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Mentor & Mentee: Bob Iger and Jimmy Pitaro in Conversation
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In the premiere episode of On Stage, we present an exclusive conversation between Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, and Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN. This discussion took place on April 22nd at the 2025 CAA World Congress of Sports presented by Sports Business Journal in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers a rare glimpse into a mentor-mentee relationship that has significantly influenced the modern media landscape over the past 15 years.
Bob and Jimmy delve into a range of topics, including:
- Bob's journey from a local weatherman to the helm of Disney.
- The synergy between live sports and storytelling in modern entertainment.
- How Bob has approached the intersection of innovation and IP
- Disney's evolving streaming strategy and its implications for the future.
- Bob's recent investment in Angel City FC, led by his wife, Willow Bay.
- A personal anecdote about why naming his son after a childhood sports idol was reconsidered upon joining Disney
This candid and insightful conversation provides valuable perspectives for professionals in sports, business, and media. Tune in to gain firsthand insights from two industry leaders with a shared history and a forward-looking vision.
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