# Disney president says Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube numbers don't matter long-term

> Disney president claims Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube success won't save his late-night show from financial struggles.
- Title: Disney president says Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube numbers don't…
- Summary: Disney president claims Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube success won't save his late-night show from financial struggles. Disney president Dana Walden says Jimmy…
- Keywords: disney, jimmy kimmel, late night tv, youtube, dana walden, the late show, stephen colbert, abc, ad spending, 22.3 million subscribers, 50 percent drop, 2018
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/disney-president-says-jimmy-kimmels-youtube-numbers-dont-really-matter
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- Topics: disney, jimmy kimmel, late night tv, youtube, dana walden, the late show, stephen colbert, abc, ad spending, 22.3 million subscribers, 50 percent drop, 2018
## Disney president comments on late-night TV
Disney president Dana Walden says late-night talk shows are expensive and face declining ad revenue despite high viewership.

> Millions of people are watching on demand parts of that show. That is not a lucrative opportunity for a very premium talk show.
## Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube channel
Jimmy Kimmel has 22.3 million YouTube subscribers but Walden says this doesn't translate to significant revenue for premium talk shows.
## ABC negotiations with Kimmel
ABC reportedly wants Kimmel to cut 20 percent of Live!'s operating costs for a one-year renewal deal.
## Kimmel's relationship with ABC
Walden considers Kimmel a close friend with a long history of representing ABC at major events and awards.
## Ad spending decline
Late-night ad spending has dropped 50 percent since 2018, creating financial pressure on shows like Kimmel Live!.
## Kimmel's ratings performance
Kimmel's recent ratings are up relative to smaller broadcast audiences but face challenges from declining ad revenue.
## Key takeaway

Disney president Dana Walden says Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube channel has limited value for a premium talk show despite high subscriber counts.