Because next time you’re channel-surfing and land on a random sports game or a feel-good drama on ABC, you can smirk and say, “I know who owns this.” It’s like being part of a secret club—except the club is a multi-billion-dollar corporation that also sells princess costumes.
Plus, it’s just neat to think about. A company that started with a mouse now controls the nightly news, the Super Bowl broadcast, and the network where your kid watches cartoons about talking puppies. Talk about a happily ever after for their balance sheet.
So go ahead, flip to your local ABC station tonight. Wave hello to Mickey. He’s watching, probably wearing a business suit under those shorts.
