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Not many years ago, families worldwide eagerly anticipated the magic of a Disney experience, where dreams came to life and memories were made. Today, many are questioning, "Is the magic gone?" But what has actually led to this disillusionment? In this edition of 180 Insights, we examine the deepening challenges facing Disney, a brand once synonymous with unparalleled entertainment magic, now struggling to maintain its iconic status. The entertainment powerhouse is caught in a whirlwind of internal discord and shifting industry landscapes, threatening to erode its long-standing influence. Our detailed exploration sheds light on the strategic missteps and external forces that have converged to create this moment of reckoning for Disney. Swipe to read more and explore the path to recovery and resilience for Disney!

Join Shawn O'Malley on today's episode of Millennial Investing as he breaks down the Magic Kingdom company: Disney. Learn about why recognition value is so important to Disney, why hit movies are just the top of the sales funnel for Disney, how Disney has built a flywheel supporting its businesses, what the outlook is for Disney’s streaming efforts, how Covid hurt the company and how it has bounced back, why the company’s famed ex-CEO Bob Iger returned, what to make of Disney’s financials and valuation, plus so much more! Listen: https://lnkd.in/gV-QwMDq Watch:

$DIS has some of the most valuable brand assets in the world, yet it's up just 3% this year and down 30% in the past 5 years However, Disney is finally profitable with Disney+, and we're well beyond the Covid-era disruptions to its parks and cruise businesses. And with Bob Iger back as CEO, he's doubling down on content quality over volume. Interesting time to revisit the stock! Check out the episode to learn more about how Disney weathered the pandemic, why its stock has underperformed, and why now is such an intriguing time to consider adding it to a balanced portfolio.

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New week, new month—let's take Walt Disney's advice: quit talking, start doing. #Kaizen360 #MotivationMonday #NewBeginnings #ActionOverWords #GrowthMindset #KeepMovingForward #SuccessMindset #ContinuousImprovement

Interesting piece comparing the latter days of Eisner to Iger’s current predicament. Having been there during the original Disney War, the problem feels spookily similar - creative sputtering, a management culture plagued by succession drama, and existential questions about the direction of the media empire. Imo, the question isn’t what should the margin be on the steaming business or whatever operational concerns but rather a more strategic question about what TWDC should be in 5 yrs or 10 yrs, what you believe the media landscape looks like in that time and where Disney should be positioned in that world. Disney needs fresh thinking from leaders without attachments to legacy businesses who are thinking clearly about the future. To me, it’s obvious that the media conglomerate needs to be broken up, and Disney needs to refocus on being a branded entertainment company. Sell the legacy assets while they are still worth something and buy a games company that allows them to build a digital Disneyland along with AAA tentpoles that set them up for the next decade of growth.

I absolutely loved this Super Bowl ad from The Walt Disney Company. Sure, it's incredibly simple, which really stands out in a field of crazy graphics and big-named celebrities. But more than that, the ad represents some truly deep thinking regarding what Disney's real value proposition is. In this case, I think it's "storytelling." I talk about this exact process when I teach my MBA students and highlight what a difficult endeavor it can be. I think the work is worth it, though!: If you can determine your own value AND convey it to your core base, it can be a great help in guiding future strategic decisions. https://lnkd.in/gwBuV2vm

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