Key Takeaways Disney monetizes franchises via streaming, consumer products and Experiences, easing reliance on box office.Four franchise films topped $1B in two years, boosting theaters, Disney adoption and merchandise sales.A strong franchise pipeline and Experiences growth extend IP lifespans and improve revenue visibility.Disney’s (DIS) franchise-driven strategy is increasingly transforming its revenue base into a more stable and diversified growth engine.The company is no longer dependent on box office ...

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Amazon’s latest round of layoffs is set to hit 16,000 corporate employees starting Wednesday — with the tech titan suggesting artificial intelligence will do their work, instead.The firings come after Amazon said in October it was laying off 14,000 corporate workers, with the goal of trimming its 1.58 million-strong workforce by nearly 10%.The e-commerce giant has explicitly linked the layoffs to increased use of AI, particularly in corporate and technology functions.“Some may ask why we’re reducing roles w ...

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