American businessman, CEO of The Walt Disney Company
Disney to overhaul its money-losing Disney+ streaming service with new TV channels
nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/disney-to-overhaul-disney-streaming-service-with-tv-channels/
Bob Iger says Disney's mission is to entertain, not send messages: Disney CEO Bob Iger said his company is not interested in sending messages in its movies and ...
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/bob-iger-interview-after-shareholder-battle-nelson-peltz-rcna146276
Disney fends off activist shareholders in win for CEO Robert Iger: Disney shareholders rallied behind longtime CEO Robert Iger, voting Wednesday to rebuff ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/disney-shareholders-robert-iger/
Quick Glance: George Lucas Backs Disney Board Amid Investor Conflict
- George Lucas voices support for the Disney board and CEO Bob Iger amid a conflict with investor groups seeking seats on the board.
- The shareholder vote on April 3 will determine if the 12-person board will remain the same or if candidates from these investment firms will be brought on instead.
- Lucas' support in this board battle for Disney makes sense due to his significant investment in the company, leading him to back the side he believes will yield a positive outcome.
- The outcome of the shareholder vote on April 3 could lead to a major creative shift within the company, casting its future into uncertainty.
Bank of America raises thumb for NYSE value Disney shares: Disney CEO Iger only at the beginning of the turnaround strategy
finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/starke-aufstellung-disney-ceo-bob-iger-laeutet-turnaround-modus-ein-bank-of-america-stockt-kursziel-auf-13402376
Disney Plus' password crackdown starts in June, but you might not be affected right away
techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/disney-plus-password-crackdown-starts-in-june-but-you-might-not-be-affected-right-away
Bob Iger Says Succession Is Disney Board’s No. 1 Priority After Proxy Fight Win: ‘Treating It With A Sense of Urgency’
thewrap.com/bob-iger-succession-disney-board-priority-after-winning-proxy-fight/
Star Wars, Encanto, Indiana Jones, and More Are Coming to Disney Parks Expansions
gizmodo.com/star-wars-encanto-indiana-jones-disney-parks-expansions-1851385982
How Dana Walden could defy critics and become Disney's first female CEO: Walden has proven herself as a top TV executive, but some ex-Disney executives question ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/01/disney-ceo-race-dana-walden-could-defy-critics-and-make-history.html
Boeing’s crisis is why money guys shouldn’t run a company: Outgoing Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun is a money guy, from Blackstone, not an engineer or ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-boeings-crisis-is-why-money-guys-shouldnt-run-a-company/
George Lucas backs Disney CEO Iger in proxy battle with Nelson Peltz: Filmmaker George Lucas has backed Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger in the media company's bitter ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/george-lucas-backs-disney-ceo-iger-proxy-battle-with-nelson-peltz-cnbc-reports-2024-03-19/
5 Myths Critics Get Wrong About Bob Iger’s Performance at Disney: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian examine Bob Iger’s track record at Disney ...
time.com/6960321/bob-iger-disney-track-record-essay/
How a fight for Disney's future became a referendum on Bob Iger: Disney's shareholder vote has become a contentious referendum on CEO Bob Iger ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-02/behind-the-fight-for-disneys-future-a-referendum-bob-iger-nelson-peltz
George Lucas and more of the biggest players in Disney’s big board fight — and which side they’re on
qz.com/disney-proxy-board-fight-bob-iger-nelson-peltz-1851358694
Paid articlePaid
Star Wars Creator George Lucas Reveals His Stance On Disney's Internal War: George Lucas weighs in on the internal investor battle at Disney.
cbr.com/star-wars-creator-george-lucas-disney-internal-war/
$DIS | Ex-Disney CEO Chapek Questions Iger's Plan For ESPN Partnership: 'The Brand Is So Central… Beloved By So Many Sports Fans'Bob Chapek made his first ... Show more
Jamie Dimon is backing Bob Iger in a proxy fight with Disney's biggest activist investor
qz.com/jamie-dimon-disney-bob-iger-proxy-nelson-peltz-1851332749
Paid articlePaid Disney paid ValueAct millions in fees before winning its support in proxy fight, activist says
cnbc.com/2024/03/12/disney-did-not-share-information-on-valueact-pension-fees-blackwells.html
Disney earnings top expectations amid proxy battle: Disney released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 as Bob Iger seeks to quell a proxy battle ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-02-07/disney-earnings-proxy-fight-bob-iger-nelson-peltz
Quick Glance: Disney Acquires $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic Games for 'Expansive' Fortnite Universe
- Disney acquires $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create an expansive universe within Fortnite.
