Bob Iger Says the World of TV Has Been Disrupted

The transcript discusses Disney's strategy in balancing linear and streaming services, focusing on ESPN's continued presence in the linear market while enhancing its streaming offerings. It also covers the launch of a Disney streaming service, which will include movies, TV shows, and original content. Despite challenges, ESPN remains popular and profitable. Disney is adapting to TV industry disruptions by investing in streaming technologies.

What is Disney's approach to balancing linear and streaming services for ESPN?

• Merging ESPN with another sports network

• Offering all ESPN content for free online

• Maintaining linear channels while adding a subscription model for extra content

• Shutting down linear channels and focusing only on streaming

When is Disney planning to launch its new streaming service?

• Mid 2019

• Early 2018

• 2020

• Latter part of 2019

What type of content will Disney's new streaming service include?

• Only original TV shows

• Live sports events

• Movies from other studios

• Disney's studio output, original TV shows, and movies

Why is ESPN not offering its primary content directly to consumers?

• The current business model is still profitable

• They plan to merge with another network

• They lack the technology to stream directly

• There is no consumer demand for direct access

What percentage of Americans watched some form of ESPN in 2016?

• 75%

• 60%

• 90%

• 50%