Disney is combining its media sales and channel distribution into a single group to be led by longtime ESPN veteran Justin Connolly, who has been given the new title of President of Media ...

Justin Connolly (Photo courtesy of Disney) The Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County has denied Disney’s request for a restraining order to block YouTube’s hiring of Justin Connolly.

After more than two decades at Disney and ESPN, Justin Connolly has departed the Magic Kingdom to join YouTube in a newly created role as global head of media and sports, Variety has confirmed.

Disney files for temporary restraining order on former exec Justin Connolly amid YouTube poaching suit "Connolly’s departure would leave Disney exposed to the competitive disadvantage of having ...

Judge denies Disney’s request for temporary restraining order against YouTube, former exec Justin Connolly Connolly will be able to serve in his new role at YouTube as court proceedings progress.

ESPN’s Justin Connolly to Lead Combined Disney Sales Team. Days after longtime sales and distribution exec Janice Marinelli departed her post as head of global sales and distribution, Disney ...

PREVIOUSLY: Corporate poaching never goes over well with Disney and even less so when they lose a key executive like Justin Connolly to the likes of the ever dominating YouTube.Which means, after ...

Connolly will continue to oversee all aspects of North American distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media ...

Walt Disney lost its legal bid to block Justin Connolly from leaving the company to join YouTube, with a court ruling allowing Connolly to take on the role of global head of media and sports.

Disney is combining its media sales and channel distribution into a single group to be led by longtime ESPN veteran Justin Connolly, who has been given the new title of President of Media ...

Disney has filed for a temporary restraining order against former distribution executive Justin Connolly, who was recently hired to lead YouTube’s global sports division despite having ...

Justin Connolly, After Exiting Disney, Joins YouTube as Global Head of Media and Sports. Todd Spangler . Thu, May 22, 2025, 6:09 PM 2 min read. After more than two decades at Disney and ESPN ...