BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – today launched BBC Podcasts Premium, its exclusive Apple subscription podcast service for listeners in 166 new countries including a number of countries across Asia (full list here). BBC Podcasts Premium offers early access and ad-free listening for a range of the BBC’s most popular titles for listeners on Apple Podcasts. The international rollout of BBC Podcasts Premium coincides with yesterdays launch of The … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts across Asia & Other Regions
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BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
BBC Studios and MyVideo, the video streaming service under Taiwan Mobile, today launched the flagship SVOD streaming platform, BBC PLAYER, for viewers in Taiwan. Featuring six BBC Studios brands, including BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Kids, and CBeebies, it encompasses a wide range of programme genres. Now, Taiwan audiences will be able to enjoy a full curated line-up of BBC Studios’ video on demand services in one single destination with 3,000 hours of premium content. As … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
BBC Studios appoints new General Manager for Greater China
BBC Studios Asia Pacific EVP, Jon Penn, announced that Ding Ke has been appointed the new SVP & General Manager for Greater China, based in Beijing. Currently Head of Content Sales & Formats for BBC Studios in mainland China, Ding Ke will be responsible for BBC Studio’s Greater China business, including content distribution, co- productions, format sales and branded services. She replaces Kelvin Yau, who left the company in December, and the appointment will come into effect … [Read more...] about BBC Studios appoints new General Manager for Greater China
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