- This partnership will feature favorite characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more.
- The new experience in Unreal Engine will allow players to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content in beloved ways.
- The project is described as a 'multi-year project' and builds upon the longstanding collaboration between Disney and Epic in Fortnite.
Disney Reveals Why Moana Sequel Series Was Turned Into Theatrical Film: Moana 2 began life as a nearly-completed Disney+ TV series before Disney CEO Bob Iger ...
cbr.com/moana-tv-episodes-theatrical-sequel/
“This Is The Way”: Gina Carano Whacks Disney For ‘Mandalorian’ Axing; Elon Musk Footing The Legal Bills
deadline.com/2024/02/gina-carano-sues-disney-mandalorian-1235816821/
Quick Glance: Gina Carano Files Lawsuit Against Disney Over Firing
- Supported by Elon Musk, Gina Carano is suing Disney and Lucasfilm over her dismissal from The Mandalorian.
- Gina Carano files lawsuit for discrimination and wrongful termination, stemming from controversial, right-wing social media posts in 2021.
- The complaint was filed in a California federal court, and Elon Musk is funding the lawsuit for the former star of The Mandalorian.
- Gina Carano appreciates the support from The Mandalorian 'mentor' Carl Weathers, both on the set and after her dismissal.
Marvel Studios Output Reduction Confirmed by Bob Iger as Disney Change Focus: Marvel Studios will be producing less content in the future as expected ...
movieweb.com/marvel-studios-output-reduction-confirmed-bob-iger/
Disney's Florida Legal Battle Continues as Free Speech Lawsuit Gets Dismissed: Governor Ron DeSantis gets a participation trophy from his own state after failed ...
gizmodo.com/ron-desantis-disney-lawsuit-dismissed-bob-iger-florida-1851213793
Quick Glance: Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed
- Disney filed a lawsuit in April, accusing Governor DeSantis of political power abuse and losing control over the area around Walt Disney World Resort.
- DeSantis signed a bill giving him new powers, leading to Disney's lawsuit being dismissed.
- Control was transferred to a board appointed by DeSantis, threatening tax hikes and land development.
- The conflict began with Disney opposing a bill by DeSantis and continues with potential appeals and a counter lawsuit by DeSantis' board.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Mocked After Pay Cut: "Prayers up for him and his financial advisors," one person joked on social media after the news of Bob Iger's pay cut ...
newsweek.com/disney-ceo-bob-iger-pay-cut-mocked-1861895
Disney paid CEO Bob Iger nearly $32 million in 2023: Disney CEO Bob Iger received $31.6 million in compensation during 2023, while ousted CEO Bob Chapek took in ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-01-16/disney-2023-paydays-bob-iger-bob-chapek
Bob Iger faces choppy seas amid second bid to steer Disney back on course: Summoned out of retirement to right the company, Iger faces shareholders who want to ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/26/disney-board-bob-iger-nelson-peltz
Bob Chapek Goes From Disney To Battling Apple: Inside New Role Announced For Former Media Executive - Mas
benzinga.com/news/24/01/36669453/bob-chapek-goes-from-disney-to-battling-apple-inside-new-role-announced-for-former-media-executive
If Disney will reach streaming profitability by the target date of the end of 2024 is one of the key questions CEO Bob Iger is facing as the bruised ... Show more yhoo.it/3NzCAQH
Bob Iger just put a wrench in Nelson Peltz's proxy plans: Disney lined up support from ValueAct Capital in its battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz — but ...
businessinsider.com/disney-ceo-bob-iger-power-move-trian-peltz-proxy-fight-2024-1
5 key questions Disney CEO Bob Iger will face in 2024: Disney CEO Bob Iger will face several key questions next year as the media giant attempts to turn around ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/5-key-questions-disney-ceo-bob-iger-will-face-in-2024-184939880.html
US elections: risk Trump: Donald Trump could soon move back into the White House. Not everyone gets scared and anxious at the thought.
