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Disney CEO Bob Iger hires first brand officer

Disney CEO Bob Iger has created a new chief brand officer position – and he just tapped an experienced marketing exec at the entertainment giant, Asad Ayaz, to step into it.

Disney to begin laying off employees

Layoffs at the Walt Disney Company are reportedly commencing. Disney chief executive Bob Iger told employees in a memo that job cuts started this week.

Disney+ users paid up when the price rose

Disney retained 94% of subscribers from its old, ad-free Disney+ service after a $3 per month price increase, pushing the subscription to $10.99 per month.

Disney proxy fight over for Iger, Nelson Peltz claims victory

Activist investor Nelson Peltz of the Trian Group has announced the of his proxy fight with the Walt Disney Co and CEO bob Iger after the entertainment company unveiled restructuring plan that included cost cuts and 7,000 layoffs.

Disney pushes back on Nelson Peltz

Disney is taking off the gloves in its battle with activist Nelson Peltz, who says the media giant needs to restore its magic.