Disney CEO Bob Iger: Breaking out subscriber data on ESPN streaming launch is 'irrelevant'

Business Strategy - The company believes breaking out subscriber numbers is irrelevant [2] - The company will not be providing specific subscriber numbers for its sports initiative [1] - The company believes ESPN should be measured as a whole, similar to how individual channels were not broken out previously [1] Investor Communication - The company acknowledges investors may be accustomed to measuring success through subscriber numbers, as was the case with Netflix [1] - The company anticipates potential investor frustration due to the lack of specific subscriber metrics [1] - The company suggests investors will be able to assess the sports business's performance and its impact on the total business [1] Future Outlook - The company believes the sports initiative will have a positive impact on ESPN's future [1] - The company is undertaking this strategy for the benefit of both shareholders and fans [2]