Emily Horgan

Emily is an independent media consultant and former Disney executive. 

She currently works with a number of clients focusing on creative and strategic development of kids’ IP, distribution landscape analysis, and digital anti-piracy enforcement. 

She has undertaken extensive research and published analysis on the Netflix kids’ strategy. She also has significant first-hand experience in SVOD and YouTube from her time at Disney. 

Emily’s background is television, where her speciality was driving content distribution strategies across EMEA that synergised with other businesses including consumer products, publishing, and gaming. She has worked with many leading franchises including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Princess and Mickey Mouse, devising approaches for all release windows from theatrical to social. 

Before joining Disney, Emily worked in production and broadcast management in Toronto and her native city Dublin.