Sky’s managing director of content says he sees competition from streaming platforms Netflix and Amazon as an opportunity, rather than a threat.
James Harding to leave the BBC
James Harding, the director of news and current affairs at the BBC, will stand down at the beginning of 2018.
BBC Arabic extends Arabsat distribution
BBC Arabic and Arabsat have renewed their agreement to distribute the channel on Arabsat BADR-4 at 26 degrees East which covers the entire MENA region and most of Western Europe.
BBC creates audio drama for Google Home and Alexa
BBC R&D has announced plans for an interactive audio drama for Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
New VOD service for animal lovers
Tierwelt live, a new video-on-demand-service (VOD) covering nature, animals and habitat, has launched in Germany.
Nervous response to BBC VR study
BBC research into the virtual reality has found initially dim expectations turned into excitement about the medium.
BBC to reinvent itself for a new generation
The BBC has announced its biggest investment in children’s services in a generation, allocating an additional £34 million across three years to 2019/20, over and above existing budgets.
Stephanie Flanders to lead Bloomberg Economics
Former BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders to lead a new unit called Bloomberg Economics. She starts in October and will be based in the London office.
BBC Global audiences at record 372m
The BBC is reaching a record weekly audience of 372 million across the globe, representing a year on year increase of 7 per cent.
BBC iPlayer: the changes ahead
The principle behind the sign in for iPlayer is one of wanting “a more reciprocal, personalised and engaged experience for our viewers”, according to David Ball, distribution and business development, […]