Disney’s new CEO wants to turn Disney+ into a ‘super app’ to take on Netflix
THE SO WHAT
Turning Disney+ into a super app—bundling streaming with parks, cruises, and games—is a move to convert content into a full-stack demand engine. Any consumer brand with multiple lines of business should be asking whether their “app” is just a channel or a true transaction and engagement hub.
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