Content is king for the future of media and telcos, say executives

By Max Mason
Updated October 25 2016 - 1:14am, first published October 24 2016 - 6:48pm
HBO is responsible for blockbuster shows such as Game of Thrones, Westworld and The Sopranos. Photo: HBO
HBO is responsible for blockbuster shows such as Game of Thrones, Westworld and The Sopranos. Photo: HBO
Seven CEO Tim Worner said the AT&T deal 'vindicates the intense focus we have put on creating and therefore owning and controlling our own content.' Photo: Louise Kennerley
Seven CEO Tim Worner said the AT&T deal 'vindicates the intense focus we have put on creating and therefore owning and controlling our own content.' Photo: Louise Kennerley
'I think content is always going to be the point of differentiation' said Ten chief executive Paul Anderson. Photo: Jessica Hromas
'I think content is always going to be the point of differentiation' said Ten chief executive Paul Anderson. Photo: Jessica Hromas

The chief executives of Australia's biggest television broadcasters say the shockwaves from AT&T's blockbuster bid for Time Warner will reverberate in Australia as telecommunications companies up the ante in the battle for content.