Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution

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 monetization of titles from Disney's three content groups: Studios, General Entertainment, and ESPN & Sports.[1][2]

Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
TypeDivision
PredecessorWalt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International
FoundedOctober 12, 2020 (2020-10-12)
HeadquartersWalt Disney Studios,
Burbank, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Kareem Daniel (Chairman)
Services
  • Direct-to-consumer services
  • International entertainment
ParentThe Walt Disney Company
Divisions
Subsidiaries
Websitedmedmedia.disney.com

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 was dissolved and two business segments were created in its 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

Technology

References
  1. 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.
  2. Pallotta, Frank (October 12, 2020). "Disney to overhaul its entertainment business with focus on streaming". CNN Business. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. Hayes, Dade (May 18, 2020). "Disney's Rebecca Campbell Caps Remarkable Rise From Stations To Top Streaming Role". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2021.

See also
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