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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
'Freebies, Discounts and Sweepstakes' Help Keep Disney+ Subscribers; Disney Stock (NYSE:DIS) Notches Up
So things have been looking reasonably good for entertainment giant Disney (DIS) recently. It has the top movie in the United States right now with the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. The stink of Snow White 's failure is finally departing. And now, Disney rolled out a set of new 'perks' designed to keep Disney+ subscribers from becoming churn statistics or streaming nomads. That gave investors reason to cheer as well, and shares notched up fractionally in the closing minutes of Friday's trading. Confident Investing Starts Here: Disney knows that there are a lot of options out there when it comes to streaming, and this growing diffusion is actually starting to hurt the entire streaming concept. So rather than take its chances with an audience that gets bored easily and goes off in search of new content elsewhere once the old content has run out, Disney is offering up new 'perks,' as some put it, to keep Disney viewers in the fold. The United States gets first go with the Disney Plus Perks program, including discounts for merchandise from places like Funko (FNKO), a six-month DashPass membership with DoorDash (DASH), and more. And, next week, Hulu will have its own loyalty program scheme in place that includes a range of companies offering discounts, and new perks stepping in over the course of the summer. Disney Adults Disappointed by Budget Airlines Meanwhile, the so-called Disney adult is apparently getting fed up with budget airlines, and is potentially posing a problem for Disney itself. While just getting to a Disney park can be a challenge, depending on where you live, the budget airlines that represented a great way to save cash while traveling are letting down their passengers. The problem seems to be that the budget airlines are having trouble keeping up with their larger counterparts, who are reducing fares to try and take advantage of what passenger base there is left. Many of those airlines are also upgrading their planes to take advantage of the wealthy passenger, but planes need to be filled, and thus, cheaper fares are often a go-to. Thus, the Disney adult is paying about what they would pay elsewhere for service that truly is 'budget.' Is Disney Stock a Buy or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on DIS stock based on 14 Buys and four Holds assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 7.8% rally in its share price over the past year, the average DIS price target of $123.56 per share implies 9.27% upside potential.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DoorDash Intros ‘DoorDad' to Give Moms a Break for Mother's Day
The moral of the story of DoorDash's new campaign: Mom can't seem to get a moment to herself…even when she's on the toilet. The delivery service, diverging from the typically saccharine marketing that floods media channels for Mother's Day, has launched a slice-of-life ad that shows a number of exhausted, multitasking moms-in-chief who dream of taking "a full bath" or maybe just having uninterrupted potty time. The campaign, with its relatable hero spot called "DoorDad," comes from Gut Los Angeles and DoorDash's in-house creative studio Superette. The work announces a promo that aims to give matriarchs a much-deserved, sanity-saving breather via "the ultimate 24/7 life assistant." Here's the deal: consumers who order a bouquet through DoorDash from May 9-11 will automatically unlock up to $50 in credit-or as much as $75 for DashPass members-toward select gifts. Per the video, the money would be well-spent on a meal (that mom does not have to cook), a pampering piece of swag (her fave candles or cookies), or an IRL experience (a family activity or two tickets to that thing she loves). "As a mom myself, I know how much mental juggling happens behind the scenes and how meaningful it can feel to be truly seen," said Eli Vélez, DoorDash managing director for partner agencies and Superette. "With 'DoorDad,' we wanted to help give families an easy, joyful way to show up for moms and take some of that everyday load off her plate." The video stars actress Brenda Song, introducing "DoorDad" as the solution to Mother's Day gifting. Will it stop the constant cries of "MOOOMMMM!" throughout America? Maybe not, but it's a chipping-away process. Teleflora Drops a Mother's Day Ad Celebrating the Whole Person, Not Just the Caregiver "Now that I have two kids, I know firsthand that decision-making fatigue is real and that moms should not be taking on more mental load on Mother's Day of all days," Song said in a statement, noting that the "sit back and relax" part of the promo is as crucial as the fresh flowers. The agency wanted to bring "humor and heart" to the truism that mom carries a heavy load-often planning her own Mother's Day celebration-and "give dad a little nudge to step up," according to Bruno Acanfora, chief creative officer of Gut. "As a dad, this campaign really hit home," Acanfora said. "It made me think about all the invisible things moms do, and how easy it is to let that go unnoticed." As evidence that moms do more than their fair share, a 2023 study from Syracuse University found that moms are often the "default parent." Schools call them first, for instance, even when dads are listed equally on emergency contact forms. Doordash Jumps on the Dance Ad Trend, but Makes it 'Cinematically Weird' According to a recent NIQ study, consumers plan to recognize mom on the holiday, though many (one in four) wait until the week before to do their shopping. Among the top picks are flowers, chocolates, jewelry, perfume, gift cards, and wellness items. Department store shoppers will amp their spending in 2025, with an average of $190 devoted to mom gifts, per the researcher. "DoorDad" will run through May 11 on connected TV, online video, social, display, podcasts, and influencer channels.
