‘Not a great fan’: Phillip Adams signs off with parting shot at ABC chairman Kim Williams

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Adams criticises Williams but wishes him well ‘in trying to save the joint’. Plus: turmoil at Seven as staff axed

ABC broadcaster Phillip Adams, right, said Kim Williams would not have been his ‘first, second or third recommendation’ for chairman.ABC broadcaster Phillip Adams, right, said Kim Williams would not have been his ‘first, second or third recommendation’ for chairman.on the Dot Strong Terrace in Ultimo on Wednesday when the managing director, David Anderson, honoured the Late Night Live host’s contribution to the ABC over 33 years.

“Although Kim wouldn’t have been my first, second or third recommendation, I wish him well in trying to save the joint. It’s in pretty terrible shape.” “Senate estimates is where humour goes to die. I can’t remember the exact post, Phillip, but you did bring humour into my life in a very dark moment. But it also gave rise to a string of so-called rightwing Phillip Adams hosts which management installed over the years under pressure from the right: Imre Salusinszky, Tim Blair, Tom Switzer and former Howard minister Amanda Vanstone have all graced the RN airwaves.Just like News Corp Australia last month, Seven West Media has divided its business into three divisions. Unlike News Corp, Kerry Stokes’ outfit announced its plans publicly.

The financial pressure at Seven is being felt across the media industry, which has seen a decline in advertising revenue and the pending loss of an injection of cash from Meta’s news media bargaining code, which was reportedly worth $15m to Seven.On Wednesday, Howard was open about the extent of loss to the company from the departing executives: “Combined they represent more than 65 years of experience at Seven and it is always very disappointing when such changes have to be made.

 

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