Disney Faces 'More Change Ahead' As ESPN DTC Launch Will Accelerate Cord Cutting: NBA Rights, College Football Offer Upside, Analyst Says
An analyst views the launch of ESPN's DTC streaming platform as a mixed bag for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), with both ...
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ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with new Disney deal after 2-week blackout
DirecTV announced Saturday it had reached a deal with Walt Disney Co. that will restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to ...
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After 6 years leading ESPN, Pitaro may be on deck to succeed Disney CEO; he’s also trying to reshape the Bristol-based sports media company
Jimmy Pitaro says he’s “sitting in his dream job.” Pitaro, 54, has helmed ESPN, which is owned by the Walt Disney Co., since he was hired as the digital sports broadcaster’s eighth president in March ...
Disney’s Big Emmy Wins May Build Streaming Momentum
As it pushes for sustainable streaming profitability, CEO Bob Iger has outlined Emmy nominations and the popularity of its ...