at the next Olympics?

  • @GTJay
    @GTJay 5 днів тому

    I thought the ad meant that it compressed everything into one thing; I missed the AI tag.

    • @N-mj15
      @N-mj15 4 дні тому

      Exactly what I thought too, people just want to be offended

  • @mdakash11-wq8oe
    @mdakash11-wq8oe 5 днів тому

    Hope you are well. Your Content is really Amazing But channel Growth is very poor. Just need to customize Your channel now (Setup, Optimize with High-quality SEO) Especially need SEO services.

  • @mdakash11-wq8oe
    @mdakash11-wq8oe 5 днів тому

    Hope you are well. Your Content is really Amazing But channel Growth is very poor. Just need to customize Your channel now (Setup, Optimize with High-quality SEO) Especially need SEO services.

  • @mdakash11-wq8oe
    @mdakash11-wq8oe 5 днів тому

    Hope you are well. Your Content is really Amazing But channel Growth is very poor. Just need to customize Your channel now (Setup, Optimize with High-quality SEO) Especially need SEO services.

  • @blakespadaro2313
    @blakespadaro2313 6 днів тому

  • @Ibetala
    @Ibetala 6 днів тому

    Lauren Conrad is a complete inspiration and an amazing role model! I absolutely love her fashion and think she’s freaking amazing. I totally look up to her and admire her decisions. Thank you for sharing your story, Lauren <3!!!

  • @lilmoepal
    @lilmoepal 6 днів тому

    So basically she wants to turn adidas into one big cluster f*ck, like everything else they touch

  • @moniquej369
    @moniquej369 6 днів тому

    Congratulations, Candace! Well deserved! The women’s game has always been marketable. People are just now catching up.

  • @Elaston
    @Elaston 7 днів тому

  • @Nekesu
    @Nekesu 7 днів тому

    Is there a reason celebrities always arrive at alcohol at some point in their career? Must be something we're not privy to.

  • @troyortega4494
    @troyortega4494 7 днів тому

    So glad Candace Parker retired. She has done nothing for the WNBA's popularity. If it was up to her, the WNBA would still have the same old type of ratings -- POOR. Out with the old, in comes the new (more feminine women)

  • @wifi0015
    @wifi0015 7 днів тому

    @2:46 saying no not having to explain yourself? Pretty sure thats not how the corporate worlds works when you have to answer to stakeholders

  • @mdakash11-wq8oe
    @mdakash11-wq8oe 7 днів тому

    Hope you are well. Your Content is really Amazing But channel Growth is very poor. Just need to customize Your channel now (Setup, Optimize with High-quality SEO) Especially need SEO services.

  • @mdakash11-wq8oe
    @mdakash11-wq8oe 7 днів тому

    Hope you are well. Your Content is really Amazing But channel Growth is very poor. Just need to customize Your channel now (Setup, Optimize with High-quality SEO) Especially need SEO services.

  • @niccolom
    @niccolom 7 днів тому

    That was a brilliant ad that separates the forward-thinking people and the backward-thinking people. Apple's target market for their new iPad is those who love to do creative things digitally -- that is the future. Sure, it might anger a bunch of technophobes, but they weren't likely to buy an iPad to begin with. So no (or little) loss there. I, for one, find it amazing that the iPad can do so much more than I thought it can do. Definitely gonna get myself one.

  • @stephanieblount6141
    @stephanieblount6141 7 днів тому

    Congratulations Candace!!! You will be missed but never will we forget you

  • @briankirkland7076
    @briankirkland7076 8 днів тому

    Congratulations on the smooth transition and good luck with your future endeavors.

  • @briankirkland7076
    @briankirkland7076 8 днів тому

    Do you think the double-close timeline will be extended a little? Also are you going to explain the installment contract over time? In your opinion, how well do you think the installment contract method will be received on both sides of the deal? This was a very informative video. To me , it means it's time for another pivot in strategy. Thanks Jerry.

  • @scottbaker8414
    @scottbaker8414 8 днів тому

    CANDACE, YOU SIMPLY GORGEOUS. LOVE YOU ❤❤❤ AWESOME PLAYER AND BUSINESS WOMAN.

  • @tonye2458
    @tonye2458 8 днів тому

    Douche

  • @Autumn-fk4fo
    @Autumn-fk4fo 8 днів тому

    Okay, im just gonna say it. Whether this commercial was offensive or not, it’s not that great. I don’t know if this was intentional or not, but this advertisement did not make me want to buy an iPad, instead it gave off a slightly negative and weird feeling that leaves you thinking “…what did I just watch???” By the time it’s over. It felt slightly dystopian and ominous. The only way it even remotely relates to an iPad is when they show one at the end. It felt like I was being forced watching Apple attempt to make a piece of art that just felt soulless and empty and tonedeaf just like the entire billion dollar company. It FEELS like it was made by the personification of an out of touch billion dollar company. It felt like they were sending a threatening message directed to nobody. I’ve seen people defend this ad like “wELL THIS GENERATIONS JUST SENSITIVEE”, but it’s still a worthless ad that says nothing and you don’t have to defend them to your grave, they’re a rich company, they can handle a small controversy that will last for 3 or more weeks. I don’t know what they were thinking when hearing out ideas for their new marketing move, but I want to know why they took the idea “let’s make an advertisement where we line up a bunch of expensive items that represent creativity and fun and crush them with no context” seriously. I’m pretty sure this was just a stunt to get people to talk about them. If they wanted to show how strong their IPad was, couldn’t they have done it in a way people would take seriously??

    • @Michael-jd5vf
      @Michael-jd5vf 4 дні тому

      And…..mission accomplished. This is what iconic art does, it makes you feel and think. That’s it. That’s its job. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s what all artist learn in school, including myself.

  • @amiya3x
    @amiya3x 8 днів тому

    wow

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr 8 днів тому

    I loved the commercial. I got to many things. The idea of just keeping things that are necessary is liberating.

  • @FastCompany
    @FastCompany 8 днів тому

    Check out the full article here: www.fastcompany.com/91117560/candace-parker-wnba-president-adidas-womens-basketball

    • @executiveblack403
      @executiveblack403 5 днів тому

      This won’t work…the marketing effort she is doing is counter to the WNBA which is leaning into femininity and this is leaning into masculinity. Which is not what sells in the market place. Not my personal opinion just noting the shift.

  • @ishotthesheriff5686
    @ishotthesheriff5686 8 днів тому

    This is a boss move. Good for her!