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19 SEP 2025
Free TV
UK Public Broadcasters urge strategic reform and policy support amid global platform disruption
At RTS Cambridge 2025, BBC Director-General Tim Davie highlights that the broadcaster reaches 94% of UK households monthly, while UK PSBs collectively demand urgent policy measures to secure future growth, prominence, and protection in the digital media ecosystem.
18 JUN 2025
Production
Kate Phillips was appointed as BBC’s Chief Content Officer
Phillips was appointed interim Chief Content Officer, after Charlotte Moore announced earlier this year that she was leaving the BBC to join Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television.
1 APR 2025
Markets
BBC warns of £90m shortfall as digital shift accelerates
With 8.7 billion iPlayer streams in 2023 and 71% weekly UK audience reach, the broadcaster is betting on digital growth to counter rising costs and flat revenue. Annual Plan outlines strategic response to inflation, license fee freeze, and global competition.
19 MAR 2025
Corporate Moves
BBC tapped John Curbishley as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
John will report to Director-General Tim Davie and will take up the new role in April 2025
15 NOV 2024
Production
BBC’s “Blue Lights” boosted Northern Ireland economy by £20 million
The BBC Economic Impact Report for Northern Ireland highlighted that the series, along with other network productions filmed in the region, has had a positive economic impact throughout its first two seasons.