BBC

Overview

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a public-service broadcaster based in London, England. Established in 1922, it is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the UK, employing over 21,000 staff. The organization operates under a royal charter and maintains editorial independence while being funded primarily by the television licence fee paid by UK households and organizations.

The BBC provides a diverse array of services, including national, regional, and local radio and television programming. It pioneered regular television broadcasting in 1936, and has expanded to digital offerings such as BBC iPlayer and multiple online platforms. The BBC World Service delivers international news and programming in 28 languages. Its commercial subsidiary, BBC Studios, distributes global content, supporting its public service mission and commitment to both British and global audiences.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 20 8743 8000
• Website: bbc.co.uk
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bbc

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Journalism
• Content making
• New media
• Technology
• News
• Live broadcast
• Broadcast media production & distribution
• Media

Technologies Used

• AT Internet
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amazon CloudWatch
• Amazon SES
• Atlassian Cloud
• Backbone JS Library
• Bluekai
• Bootstrap Framework
• Canvas by Instructure
• Cedexis Radar
• Chartbeat
• Complex Media Network
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Effective Measure
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• FedEx
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Integral Ad Science
• LivePerson Monitor
• Lotame
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Mobile Friendly
• MongoDB
• Nielsen NetRatings
• Nosto
• Optimizely
• React
• React Redux
• Shopify
• SparkPost
• StatCounter
• SuccessFactors (SAP)
• Typekit
• UserZoom
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• Webflow
• WordPress.org
• Yotpo
• YouTube
• Zendesk
• comScore
• iTunes
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• BBC News
• BBC Scotland Street
• BBC Studios
• BBC EARTH MD (WWD) LIMITED
• BBC Creative
• Sid Gentle Films Ltd.
• BBC Studios-USA
• BBC Children in Need
• Baby Cow Productions Ltd.
• Rapid Blue