Disney has recently announced layoffs affecting about 200 employees, representing a significant reduction in staff across two major divisions. The affected divisions are Disney’s ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks unit. This move comes as cable ratings and revenue decline, with viewers increasingly turning to streaming services and digital platforms.
One notable aspect of these layoffs is the closure of the popular site 538, which was originally created by Nate Silver. 538 was known for its data-driven approach to predicting election outcomes, as well as other events like the Oscars and sports. However, its credibility suffered after the arrival of Donald Trump in 2016, leading to a decline in its influence.
The site aimed to shape public opinion rather than simply reflect it, especially during the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections. Despite its initial success, 538 dismissed the polls from Rasmussen, a highly accurate pollster. This decision contributed to the site’s loss of credibility and eventual closure.
The closing of 538 signals its failure as an effective propaganda tool. Over time, its repeated failures led people to lose trust in ABC News’s claims of objectivity. RealClearPolitics (RCP) has emerged as a reliable alternative for accurate poll aggregation, providing unbiased reporting of numbers.
The decline of 538 is a victory for New Media, which has consistently prioritized accuracy over propaganda. Disney’s decision to shutter the site is a testament to the power of accurate reporting and analysis. Online platforms and independent pollsters have surpassed 538 in credibility and reliability.
The layoffs at Disney reflect a broader industry shift, as people increasingly abandon cable packages in favor of streaming services. This transformation has been anticipated for years, as cable TV once provided substantial revenue for entertainment giants like Disney. Streaming platforms, however, do not offer the same financial benefits.
While Netflix continues to thrive, other streaming services are struggling to turn a profit. The changing landscape of media consumption marks a positive development, as it reduces the influence of large corporations. As more viewers turn to streaming, the traditional cable TV model continues to diminish.
These changes underscore the importance of adapting to new consumer preferences. With the decline of cable, entertainment companies must innovate to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. The shift to streaming presents both challenges and opportunities for media giants.
As Disney navigates these changes, it must balance its traditional business model with the demands of modern viewers. The closure of 538 is just one example of the company’s efforts to adapt in a competitive market. By focusing on streaming, Disney aims to maintain its position as a leading entertainment provider.
The layoffs also highlight the challenges faced by traditional news outlets in the digital age. As consumers seek more accurate and unbiased information, traditional media must evolve to meet these demands. The success of platforms like RCP demonstrates the growing appetite for reliable news sources.
In this shifting landscape, media companies must prioritize transparency and objectivity to regain public trust. The decline of propaganda-driven sites like 538 serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity in journalism. As audiences demand more, media organizations must rise to the occasion.
Ultimately, the changes at Disney reflect broader trends in the entertainment industry. By embracing new technologies and consumer preferences, companies can thrive in a dynamic environment. The future of media lies in innovation and adaptation.
The closure of 538 is a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of news and entertainment. As the industry continues to change, consumers will benefit from more diverse and accurate sources of information. This transformation promises a more informed and engaged public.
In the end, the decline of traditional media models presents an opportunity for positive change. As companies like Disney adapt, they contribute to a more competitive and transparent media landscape. This shift towards greater accountability and accuracy is a win for all.
I haven’t watched the so-called main stream media news casts in years. The ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN are nothing more than DNC’s propaganda outlets. They lie, spin, distort and are outright Democrat propaganda machines. They cannot be trusted to give honest, biased free news.
Phil F, absolutely true and I’ve shut them down many years ago too! I used to way prior to all this Pravda like News Agency BS work for an ABC affiliate as a news shooter and cut the cord early on when I was in the position to get more deeply entrenched as one of their tools and saw what was coming thank God and went into an entirely different line of work and one that I felt proud of doing as it was real honest hard work for a darn good days’ pay! I couldn’t stand to be around those sort of people, if I had stayed I would have felt cheap and gone bonkers or got jammed up with the News Director and fired!~
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Walt Disney would spit at all the executives at the Disney Channel and torch it as he wouldn’t want his name and good legacy anywhere near it now! What a bunch of evil bitches and bastards in that shit show with his name!
Commie and Leftist indoctrination channel is all it is now!
Absolutely Brother, and the crap they’re putting out is all being boycotted..
Just like the new sleeping beauty movie, I haven’t seen it but the ratings are tanking because they have sleeping beauty as a lesbien so Disney keeps on pushing gay and transgender bullshit.
It’s all failing.. I heard Walt Disney’s daughter is a lesbien she’s the CEO of Disney.
What a shame it’s come to that.
Walt the creator of Disney should be turning in his grave.
Brother Michael, Yes totally agree! So evil what some people are trying to do, flip reality on its head and take wrong and make it right! I say these verses of Scripture are talking to right now!
2 Timothy 3:1-4 “But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. 2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, 4traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! 6They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions, 7who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. 8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.”
They took a beautiful children’s fable which brought joy and goodness into thought of so many children’s hearts and minds for many decades, but now twist and flip it all out of shape and make it dark, slimy and evil, in order to fill those hearts and minds today with lies! The father of all lies at work in so many today!
Karl Marx worshiped Satan and talked his own two daughters into committing suicide so now we see how that bedeviled doctrine of lies from the father of all lies is doing so much damage now as progressivism or Marxism is spreading throughout!