Disney Profit Exceeds Expectations on Cost Cutting

The video discusses Disney's subscriber losses, particularly in India due to losing IPL content to Reliance, and how it affects profitability. Despite the losses, streaming costs were lower than expected due to cost rationalization and writer strikes. Disney's strategy includes removing underperforming shows to reduce content costs and improve profitability. Additionally, Disney considers licensing these shows to third parties like Warner or Netflix.

What was the primary reason for Disney's unexpected drop in subscribers?

• Increase in subscription prices

• Loss of Indian Premier League content by Hotstar

• Introduction of new competitors

• Technical issues with the streaming platform

How did Disney manage to reduce its streaming losses?

• By increasing subscription prices

• Through content cost rationalization and a cost savings program

• By expanding into new markets

• By acquiring new content

What role did the writer strikes play in Disney's cost reduction?

• They increased content production costs

• They had no impact on costs

• They led to a temporary halt in content production

• They contributed to cost savings

Why is removing underperforming shows financially beneficial for Disney?

• It increases the number of subscribers

• It attracts more advertisers

• It reduces ongoing content costs

• It improves the quality of the platform

What is Disney's strategy for underperforming titles?

• To create sequels or spin-offs

• To invest more in their marketing

• To license them to third parties like Warner or Netflix

• To permanently remove them from all platforms