The Hill
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
DoorDash rings up record first-quarter revenue and expands delivery reach through acquisitions
DoorDash said Tuesday that demand for deliveries remained strong in the first quarter even as more Americans feel increasingly uneasy about the U.S. economy. 'We haven't seen any changes in consumer behavior even if there are changes in consumer sentiment,' co-founder and CEO Tony Xu said in a call with investors. 'Food really is the most resilient category.' Total orders climbed 18% to 732 million, a quarterly record. DoorDash said demand for grocery delivery surpassed prior quarters, with more than 25% of active users ordering groceries. DoorDash said it also added U.S. restaurants to its platform and broadened its geographic reach. Customers who use the company's DashPass and Wolt+ subscription services, which charge a monthly fee, feel delivery is more affordable, said Chief Financial Officer Ravi Inukonda. The San Francisco company said 22 million people subscribe to those services. DoorDash confirmed that it will acquire Britain's Deliveroo for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.9 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Deliveroo first announced it had received a bid from DoorDash just over a week ago. It also said Tuesday that it had purchased SevenRooms, a New York company that makes hospitality management software, for $1.2 billion in cash. DoorDash said the deal will expand its offerings to merchants and help them grow in-store sales and customer marketing. DoorDash expects the SevenRooms deal to close in the second half of this year, while the Deliveroo deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter. The acquisitions are the biggest for DoorDash since 2022, when it bought Finnish rival Wolt Enterprises for $8.1 billion. That deal brought DoorDash into 22 countries where it didn't already operate, including Germany and Israel. With the addition of Deliveroo, Xu said DoorDash will operate in 45 countries, 30 of them in Europe. Deliveroo, which was founded in 2013, served 7 million monthly active users last year. DoorDash, founded the same year, has 42 million monthly active users. Investors expressed some concern about DoorDash's ability to generate profits as it integrates Deliveroo. DoorDash shares dropped nearly 9% Tuesday. Inukonda said the increasing scale will help drive profitability. 'Our goal is to improve unit economics. Take that and continue to drive improvements in retention and order frequency, which ultimately drive scale. And that scale drives profitability in the business,' he said. Revenue at DoorDash rose 21% to a quarterly record of $3.03 billion. That was short of Wall Street's forecast of $3.09 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet. Net income was $193 million, a year after the company reported a $23 million loss for the January-March period. Adjusted for one-time items, the company earned 44 cents per share, topping Wall Street expectations by a nickel.
