The Walt Disney Company
- 2. INTRODUCTION • The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. the world's second largest media conglomerate in terms of revenue founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio
- 3. THEIR MISSON “The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, we seek to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world.”
- 4. OWNERSHIP AND FUNDING • Walt Disney Company is quoted on the stock exchange- therefore publicly owned, publically owned by millions of different shareholders. • According to Yahoo Finance, as of 2015, the individuals with the largest common stock holdings in the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) • Continuing revenue stream come from the various assets owned by The World Disney Company and the products they produce (CEO) Robert Iger general counsel Alan Braverman chief financial officer (CFO) Christine McCarthy former CFO James Rasulo Former chief operating officer (COO) Thomas Staggs
- 5. ROBERT IGER (CEO) • A chief executive officer (CEO) in American English or managing director (MD) in British English describes the position of the most senior corporate officer, executive, or administrator in charge of managing an organization. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_executive_officer
- 6. ROBERT IGER (CEO) • His strategic vision for The Walt Disney Company focuses on three fundamental pillars: 1. generating the best creative content possible; 2. fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology; 3. and expanding into new markets around the world. • https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about/#leadership
- 7. ROBERT IGER (CHAIRMAN) • The principal role of the Chairman of the Board is to manage and to provide leadership to the Board of Directors of the Company. The Chairman is accountable to the Board and acts as a direct liaison between the Board and the management of the Company, through the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
- 8. CROSS MEDIA OWNERSHIP • The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about/
- 9. FILM & THEATRE • Disneynature • Disney Theatrical Productions • Touchstone Pictures • Marvel Entertainment • LucasFilm • Walt Disney Pictures • DisneyToon Studios • Walt Disney Animation Studios • Pixar Animation Studios • Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International (Distribution) • Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
- 10. MUSIC • Disney Music Group • Hollywood Records • Walt Disney Records
- 11. TELEVISION & RADIO • ABC-Owned Television Stations Group (across 8 States) • A&E Television Networks (50%) • The Biography Channel (50%) • Disney Channel Worldwide • History (formerly The History Channel) (50%) • Lifetime Entertainment Services (50%) • ESPN, Inc. (80%)
- 12. PUBLISHING • Hyperion Books • ABC Daytime Press • Hyperion
- 14. HOW CAN I IMPROVE • Use of images to make in visually appealing • Go over notes to ensure I am confident delivering my presentation • Limit the amount of reading required from the board
Editor's Notes
- #3: It is the world's second largest media conglomerate in terms of revenue, after Comcast.[4] Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, and established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and theme parks. The company also operated under the names The Walt Disney Studio, then Walt Disney Productions. Taking on its current name in 1986, it expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theater, radio, music, publishing, and online media. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walt_Disney_Company
- #5: are chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Robert Iger and general counsel Alan Braverman, followed by chief financial officer (CFO) Christine McCarthy, former CFO James Rasulo and chief operating officer (COO) Thomas Staggs
- #6: The CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the entity. Titles also often given to the holder of CEO position include president and chief executive (CE).
- #7: Mr. Iger has built on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the acquisition of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), and Lucasfilm (2012), and the landmark opening of Disney’s first theme park and resort in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort. Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger has made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across new and multiple platforms.
- #10: http://www.cjr.org/resources/?c=Disney