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How and when did Disney buy Pixar? Why was Disney’s CEO Bob Iger so adamant on making the deal? In 2005, Disney was struggling. It had not released any blockbuster titles in years and was being outshined by other studios. Bob Iger had only just been named CEO but he knew that in order for Disney to thrive, it would have to take some huge risks. That’s why Disney bought Pixar. Keep reading to learn about Bob Iger’s fight when Disney bought Pixar.
What was Donal Trump’s Bonwit Teller project? How much did it cost and what made it a success? Trump’s Bonwit Teller project was one of his most successful real estate deals. All in, it cost about $190 million, but the apartment sales brought in $240 million—from which Trump made over $10 million in commissions—and the office and retail space rents brought in millions of dollars a year. Read about Donald Trump’s Bonwit Teller deal.
How did Donald Trump start his casino business? Where was the first casino Trump opened? What made it a success? Trump’s casino business started off with buying off the boardwalk site in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He already had the Trump Plaza on his resume and he used it to show his credibility and convince the landowners that he could give them a fair price and finish the project. Keep reading for the story of Trump’s first casino.
What is Bad Blood by John Carreyrou about? How does Bad Blood‘s John Carreyrou explain the rise and fall of health company Theranos? John Carreyrou was a journalist who originally broke the story of Theranos at the Wall Street Journal. In Bad Blood, John Carreyrou breaks down what happened and his investigation. Read more about Bad Blood, John Carreyrou, and the Theranos story.
What was Donald Trump’s Wollman rink project? How long did it take and what made it a success? Donald Trump’s Wollman rink deal dates back to the 1980s. It was by far one of his most successful projects. It was finished in just four months—two months ahead of schedule—and more than $750,000 under the projected costs. Read about Donald Trump’s Wollman Rink deal.
What is the Theranos story? What happened to the company Theranos and why did it fail? The Theranos story is about the rise and fall of the Silicon Valley startup that promised to revolutionize healthcare. Theranos took the world by storm but was unable to deliver on their promises. Read more about the Theranos story and what happened to the once-promising health startup.
Why were Bob Iger’s first hundred days as Disney’s CEO so important? What big changes did he make to the way Disney is run? Although Bob Iger’s first hundred days as Disney’s CEO overlapped Michael Eisner’s final 6 months, all eyes were on Iger. Iger chose to take advantage of his position to repair relationships Eisner had destroyed and to fundamentally change how Disney would be run. Keep reading to learn more about Bob Iger’s first hundred days as Disney’s CEO.
What was Donald Trump’s Commodore Hotel project? How long did it take to complete and make it a success? Trump bought the Commodore Hotel in 1976 and reopened it as the Grand Hyatt in 1980. As Trump envisioned, the venture became an overnight success, turning millions in annual profits almost immediately. Read about Trump’s Commodore Hotel project.
What was Donald Trump’s West Side railyards project? What were his development plans for the land? Having bought the West Side railyards, Trump had ambitious plans for the site. In its place, he wanted to construct the tallest skyscraper in the world; his plans had the building at 150 stories and 1,670 feet tall. Read about Donald Trump’s West Side railyards project.
What was former Disney CEO Michael Eisner like? How did Eisner revitalize Disney and then almost cause its downfall? Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner revitalized Disney, partially by putting its abundant assets to work and partially by expanding their footprint. However, his micromanagement and pessimism led to tensions with board members and ruined potential business deals. Continue on to read about former Disney CEO Michael Eisner’s rise and fall within Disney.