BBC to test live streaming of news channel on YouTube in select overseas markets
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Jake Kanter
Summary
The BBC is planning to test streaming its 24-hour rolling news channel live on YouTube in select countries outside the UK, with Australia being one territory under consideration. This move is part of the BBC's strategy to expand its news network's reach in regions where it lacks significant commercial deals, and reflects two key priorities: exploring closer collaboration with digital platforms and growing its international audience.
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· 3 pulledDeadline understands that the BBC is planning to make the 24-hour rolling news channel available on YouTube in select countries outside of the UK.
Australia is one territory under discussion, as the BBC looks to exploit the news network in places where it does not have significant commercial deals.
The strategy speaks to two priorities at the BBC. Firstly, the corporation has been exploring closer collaboration with
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