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Bob Iger: New NBA Rights Deal ‘A Priority’ for ESPN
"Not only is there a lot of volume, there's a lot of quality, and it would be a priority of ours to extend our deal with them."
Bob Iger Open to Selling Disney’s Stake in Hulu
“Everything is on the table right now, so I am not going to speculate whether we are a buyer or a seller of it."
Bob Iger: ESPN Is Not For Sale
“Actually, ESPN is a differentiator for this company. It is the best sports brand in television."
Disney Planning Mass Layoffs
Bob Iger has stated that the job cuts are part of a broader plan to make Disney's streaming business profitable and save $5.5 billion in costs.
Disney Makes ESPN Independent Division In Corporate Restructuring
Disney is in the process of reorganizing and restructuring the company, and details have emerged about the company's plans for ESPN.
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Bill O’Reilly: The Walt Disney Company is a Mess
Author and syndicated radio personality Bill O’Reilly discussed Disney’s future on his “No Spin News” podcast as changes have come to the company.
Wells Fargo Analyst: Disney Spinning Off ESPN in 2023 Likely
“We think Bob Iger is returning to [Disney] ready to make big changes. With linear and sports trends diverging from core IP, we think severing the company is increasingly logical."
Jimmy Pitaro Praises Experimentation & Bob Iger At Sports Video Group Summit
"We’re okay with failure here as long as we learn from it and get better. We’re going to continue to try new things here.”
Return of Bob Iger Puts Pac-12 ‘Not Exactly In A Great Place’
"I think it's even more evident it's not gonna happen. These places aren't gonna spend big money on the Pac-12."
John Skipper: Bob Iger’s Return Won’t Effect ESPN
“If you’re going to win the streaming wars, you’re going to have to have sports."