All posts regarding the business and corporate side of the entirety of the Disney Company.
While Disney’s hourly employees (especially those at its theme parks and resorts) have criticized the long hours and low pay they receive, Disney’s new corporate initiative is hoping to change[…]
Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company announced that it would be reorganizing its operating structure. This isn’t the first time that they have done this, however, this time is different for[…]
This morning, Disney announced that it would purchase a majority of 21st Century Fox, the entertainment empire built by Rupert Murdoch, for $52.4 billion. Specifically, Disney will own Fox’s film[…]
Right before the Thanksgiving break and the wide release of his studio’s newest film “Coco,” news broke regarding the six-month leave of absence of John Lasseter, the chief creative officer[…]
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced that they will be securing a majority stake in BAMTech, the streaming service operation created by Major League Baseball’s Internet and media company. BAMTech[…]
Disney is really wanting its chief executive to stay, or do they? This morning, Disney announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to extend Bob Iger’s employment contract once[…]
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Bellco Theatre in downtown Denver, Colorado, I found myself watching a 2-minute clip filled with fireworks, castles, and stormtroopers. It[…]
Disney has a reputation for not just family entertainment, but hiring diverse talent to create that entertainment. According to the Company, Disney has been recognized in recent months by the[…]
Time is ticking on Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO of Disney, a role he’s had since 2005. After last year’s wild succession plan disruption with the departure of Tom Staggs,[…]
Last week, Donald Trump’s presidential transition team announced a new discussion forum called The President’s Strategic and Policy Forum. The 16-person forum will have a familiar face: Bob Iger. The[…]
Disney has always been at the forefront of technology and innovation, but with their program Disney Accelerator, the company actually does their best to support and lead other companies into[…]
Today, Netflix’s stock price rose nearly $4 in the span of a few hours on the rumor that Disney was going to place a bid for it. It’s not unusual for[…]