BBC iPlayer Radio app arrives in the U.S.
The BBC iPlayer Radio app has made its stateside debut. Listeners in the U.S. can now download iPlayer Radio for free on both iOS and Android. Continue Reading
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Spotify adds another BBC hire to its UK team
Spotify has lured yet another team member away from the BBC. This time, it’s Austin Daboh, who is departing BBC Radio 1Xtra to take on the role of Senior Editor, Content Programming UK. Continue Reading
BBC begins global rollout of iPlayer Radio app
The BBC’s iPlayer Radio app is now available for the first time outside the UK. The mobile app is now available in Ireland in what the broadcaster has called the “first stage of a global rollout.” Continue Reading
Mandate for new BBC era: Distinctive content first, ratings second
U.K. Culture Secretary John Whittingdale addressed the British House of Commons today, and released a whitepaper, laying out operational and programming principles that will formulate the next BBC Royal Charter — that is, in Whittingdale’s words, the constitutional basis for the BBC. The next 11-year term of the charter begins in 2017. Continue Reading
Global weekly reach for BBC’s international news services up 13%
The BBC Global Audience Measure released its latest figures about the broadcaster’s global reach for the 2015/2016 year. Weekly worldwide audience for the BBC hit a record high of 348 million people, up 13% from the previous year. Continue Reading
BBC Music gets a new mobile app
The BBC has released a new, standalone music app. The free BBC Music app pulls from the broadcaster’s radio, TV, and online content pools to present a customizable suite of entertainment for Android or iOS phones. It includes both audio and video material, such as live performances and interviews, but all revolving around musical topics. Continue Reading
BBC may merge radio and TV in dramatic reorganization
The BBC is reportedly planning some major organizational changes, kicking off a potential merger of its radio and TV divisions with sweeping layoffs. Financial considerations are paramount — at the same time, re-organizing around content brands rather than technology platforms could make sense for consumers. Continue Reading
7digital production company secures jazz show at BBC
7digital announced that one of its production companies, Unique, will be producing a Monday night jazz show for BBC Radio 3. The new shows will start in April. The production deal is a continuation of 7digital’s relationship with the BBC’s jazz features. Continue Reading
Shazam presents fun ‘musical twin towns’ site
What does Barcelona have in common with Tunis, Tunisia? How about Tokyo and Asuncion, Paraguay? Musical curiosity, according to Shazam. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Christmas covers, Spotify shows; podcasting, classic rock radio, and BBC brain drain
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: The most-covered Christmas songs; where are Spotify’s Shows?; Vox talks podcasting; a new feel for classic rock radio; the brain drain at the BBC. Continue Reading
Spotify raids BBC for UK content programming hire
Spotify has hired a music executive away from BBC. George Ergatoudis is joining the streaming company as its new head of content programming for the UK. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Rdio vs Spotify; Sound of 2016; Nepal’s community radio; PRS review
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: PRS subject to anti-competition review; BBC’s Sound of 2016; Nepal’s community radio after the earthquake; dissecting Rdio vs Spotify. Continue Reading