Articles by tag: Disney
In the latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast host, Brian Urban, engages with Shawn Nason, a maverick who brought a Disney-inspired vision to healthcare. Nason, the founder of MOFI, a former Disney Imagineer, and a cancer survivor, shares his transformational journey, advocating for patient-centric experiences. Shawn Nason’s unconventional career—morphing from a Disney […]
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Is It Time to ‘Grow or Die’ for Streaming Juggernaut Netflix?
Streaming is a gigantic industry in 2021, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. However, a question remains — can legacy player Netflix continue on a healthy plateau to retain its current audience, or does it have to continue growing to survive and thrive? How will streaming platform competition be guided by investments in […]
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AT&T Merges Media Assets With Discovery in Blockbuster Deal
(Bloomberg) — AT&T Inc. agreed to spin off its media operations in a deal with Discovery Inc. that will create a new entertainment company, merging assets ranging from CNN and HBO to HGTV and the Food Network. AT&T will receive $43 billion in cash, debt securities and debt retention, with AT&T shareholders getting stock representing […]
Hospitality
Disney CEO Speaks on Disneyland Reopening Plans
Walt Disney Co. reopens its two California theme parks on April 30 after they were dark for more than a year, a key step in the entertainment giant’s recovery from the pandemic. CEO Bob Chapek said he’s “thrilled” with future guest reservations. Watch below for more. “I think it’s going to create a reemergence […]
Hospitality
Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Park Reopening Precautions and Future Plans
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the United States, Disney plans to open its flagship Disneyland theme park on April 30th. The company’s CEO Bob Chapek spoke to Bloomberg about the much anticipated reopening and his optimistic outlook for the future. Chapek: We’re thrilled with the response that we’re seeing from our guest in terms […]
Sports & Entertainment
Can HBO Max Keep Up the Energy in the Crowded World of Streaming?
With people around the globe continuing to cut the cable cord at unprecedented levels, the world of streaming is experiencing a bona fide explosion. Services are popping up and down the spectrum of media companies, from tried-and-true juggernauts like NBC to upstarts and the cemented new-age goliaths like Netflix. HBO is one of those legacy […]
Experience by Design
Focusing on Narrative in Designing a ‘Disney Experience’
Whether you’re an integrator, a designer or simply a label-defying creative, the EXPERIENCE is everything. Host Bryan Meszaros explores the story behind the exhibit to understand how a carefully crafted experience traps into the human experience to connect people to place. Welcome to another episode of the Experience by Design podcast with host Brian Meszaros. […]