20 hours ago · Disney CEO Bob Iger has finally offered more clarification on the decision, claiming that the concept of “skinny bundles” simply posed a better solution than launching a joint venture with ...

Robert Alan Iger (/ ˈ aɪ ɡ ər /; born February 10, 1951) [3] is an American media executive who is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company. [4] He previously was the president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC , from 1995 ...

2 days ago · Back in the summer of 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger panicked the entire company when he spoke about the linear channels like ABC, FX and National Geographic no longer being core to their business. Leading to many to speculate that Disney was looking to either sell off or close some of its channels, similar to how the company has approached its ...

Nov 30, 2022 · On the evening of November 20th, 2022, Bob Iger broke the internet. News of his return as Disney’s CEO inspired comments from celebrities, shareholders, and Disney fans alike, many of whom expected major changes to follow the transfer of leadership.

Nov 9, 2023 · But Iger has hinted at a plan to generate cash for Disney’s linear assets, which include ABC, Disney Channel, FX and National Geographic, through a potential sale.

Sep 8, 2024 · The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.

Nov 20, 2022 · Bob Iger, one of the most successful CEOs in the history of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again run the media empire. It’s a shocking development at Hollywood’s biggest company....

Nearly two years after sparking speculation about the future of Disney’s linear networks, Bob Iger on Wednesday struck a far different tune. “We actually are at a point where the linear networks at our company are not a burden at all, they’re actually an asset,” Iger said during a …

2 days ago · Disney CEO Bob Iger sounded pretty bullish about his studio’s traditional linear TV assets on Wednesday. “We actually are at a point where the linear networks in our company are not a burden ...

Jul 13, 2023 · Disney CEO Bob Iger opened the door to selling the company’s linear TV assets as the business struggles during the media industry’s transition to streaming and digital offerings.