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Disney reports its first streaming profit

by Savannah Peters
Aug 7, 2024
Any profit is a milestone in an industry where it'been elusive for nearly all players.
Disney said its flagship Disney+, combined with ESPN+ and Hulu, brought in a combined $47 million in third-quarter profits. 
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Disney will soon require workers to be in-office four days a week

by Matt Levin
Jan 10, 2023
In a note to employees, CEO Bob Iger said, "in a creative business like ours, nothing can replace the the ability to connect, observe and create with peers."
Disney competitors may follow the company's decision to require workers be in-office four days a week, or use their remote work flexibility as a recruitment tool.
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Streaming services are embracing cheaper, ad-supported tiers

by Matt Levin
Apr 19, 2022
Netflix has held out, in part because it fears damaging relationships with subscribers, one expert ways.
While other streaming platforms offer subscriptions with ads, Netflix has been holding out. People in the United Kingdom are canceling subscription services amid inflation fears.
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