Future of BBC Magazines in doubt after Thompson sidelines print
Thompson said: "In the future, Worldwide will focus in particular on international, as opposed to UK, business development, on evolution rather than merger and acquisition, and over time will move away from exploitation in physical media like magazines."
His comments were made on the same day the BBC executive published a strategic review into the future of the BBC and proposed to cut the digital stations 6 Music and Asian Network, and slash the online budget by a quarter.
BBC Worldwide was not included in the review, but the division is currently conducting its own review process which is expected to be completed within the next four to six weeks.
Today, the BBC's internal newspaper Ariel appeared to pave the way for a sale of BBC Magazines, announcing the corporation could still retain the "editorial heart" of the magazines if they were disposed of.
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