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beeb.net teamed up with Callserve to offer UK residents national and international telephone calls over the internet at massively reduced costs

 

The international syndication of
BBC website content is proving
highly successful

BBC Worldwide created a new global internet business this year to develop our interest in web-based technology.

Our new division includes the internet service provider, beeb.net, recently rated the number one performing ISP by the UK’s Internet magazine.
During this financial year, we also took the decision to reintegrate our magazine-related website, beeb.com, into our Magazines business, and new websites were developed for our popular consumer titles Top Gear and Radio Times.

We are having great success packaging website content produced by the BBC and syndicating it to international broadcast partners. Designed to accompany television programmes, this content helps broadcasters to build brand loyalty in their territories.

Three examples of syndicated interactive properties that we have sold around the world so far are Walking with Beasts, The Blue Planet and Tweenies. These support our core TV programme sales and extend the reach of BBC brands.

Throughout the financial year, we have developed new commercial content for emerging digital platforms.

A major success in 2001 was a project for UKTV who commissioned us to create an innovative interactive broadband programme, website and live outside broadcast for UK Horizons’ Haunted Weekend.

Called Ghostwatch 2001, the broadcast attracted significant viewing figures in this emerging medium, gaining market share from strong traditional television competition. This unique event was shortlisted for the prestigious Montreux E-Rose award, which recognises the importance of interactive platforms to the broadcast industry.
 
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