Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution

Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
Formerly	Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International (2018–2020)
Company type	Division
Predecessor	Walt Disney International; Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International; Disney Media Networks;
Founded	March 14, 2018
Defunct	February 8, 2023
Fate	Defunct
Successor	Disney Entertainment
Headquarters	Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, U.S.
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Aaron LaBerge (EVP and CTO);
Brands	Disney+; Disney+ Hotstar; ESPN+; Hulu; Star+; Disney XD; Movies Anywhere;
Services	Film distribution, film promotion, music recording, music publishing, over-the-top streaming
Parent	The Walt Disney Company
Divisions	Disney Platform Distribution; Disney Advertising Sales;
Subsidiaries	ABC Owned Television Stations; Disney Streaming; Disney Digital Network;
Website	dmedmedia.disney.com

Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED), formerly Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI), was a business segment of the Walt Disney Company that operated from March 14, 2018 until the establishment of its successor, Disney Entertainment on February 8, 2023. It consisted of Disney Streaming (previously known as BAMTech and Disney Streaming Services) and Disney International Operations (which is now split up). Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution's fate was a success as of to when Disney-ABC Domestic Television still held up business^[1]

On October 12, 2020, former CEO Bob Chapek initiated a reorganization of Disney's media and entertainment divisions, which included a dissolution of DTCI and a split of its business segments into Disney International Content and Operations and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.^[2] Until 2023, the business segment consisted Disney's streaming services, its advertising sales division and its linear television networks, along with broadcast, cable and international syndication. Its focus was on strategic monetization of titles from Disney's three content groups: Studios, General Entertainment, and ESPN & Sports.^[3]^[4]

On February 8, 2023, returning CEO Bob Iger began to re-organize all Disney divisions as part of the company's larger reorganization, which included the move of DMED's responsibilities into a new Disney Entertainment division overseeing all filmed and screen content and its networks and streaming venues, excluding ESPN and sports broadcasting operations.

^ Cite error: The named reference nyt was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Low, Elaine (October 12, 2020). "Disney Reorganizes Content and Distribution Units to Bolster Streaming Businesses". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^ 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.
^ Pallotta, Frank (October 12, 2020). "Disney to overhaul its entertainment business with focus on streaming". CNN Business. Retrieved February 6, 2021.

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[2] Low, Elaine (October 12, 2020). "Disney Reorganizes Content and Distribution Units to Bolster Streaming Businesses". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2021.

[disney_strategic_reorg-3] 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.

[disney_overhaul_cnn-4] Pallotta, Frank (October 12, 2020). "Disney to overhaul its entertainment business with focus on streaming". CNN Business. Retrieved February 6, 2021.

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