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DeSantis Appoints New Member to His Oversight District
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Michael Sasso resigned as 1 of 5 Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. The news was announced Thursday afternoon that Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Charbel Barakat to step into his Sasso’s place, which is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis also … DeSantis Appoints New Member to His Oversight District
Disney Closes the Book on 7000-Person Workforce Reduction
It’s been reported that the infamous 7000 job cut that Disney announced earlier this year has now been completed. Entertainment news outlet Variety has published an article stating that the last of the layoffs were handed out last Friday, ahead of Memorial Day weekend, saying that the “company still has plans to eliminate more roles … Disney Closes the Book on 7000-Person Workforce Reduction
Disney Chairman Josh D’Amaro Comments on Starcruiser Closure & More During JP Morgan Conference
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, The Walt Disney Company, participated in a question-and-answer session at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Monday. During the conference, Josh addressed several topics that are of high interest currently. When asked if the political drama going on in Florida has impacted the … Disney Chairman Josh D’Amaro Comments on Starcruiser Closure & More During JP Morgan Conference
Disney Officially Cancels Lake Nona, FL Relocation Project
UPDATE: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office has responded to the Lake Nona project cancellation as well with the following statement: Disney announced the possibility of a Lake Nona campus nearly two years ago. Nothing ever came of the project, and the state was unsure whether it would come to fruition. Given the company’s financial straits, … Disney Officially Cancels Lake Nona, FL Relocation Project
Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Revenues for Q2 Are Up
Disney stated that results at the domestic parks and resorts were slightly unfavorable to the prior-year quarter. The Q2 results show that revenues are up 17%.
Dear Disney Cast Members: An Open Letter of Gratitude
It’s been a long week as I’ve impatiently waited to hear from each of my friends to see if they are losing their jobs at The Walt Disney Company in the second round of approximately 4000 layoffs. I’ve had trouble sleeping, my anxiety has spiked, my stomach is in knots, and it’s hard to think … Dear Disney Cast Members: An Open Letter of Gratitude
Thousands More Layoffs Coming to Disney Staff Next Week
Disney is set to cut thousands more jobs next week, and according to an article on Bloomberg, approximately 15% of the jobs on the chopping block are coming from its entertainment division. The article states that the “cuts will span TV, film, theme parks and corporate teams, affecting every region where Disney operates.” In addition, the “people … Thousands More Layoffs Coming to Disney Staff Next Week
Disney CEO Bob Iger Makes List of TIME 100 Most Influential People
Today, TIME revealed the 2023 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger is pictured on one of the 4 worldwide magazine covers. Although Iger might fit into one of the many categories on the TIME 100 list, he was placed in the Innovators … Disney CEO Bob Iger Makes List of TIME 100 Most Influential People
Bob Iger Appoints Disney’s First-Ever Chief Brand Officer
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced on Thursday that Asad Ayaz has been named the company’s first-ever Chief Brand Officer. In this newly created role reporting to Iger, Ayaz will be responsible for stewarding and elevating the Disney brand globally across the entire ecosystem of company touchpoints and consumer experiences. Ayaz will … Bob Iger Appoints Disney’s First-Ever Chief Brand Officer
Disney CEO Bob Iger Has Plenty to Say Regarding FL Governor Actions Against the Company
During the Q&A section of Monday’s 2023 Annual Investor call, Disney CEO Bob Iger was specifically asked about the Reedy Creek Improvement District situation with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Iger said that Disney loves Florida and reminded folks that companies have the constitutional right to freedom of speech just like individual Americans do, and that … Disney CEO Bob Iger Has Plenty to Say Regarding FL Governor Actions Against the Company
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