WNBA games and a NCAA women’s basketball tournament aren’t the only tools Disney has in its arsenal to attract advertisers hoping to expand support of women’s sports. Starting July 10, the entertainment giant will launch “In The Arena: Serena Williams,”…
Bob Iger receives honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire
Disney CEO Bob Iger was presented with an honorary knighthood. Prince William presented Iger with the post-nominal title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. “Congratulations Bob, on becoming an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order…
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery to bundle streaming services
The bundle is back. Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are planning to offer their streaming services — Disney+, Hulu and Max — in a bundle mirroring the traditional cable TV package, the companies said Wednesday. The latest iteration of the…
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state…
Disney reaches settlement in Florida lawsuit over theme park district
Disney has reached a settlement in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In an agreement announced on Wednesday, Disney and Florida will drop the lawsuits they have filed against each…
Bob Iger and Disney get backing in proxy battle from former CEO Michael Eisner
Disney and its current CEO, Bob Iger, have secured the backing of Iger’s onetime boss, former Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner. In a statement posted to social media, Eisner didn’t name Nelson Peltz, whose Trian Fund Management is mounting an…
Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery team up to launch “all in one” sports streaming service
Fox Corp, Walt Disney’s ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery will join together to build a sports streaming platform, the companies have said, in a bid to lure younger viewers who have eschewed television for streaming platforms. The media companies will form a joint…
DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against him
A US judge has sided with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his fight with Disney, rejecting a lawsuit that had accused the Republican of organising a campaign of “government retaliation”. Judge Allen Winsor said the actions that Disney opposed were…
Disney CEO Bob Iger opens company’s tech and data showcase at CES
Disney convened its fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase for advertisers at CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday, kicking it off with affirmation from CEO Bob Iger. “We know from a century of experience that when we marry our exceptional…
Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s movies have been too focused on messaging
Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said Wednesday he will no longer tolerate his company’s partners and creative team prioritizing messaging over storytelling. “Creators lost sight of what their No. 1 objective needed to be,” Iger said at the DealBook…