After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives
streaming pivot After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives Disney is interested in “price-sensitive” streaming customers. D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger as Disney’s chief in March, said that a free Disney-owned streaming service would help Disney reach more “price-sensitive” customers, which is a “strategic priority” for Disney, according to a transcript of the call. “Unlike a lot of our AVOD [advertising video on demand] competitors, we’re fairly well-sold, meaning more inventory would actually help us accelerate our ad revenue growth,” D’Amaro said.
- ▪streaming pivot After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives Disney is interested in “price-sensitive” streaming customers.
- ▪D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger as Disney’s chief in March, said that a free Disney-owned streaming service would help Disney reach more “price-sensitive” customers, which is a “strategic priority” for Disney, according to a transcript of t
- ▪“Unlike a lot of our AVOD [advertising video on demand] competitors, we’re fairly well-sold, meaning more inventory would actually help us accelerate our ad revenue growth,” D’Amaro said.
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streaming pivot After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives Disney is interested in “price-sensitive” streaming customers. Scharon Harding – Aug 5, 2026 1:12 pm | 21 Credit: Getty Credit: Getty Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Disney is “exploring a free product” for streaming customers, CEO Josh D’Amaro confirmed in a call with investors today. D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger as Disney’s chief in March, said that a free Disney-owned streaming service would help Disney reach more “price-sensitive” customers, which is a “strategic priority” for Disney, according to a transcript of the call.
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