On his first quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro describes Disney+ as the company’s “digital centerpiece” and says it is on track to become an “immersive, interactive” hub for audiences. Multiple outlets report that D’Amaro frames the platform as Disney’s primary relationship with fans, positioning Disney+ as the first place customers turn “in most scenarios.” The remarks are presented as part of an initiative already underway since he took over the role, with the goal of consolidating Disney’s digital touchpoints around the streaming service. D’Amaro’s comments also emphasize a shift in how audiences experience Disney content, with immersion and interactivity centered on Disney+ rather than relying primarily on traditional formats like theaters or theme parks. One outlet additionally characterizes the plan as internally unclear, but the shared reporting focuses on D’Amaro’s stated ambition and the strategic direction he outlines during the earnings call. Overall, the sources agree that Disney+ is central to Disney’s next phase of digital strategy, including interactive and immersive capabilities.
Disney+ CEO Josh D’Amaro Ties Streaming Strategy to Immersive, Interactive Future
On his first quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro describes Disney+ as the company’s “digital centerpiece” and says it is on track to become an “immersive, interactive” hub for audiences....
- Josh D’Amaro makes his remarks during his first quarterly earnings call as Disney CEO.
- He calls Disney+ the company’s “digital centerpiece.”
- D’Amaro says Disney+ is intended to become the primary relationship between Disney and its fans.
- He describes the goal for Disney+ as “immersive” and “interactive.”
- Reporting says the initiative is already underway under his leadership.
Newly minted CEO Josh D'Amaro says that he wants to turn Disney Plus into "the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece of the company." It used to be that people went to the movies or theme parks to immerse themselves in Disney's fictional worlds. But now, D'Amaro says that he sees Disney Plus becoming "the primary relationship […]
3 months agoJosh D’Amaro used his first quarterly earnings call to talk up Disney+’s place as the “centerpiece” of the Magic Kingdom’s digital future. The Mouse House’s new CEO said an ongoing initiative to make Disney+ to first port of call for Disney customers and fans in most scenarios was already taking shape under his leadership. In […]
3 months agoFresh-in-the-saddle Disney boss Josh D’Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide. “Disney+ becomes the primary relationship between Disney and its fans, the place where everything comes together,” D’Amaro said on the company’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday. D’Amaro, who ran Disney’s […]
3 months agoIn his first earnings call, CEO Josh D'Amaro calls Disney+ the 'digital centerpiece' of the company.
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