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/risiko-trump-19460946.html
Nelson Peltz Renews Attack on Disney Leaders After Board Bid Rejected: Nelson Peltz said Walt Disney Co. is unable to heal “self-inflicted wounds” under current ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-18/peltz-renews-attack-on-disney-leaders-after-board-bid-rejected
Paid articlePaid Disney CEO Bob Iger faces new challenge from activist Nelson Peltz: Trian Partners said it would take its "case directly to shareholders" after Disney rejected ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/nelson-peltz-disney-bob-iger-activist-investor-stock-market-analysis-2023-12
Quick Glance: Disney Criticizes Former Marvel CEO
- Disney condemns the investor's activism, labeling it as driven by former Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter.
- Nelson Peltz is pushing forward with his fight for two seats on Walt Disney Co.'s board.
- Disney argues that Peltz's proxy fight was influenced by former Marvel Entertainment chair Ike Perlmutter's 'longstanding personal agenda' against Disney CEO Bob Iger.
- The dispute between Peltz and Disney began in late 2022 after Trian acquired over $800 million worth of Disney shares.
Ex-Disney Chief Bob Chapek Appointed To Board Of Medical Firm Masimo As Company Battles Apple
deadline.com/2024/01/disney-bob-chapek-appointed-masimo-board-apple-watch-1235794624/
Bob Iger says Disney needs a reality check about box office success : Disney's been so successful that a movie making anything less than $1 billion was viewed as ...
businessinsider.com/bob-iger-disney-marvel-reality-check-box-office-2023-11
Bob Iger Was ‘Disappointed’ by Disney’s Output Under Former CEO Bob Chapek: Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook summit, the chief executive also said that ...
thedailybeast.com/bob-iger-was-disappointed-by-disneys-output-under-former-ceo-bob-chapek
Disney Needs Its Ex-CFO Rasulo and Nelson Peltz on Board, Trian Says: Billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz has proposed two nominees for the board of Walt ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-14/peltz-nominates-himself-ex-cfo-rasulo-to-board-of-disney
The Bob Iger v Nelson Peltz rematch: Disney’s problems are as much about leadership as strategy
economist.com/business/2023/11/09/the-bob-iger-v-nelson-peltz-rematch
The Bob Iger v Nelson Peltz rematch: Disney’s problems are as much about leadership as strategy
economist.com/business/2023/11/09/the-bob-iger-v-nelson-peltz-rematch
Disney Is Rotting From the Head Down: Disney is embroiled in executive turmoil, a problem that has plagued the company throughout various eras of its history.
collider.com/disney-2023-failures/
Quick Glance: Disney: A Terrible Year - Why?
- An ice-cold bucket of water for the 100th anniversary.
- What went wrong?
- Disney Plus as a potential reason.
- The implications of the Disney branding behemoth extend far beyond.
CEO admits: Disney made too many sequels: Bob Iger returned to his role as CEO of Disney and spoke plainly. There have been too many sequels without proper ...
businessinsider.de/leben/international-panorama/ceo-bob-iger-sagt-disney-habe-zu-viele-fortsetzungen-gemacht/
ABC Is Not for Sale, After All, Bob Iger Says: Bob Iger said back in July Disney's linear networks "may not be core." Today he says he was just ...
indiewire.com/news/business/abc-not-for-sale-bob-iger-1234930595/
Disney's box office problems ramp up pressure on CEO Bob Iger and studio chief Alan Bergman
cnbc.com/2023/11/17/disney-box-office-flops-put-pressure-on-iger-bergman.html
The science of the successful succession : Few things are certain, but the ephemerality of chief executives is one of them
ft.com/content/c1c8ae2c-acc8-4d08-8c2d-e1e7b399b027
Paid articlePaid
Disney reveals size of ESPN's biz for the first time: ESPN drives more annual profit for Disney than the entirety of Disney's entertainment business ...
