NEW YORK, NY – March 13 – AMC Networks and BBC Studios, the commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, today announced the launch of BBC News as a new 24-hour live news channel on a variety of leading CTV/FAST platforms. Initial launch partners are Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, VIZIO WatchFree+, Sling Freestream…
Read MoreNEW YORK – March 06, 2024 – R/GA is pleased to announce that, following a competitive pitch process, BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC Group, has appointed the agency as its chosen creative partner to concept and launch a new BBC brand campaign focused on the U.S market. As part of this new…
Read MoreNew York – December 6, 2023 – BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, today launched an all-new BBC.com. The new digital destination was designed to make it easier for global audiences outside of the UK to discover and navigate the best of the BBC’s global journalism and storytelling. Available first in North America,…
Read MoreBBC Studios, the commercial subsidiary of the BBC, today announced the appointment of Julie Mayville as Director of Social Advertising Sales, effective immediately. Based out of New York, Mayville will be responsible for creating and implementing the commercial strategy and go-to-market launch for the company’s social advertising sales function for North America and Latin America….
Read MoreNew York, NY – May 31, 2023 – BBC Studios, the commercial subsidiary of the BBC, today announced the appointment of Melissa Rubinson as senior vice president, Business Development & Partnerships, effective immediately. In this new role, Rubinson will be focused on expanding the company’s audiences and increasing revenue for BBC News content across platforms,…
Read MoreNEW 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,…
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