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RTÉ’s Cost Strategy and Quality Focus | Cork News
RTÉ’s director-general Kevin Bakhurst reveals the broadcaster is tightening its finances while prioritizing quality over cheap production, even as some outsourced shows like “Up For The Match” cost more due to format changes. He argues public service media needs sustained public investment, not just commercial funding, and explains RTÉ’s strategy to support independent producers despite higher costs. Bakhurst also outlines future efficiencies in news and operations, and notes AI is being used cautiously — replacing only a few roles with human oversight remaining critical in journalism. Listen…
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