The BBC has updated its report, “The Economic Value of the BBC”, which shows BBC Worldwide has increased the amount of Gross Value Added (GVA) it generates for the UK economy to nearly £1billion. In 2011/12, GVA for BBC Worldwide was £947million, up 7% from £881million in 2009/10. This increase was due to a strong financial performance of BBC Worldwide last year (profits up by 8% and sales up 5%) and to the company’s support for the UK’s creative … [Read more...] about BBC updates financial report
BBC Worldwide Labs
BBC Worldwide announces six finalists for its first Labs initiative
BBC Worldwide today revealed six UK-based digital media start-ups to take part in the first Labs programme. The BBC Worldwide Labs programme seeks to work with the most dynamic emerging digital media companies in the UK. Originally, there were supposed to be five finalists but due to the incredible calibre of applicants, the Advisory Board decided to offer an additional place. MiniMonos, wireWAX, Foodity, Krowd 9, Flooved and KO-SU impressed members of the Board and Labs mentors alike, during … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces six finalists for its first Labs initiative
