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ABC content chief puts shows on notice
Crikey Worm July 12,2023 “Earlier on Monday, the ABC announced two high-profile appointments to its content ranks, both from commercial streaming competitors, as the broadcaster attempts to compete for streaming audiences via ABC iview. Former Stan commissioning boss Rachel Okine was tapped [...]
Stan Grant
ABC’s self-inflicted woes not just a matter of opinion Stuart Littlemore, David Salter 22 May, Sydney Morning Herald Digital Edition What a shemozzle. Stan Grant, who writes a weekly opinion column for the ABC website, steps [...]
Younger Generations
Younger generations are not voting for the Liberal party or following the ABC in the same numbers. This won’t change without a radical shift The Guardian | July7, 2023 | Trent Zimmerman As a [...]
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