Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
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| Type | Division |
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| Predecessor | Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International Disney Media Networks |
| Founded | October 12, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California , U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Brands | Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, Hotstar, Star+, Disney XD, Movies Anywhere |
| Services | Film distribution, film promotion, music recording, music publishing, over-the-top streaming |
| Parent | The Walt Disney Company |
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| Subsidiaries | |
| Website | dmedmedia |
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) is one of The Walt Disney Company's five major business segments. It was formed on October 12, 2020, as part of Disney's media and entertainment structure reorganization and consists of Disney's streaming services, its advertising sales division, and its linear and syndicated television networks. It is focused on the strategic monetisation of titles from Disney's three content groups: Studios, General Entertainment, and ESPN & Sports.[1][2]
History[]
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution was formed as part of The Walt Disney Company's media and entertainment structural reorganization, which took place October 12, 2020 and made primarily due to the success of Disney's streaming services, mainly Disney+.[1] Kareem Daniel was named as the chairman for the new segment. As part of this reorganization, Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International along with Disney Media Networks were dissolved and two business segments were created in their place: Disney International Operations, focused on Disney's international subsidiaries, and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, focused on said streaming services, its advertising divisions, and Disney's linear and syndicated television networks.
Units[]
Direct-to-Consumer[]
- Disney+
- Hotstar (known as Disney+ Hotstar in India and parts of Southeast Asia)[3]
- ESPN+ (full control, 80% stake)
- Hulu (full control, 67% stake)
- Star+
Ad Sales[]
- Disney Advertising Sales
- Disney Creative Works
Digital Products[]
Networks[]
- ABC Owned Television Stations
- Disney XD (operated by Disney Branded Television US)
Platform Distribution[]
- Disney Platform Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures - Theatrical Exhibition
- Domestic Television Distribution
- International Television Distribution
- Disney Music Group - Music Recording and Publishing
Technology[]
See also[]
- Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International — one of the predecessors of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
- Disney Media Networks — another predecessors of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
References[]
- ^ a b The Walt Disney Company (October 12, 2020). "The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization of Its Media and Entertainment Businesses". Business Wire. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ Pallotta, Frank (October 12, 2020). "Disney to overhaul its entertainment business with focus on streaming". CNN Business. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (May 18, 2020). "Disney's Rebecca Campbell Caps Remarkable Rise From Stations To Top Streaming Role". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
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