Tag: Disney CEO
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A New Chapter of Magic: Josh D’Amaro & Dana Walden Lead the Way
The future of The Walt Disney Company just got a lot brighter! In this episode, Mr. Daps dives into the historic announcement that Josh D’Amaro will become the next CEO of Disney, with Dana Walden stepping into the role of President and the company’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer. Uncover how Disney’s next chapter is being…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Congratulates Incoming Disney CEO
The Walt Disney Company has announced that current Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be the company’s next CEO. Joining him at the top of the company is Dana Walden, who will be the President and Chief Creative Officer. With the announcement just hours old, former CEO Michael Eisner took to X (formerly Twitter) to…
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Josh D’Amaro to Be Next Disney CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will be its next CEO. Disney’s Board of Directors met on Monday and unanimously voted for D’Amaro. This role will be effective as of March 18, 2026, at Disney’s Annual Meeting. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint D’Amaro…
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Iger Plans to Leave Disney CEO Role Before End of Contract
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger is planning on stepping down as CEO and step back from day to day management of the company before his contract comes. This news comes as the Disney board prepares to vote on his successor next week, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. According to WSJ, Iger has…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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Dana Walden, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, to Speak at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, And Telecom Conference
Dana Walden is set to participate at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, And Telecom Conference instead of Disney CEO.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Eye is Once Again on Retirement and Succession
Bob Iger talks about retirement and succession in an interview with Kelly Ripa on ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.’
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, sent a holiday message to D23 members. The message includes thanks for to these “dedicated” fans and also shares that while Disney concludes its celebration of its 100th anniversary, there is more to look forward to. The full message can be read below. Dear “Mr. Daps” We…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Tells Analysts and Investors that Disney Will ‘Quiet the Noise’ in Culture Wars
As legal battles continue with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Disney CEO Bob Iger told analysts and investors that Disney will “quiet the noise” in culture wars. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis attacked Disney for coming out against the “don’t say gay” law last year. Since then, the Governor has referred to the company as…
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Password Sharing Crackdown on the Horizon for Disney+
During a earnings call this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that password sharing is an area that could lead to potential growth. While specifics weren’t shared by Iger about what the plan is exactly, this is clearly something that Disney is looking at moving forward. “We are actively exploring ways to address account sharing…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He Wants to End Hollywood Strikes Quickly And is Committed to Doing So Personally
During an earnings call this week, Bob Iger addressed the ongoing Hollywood strikes. In short, Iger would like to see a quick resolution that he personally is committed to working toward that end. “Nothing is more important to this company than its relationships with the creative community. That includes actors, writers, animators, directors and producers,”…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Financial Results
Join Mr. Daps as he liveblogs the 3rd Quarter Financial Results call for The Walt Disney Company. The call begins at 1:30 PM PT on August 9, 2023, and will have Disney CEO Bob Iger sharing the results for Q3 of 2023. Join the conversation as results are revealed during this liveblog and call. What…
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A Birthday and a World Premiere – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #669
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover including an update to the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge, Disneyland’s Birthday, Bob Iger’s contract extension, the world premiere of Haunted Mansion, San Fransokyo Square’s official opening date, and also Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band performing on the Rivers of…
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Bob Iger Talks Florida, TV Networks, Contract Extension, Strikes, and Parks in Interview with CNBC
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Disney wants to avoid the so-called culture wars but defiantly pushed back against right-wing critics who have claimed Disney is adding inappropriate sexual content to its programming. “The notion that Disney is in any way sexualizing children is preposterous and inaccurate,” Iger said in a CNBC interview Thursday. Several Republican…
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Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract by Two Years
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Iger’s contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted that Iger’s extension provides continuity of leadership during the…
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Disney CEO Robert A. Iger To Appear On CNBC’s “Squawk Box” From Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference July 13
BURBANK, Calif., July 11, 2023 – Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from Allen & Company’s Sun Valley conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET/ 5:00 a.m. PT. To watch live, please visit CNBC.
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Disney to Pull Content From Streaming Services
Earlier this week during an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney CFO Christine McCarthy both indicated that there will be content that is pulled from Disney’s streaming services. This comes as Disney continues to evaluate its long-term strategy toward profitability with its streaming services, also known as Direct to Consumer (DTC). “We are…
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Disney to Release Single App Experience for Those With Both Disney+ and Hulu
On an earnings call Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that before the end of the year subscribers to both Disney+ and Hulu will be able to utilize a single app to experience both streaming services. This one app experience will be found on the Disney+ app. It comes as Disney continues to provide a better…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Florida Feud Calling it “A Matter of Retaliation”
During an earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about the ongoing feud between Disney and the state of Florida led by Governor Ron DeSantis. His response was strong and straightforward. In it, he stated Disney’s position and how he also saw Florida’s. In Iger’s opinion, it all comes down to retaliation. “Regarding…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Expresses Optimism Moving Forward in Shareholder Meeting Remarks
During the 2023 Annual Shareholder meeting for The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger shared remarks about the company he has once again returned to lead. While acknowledging the challenges that the company faces, he also expressed optimism for the company moving forward in a video that was released for the virtual shareholder meeting. After the…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Voices Support For Disney’s Future as Bob Iger Takes the Reins Again
There has been a lot going on at The Walt Disney Company in the last week and a half. This started with the news that Bob Chapek had been let go as Disney CEO and that Bob Iger would be returning to the role. This led to Iger immediately asserting his influence and restructuring the…
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Disney and Bob Iger Have $10 Million Deal for Consulting with Replacement
Bob Iger may again be back at The Walt Disney Company as CEO. However, when he left the company the last time he made a deal with Disney to consult with his replacement. This deal was for $10 million and had Iger available to consult through 2026. It currently is on hold while Iger is…
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The Changing of the Bobs – How Bob Iger Ended Up Taking the Role of Disney CEO Back From Bob Chapek
The news that Bob Iger has returned to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company has the Disney and business worlds buzzing. With the announcement that Bob Chapek was no longer with the company and Iger back, questions are being asked about how this all happened. CNBC has revealed a general overview of…
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Bob Iger Returns to The Walt Disney Company as CEO
Bob Iger is once again the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Tonight an email was sent out from Iger to Disney employees from Bob Iger announcing his return. Susan Arnold, Chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors also released a statement thanking Bob Chapek for his service to the company. “We thank Bob Chapek for…