Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
The Walt Disney Company sees gaming as a significant future growth area, despite it not yet delivering substantial revenue. CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the company's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and the success of collaborations like The Simpsons x Fortnite event as key to engaging younger audiences and driving their flywheel strategy. Disney Games executive Sean Shoptaw emphasized the importance of interactive platforms for storytelling and deepening fan engagement.
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- Person: Josh D'Amaro
- Topic: Gaming Industry
- Company: Epic Games
- Person: Sean Shoptaw
- Game: Fortnite
- Game: Star Wars
- Game: The Simpsons
- Game: Arc Raiders
- Company: The Walt Disney Company
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