Disney CFO, Hugh Johnston, discusses cost-cutting efforts, the new sports bundle with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, and meeting viewers' needs. They emphasize delivering a great product and focus on bringing joy to families.
Disney has achieved $500 million in savings, resulting in a significant margin jump of 350 basis points.
The focus in streaming is on enhancing the sports consumer experience and meeting fans wherever they choose to be.
Deep dives
Cost Cutting and Margin Improvement
The podcast episode discusses the progress made on cost-cutting measures and the resulting margin improvement. The speaker highlights that $500 million in savings have flowed to the bottom line, leading to a significant margin jump of 350 basis points. This success in managing costs while reinvesting in the business is expected to continue driving the top line.
Streaming and Sports Bundle
Another key topic in the podcast is the discussion around the outlook for streaming and the introduction of a sports bundle. The speaker mentions that the focus is on delivering a product that will enhance the experience for sports consumers by reducing friction. The idea is to meet the fans wherever they choose to be, whether they were previously part of the cable bundle or not. The speaker also mentions that bidding for sports rights will continue to be done independently by the respective companies involved in the joint venture.
Disney Senior Executive Vice President and CFO Hugh Johnston discusses cutting costs, the newly announced sports bundle with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery and meeting viewers where they are. He speaks with Bloomberg Surveillance hosts Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz.