New York, NY — BBC Global News and BBC Worldwide America today jointly announced a fresh approach to news distribution in the U.S., including increased investment online and a plan to broaden the reach of its television news output. Peter Horrocks, Director, BBC Global News, said: “Making our news accessible to the widest possible audience…
Read MoreToronto, Canada – The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 kicks off in Asia this Saturday, February 19th, and BBC.com is Canada’s ultimate headquarters for the latest news, gossip, and scores throughout the internationally celebrated event. An exciting line-up of online features will take Canadian cricket fans to the front lines of all the action throughout the tournament’s six…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Whether looking for the best place to steal that first kiss, locating the perfect spot to tie the knot, or simply searching for the secret getaway to reignite the flames of passion, www.bbc.com/travel has all the tips, advice and articles you’ll ever need on the destinations you’ll simply LOVE to go to…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide America has today appointed Sandy Ashendorf to Executive Vice President Network Distribution for BBC Worldwide America. Ashendorf is a former senior executive with MTV Networks and brings over twenty years of media industry experience. Reporting to new BBC Worldwide America COO, Ann Sarnoff, Ashendorf will be responsible for overseeing…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Ann Sarnoff has been named Chief Operating Officer at BBC Worldwide America, reporting to U.S. company president, Herb Scannell. Her appointment follows last week’s announcement of Perry Simon as General Manager, Channels. Both are new roles in Scannell’s senior executive team. Sarnoff, who joins the BBC from Dow Jones, will drive…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC.com, the award-winning top ten news site, is investing in journalism and ramping up its coverage of news and sports, travel, technology, business and entertainment. With triple revenue growth in the last financial year (ending March 31, 2010) and over 16m* unique users, BBC.com, today launched its U.S. edition and new…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Continuing its investment and commitment in the U.S., BBC.com has promoted two of its key business executives. Based in New York, Miranda Cresswell has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations BBC.com with Joy Chilowicz upped to Vice President, U.S. Ad Sales, BBC.com. Webby award-winning, BBC.com, provides in depth…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide today appointed Herb Scannell as President, BBC Worldwide America, responsible for the company’s U.S. operations. His appointment is effective immediately. Formerly President of Nickelodeon Networks and Vice Chairman of MTV Networks, Scannell was most recently CEO of Next New Networks, a digital media company he co-founded in 2006. In…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today appointed Paul Davis-Miller to the newly created post of SVP Fiction, for the Sales & Distribution division. Davis-Miller will be based in the New York office, reporting to Matt Forde, EVP Sales & Co-Productions, BBC Worldwide, Americas. Davis-Miller is the second key…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today appointed Greg Johnson to the position of Senior Vice President, Factual, Sales & Distribution for BBC Worldwide, Americas. Johnson will be based in New York and report to Matt Forde, EVP Sales & Co-Productions, BBC Worldwide, Americas. His appointment is part of…
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