Disney, Plus
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Disney, Plus includes mentions of The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Right of a Lifetime, and The Long Tail, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.
Indexed context: The hosts mention Bob Iger's book to highlight the ambitious strategies Disney is undertaking to compete with digital disruptors. They express excite…
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Shoe Dog' as one of the best business books alongside Bob Iger's 'Ride of a Lifetime'. This comparison highlights the significance…
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Right of a Lifetime' as a significant business book that provides insight into Bob Iger's vision and leadership at Disney. They em…
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The hosts mention Bob Iger's book to highlight the ambitious strategies Disney is undertaking to compete with digital…
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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for Disney, Plus on Acquired.
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- The conversation centers on Bob Iger's business strategies.
- A second recurring theme is business leadership strategies.
- Referenced books include The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.
- Related interests include Entrepreneurs and media industry professionals and business professionals and aspiring leaders.
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The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, and Right of a Lifetime are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to source cards and timestamps where available.
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Books Mentioned
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The hosts discuss how Bob Iger's book, The Ride of a Lifetime, is one of the best business books alongside Shoe Dog.
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Shoe Dog is mentioned as one of the best business books that have come out in the last 10 years.
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The speaker recommends reading 'Right of a Lifetime' and praises Bob's inspiring leadership style, highlighting his low ego and respect for others.
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The excerpt mentions that the long tail book came out around the time being discussed, highlighting different strategies in content creation.
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Bob proposes three options to the board regarding Disney Animation and mentions writing about this in the book.
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The hosts mention Bob Iger's book to highlight the ambitious strategies Disney is undertaking to compete with digital disruptors. They express exci…
The host mentions 'Shoe Dog' as one of the best business books alongside Bob Iger's 'Ride of a Lifetime'. This comparison highlights the significan…
The host mentions 'Right of a Lifetime' as a significant business book that provides insight into Bob Iger's vision and leadership at Disney. They…
Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Titanic
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They get the movie studio. They get studios, which have, you know, both new slates of films coming out and the library, you know, Titanic, Avatar, all the great Fox films within the library.
Avatar
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They get the movie studio. They get studios, which have, you know, both new slates of films coming out and the library, you know, Titanic, Avatar, all the great Fox films within the library.
Star Wars: A New Hope
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They get the rights to a new hope to the first Star Wars movie. Because remember, Lucasfilm had Fox was the distribution partner for the first trilogy.
Avengers: Endgame
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The mention of 'Avengers: Endgame' highlights its significance as a cultural touchstone that resonates with audiences globally.
Imagineering Story
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A documentary on Disney Plus about the creation of Disneyland and Disney World, showcasing behind-the-scenes content.
The Mandalorian
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The Mandalorian was announced as part of the content on Disney Plus, which launched in November 2019.
Toy Story 2
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A Pixar film that contributed to the success of Disney's animation during a challenging time.
A Bug's Life
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A Pixar film that contributed to the success of Disney's animation during a challenging time.
Monsters, Inc.
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A Pixar film that contributed to the success of Disney's animation during a challenging time.
The Incredibles
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A Pixar film that contributed to the success of Disney's animation during a challenging time.
The Emperor's New Groove
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A Disney animation movie that was probably one of the more successful ones during this time.
Jerry Maguire
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The movie Jerry Maguire is about sports agents, reflecting the world of Michael Ovitz.
Entourage
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The movie Entourage features a character, Ari Gold, who is based on Michael Ovitz.
Tarzan
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A Disney animation movie that came out during a challenging time for the company.
Dinosaur
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A Disney animation movie that came out during a challenging time for the company.
Atlantis
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A Disney animation movie that came out during a challenging time for the company.
Treasure Planet
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A Disney animation movie that came out during a challenging time for the company.
Brother Bear
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A Disney animation movie that came out during a challenging time for the company.
Toy Story
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The very first Pixar film that helped keep the Disney flywheel afloat.
Finding Nemo
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A Pixar film that was produced before Disney's acquisition of Pixar.
Dr. Strange
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The speaker expresses their enjoyment of the Dr. Strange movie, calling it a good entry in the MCU.
Dr. Strange in the multiverse of madness
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Mentioned in the context of needing a Disney plus subscription to understand future Marvel movies.