NBC News
04-05-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Best last-minute Mother's Day gifts from DoorDash
Forget scrambling for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift — DoorDash makes it easy to shop for meaningful surprises and get them delivered fast. Whether short on time or shopping from afar, you can send curated gifts, fresh flowers and exclusive presents from favorite retailers like Sephora, Ulta, Target and more — all through the DoorDash app. Even better? DoorDash is offering limited-time deals and freebies to make your Mother's Day shopping easier (and more rewarding) than ever. Get Up to $75 in Free Gifts When You Order Flowers From May 9–11, send Mom a beautiful bouquet through DoorDash and unlock major extras. Here's how it works: Shop flowers from thousands of local and national on a bouquet and automatically get up to $50 in gift credit, or $75 if you're a DashPass member — no code your 15-minute window post-checkout to add freebies from retailers like Sephora, Starbucks, Dunkin' and Ulta using and your gift credit is applied automatically. Tip: No need to stress — just pick the bouquet, and DoorDash handles the rest. Save Up to $25 on Digital Gift Cards From May 5–11, DoorDash is offering discounts on digital gift cards to make last-minute gifting even easier. Here's what you get: DashPass members: 15% offNon-members: 5% offMax discount: $25 per purchase (applied at checkout, no promo needed) Gift cards can be used for meals, essentials and more — letting Mom choose what she wants, when she wants it. Exclusive Mother's Day Deals on DoorDash Sephora: $10 off $50+ (Code: SEPHORAMOM10) — Ends 5/11Ulta: 20% off $50+ (up to $20) (Code: ULTAMDAY20) — Ends 5/11Bloom Haus: $20 off $40+ (Code: 20MOM25) — Valid 5/4–5/17 Top-Rated Mother's Day Gifts Available on DoorDash Here are editor-approved gift picks you can get delivered just in time. Why trust NBC Select? Lauren Levy has written for CNN Underscored, Yahoo Entertainment, MSN, USA Today and more. She has covered topics including home and kitchen, mattresses, vacuums and more for NBC Select. For this story, she researched the different Sam's Club memberships and benefits. Catch up on NBC Select's in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Domino's® and DoorDash Announce Partnership: World's Largest Pizza Company to Join Largest Local Commerce Platform in North America
Orders on DoorDash's Marketplace will be delivered by Domino's drivers Partnership Highlights: Domino's Joins DoorDash Marketplace: Nationwide U.S. launch beginning in May 2025, expanding to Canada later in 2025 Seamless Integration with Self-Delivery: Domino's drivers fulfill orders while tapping into DoorDash's leading local commerce platform for new customer reach ANN ARBOR, Mich. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, has entered into a partnership with DoorDash (Nasdaq: DASH), the leading local commerce platform in North America.1 The partnership will allow Domino's to reach new customers through DoorDash Marketplace, while continuing delivery service by Domino's drivers. A pilot is currently underway in select locations, with a planned nationwide U.S. launch beginning in May 2025 and across Canada later in 2025. "As brands that are both dedicated to digital ordering excellence, our new partnership with DoorDash brings together the scale of our two industry-leading companies, as we continue to build towards the $1 billion opportunity that we believe the aggregator marketplace represents for us," said Joe Jordan, Domino's chief operating officer and president – U.S. "The ability to connect seamlessly with DoorDash customers means more sales for Domino's stores, while efficiently leveraging our brand's robust delivery network. Tapping into incremental customers, particularly in suburban and rural markets, is a meaningful opportunity for Domino's, as our brand continues to open stores nationwide." "DoorDash is excited to welcome Domino's to our Marketplace across the U.S. and Canada. Domino's chose DoorDash for our unmatched scale and reach, helping them serve millions of customers and drive incremental sales," said Prabir Adarkar, president and chief operating officer of DoorDash. "By joining forces, we're bringing customers a new choice in the rapidly growing pizza category." A top-tier delivery and digital experience is core to both companies' DNA. DoorDash users will be able to order from their local Domino's store through the DoorDash app, with seamless GPS tracking fully integrated to monitor their delivery progress by a uniformed Domino's driver. Domino's orders will be available to subscribers of DashPass, DoorDash's subscription program, which offers unlimited $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on orders over $12.2 Domino's loyalty program, Domino's Rewards, will only be offered on Domino's e-commerce platforms. About Domino's Pizza®Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 21,300 stores in over 90 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of over $19.1 billion in 2024. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino's stores as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. In the U.S., Domino's generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms. Order – Info – Assets – About DoorDashDoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local businesses in more than 30 countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is your door to more: the local commerce platform dedicated to enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work that empowers. Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events, and such statements in this communication include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding the opportunity and expected benefits of the Domino's and DoorDash partnership and the expected plans for the launch and expansion of such partnership. Expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For information on potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from any results predicted, please see Domino's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 and DoorDash's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 1 Based on total delivery GOV in 2024 2 *DashPass benefits apply only to eligible orders that meet the minimum subtotal requirement listed on DoorDash for each participating merchant. Other fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. After signing up for DashPass, you will be charged the then-current renewal price (plus applicable taxes) automatically on a recurring basis until you cancel. DashPass terms (including how to cancel) here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Domino's Pizza Sign in to access your portfolio
