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
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Australia gets ready to Bake Off
Australia is getting its own version of the baking series The Great Bake Off. BBC Worldwide announced it has licensed the Love Productions format to Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Network. The Great Australian Bake Off will be produced in house for transmission in primetime. Nine Network’s series will see a selection of bakers from across Australia endeavouring to impress the judges with their creativity and baking expertise in a tense and dramatic competition which could see … [Read more...] about Australia gets ready to Bake Off
BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films
BBC Worldwide has signed a first look deal with See-Saw Films’ newly launched television arm. This gives the distributor a first look at all of See-Saw’s television productions. The deal is another significant step in See-Saw’s expansion into the television arena having recently partnered with BBC Worldwide on Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. This announcement follows See-Saw’s recent hiring of Jamie Laurenson, who has now started as the company’s Head of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films
BBC Worldwide reports growth in profits
BBC Worldwide has published its Annual Review for 2011/12 showing an eight percent rise in headline profit to £155m (2010/11: £144m). Profit before tax of £104m (2010/11: £92m excluding gains on disposals) is up 13% on a like for like basis. The company grew headline sales by 5% to £1,085m in the 12 months to 31 March 2012 (2010/11: £1,030m). These figures exclude the BBC Magazine titles sold and licensed in the year. Sales & Distribution is BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reports growth in profits
BBC Worldwide introduces new structure
BBC Worldwide has announced a reorganisation that will further increase its focus on international markets, enabling it to capture future growth opportunities around the world. At the same time, BBC Worldwide will be creating new global roles to establish strong direction and consistency around content, editorial, brands, sales and digital. The increased focus on geographic markets will be balanced by strong global functions with a remit across all BBC Worldwide geographies and a close … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide introduces new structure
Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org
Jana Bennett, President of Worldwide Networks and the Global BBC iPlayer, has decided to leave BBC Worldwide in late autumn following implementation of a major reorganisation of the company, as BBC Worldwidereconfigures the business from divisional to geographic lines. As a result, P&L ownership will move from the existing global divisions to a number of market and country facing business units. Jana said: “My time at BBC Worldwide has been exciting and stimulating. I … [Read more...] about Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org