The Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest entertainment and media conglomerates around the world. The primary driver of the company's business success is the wide range of entertainment experiences that Disney delivers through its five major business segments. Multiple channels like television, music, film, parks or toy stores are important parts of the merchandising and distribution activities that bring value to the company as a component of the total revenue machinery. Disney's growth strategy follows international expansion activities including investments in new business, companies or business and product lines.
The paper begins with an overview about the Walt Disney Company and its principal financial and management information. Afterwards there will be a brief outline about Disney's business segments, target groups and markets that the company is currently operating in. Particularly interesting is the huge network of cross-branding partners that allows Disney to communicate its content marketing messages directly to the target groups.
Subsequently there are detailed information about the current market share in Disney's different business segments compared to its competitors in the respective industry. The paper also reveals a study that ranked Disney according to its popularity and reputation around the world. Then there are some information about the founder of Disney and how he established the company from a startup to a recognized global company. In the main part there will be a description and explanation of the company's revenue model and afterwards a SWOT analysis that exhibits in detail which strengths, possibilities, weaknesses and threats the company is facing right now.
Finally the paper reveals some solutions on how Disney could approach its weaknesses and threats and entails some suggestions on how to refine the current strategy of Disney. At the end there will be an evaluation of Disney's business model and its potential concerning its competitiveness within the industry.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Walt Disney Company
- Financial and management information
- Market segments and target groups
- Company environment and public interest
- About the founder
- Description of the revenue model
- SWOT Analysis
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Opportunities
- Threats
- Solutions to Disney's weaknesses and threats
- Evaluation
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to evaluate the Walt Disney Company's business model and its competitiveness. It analyzes Disney's financial performance, market position, and strategic approaches.
- Financial performance and profitability of Disney's business segments.
- Disney's market segments, target groups, and competitive landscape.
- The company's revenue model and its effectiveness.
- A SWOT analysis of the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Potential solutions to address Disney's weaknesses and threats.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter provides a broad overview of The Walt Disney Company, highlighting its status as a leading global entertainment and media conglomerate. It emphasizes the company's diverse business segments and its reliance on multiple channels for merchandising and distribution. The chapter outlines the paper's structure, previewing the upcoming sections on financial information, market analysis, the company's founder, revenue model, SWOT analysis, and a final evaluation of the business model's competitiveness.
The Walt Disney Company: This chapter delves into the financial and management aspects of The Walt Disney Company. It presents data on the company's total revenue and profit margin, comparing the financial performance of its five major business segments: Disney Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Consumer Products, Interactive Media, and Studio Entertainment. The chapter also introduces key leadership figures like Robert A. Iger and discusses Disney's research and development efforts, emphasizing its commitment to technological innovation and product differentiation.
Keywords
Walt Disney Company, business model, competitiveness, financial performance, market analysis, revenue model, SWOT analysis, strategic management, entertainment industry, media conglomerate.
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- Paul Petersen (Author), 2017, The Business Model of the Walt Disney Company, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/417282
