Walt Disney to Participate in Bank of America Media Conference

The Walt Disney Company's Chairman of ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro, will participate in the Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on September 4, 2025. The session will provide insights into Disney's strategic initiatives and industry positioning. Interested parties can stream it live or access the archived recording on Disney's investor relations website.

The Walt Disney Company's Chairman of ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT. The session will offer insights into Disney's strategic initiatives and industry positioning, particularly in the realm of sports streaming and direct-to-consumer (DTC) services.

Investors and industry professionals can stream the session live or access the archived recording on Disney's investor relations website. This event provides a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about Disney's plans to leverage its extensive content library and strong brand to drive growth in the highly competitive entertainment landscape.

The session is expected to delve into the company's recent push into direct-to-consumer sports streaming with the new ESPN DTC service. Analysts have noted that this move is poised to tap into billions in rights deals, migrate millions of existing subscribers, and expand reach among cord-cutters. The new service, which launched on August 21, is seen as a significant step towards accelerating topline growth and profitability in Disney's sports business [2].

The integration of Disney+ and Hulu into Charter Communications' Spectrum TV packages at no extra cost further underscores Disney's commitment to bundling services and enhancing the value proposition of its offerings. This strategic move aligns with the broader trend of consumers seeking comprehensive entertainment packages [3].

The participation of Jimmy Pitaro in the Bank of America Media Conference is a testament to Disney's proactive approach in communicating its strategic vision and positioning itself as a leader in the media and entertainment industry. The session is anticipated to provide valuable insights into Disney's future growth plans and its ability to capitalize on the shifting consumer preferences.

References:
[1] https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-company-to-participate-in-the-bank-of-america-media-communications-entertainment-conference/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-pushes-sports-streaming-espn-155828387.html
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/disney-hulu-included-spectrum-tv-plans-extra-cost-2508/