Bob Iger Won’t Rule Out Sale Of Smaller Networks

Bob Iger Won’t Rule Out Sale Of Smaller Networks As Cable Consolidates But Says Disney’s Linear Business “Not A Burden At All”
With Comcast planning to spin out NBCUniversal cable networks and Warner Bros. Discovery positioning itself to do the same, Bob Iger said Disney has no need to join in linear consolidation.
Bob Iger Says Disney’s Linear Networks Are ‘Not a Burden at All’
"I won't rule out the possibility some of the smaller networks in some form or another being configured differently," he told analysts on Wednesday The post Bob Iger Says Disney’s Linear Networks Are ‘Not a Burden at All’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Iger Emphasizes Linear’s Value In Addition to Disney’s DTC Increases
The CEO tells analysts “We are programming [the linear networks], and we are funding them at levels that actually give us the ability to enhance our overall television business that obviously includes and leans into streaming,
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s pay package for 2024 jumps to $41 million
Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger was paid $41 million last year, up from the $31 million he made in 2023. Iger has long ranked among the highest paid media CEOs.
Bob Iger Says Disney’s Linear TV Assets Are “Not a Burden”
The studio’s broadcast and cable assets look to be off the auction block as they are managed alongside evolving streaming platforms.

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Disney Q1 2025 Earnings Call Live Blog: Bob Iger Looks At The Year Ahead For Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Parks And More
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Disney is doubling down on its plan to make ESPN the future of sports streaming
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Disney Puts New Emphasis on Skinny Bundles for ESPN
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Is Disney Stock Still a Buy After Earnings?
Walt Disney stock is down Wednesday after the entertainment and media company beat fiscal 2025 first-quarter expectations.
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Here's what to expect when Disney reports earnings before the bell
Disney will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and Wall Street will be paying close ...