Bob Iger orders Disney employees back to the office four days a week The work-from-home era is over at Walt Disney Co. Los Angeles Times · Jan 9, 2023
Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake returns as CEO to save her company Lake returns to her old job a year-and-a-half after handing over the reins. Fortune · Jan 6, 2023
Could Jeff Bezos return as Amazon CEO? This analyst thinks so After Amazon shed $1 trillion in value, could Jeff Bezos become the next CEO to return and save a troubled company? Fortune · Jan 6, 2023
US TV news legend Barbara Walters dies at 93 Pioneering television journalist Barbara Walters, who upended a male-dominated industry as the first woman to anchor an evening news show in the United States, died on Friday at the age of 93, her long-time employer ABC said. Bangkok Post · Dec 31, 2022
Barbara Walters dies at 93; news anchor broke the boy’s club of network television Barbara Walters, the first woman to break up the all-male club of network television anchors and one of the last remaining megastars in broadcast news who deftly coaxed world leaders and celebrities alike into revealing their secrets and deepest fears, has died, according to ABC News, her longtime employer. Los Angeles Times · Dec 31, 2022
The ad-supported Disney+ tier is here. Here's what to know Baby Yoda, Willow and She-Hulk are officially in the advertising business. Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022
Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era For more than a decade, Kareem Daniel faithfully followed the Walt Disney Co. script for success. Los Angeles Times · Dec 5, 2022
Key Florida lawmaker says DeSantis won’t back down on Disney. But signs point to truce MIAMI — The sponsor of the bill to repeal Walt Disney World’s special taxing district denied reports that legislators are planning to “reverse course” and suggested that while a compromise is possible, it could still dramatically dismember the special privileges the company has held for 55 years. Miami Herald · Dec 2, 2022
Disney could regain political power of the land surrounding its Florida theme parks Move comes seven-plus months after legislature voted to dissolve special tax district. Fortune · Dec 2, 2022
A tale of two Bobs: Iger returns to fix the Mickey Mouse flubs that damaged Disney’s iconic brand Expiring copyrights, declining revenue, and political tensions. Bob Iger is coming back to save his baby–but he faces a litany of challenges. Fortune · Nov 30, 2022
The Avatar Sequel Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Disney’s $71 Billion Fox Deal Returning boss Bob Iger oversaw the 2019 purchase. A December premiere will help indicate whether he overpaid. Businessweek · Nov 30, 2022
Bob Iger quotes Hamilton as he paves the way for job cuts and Disney+ price hikes “We have to start chasing profitability,” the returning Disney CEO said. Fortune · Nov 29, 2022
Iger says he won't sell Disney to Apple in his first town hall after CEO shake-up Walt Disney Co.'s returning Chief Executive Bob Iger threw cold water on the idea of selling the company to Apple — or acquiring other major companies — during his highly anticipated Monday town hall for employees, according to attendees who were not authorized to comment. Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022
‘There is a lot to do’: Bob Iger outlines vision for Disney as he returns as CEO Priorities will be creativity and profitability, a shift from a costly streaming services growth strategy pursued by predecessor The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2022
Fortune · Nov 24, 2022 Bob Iger was on a $10m consultancy deal with Disney before his return Before his return to Disney, Bob Iger reportedly had a $10 million deal to advise his successor Bob Chapek, despite the two executives barely speaking.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022 Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.
Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022 Disney finally gets break in China with theater release for 'Avatar 2' Walt Disney Co.’s "Avatar" sequel has been given a release date in China, according to people familiar with the matter, a boon in a key market for the entertainment giant as it looks to move beyond this week’s management upheaval.
Inverse · Nov 23, 2022 What Bob Iger’s return to Disney means for the future of Marvel and Star Wars on streaming Bob Chapek is out, and Bob Iger is back as Disney CEO, but what does that mean for Marvel, Star Wars, and the future of Disney+?
Fortune · Nov 23, 2022 Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is at the center of Bob Iger's comeback plan CFOs are increasingly involved in leading transformational initiatives, experts say.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track
Fortune · Nov 22, 2022 My personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger After 40 years of researching leadership and discussions with Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, Yale's Jeff Sonnenfeld shares his thoughts on Disney's transition.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around? Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track
Fortune · Nov 22, 2022 How a Disney senior staff rebellion put the final nail in Bob Chapek’s CEO coffin Trouble had been brewing for months as CFO Christine McCarthy and other senior figures campaigned with the Disney board to force Chapek out.