DIS - Bob Iger Makes Rare Appearance At Disney Upfront For First Time Since 1994: Highlights 'Enviable Portfolio Of Brands Franchises And Sports' To Advertisers | Benzinga
Media executive Bob Iger has been the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) for more than 15 years including two terms in the role.
The CEO hasn't appeared on the stage at an upfront advertising event since 1994 until breaking the streak earlier this week.
What Happened: Disney ended the recently reported second quarter with 117.6 million Disney+ Core subscribers on its key streaming platform.
While streaming continues to be a growth area for the company, Iger highlighted content on the company's linear networks during the advertising event.
"I am deeply optimistic about our company, and in a world that is so in need of entertainment is a true privilege," Iger said, as shared by Deadline.
Iger said he was there to share "the incredible projects that we're working on."
The Disney CEO last appeared on the upfront stage in front of advertisers in 1994 when Bill Clinton was the president and Iger was ...