Disney consolidates streaming under new DTC chairman Adam Smith

Disney promoted product and tech chief Adam Smith to sole head of its direct-to-consumer business, ending his shared role with Joe Earley.

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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