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 sell Lonely Planet
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, announced that it has agreed to sell the travel guide business Lonely Planet to NC2 Media, following approval from the BBC Trust. BBC Worldwide will receive AU$75m (£51.5m) for 100% of Lonely Planet with AU$60m (£41.2m) paid on completion and AU$15m (£10.3m) paid in one year’s time. The move follows the BBC’s commercial review last year which set out the company’s strategy to focus on BBC brands and promote the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to sell Lonely Planet
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
Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
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