axios.com/2023/10/19/disney-reveals-espn-business-size-first-time
Curious about what really went down with Disney's failed attempt at succession and the dysfunctional relationship between former CEO Bob Chapek and current CEO ... Show more www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/
Disney CEO Bob Iger vows to 'quiet the noise' in culture wars: Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly told investors this week the entertainment giant will "quiet the ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/disney-ceo-bob-iger-vows-quiet-noise-culture-wars
Curious about what really went down with Disney's failed attempt at succession and the dysfunctional relationship between former CEO Bob Chapek and current CEO ... Show more www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/
Bob Iger Refused to Leave His Disney Office After Retirement, Report Says: He liked to use his office’s private shower so much, he refused to let his successor ...
thedailybeast.com/bob-iger-refused-to-leave-his-disney-office-after-retirement-report-says
Disney CEO Bob Iger offers olive branch in the 'culture wars' against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
thestreet.com/travel/bob-iger-offers-olive-branch
Curious about what really went down with Disney's failed attempt at succession and the dysfunctional relationship between former CEO Bob Chapek and current CEO ... Show more www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/
Disney’s Many Court Battles, Explained: On August 23, a group of Disney shareholders filed suit against the entertainment giant claiming that executives had ...
vulture.com/article/disney-lawsuits-bob-iger.html
Quick Glance: Apple Acquiring Disney: Iger's Fairy Tale Ending?
- Buying Disney wouldn't even be a critical transaction for Apple.
- Iger believes Disney and Apple might have merged if Jobs had lived longer.
- Iger sent an email to all Disney employees, praising the book as a resource to inspire creativity.
- It's unclear if Apple has any interest in purchasing Disney.
Disney's wildest ride: Iger, Chapek and the making of an epic succession mess: Here's the inside story of the executive chaos at Disney over the past few years — ...
cnbc.com/2023/09/06/disney-succession-mess-iger-chapek.html
Disney turns 100: Here are Disney's defining moments during each decade: From Steamboat Willie to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar acquisitions, Disney has had a ...
qz.com/100-years-disney-acquisitions-by-the-decade-1850931738
Dollar General (DG) Jumps After Announcing Vasos Return as CEO: Dollar General Corp. rose sharply in late trading after announcing former Chief Executive Officer ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-12/dollar-general-dg-jumps-after-announcing-vasos-return-as-ceo
Nelson Peltz reignites Disney proxy battle: It's the second proxy fight Peltz has waged with Disney in the past this year.
axios.com/2023/10/09/nelson-peltz-disney-proxy-battle
Vivek Ramaswamy Claims He Influenced Disney. That’s Exponentially Overblown.: Vivek Ramaswamy’s history as an investor influencing Disney is as overhyped as the ...
thedailybeast.com/vivek-ramaswamy-claims-he-influenced-disney-thats-exponentially-overblown
Paid articlePaid
ESPN used to be Disney’s cash cow. Now, its revenue is declining, and Bob Iger is looking to sell a stake
fortune.com/2023/08/03/espn-declining-revenue-cable-disney-sell-stake-bob-iger-streaming/
Paid articlePaid Quick Glance: Challenges for American Executives
- Many executives struggle to envision giving up control.
- Some executives have gained notoriety for their unwillingness to move forward.
- Of course, many companies benefit from CEOs who stay.
- Executives who continue after their departure harm their successors.
Disney Sued by Investors Again Over 'Fraudulent’ Streaming Costs: Investors allege they were purposefully deceived by statements from former chief executive Bob ...
thedailybeast.com/disney-sued-by-investors-again-over-fraudulent-streaming-costs
Six takeaways from Disney's quarterly earnings call: In a fickle media market, Disney's overall revenue grew 4%. Despite declining ad revenue and uncertainty ...
npr.org/2023/08/09/1192746089/disney-earnings-call
Quick Glance: Disney loses its magic in India
- Disney characters are part of their six-nation Asia Pacific tour and are also visiting India.
- Disney's India business has lost its leading position in premium streaming and is now competing with TV18 Broadcast and Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema app.
- Estimates for the sale of the Star India business range from $1 billion to $11 billion.
DeSantis to Disney’s Iger: ‘Drop the lawsuit’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his company’s lawsuit against ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4152176-desantis-to-disneys-iger-drop-the-lawsuit/
Quick Glance: DeSantis Ends Feud with Disney
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges Disney to drop the lawsuit against the state.
- DeSantis states that he has already moved on from the dispute.
- Disney filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida in April.
- The governor's battle with the company has drawn criticism from political opponents.
