Who killed Skippy? How the TV networks turned their backs on their next generation
Welcome to a members-only edition of Unmade. Today, new numbers show that commercial TV networks no longer fund kids content – could that be a factor in why the next generation of viewers is not coming through? Plus, further down, Antony Catalano and ARN Media continue to circle Southern Cross Austereo.
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It’s weird to be at this moment in time. Since 2008 I’ve been thinking about how TV will end. In many ways terrestrial TV has been more resilient than I ever predicted.
That’s a good observation Dan. Maybe it’s a bit like bankruptcy – it happens slowly, then fast…
So true, Tim – great article. The graph on spend is mind blowing.
I would have thought that the potential of local content – especially quality content that doesn’t have to carry a huge production price tag – for popularity and commercialisation is evident. Ahem…Bluey!