These days the Walt Disney Company is mostly a theme parks company. About 70 percent of its operating income comes from its parks and other experiences like Disney Cruises. But the parks do something else: they help the company attach itself to our emotions, memories, and identities. How can Disney continue to strengthen this relationship in an era where dat ... Show More
Jul 2024
Disney is an Animation Company
Disney’s soul is arguably its animation studio, which has a 100-year track record of creating iconic characters and stories, and a distinct brand centered around “once upon a time.” Not so long ago, Disney produced films like "The Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King," catapulting ... Show More
45m 8s
Jul 2024
Disney is a Cinematic Universe Company
Marvel and Star Wars are the crown jewels of Disney’s empire. They’re the highest-grossing movie franchises in history, with devoted fan bases and expansive IP universes, but right now, both are in a bit of a slump. As Disney asked for more and more content to satisfy its busines ... Show More
39m 37s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
38m 55s
Nov 2020
Pixar & Disney: Spanning the Range
Disney dominates the film industry, but within the company itself the studios are a smaller fish in a big pond. How much pressure is there for the animated films to generate revenue beyond the box office? Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and longtime executive at Disney, shares ho ... Show More
3m 55s
Nov 2024
Disney CEO: Legacy, Creativity and the Magic of Storytelling
<p>What is it that makes Disney so special? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with CEO Bob Iger, to explore the magic and legacy behind one of the world’s most beloved companies. Bob Iger shares his insights on how Disney balances creativity and innovation, the importance ... Show More
39m 49s