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Disney Names Adam Smith Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer, Moves Joe Earley to TV Strategy Role

Adam Smith takes sole leadership as chairman while Joe Earley shifts to a new role overseeing television franchise and content strategy.

3 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 17 Sept 2026 · updated 13m ago

How it unfolded

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  1. VarietyDisney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief
  2. The Hollywood ReporterDisney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division
  3. DeadlineAdam Smith To Lead Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer As Chairman, Joe Earley Becomes President Of Television Franchise & Content Strategy
  4. DeadlineEric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television

Sources

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  1. Disney Names Adam Smith Director-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief Variety ·
  2. Disney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. Eric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television Deadline
  4. Adam Smith To Lead Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer As Chairman, Joe Earley Becomes President Of Television Franchise & Content Strategy Deadline

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  • Disney
  • Adam Smith
  • Joe Earley
  • Dana Walden

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