ESPN used to be Disney’s cash cow. Now, its revenue is declining, and Bob Iger is looking to sell a stake
fortune.com/2023/08/03/espn-declining-revenue-cable-disney-sell-stake-bob-iger-streaming/
Paid articlePaid What's next for Disney as CEO Bob Iger shrinks company, seeks profit: Bob Iger is working to streamline Disney, make its streaming business profitable ...
businessinsider.com/disney-future-ceo-bob-iger-hulu-espn-streaming-succession-2023-9
Paid articlePaid Billy Porter Has to Sell His House and It’s Kind of Bob Iger’s Fault: Billy Porter told the British press that he has to sell his house because of the WGA and ...
vulture.com/2023/08/billy-porter-strike-selling-house.html
Disney's Iger lures back former executives as advisors: Disney CEO Bob Iger has brought back two former executives who were potential heirs to the top spot ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/disneys-iger-lures-former-executives-advisors
Disney Takes New Legal Shot at DeSantis In ‘Woke’ War: Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger has been aggressive in his efforts to push back at what he sees as political ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article277693483.html
Paid articlePaid
Fran Drescher’s very public takedown of Disney’s $40 million man: Bob Iger was brought out of retirement to steer Disney through a difficult time - and until ...
smh.com.au/culture/movies/fran-drescher-s-very-public-takedown-of-disney-s-40-million-man-20230721-p5dq49.html
"Disguise Losses of Disney+" - Investment firm plans to sue Disney: A lawsuit against Disney is causing a stir in the US media landscape. Did the company lie ...
focus.de/kultur/streaming/disney-wird-verklagt-es-geht-um-einen-betruegerischen-plan_id_203686991.html
Disney: Why did Bob Iger Step Down as CEO in the First Place: Bob Iger's return to Disney comes on the tail of a messy situation. Here's why he ...
movieweb.com/disney-bob-iger-step-down-ceo-why/
Iger to Remain Top Bob at Disney Through 2026: Bob Iger extends Disney CEO contract through 2026. He replaced Bob Chapek in 2022, and was supposed to find a new ...
vulture.com/2023/07/bob-iger-disney-ceo-through-2026.html
Quick Glance: Disney Considers Selling TV Assets, CEO Bob Iger Says
- Disney owns various TV properties including broadcaster ABC and cable networks like National Geographic and FX.
- Iger leaves open the possibility of selling.
- In July 2022, streaming services overtook traditional linear TV as the most common way people consumed television.
- Disney could soon sell its TV assets as they may not be core to the company.
Could Bob Iger be selling Disney to Apple in the future? It's a possibility.
joblo.com/bob-iger-selling-disney-apple/
Disney scraps successor plans, extends CEO Bob Iger’s deal – and adds bonus of 500 per cent his salary
cityam.com/disney-scraps-successor-plans-extends-ceo-bob-igers-deal-and-adds-bonus-of-500-per-cent-his-salary/
Former Disney Staffers Fire Back at CEO Bob Iger’s ‘Evil’ Comments: Disney CEO Bob Iger’s remarks that striking actors and writers’ demands are “unrealistic” ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/disney-staffers-angry-ceo-bob-iger-actors-strike-writers-strike-1234789713/
Former Disney Staffers Fire Back at CEO Bob Iger’s ‘Evil’ Comments: Disney CEO Bob Iger’s remarks that striking actors and writers’ demands are “unrealistic” ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/disney-staffers-angry-ceo-bob-iger-actors-strike-writers-strike-1234789713/
How Bob Iger Went From Wanting to Be President to Announcing an ESPN-Themed Gambling App
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/08/disney-espn-bob-iger-barstool-sports.html
AI instead of Metaverse: Disney says goodbye to its Metaverse strategist - Golem.de
golem.de/news/ki-statt-metaverse-disney-verabschiedet-sich-von-seinem-metaverse-strategen-2308-176666.html
'She-Hulk' Star Tatiana Maslany Slams "Out of Touch" Bob Iger
collider.com/she-hulk-tatiana-maslany-bob-iger-strike-comments/
Live news: BASF cuts full-year outlook on slowdown in demand
ft.com/content/eec1d271-b479-4928-870d-3a6a895cffde
Paid articlePaidNew to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics