Let’s Talk About Disney’s Streaming Turnaround
Two years ago, then-CEO Bob Chapek reported Disney’s streaming losses for one quarter. The bill came due at more than $1.4 billion, which is about the net worth of LeBron James. When Wall Street...
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Potential Disney CEO Struggles in the Spotlight
We all know that a bake-off is happening behind the scenes at The Walt Disney Company right now. Four internal candidates, all of whom are currently Chairmen of Disney divisions, hope to succeed Bob...
Iger vs. Chapek Part III — Return of the King
Breaking up is hard to do. It’s that much worse when you work with the person. Disney’s current and former CEOs, Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, found themselves in this situation in 2021. Chapek...
Iger vs. Chapek Part I — The Unlikely Promotion
The whole thing happened less than two years ago, although I understand if it feels like longer. In November 2022, The Walt Disney Company fulfilled the dreams of its most loyal fans. Like a...
Disney Headlines for January 23rd, 2024
This week: I talk about the word you don’t want to hear, the name you wish you’d never heard, and Bob Iger’s salary. We’ve got a weird combination of clickbait and anti-clickbait in the...
Bob Iger Faces Disney’s Worst Problems
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That statement applies to Disney fans as well as Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Once Iger left Disney, fans clamored for his return, as...
Is Bob Iger’s Successor Already at Disney?
In early September, a CNBC analyst wrote 11,000 words on the Disney mess. Specifically, this writer interviewed 25 people on the behind-the-scenes turmoil that ultimately led to Bob Chapek’s termination. Recently, the same author...
Why Disney Should Choose Josh D’Amaro as CEO
Five months ago, in a stunning turn of events, Bob Iger returned as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. At the time, Disney desperately needed a change at the top, as Bob Chapek...
As the Disney World Turns: The Theme Park Soap Opera
The Walt Disney Company has turned into the favorite soap opera of many fans and even more haters. During the 21st century, Disney has found itself embroiled in many controversies, some of which involved...
A Year Ago Today, Bob Iger Retired
Last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger sent a lovely note to many Disney fans. In it, he stated that he is “so grateful for your continued passion for Disney.” Iger ended the message with...
