YouTube's revenue last year was estimated to be $54.2 billion, making it the second-largest media company behind Walt Disney Co., according to research firm MoffettNathanson.

Disney faces intense competition in streaming but benefits from strong parks and IP assets, with recent cost management ...

According to a report by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw, ESPN parent company Disney is suing YouTube for poaching Connolly from Bristol. Per Shaw, “Disney filed suit against YouTube in state court in ...

YouTube has fired back at Disney, opposing Disney’s lawsuit attempting to block the video giant’s hiring of Justin Connolly, a former high-level media distribution exec for the Mouse House ...

YouTube hired long-time Walt Disney Co. executive Justin Connolly to serve as its global head of media and sports — triggering a lawsuit against the Google-owned video service.

In 2024 YouTube generated $54.2 billion in revenue ranking second to Disney. Last year, Disney’s revenue (excluding their parks and experiences divisions) reached $59.7 billion.

YouTube‘s revenue will surpass Disney‘s this year, making it the top global player in media, according to a report by veteran Wall Street analyst Michael Nathanson. With $54.2 billion in ...

In response, Disney is suing YouTube and Connolly, sources briefed on the situation told The Athletic. Connolly was under contract to Disney and was at ESPN’s launch last week of its much ...

In April, Nielsen estimated, kids 2 to 11 watched three times as much YouTube as Disney+ content. Meanwhile, Disney said in 2022 that over 60% of Disney+ subscribers were adults without kids at home.

But Disney sued YouTube and Connolly in the state court in Los Angeles, alleging breach of contract, tortious interference with contractual relations and unfair competition. Per the complaint ...