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Disney blasts activist shareholder campaign. Marvel chair played a role in board fight

The Walt Disney Co. has come out swinging against activist shareholder Nelson Peltz's campaign to join the company's board of directors, saying the billionaire lacks a basic understanding of Disney's business and has offered no strategic ideas.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats push back against the ESG pushback

In response to House Republicans’ plans to use their new majority to investigate the ESG movement, three Democratic senators penned an op-ed accusing their GOP colleagues of overstepping. The three senators—Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)—also accused Republicans who oppose ESG of being anti-capitalist:

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The fight for Disney: Magic Kingdom prepares for battle with Nelson Peltz

Corporate drama pits chief executive Bob Iger against the veteran activist

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What leaders can learn from Kevin McCarthy's House speaker bid about C-suite alignment

Kevin McCarthy's plagued House speaker bid offers leadership takeaways for CEOs.

Fortune

Its No Longer A Small World: Disney CEO Bob Iger Terminates COVID-19 Era Work From Home Policy

Disney CEO Bob Iger Terminates COVID-19 Era Work From Home

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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

Is Disney Stock Now a Buy Following Robert Iger’s Return as CEO?

Last month, Walt Disney (DIS) announced the return of Robert A. Iger as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. This lifted investor sentiment surrounding the stock. However, does that mean the stock is a buy now? Read on to find out….

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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

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

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

Is Florida Giving Up Its Fight Against 'Woke' Disney?

Lawmakers are reportedly planning to undo legislation that would have revoked Disney's special tax and governance status.

Reason

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

Disney workers rally for better pay as unions bargain new contract

If it weren’t for the assistance of their parents, Disney World worker Amethyst Bennett said she and her husband, a Universal employee, would be unable to afford formula and diapers for their 9-month-old daughter despite both working full-time.

Orlando Sentinel

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.

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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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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‘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

Fortune

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.

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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.

Inverse

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

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

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

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

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.

Los Angeles Times

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.

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