ABC's new managing director says content is boss; Radio station's top producer quits after spat

Email ABC managing director Hugh Marks rethinks the ‘digital-first’ focus of his predecessor in favour of a shift back to the broadcaster’s traditional strengths.

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MEDIA ABC’s back-to-basics managing director Hugh Marks says content is boss ABC managing director Hugh Marks rethinks the ‘digital-first’ focus of his predecessor in favour of a shift back to the broadcaster’s traditional strengths. MEDIA DIARY Station’s top producer quits program after spat with morning recruit The executive producer behind the enduring success of 2GB’s hit morning show has spectacularly quit the talkback program just weeks after having a blistering bust-up with its new host. MEDIA Ten’s ‘image problem’ raises alarm bells for news project Axed Ten show The Project’s ‘wokeness’ risks tarnishing the network’s new current affairs show unless it can differentiate itself, say industry experts. COMMENTARY Journalism 101 a casualty of the LA riots For those listening to ABC Radio it was hard to find out what was actually happening on LA’s streets for the first few days, so heavy was the anti-Trump, pro-California Governor rhetoric. MEDIA Alleged killer cop’s jail phone calls ‘monitored’ for potential media deal Prison authorities are monitoring all calls for a police officer alleged to have murdered two men, following revelations he is trying to sell his interview to the media, sources say. MEDIA Streaming services pick up the slack on Oz drama disinterest Against the backdrop of an ongoing debate about local content quotas for streaming platforms, some high-quality Australian drama is being produced for paying subscribers. OPINION The power of partnerships in a transactional age In the age of transactionalism, creativity is becoming a short-term commodity at the expense of long-term brand building, writes Special’s Celia Garforth. THE GROWTH AGENDA Beyond Barbie: Mattel chases collectors as it seeks growth Mattel hopes to drive sales for brands such as Hot Wheels and Barbie by tapping into older customers and collectors. EXCLUSIVE Cherry on top ‘a pivotal moment’ as Bastion aims to grow Independent integrated agency Bastion has expanded into media appointing Anna Cherry to Bastion Media as the agency seeks growth across the region. GREG SHERIDAN Why I will miss Q+A: a conservative’s lament Where else could I trade barbs with John Pilger, raise ethical dilemmas with Peter Singer, learn the finer points of polyamory: and engage in obscure theological bets with Malcolm Turnbull?   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.