Disney Returns Ad Sales Division to Media Networks Group Following Kevin Mayer’s Exit

Following the departure of Mayer, who had been chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI) segment since 2018, the company has opted to shift its ad sales and media distribution divisions from DTCI to its Media Networks group, effective immediately.

That means Rita Ferro, president of Disney advertising sales, and Justin Connolly, president of media distribution, will now both report to Peter Rice and Jimmy Pitaro, the co-chairs of Disney Media Networks, according to a Disney spokesperson.