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Hugh Marks Appointed As Managing Director of Abc, Replaces David Anderson

Dec 16, 20247 months ago

Position

Director

Company

ABC

Hugh Marks
North Sydney Nsw

Description

Hugh Marks, a highly successful media executive with over 30 years of experience in content production, programming, and distribution, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of ABC. He will replace David Anderson and bring his rare breadth of experience to lead the editorial and creative production teams.

Company Information

Company

ABC

Location

North Sydney Nsw, New South Wales, Australia

About

As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the ABC is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. The ABC produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world. Over 70% of Australians watch, read or listen to the ABC each week. The ABC has 56 Australian and 11 international locations and is the largest creative employer in the southern hemisphere. It maintains Australia’s largest daily investigative news team, has one of the world’s largest dedicated rural reporting teams and is recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent source of independent news and current affairs. The ABC is also known for its distinctive drama, and as the creator and broadcaster of innovative Australian comedy. ABC content is freely available in Australia and is made accessible across television, radio, podcasts, apps, and the web. These platforms and services include national radio networks (RN, triple j, ABC Classic), regional local radio (available from 48 regional locations), digital radio services, four television channels, ABC iview, and numerous websites and mobile apps. By ensuring audiences can easily experience ABC content, the ABC shares Australian stories with the nation and the world. The ABC is yours, now and into the future.

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