Audiences in Latin America can look forward to a blockbuster line up of programmes when BBC Worldwide launches its new premium factual channel BBC Earth on the 1 September. Alongside the breath taking natural history landmarks Life Story and The Hunt the channel promises to show audiences that real life is better than fiction with thrilling adventure series and cutting edge documentaries that will bring viewers fascinating science, health and technology series that will reveal new insights into … [Read more...] about More BBC Earth titles in Latin America
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Endemol launches ‘Two Tribes’ app
Endemol Shine UK announced the launch of an official app based on BBC Two’s quick fire quiz show Two Tribes. The official quiz game app is available to download from Android and iOS now, enabling fans to put their general knowledge to the test whenever and wherever they like. As in the TV show, host Richard Osman will guide players through the fast-paced quiz where contestants are split into tribes depending on what they have in common. Before each round, players answer funny and probing … [Read more...] about Endemol launches ‘Two Tribes’ app
BBC launches new BBC News app
Sydney − The BBC has launched a new international BBC News app for iOS and Android devices. The free app, which since dropping into stores on Friday has already seen 1.5million downloads, has been completely redesigned. It offers a uniquely personalised approach to its award-winning news on-the-go, combining top stories and most-watched stories with a set of personally selected or recommended topics, chosen from a range of over 50,000 subjects. Users can customise their news experience … [Read more...] about BBC launches new BBC News app
BBC Global News Ltd to Be Everywhere
Sydney − Using the latest in virtual reality technology, BBC Global News Ltd is launching a dramatic new interactive trade campaign to showcase how it delivers personal, portable and on-demand news for the digital age. Be Everywhere, which will premiere at Cannes Lions next week (21 – 27 June) in the BBC World News pop-up studio space (Cabana 20/21 on La Croisette), illustrates the innovative digital opportunities available to advertisers in a new and unique way. Using direct mail, … [Read more...] about BBC Global News Ltd to Be Everywhere
BBC makes appointment
BBC Advertising announced the appointment of Alistair McEwan as SVP Commercial Development Asia & ANZ. Alistair will be responsible for the delivery of profitable advertising sales revenues from the Asia-Pacific region on BBC World News, BBC.com, BBC World Service, Top Gear, BBC Good Food, BBC Worldwide Channels. Reporting to Carolyn Gibson, EVP BBC Advertising, Alistair will also remain part of the ANZ leadership teamunder Jon Penn, Managing Director, BBC Worldwide ANZ and join the Asia … [Read more...] about BBC makes appointment
all3media secured deals
all3media International has secured deals for Sexy Beast − Lion Television's dating game show with a twist − with broadcasters in China, Korea, Germany and Lithuania commissioning local versions of the show, which sees contestants appear in full prosthetic masks to test if beauty and attraction are really more than skin deep. Originally produced by Lion for BBC Three in the UK, Sexy Beast has been signed by Tencent, China, which has commissioned 30 x 60’ episodes in-house, … [Read more...] about all3media secured deals
