Buttrose's blast: ABC journalists 'too sensitive'; Nine board primed for 'refresh'

Email The former ABC chair shot down claims of a ‘chilling’ impact of criticism on the broadcaster’s journalists, saying they need to get over it.

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TOUGH LESSON Buttrose’s blast: ABC journalists ‘too sensitive’ to criticism The former ABC chair shot down claims of a ‘chilling’ impact of criticism on the broadcaster’s journalists, saying they need to get over it. MEDIA TURMOIL Board of scandal-ravaged Nine primed for ‘refresh’ Nine Entertainment’s board is set for a “refresh” after months of turmoil at the media company. MEDIA DIARY Tingle has go at Dutton for ‘Trumpian language’ The ABC’s chief political correspondent has taken another swing at her favourite punching bag. ANALYSIS Nine strikers misread the room, and the audience Do the striking journos really think their readers — not to mention their advertisers — will ­remain loyal after crippling their coverage of the Olympics? COMMENTARY Scepticism is a crucial element in the energy mix As evidenced by the reaction to Andrew Forrest’s green hydrogen backdown, journalists need to be especially sceptical testing claims in-line with their biases. MEDIA New station not too disruptive … yet Start-up radio station Disrupt Radio has garnered a small audience in its first year, and hasn’t stopped plans to expand across Australia and overseas. COMMENTARY Big tech must pay for the news it uses Social media platforms have investors they need to keep happy, but they also have a society trying to navigate many of the ills they have brought — with their many benefits. EXCLUSIVE The Iconic on a mission to shake up online fashion again The Iconic chief executive officer Jere Calmes tells The Growth Agenda how he plans to grow the online retail site into the number one fashion lifestyle platform. ON DEMAND Customers tune in to streaming bundles Cost-conscious consumers are increasingly signing up to monthly deals which help reduce their streaming charges. EXCLUSIVE ‘Horrific’ cost of dull ads tallied A groundbreaking research study aims to put a physical cost on the wastage of dull advertising on low-attention media. EXCLUSIVE M&C Saatchi’s global consulting team will ‘fill the cracks with ideas’ M&C Saatchi has launched a global consulting division as it seeks to move beyond advertising solutions and help clients solve bigger business problems. THE GROWTH AGENDA Laughter the best brand medicine Can the use of humour in advertising produce more effective marketing? 303 MullenLowe’s Jody Elston argues a good laugh delivers good results.   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.