Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) is an American mass media conglomerate that owns broadcast television, cable television and radio networks; theme parks, movie studios and the Disney+ streaming app. Its properties include ABC, 21st Century Fox, FX and Disney Plus. It co-owns cable sports channel ESPN with Hearst Communications.
Fubo inks deal with broadcasters to add more basketball games
Fubo now offers most local and nationally-televised games from NBA teams across the country after inking distribution deals with more local broadcasters.
YouTube has milestone moment in Nielsen’s August “The Gauge” report
The social video platform captured more than 15 percent of time spent with TV on account of a summer lull across broadcast and cable TV networks and other streaming platforms.
THE GAUGE
Local ABC News feeds to simulcast on audio platform TuneIn
Eight ABC-owned local TV channels are offering their newscasts through streaming audio platform TuneIn as part of an expanded deal with Disney.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Disney’s WPVI promotes Adam Joseph to Chief Meteorologist
Adam Joseph was named to the role at WPVI (Channel 6) this week, succeeding Cecily Tynan, who retired in August.
Netflix replaces Bela Bajaria with former Disney exec Peter Rice
Bajaria is leaving after a decade with the streaming service; Rice worked for Disney until 2022, where he oversaw television production operations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
ESPN to produce alternate telecasts for Super Bowl LXI
ESPN 2 will carry the "ManningCast," Pat McAfee will host a "Field Pass" alternate broadcast, and NFL Network will offer a NextGen Stats broadcast.
ESPN to stream Super Bowl LXI on Disney Plus
Disney will offer Super Bowl LXI via Disney Plus in dozens of countries, with Spanish-language broadcasts also available in Latin America.
ABC News rolls out vertical video clips within mobile app
The vertical video clips are available via a dedicated button within the ABC News app for smartphones.
Disney Plus sees strong uptake in ad buys against UK service
More than 50 Disney Plus sponsorships have been activated in the UK, with additional sponsorships planned.
WNBA playoffs average record 1.3 million viewers in first round
The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs averaged 1.3 million viewers across 10 games, making it the league’s most-watched opening playoff round.
RATINGS
Disney reignites licensing pact with Netflix
Disney will allow Netflix to stream a Disney Original for about three months, with the streamer also offered the Ice Age franchise ahead of a new movie release.