Seven boss admits TV has been a ‘bit off’ with content
The CEO of Seven West Media has admitted the TV industry has been a “bit off” in terms of content in recent years; however, he said he is optimistic about the future.
Worner: “There are better shows on the way, we were just a bit off”
Speaking at today’s ThinkTV industry body ‘ReThinkTV Marketing Forum’, Tim Worner said: “The past couple of years for TV shows – I don’t reckon we’ve been at our best as an industry.
“I feel as though we’ve been through better periods, and better periods will come because we’ve shown a propensity to adapt as a medium and we’re going to do that again.
Four middle aged white blokes discussing the need for more diversity. Really?
Not really their fault, but conference organisers should flat-out not arrange all-male panel sessions.
As a highly skilled immigrant working in the Australian TV industry, I was outraged by the frequent verbal and physical racist attacks towards me throughout many TV productions.
You might want to look up “microaggression” to understand which impact your little jokes can have.
Thank you!
“The days of the so-called ‘boys club’ are long gone” said in the company of an all male panel (I assume based on the story).