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Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Earley. Smith has been named chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, while Earley is shifting into the newly created role o...

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Bias Comparison — Disney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief

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Disney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Earley. Smith has been named chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, while Earley is shifting into the newly created role of president of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy. Smith and Earley will report to […]
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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20m agoVariety: Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Ear

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Disney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief