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business5 hours ago•21 min saved

Walden Unveils Disney Entertainment Leadership Structure Across Film, TV and Games

Disney Entertainment’s leadership is being reorganized under Dana Walden, expanding her remit to Games and Digital Entertainment and unifying film, TV, streaming, and games under one leadership structure as Josh D’Amaro becomes CEO. Key changes include Debra O’Connell as Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television; Alan Bergman continuing as Chairman; Joe Earley and Adam Smith as Co-Presidents of Direct-to-Consumer; Sean Shoptaw moving to Games and Digital Entertainment; Eric Schrier reporting to Earley; and Asad Ayaz remaining Chief Marketing & Brand Officer, all aimed at closer collaboration across Disney’s creative businesses.

via Deadline|

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media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Debra OConnell Takes the Helm of Disney's News Division"

Debra OConnell, a longtime executive at Disney, has been appointed as the president of a newly created division that will oversee ABC News and the company’s local stations. This move puts her in charge of ABC News’s key properties, with the current ABC News president, Kim Godwin, now reporting to OConnell. The reorganization mirrors similar changes at other network news divisions, adding an executive layer between top leadership and the news division head. The move comes amid challenges for ABC News, including declining ratings for "Good Morning America," and is aimed at better amplifying the organization's work.

via The New York Times|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Debra O'Connell Takes Charge of Disney's ABC News and Stations"

Disney is merging its news division and local stations, appointing veteran executive Debra OConnell to lead the new division encompassing ABC News and its local station operations. OConnell will oversee ABC News President Kim Godwin and Stations President Chad Matthews, reporting to Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment. The move comes as ABC News faces challenges in the changing media landscape, with declining viewership in key demographics. OConnell, who has experience in various areas of the Disney portfolio, expressed excitement about working with the teams to strategize for the future.

via Variety|

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