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The Walt Disney Company: The 21st Century Fox Acquisition and Digital Distribution

By: David J. Collis
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:7
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Abstract

This case describes the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by the Walt Disney Company and the subsequent launch by Disney of three streaming channels to compete with Netflix.

Keywords

Disney; Streaming; Corporate Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Distribution; Competitive Strategy; Vertical Integration; Media and Broadcasting Industry

Citation

Collis, David J. "The Walt Disney Company: The 21st Century Fox Acquisition and Digital Distribution." Harvard Business School Case 721-408, October 2020.

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David J. Collis

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