Disney Platform Distribution

Disney Platform Distribution, Inc.
Disney Entertainment Distribution
Formerly
  • Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises, Inc.
    (1987–93)
  • ABC Cable and International Broadcast Group, Inc.
    (1993–99)
  • Disney–ABC International Television, Inc.
    (1999–2011)
  • Disney Media Distribution, Inc.
    (2011–20)
Company typeSubsidiary
PredecessorBuena Vista International Television
FoundedJanuary 27, 1987; 37 years ago (1987-01-27)
Headquarters
Burbank, California
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Justin Connolly (president)
Services
ParentDisney Entertainment
SubsidiariesDisney–ABC Domestic Television
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Websitedmdcentral.com

Disney Platform Distribution, Inc. (doing business as Disney Entertainment Distribution) is a business unit within Disney Entertainment that manages all third-party media sales efforts for distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all of the company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; content sales agreements for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.[1][2][3]

The company was originally established in 1987 under the Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises, Inc. name and later renamed ABC Cable and International Broadcast Group, Inc., Disney–ABC International Television, Inc. and Disney Media Distribution. On October 12, 2020, the company took its current name.

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  2. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (October 12, 2020). "Disney to Reorganize, Prioritize Streaming In New Leadership Structure". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  3. ^ "About DMED". DMED Media. The Walt Disney Company. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.