Singapore – The 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced on July 11, during which BBC, BBC America, BBC Worldwide Productions, and Adjacent Productions received a total of 33 nods. Highlights include 12 nominations for Sherlock: His Last Vow and 6 nominations for BBC America, the most the network has ever received, for … [Read more...] about BBC, BBC America, BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions receive 33 Primetime Emmy Nominations
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Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
BBC Worldwide ANZ has licensed a package of natural history programmes to the Nine Network Australia, including premiere titles Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Tigers about the House, filmed in Australia and Inside the Animal Mind. Told from the perspective of individual animals, Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough follows these animals on their journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life, starting with those … [Read more...] about Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
BBC’s global audience hits a record-breaking 265 million
New figures released on June 23 show that the BBC’s global audience has increased to a record-breaking 265 million people a week. The figures, for 2013/14, represent an increase of 9 million people on the previous year. The Global Audience Estimate (GAE) measures the combined reach of the BBC’s international services - BBC World Service, BBC World News, bbc.com/news and BBC Media Action - across the world. Russia has shown the biggest growth for a single market, with … [Read more...] about BBC’s global audience hits a record-breaking 265 million
BBC Two commissions new specialist factual series on the Animal Movers
Betty has been commissioned by Tom McDonald, acting Head of Commissioning for BBC Science and Natural History, to make a new two-part specialist factual series for BBC Two following the expert handlers entrusted with moving rare, dangerous and difficult-to-handle animals around the world. With access to a range of specialist companies, zoos and aquariums, The Animal Movers (w/t) will explore how every creature, from giraffes to bees, has its own unique set of transportation requirements. It will … [Read more...] about BBC Two commissions new specialist factual series on the Animal Movers
BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Research and Consumer Insights
Joe Lynch has been appointed to the new role of Head of Research and Consumer Insights at BBC Worldwide ANZ, starting in August 2014. Joe has 20 years’ experience in Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights working across Europe, Australia and most recently in North America. He has worked for leading global brands, such as Virgin, Nestle, Energizer and Pepsico, and local media brands ACP magazines and Channel Seven. Joe has worked in a variety of roles, which includes servicing multiple … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Research and Consumer Insights
Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
Luxembourg – Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) announced on June 11 that the world’s leading news and sports programmers are using Intelsat’s global satellite services and IntelsatOneSM terrestrial network to televise the 2014 World Cup being held in Brazil beginning June 12 through July 13. Intelsat’s global satellite fleet will support contribution services within Brazil and distribution of the World Feed to the Americas. Intelsat will also support the contribution, … [Read more...] about Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
