Amsterdam — Globecast has entered into a long-term partnership with BBC Worldwide to provide content preparation, playout and distribution services for up to 30 channels globally. Globecast will be the primary technical partner for these services, handling channels that were previously supported by multiple service providers across multiple regions. Moving the whole operation to a single service provider means a more cost-effective, flexible and efficient playout and distribution … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Partners with Globecast
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BBC Worldwide to launch English Learning Centres in China
BBC Worldwide announced an agreement with Popular Holdings Limited to launch CBeebies branded English Language Learning centres in mainland China and Hong Kong. Smart English, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Popular Holdings Limited, will begin its roll out with a headquarters and cluster of Learning Centres in Shanghai followed by Beijing and other major provinces in mainland China and Hong Kong. The Learning Centres are initially aimed at 3-6 year olds and will use some of CBeebies’ … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch English Learning Centres in China
BBC Worldwide expands Advertising sales team
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is boosting its ad sales team in Asia to make the most of growth opportunities in the region. In response to a strong growth forecast in advertising revenue in Asia-Pacific and combined with a global ad sales strategy to get closer to customers and identify Katy Xu will take on the role of Vice President, Greater China & North Asia new cross-platform opportunities, two new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide expands Advertising sales team
BBC Worldwide expands Advertising sales team
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is boosting its ad sales team in Asia to make the most of growth opportunities in the region. In response to a strong growth forecast in advertising revenue in Asia-Pacific and combined with a global ad sales strategy to get closer to customers and identify Katy Xu will take on the role of Vice President, Greater China & North Asia new cross-platform opportunities, two new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide expands Advertising sales team
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 content now available on Google Play in Australia
Sydney – The best of British content is now available for purchase and download on Google Play in Australia, Rob Leach, Director of Business Development and Consumer Digital at BBC Worldwide ANZ, announced at the Multi-Screen TV Summit in Sydney. Australian fans can now purchase entire seasons for a range of BBC programs, including Doctor Who, The Musketeers, Sherlock and Frozen Planet, with prices starting at $2.99 for single episodes. Additional titles, including programming from premium … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide content now available on Google Play in Australia