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Disney Interactive Launches Disney Gif
Disney Interactive announced the launch of Disney Gif, a mobile keyboard extension that lets users easily send gifs and emojis of their favorite stories and characters via text, email and other messaging and social platforms.
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Thomas O. Staggs Named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company
Thomas O. Staggs has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. A 25-year Disney veteran, Mr. Staggs is Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, overseeing the strategy, operations and creative development of the company’s iconic travel and leisure businesses. He will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer immediately, while continuing to lead Parks and Resorts until a successor is named. Disney’s senior management team, including all business segment leaders, will report jointly to Mr. Iger and Mr. Staggs, with the exception of the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Communications Officer and Chief…
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Variety Reports “A Far Greater ‘Star Wars’ Presence” In Disney Parks
The Walt Disney Company chief Bob Iger said Tuesday that Disney has plans for “a far greater ‘Star Wars’ presence” in its theme parks.
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‘Fortune’ Names Disney’s Bob Iger as a Tech Top Visionary
In looking at this year alone, there have been many exciting developments in the technology domain at Disney. We welcomed Maker Studios, the leading network of online video content, to The Walt Disney Company. We’re also collaborating with modern-day visionaries and start-ups to help influence the future of the entertainment industry through our Disney Accelerator program. And with premier interactive products such as blockbuster video game Disney Infinity and the continued roll out of Disney/ABC Television Group’s WATCH apps, we are constantly innovating the ways our fans interact with their favorite Disney properties digitally. With these significant examples in mind, we’re very proud that Fortune just named Disney Chairman and…