FCC Chair Brendan Carr targets Disney’s DEI practices
The agency regulates eight ABC television stations owned by Disney, which hold FCC-issued licenses.
Bob Iger
Robert “Bob” Iger is an American businessman and current executive chairman of the Walt Disney Company. He previously served as the chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company.
Disney streamers maintain profit during Q4, CTV ad business healthy
Domestic TV revenue attributed to ABC and other linear channels was $1.997 billion, down 5 percent compared to last year.
Disney appoints new chairman, sets timetable for Iger’s successor
Disney says it will install former Morgan Stanely CEO James Gorman as its board chair in January, and has set a deadline of early 2026 to name a successor to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Disney board appoints James Gorman to lead group weighing CEO successor
Morgan Stanley’s Executive Chairman James Gorman has been tapped to help lead the group looking for Disney CEO Bob Iger’s future replacement.
Disney will offer ESPN tile on Disney Plus later this year
Disney executives say a dedicated ESPN sports tile is coming to Disney Plus later this year.
Standalone ESPN streamer will bundle with Hulu, Disney CEO says
The service will also include engaging features like fantasy sports and betting, CEO Bob Iger affirmed.
Disney CEO emerges victorious in board battle with hedge fund
Nelson Peltz had challenged the current CEO and his hand-picked board of directors for control.
Elon Musk tells former Twitter advertisers to “go f–k yourself”
X owner Elon Musk shrugged off an advertiser exodus at the social media company, even as executives worked behind-the-scenes to right the ship.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says ABC not for sale
Disney’s top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment
Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.
Disney evaluating traditional TV business, CEO says
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company may offload ABC, ESPN and other parts of its traditional TV business.
Disney nearly bought Twitter, but trolls stood in the way
Trolls and extremism gave Disney CEO Bob Iger pause on the company’s planned acquisition of Twitter.