NEW YORK, MAY 18, 2023 – BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, today announced that Lawrence Szabo has been named Executive Vice President of U.S. Content Distribution, effective immediately. Szabo will be based in Los Angeles and report to BBC Studios President, Content Distribution, North America and Latin…
Read MoreWashington DC – March 14, 2023 — Today, the BBC announced several key appointments across its digital and TV news teams as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding its world-leading news offering in North America. Sumi Somaskanda will be a chief presenter on the BBC’s news channel – BBC News – which will…
Read MoreNEW YORK – August 2, 2022 – Following a record year for BBC Studios, today the company announced two strategic appointments that position the commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group for continued success. Janet Brown joins the company as president, Content Distribution, North America and Latin America (LatAm), while Tara Maitra has been promoted to…
Read MoreNEW YORK, MARCH 21, 2022 – BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, has appointed Rosemary Mercedes as senior vice president, communications, Americas. Effective immediately, she reports to BBC Studios SVP Global Communications Gavin Dawson, and is based in New York. In this role, her responsibilities include refining and…
Read MoreBBC Studios today announced the promotion of Rebecca Glashow to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, Global Distribution. She will take up the position on 1 March and becomes a member of BBC Studio’s Executive Committee on the same date. Glashow previously held the post of President, BBC Studios Americas from June 2020,…
Read MoreNew York, NY – January 27, 2022 – BBC Studios has announced a number of new roles aimed at further bolstering its digital news team in the US. News Corp SVP and Global Head of Product Jennie Baird has been appointed to a newly created position of EVP and MD of Digital News and Streaming. …
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – BBC Studios announces the promotion of Eve Frederick to Senior Vice President of Production for its Los Angeles production arm. Frederick is a key leader of unscripted production for the established business, which achieved record growth in 2021, launching an array of new Los Angeles productions, spanning from originals to U.S….
Read MoreDownload Images – Click Here Listen to 5 Minutes On and Nuremberg – Click Here New York, NY – November 2, 2021 – BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – today launched BBC Podcasts Premium, its first subscription podcast service for listeners in the U.S. and Canada. BBC Podcasts…
Read MoreHEADSHOT: Available here New York, NY – Today, BBC Studios – Americas announces the promotion of Chris Cole to Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, and the appointment of Kelly Miller to Senior Vice President, Scripted Strategy. Cole, based in New York, will oversee and provide strategic planning for longstanding, key partnerships with AMC Networks/BBC AMERICA,…
Read MoreDownload photos here New York, NY – BBC Studios – creator, producer, and distributor of world-renowned content – today launched its new, ad-free subscription streaming channel, BBC SELECT focused on culture, politics, and ideas. Available initially on Amazon Prime Video Channels and the Apple TV app, BBC SELECT offers content that ranges from the weighty…
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