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Bob Iger explains Disney's confusing sports strategy
Disney has been making a whirlwind of sports streaming moves lately that some analysts worry could confuse consumers.
Bob Iger Says Disney's Linear TV Assets Are "Not a Burden"
The studio's broadcast and cable assets look to be off the auction block as they are managed alongside evolving streaming platforms.
Disney paid Bob Iger $41 million last year—a 30% increase over the year before
Disney CEO Bob Iger earned $41 million last year, a 30% increase over the previous year. The windfall comes after two Disney films were among the highest performing of 2024. Bob Iger got a hefty raise from Disney last year.
Bob Iger Thinks Disney Has An Advantage In Streaming Over Netflix, Amazon: Here's Why
Disney CEO Bob Iger believes ESPN's 24/7 sports coverage gives the company a major competitive edge over streaming rivals like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, as Disney prepares to expand ESPN across multiple platforms,
Bob Iger Says Disney's Linear Networks Are 'Not a Burden at All'
After once saying that the linear TV business "may not be core" to Disney, CEO Bob Iger has completely changed his tune, telling Wall Street on Wednesday that the entertainment giant has now reached a point where its networks are "not a burden at all.
Bob Iger Won't Rule Out Sale Of Smaller Networks As Cable Consolidates But Says Disney's Linear Business "Not A Burden At All"
With Comcast planning to spin out NBCUniversal cable networks and Warner Bros. Discovery positioning itself to do the same, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company may or may not join an anticipated move towards consolidation since its linear business is doing just fine.
Iger Emphasizes Linear’s Value In Addition to Disney’s DTC Increases
The CEO tells analysts “We are programming [the linear networks], and we are funding them at levels that actually give us the ability to enhance our overall television business that obviously includes and leans into streaming,
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says “Venu Basically Looked Redundant To Us” As Other Skinny Bundles Emerged
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Venu, the streaming sports joint venture that’s fading into history, became irrelevant as ...
Disney Delivers Blockbuster Results
The streaming business, home to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, was a real standout, reporting a $293 million profit compared to a ...
Disney CEO: Bosses should hire people with this 1 quality more often—'it's a rarer commodity in business than it should be'
Bosses should consider a candidates “genuine decency” just as much as they consider skills and experience when hiring, writes ...
Disney is doubling down on its plan to make ESPN the future of sports streaming
Disney wants to win the sports streaming war by making ESPN available “however the consumer wants it, wherever the consumer wants it,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said during an earni ...
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With skinny bundles, Disney hopes to fatten profits
Ever wished you could just pay for sports streaming? Disney is considering allowing subscribers to do just that with "skinny ...
Disney Puts New Emphasis on Skinny Bundles for ESPN
Disney thinks an emerging suite of so-called “skinny bundles” serves as a better way to make ESPN available to cord-cutters ...
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Disney CEO says that ESPN’s new streaming app will incorporate fantasy and betting
The app is set to launch in the second half of 2025, and will replace ESPN+. The post Disney CEO says that ESPN’s new ...
Disney is starting to bleed streaming subscribers
Disney’s (DIS) streaming business once again turned a profit last quarter. But its flagship platform is starting to lose ...