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# Disney consolidates streaming under new DTC chairman Adam Smith
- URL: https://www.medianexis.com/disney-consolidates-streaming-under-new-dtc-chairman-adam-smith/
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:44:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T12:44:32.000Z
- Description: Disney promoted product and tech chief Adam Smith to sole head of its direct-to-consumer business, ending his shared role with Joe Earley.
- Author: The Signals Desk
- Tags: Streaming, James Faris, Disney names Adam Smith streaming chairman

**Why it matters.** Smith now holds unified authority over Disney+ and Hulu strategy, giving one executive the final call on product and content decisions previously split with Earley.

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