Iger: 2017 Will Be a Slower Growth Year for Disney

The transcript discusses the company's achievements in 2016, including the success of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and the opening of Disneyland Shanghai. It highlights challenges for 2017, such as the absence of a new Star Wars film and the cost of the NBA contract for ESPN. The discussion focuses on ESPN's subscriber losses due to cable light bundles and the potential of new digital platforms to offset these losses. The outlook for ESPN is positive, with expectations of growth in 2018 and beyond, driven by new digital distribution methods and the popularity of live sports.

What were the two major accomplishments for the company in 2016?

• Launching a new product line and acquiring a tech company

• Releasing 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and opening Disneyland in Shanghai

• Expanding into new markets and increasing online sales

• Developing a new marketing strategy and reducing costs

What is one of the challenges the company expects to face in 2017?

• The cost of the new NBA contract for ESPN

• Increased competition from new entrants

• A decrease in global market share

• A decline in online sales

Why is 2017 considered an anomaly for the company?

• It is expected to be a year of high growth

• It is a year with lower growth than usual

• The company plans to launch several new products

• There are no major events planned for the year

What has contributed to ESPN's subscriber losses?

• Increased competition from other sports networks

• Technical issues with ESPN's broadcast

• The rise of cable light bundles without ESPN

• A decline in sports popularity

What strategy is the company using to address ESPN's subscriber losses?

• Including ESPN in new digital bundles

• Reducing subscription fees

• Launching a new sports channel

• Offering exclusive sports content

How does the company view the future of ESPN?

• Optimistic, with growth expected from new digital platforms

• Uncertain, due to unpredictable market conditions

• Pessimistic due to declining sports interest

• Neutral, with no expected changes

What is one reason the company is optimistic about new digital platforms?

• They appeal to younger audiences who prefer digital over cable

• They offer a poor user interface

• They have limited sports content

• They are more expensive than traditional cable