BBC Cymru Wales greenlights fund for digital first factual entertainment pilots
BBC Cymru Wales is launching The Format Fund, a new development initiative focused on bold, original factual entertainment pilots designed specifically for YouTube-first audiences reaching 16-24 year olds. The fund will support five independent production companies,...
Accenture to acquire creator and social agency Whalar in expansion of Accenture Song capabilities
Accenture has agreed to acquire Whalar, a creator and social agency, from Whalar Group. The agency will become part of Accenture Song, the company’s marketing and experience division, as Accenture expands its capabilities in the creator economy. Accenture Song said...
Banijay Entertainment launches Players Network digital sports brand with Jamie Vardy Podcast
Banijay Entertainment has launched Players Network, a new digital sports brand designed to house personality-led, social-first sports entertainment formats. The first title under the banner, Jamie Vardy's Having a Party, launches today (June 10) across YouTube, Amazon...
BBC Studios Digital Brands appoints Lindsay Turner to lead digital growth and commercial strategy
On the eve of Cannes Lions, BBC Studios Digital Brands has appointed Lindsay Turner as VP, digital growth and strategy, with responsibility for leading the company's advertising proposition, commercial partnerships and go-to-market strategy. Turner's remit includes...
The Nerve Media Group expands into digital and branded revenue services, appoints Nick Bennett as CEO
The Nerve Media Group, which provides music rights services to nearly 600 UK TV production companies, has appointed Nick Bennett as CEO as it broadens its focus beyond music licensing to support producers in developing digital, direct-to-consumer and branded-content...
BBC Cymru Wales greenlights fund for digital first factual entertainment pilots
Accenture to acquire creator and social agency Whalar in expansion of Accenture Song capabilities
Banijay Entertainment launches Players Network digital sports brand with Jamie Vardy Podcast
BBC Studios Digital Brands appoints Lindsay Turner to lead digital growth and commercial strategy
