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Ploy story: a defenestration at Disney

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Leadership Shakeup at Disney

This chapter explores Bob Iger's return as CEO of Disney amid significant challenges, including plummeting share prices and changes in entertainment consumption. It highlights the tensions surrounding Disney Plus and the mismanagement under Bob Chapek, along with the ongoing conflicts related to corporate responses to political issues. While there is optimism surrounding Iger's leadership, the chapter underscores that deeper systemic issues in the industry remain unresolved.

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