This is exactly the right diagnosis. The BBC is trying to be a public service broadcaster, a commercial IP exploiter and a technology platform operator simultaneously inside one organisation, and the internal tension that creates is precisely what you are describing. The purpose isn't unclear and in many way contradicting each other.
I submitted a framework to the BBC Charter consultation that proposes separating those functions into distinct pillars, public BBC focused entirely on editorial quality, BBC Studios focused entirely on commercial return, and a platform pillar focused entirely on accessibility and reach. None directing the others. Each with a clear and unambiguous mission. I proposed that spefically the platform element wouldnt just be available to the BBC but for other broadcaster and arts groups.
Your line about the BBC's greatest achievements coming from choosing wisely where to intervene is exactly the logic. Full framework at somebritthoughts.substack.com if it's of interest and more than happy to discuss this further
This is exactly the right diagnosis. The BBC is trying to be a public service broadcaster, a commercial IP exploiter and a technology platform operator simultaneously inside one organisation, and the internal tension that creates is precisely what you are describing. The purpose isn't unclear and in many way contradicting each other.
I submitted a framework to the BBC Charter consultation that proposes separating those functions into distinct pillars, public BBC focused entirely on editorial quality, BBC Studios focused entirely on commercial return, and a platform pillar focused entirely on accessibility and reach. None directing the others. Each with a clear and unambiguous mission. I proposed that spefically the platform element wouldnt just be available to the BBC but for other broadcaster and arts groups.
Your line about the BBC's greatest achievements coming from choosing wisely where to intervene is exactly the logic. Full framework at somebritthoughts.substack.com if it's of interest and more than happy to discuss this further