Latest Bob Chapek
With Storm Clouds Gathering, Does Disney’s Bob Chapek Go For a ‘Transformational’ Sale Of Hulu? (Bloom)
By David Bloom published
The streaming economy is in recession, the Florida far right is on the attack, and there's a scandal brewing in Disneyland's home town of Anaheim. CEO Chapek just might need a Hail Mary deal to fix things
Gambling No Longer a Dirty Word at Disney and ESPN
By Jon Lafayette last updated
CEO Chapek said betting will attract younger sports fans without hurting the company’s reputation
Disney Names Parks Head Chapek to Succeed Iger as CEO
By Jon Lafayette last updated
The Walt Disney Co. named Bob Chapek as CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, who becomes executive chairman.
Disney: Price Increase Didn’t Cause Increase in Churn
By Jon Lafayette published
The Walt Disney Co. saw little consumer reaction when it raised the price of Disney Plus by $1 a month earlier this year, clearing the way for more increases in the future.
Discovery-WarnerMedia Deal 'Doesn’t Really Change Much', Says Bob Chapek
By Jon Lafayette last updated
Asked what impact the big deal combining AT&T’s WarnerMedia with Discovery would have on its competitive position, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek said not much.
Why ESPN Plus On Hulu Is a Much Bigger Deal Than Disney Plus’ 100 Million Subs
By David Bloom last updated
Disney tears down the silos between its secondary streaming platforms and tightens up its bundles
Disney Exec Pay Drops as Incentive Payouts Vanish
By Jon Lafayette published
Bob Iger’s pay falls to $21 million as he gives up CEO job
Disney Plus Now at 86.8 Million Subscribers
By Jon Lafayette last updated
At its investor day Thursday, The Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek updated the company's streaming subscriber count, announcing that Disney Plus now has 86.8 million subscribers.
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