Newly released data from Ipsos has revealed that BBC News is the top international online news brand accessed weekly in APAC, as well as the fastest-growing. The research also showed the outstanding performance for BBC News among business leaders in the region as it was named the #1 international online news brand accessed weekly in APAC among C-suite executives1 and business opinion leaders2. Meanwhile, the BBC’s global news TV channel, BBC World News, performed equally as well among … [Read more...] about Ipsos names BBC News as top online international news brand accessed weekly in APAC
Alistair McEwan
BBC World News to expand in Australia
Sydney – BBC Global News Ltd is extending their local coverage in Australia by launching a dedicated Australian news service on BBC.com from 21 October and producing a series of programmes called Australia Direct to air on BBC World News throughout the period of the G20 Summit. The homepages for BBC.com and BBC News, that have been redesigned to include a new layout and video player, will be specially curated for an Australian audience, ensuring the most … [Read more...] about BBC World News to expand in Australia
BBC Worldwide ANZ confirms new management team
Sydney – Robert Milne and Jamie Chambers have been appointed as Sales Managers at BBC Worldwide, leading advertising sales for BBC.com and international sales for BBC World News in Australia. They join Katrina Norton-Knight, Head of Channels’ Advertising Solutions, as the new three-strong management team for BBC Worldwide Advertising Sales and Brand Partnerships. The new leadership team will ensure a fully integrated cross-platform advertising offering for clients, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ confirms new management team
BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Managing Director Jon Penn announced three promotions within his senior team on May 7. Fiona Lang is to take up the new role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing corporate advisory and strategic planning, business operations and legal and business affairs including rights management. Formerly the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for the company, Fiona will be working with all business areas, supported by the finance team, to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles