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00:02Walt Disney on Thursday named Adam Smith chairman of its streaming business as the
00:06company increases its focus on direct-to-consumer platforms, including Disney Plus and Hulu,
00:11according to Reuters. Smith, who joined Disney in 2024, will oversee strategy and development
00:16across the company's global entertainment subscription video business, advertising
00:20technology, and emerging technologies. Disney also named Joe Early president of Disney Entertainment
00:25Television Franchise and Content Strategy, a new role focused on developing television franchises
00:30and expanding their value across the company. Early joined Disney in 2019 and became president
00:35of Hulu in 2022. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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