BBC – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – announced a new deal with Amazon Music that will make BBC podcasts available on the streaming service for the first time outside the UK. Subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can now exclusively access a curated suite of over 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts ad-free, including notable BBC titles such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, The Global Story, Infinite … [Read more...] about BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
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AIB members elect new Executive Committee
In a significant reshaping of the global media landscape, the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has announced the election of its Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term, comprising a diverse and experienced group of leaders from some of the world’s most significant broadcasting organisations. The newly elected members are set to steer the AIB through a period of rapid change and challenges in international broadcasting. Members from across the AIB voted, with a 71% turnout, … [Read more...] about AIB members elect new Executive Committee
BBC Studios Launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts across Asia & Other Regions
BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – today launched BBC Podcasts Premium, its exclusive Apple subscription podcast service for listeners in 166 new countries including a number of countries across Asia (full list here). BBC Podcasts Premium offers early access and ad-free listening for a range of the BBC’s most popular titles for listeners on Apple Podcasts. The international rollout of BBC Podcasts Premium coincides with yesterdays launch of The … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts across Asia & Other Regions
BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. To celebrate this momentous occasion, BBC World News, BBC World Service and BBC.com will be offering their global audience comprehensive coverage of the build-up to Jubilee weekend, the official celebrations in London and how communities across the UK and the Commonwealth are marking the Platinum Jubilee over four days – with all the pomp, pageantry, and … [Read more...] about BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
Free BBC Learning English App goes live
LONDON – One of the world’s most popular providers of English-language teaching material, BBC Learning English, has launched its free app. The BBC Learning English App brings together all of the BBC’s most popular English-teaching content in a simple to use package. The BBC Learning English App, now available for free from the Android and iOS app stores, offers a wide range of series which will help learners to keep their English up to date and improve it. It focuses on grammar, … [Read more...] about Free BBC Learning English App goes live
Burmese edition of BBC’s “Click” lands on MRTV
MYANMAR – BBC News Burmese has launched the Burmese edition of BBC’s flagship digital technology programme, Click. The weekly programme is aired in Myanmar by the country’s largest TV network – the state broadcaster MRTV – and is also available on demand on the BBC News Burmese website and YouTube channel. The weekly 10-minute edition of BBC’s TV guide to the latest technology news is produced and presented by BBC News Burmese. Click brings latest reports on apps, gadgets and games, … [Read more...] about Burmese edition of BBC’s “Click” lands on MRTV