Which company benefits from Disney's digital distribution in international markets?

• A. Warner Bros
• B. Universal
• C. Paramount
• D. Disney

Answer: (D)

The concept here is that the company that runs and owns the distribution channel gains the most from distributing its own content internationally. When Disney handles its digital distribution in international markets, it benefits directly through revenue (from subscriptions, licensing, and potential ads), greater global reach, and control over how its content is presented and monetized abroad. This is an example of vertical integration, where owning both the content and the distribution platform maximizes profits and strategic control.

The other studios listed are competitors, and they wouldn’t gain from Disney distributing Disney’s content internationally unless there were licensing deals or external arrangements specific to those studios, which isn’t the scenario described. So the company that benefits is Disney.