Disney weighs free ad-supported streaming, says it has sold out Super Bowl ad spots

Disney is considering a free streaming product as advertising takes a bigger role in making streaming profitable.

Disney's CEO just confirmed the company is exploring a move into free streaming

Disney's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, said the company is interested in free streaming. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Disney is looking at moving into free streaming, CEO Josh D'Amaro said. Business Insider reported last month that the company is exploring making some Disney+ content free. Free content could help the Mouse House sell more ads and lead to new Disney+ paid subscribers. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro just confirmed that the company is taking a ...

Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz

Disney is looking to join the free streaming channel boom as newly named CEO Josh D’Amaro doubles down on streaming as one of two key pillars to drive future growth. During Disney’s quarterly earnings call, D’Amaro confirmed that Disney is considering launching FAST channels as a means of expanding its streaming advertising industry and for […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Disney Is “Exploring” Launching Its Own FAST Offering

While there were no launch announcements Wednesday, CEO Josh D'Amaro said it's "definitely something" the company is considering.

By Caitlin Huston

Disney Execs On Exploring FAST Channels, Content Spending, Cutting Costs

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro confirmed that the media giant is exploring “a free product for consumers,” i.e. FAST channels. “We’re exploring a free product for consumers. One that will allow us to accomplish several goals and hopefully do that efficiently,” he said on a call with analysts after quarterly earnings. “First, we see it […]

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Disney Considering Surprising Free TV Move After Shutting Down A Streamer

Disney reveals that they are considering making a surprise move into free streaming after the announcement that Hulu is folding into Disney+.

By Brennan Klein