Bob Iger

DogeDesigner reacted to Elon Musk‘s post on his wish to join the Disney board, hinting at a whimsical first act: altering the iconic logo. What Happened: DogeDesigner, as the name suggests, graphic designer at Dogecoin, posted on X, “The first thing Elon Musk will do after joining...

Elon Musk has been appointed as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Disney. The announcement was made by Musk himself on social media. What Happened: Today, Musk took to his social media platform X to share the news. He expressed his enthusiasm for the new role and plans to...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) saw its stock hit nine-year lows in August 2023. Since that time, shares have rebounded and a key lingering negative item has been settled. With an activist battle ready to play out next week, here's a look at how recent wins by the company could minimize the...

The ongoing proxy battle at Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has seen the company’s CEO, Robert Iger, being described as a “wizard that opens up the door of the Magic Kingdom with genuine magic” by a prominent business analyst. What Happened: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a well-known business...

Media industry veteran Tom Rogers recently expressed his views on the ongoing situation at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Rogers commented on the perceived effectiveness of Disney CEO Bob Iger and the board’s approach to his leadership, particularly in the context of Disney’s...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is in the midst of a proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, who isn't convinced Disney’s management team knows how to bring the magic back to shareholders. On the other hand, Morgan Stanley executive chair and newest Disney board member James...

Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has reportedly stated that activist investor Nelson Peltz’s criticism of the company’s focus on movies featuring female and Black actors suggests he is unfit for Disney’s board. Peltz, embroiled in a contentious board battle with...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) welcomed back CEO Bob Iger to lead the company in November 2022, parting ways with then CEO Bob Chapek. Speaking publicly about Disney for the first time since leaving the company, Chapek was critical of Iger's plan for the ESPN segment. What Happened...

The ongoing proxy battle between activist investors and Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger has seen a significant show of support from filmmaker George Lucas and Ross Gerber, the CEO and President of Gerber Kawasaki. What Happened: Ross Gerber, CEO and President of Gerber Kawasaki, expressed...

An activist battle against media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has several investors fighting to make changes at the company. Disney may have secured a key win ahead of its April annual meeting with the force of George Lucas. What Happened: A household name to many movie fans, Lucas founded...

A concert film from Taylor Swift smashed box office records in 2023. The film now heads to streaming. Here's how fans can watch the highly anticipated streaming release of the Taylor Swift concert film. What Happened: Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) shared alongside its first-quarter...

The stock of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has reached a 52-week high, but Jim Cramer has advised investors to be cautious. What Happened: On Tuesday, Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” suggested that it might be time to trim Disney’s stock, reported CNBC. The stock has...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger disclosed that the company has axed several projects as part of a studio overhaul to counter a box office downturn. What Happened: On Tuesday during an investor conference Q&A, Iger revealed that Disney has terminated multiple projects...

An activist battle against leading media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been in the works for over a year and has escalated in recent months. Here's an update on the battle against Disney and key items an activist battle thinks could help the media giant. What Happened: Activist investor...

In a recent development, the grandchildren of Walt Disney and Roy Disney, the founders of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), have taken a stand in support of CEO Bob Iger and the company’s board. They have criticized and opposed the activist investors who have been challenging the company’s...