What Disney Would Gain From Twitter

The transcript discusses Disney's interest in acquiring Twitter as part of its strategy to adapt to a post-cord-cutting world. Disney is exploring this acquisition to enhance its streaming capabilities and distribution reach. The discussion also highlights the connections between Disney and Twitter through board members and media deals. Challenges such as ESPN's struggles and the potential for Twitter to provide new opportunities are considered. Other potential buyers for Twitter, like Salesforce and Alphabet, are mentioned, with a consensus that Twitter may need to be part of a larger entity.

Why is Disney interested in acquiring Twitter?

• To expand its theme park business

• To enhance its streaming and media distribution capabilities

• To compete with Facebook in social networking

• To enter the e-commerce market

What role does Jack Dorsey play in the relationship between Disney and Twitter?

• He is the CEO of Disney

• He is a board member of Disney

• He is the head of Disney's streaming services

• He is a major shareholder in Disney

What challenge does Disney face in its strategy involving Twitter?

• Expanding its theme park operations

• Competing with Netflix in content creation

• Finding a new CEO for Twitter

• Determining if the strategy can be profitable

Which companies are considered potential buyers for Twitter besides Disney?

• Amazon and Netflix

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Microsoft and Salesforce

• Apple and IBM

Why might Twitter struggle to remain independent?

• Due to its small user base

• Because of its limited growth profile

• Because it lacks a mobile app

• Due to its focus on e-commerce