DIS - Disney Is Using Its Cable Relationships to Boost Streaming
When it comes to streaming video, Disney (NYSE: DIS) has an advantage that none of its chief rivals can boast: the company has relationships with cable companies going back decades. The purveyor of The Disney Channel, ESPN, and Freeform (formerly ABC family), recently added National Geographic and FX to the mix, expanding its cable empire with the addition of assets acquired from Fox.
Disney has found a way to grow its empire, using its cable relationships to expand the reach of its over-the-top ambitions. The company recently signed a deal with a French cable provider to be the exclusive home of its new streaming service, Disney+.
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