The 50 most influential people in Australian television
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Michael Idato
Clout: Asher Keddie is smart and bankable. Photo: James GeerOur expert panel reveals who wields the power in Australian television.
The Oxford dictionary defines ”influence” as the capacity to have an affect on the character, development or behaviour of someone or something. In television, that translates into only one thing: having a hand in the most successful programs.
Yet influence is more complex than mere power. Chief executives have power by virtue of their office. Programmers have it by virtue of their control over the schedule.
The Guide canvassed a panel of experts – critics, executives and industry insiders – to compile the list of the 50 Most Influential People in Television.
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