Project Canvas news roundup - July

Posted by andrew pascoe on July 31, 2010 · View Comments 

After a quiet few weeks in June (except of course for a key approval from the BBC Trust), July has seen interesting developments  on the Project Canvas front:

  • Five pulls out as a venture partner (July 9) - the cash-strapped broadcaster said it couldn’t commit the necessary cash until it has completed a strategic review to see what role Canvas might play in its future.
  • Orange was rumoured to be in talks to join the venture - this first came up in mid July, but nothing has been confirmed as yet.
  • Kip Meek - ex-Ofcom as well as ex-Phorm director and ex-Ingenious Media - rumoured to be appointed Chairman, and then confirmed (23 July). Meek will be responsible for finding a CEO for the venture.
  • Five set to return to Project Canvas - after the broadcaster was bought by Richard Desmond, who has a desire for the broadcaster to continue to be involved as a venture partner. Desmond bought Five on 23 July.

(Remember there’s a full timeline page over on the unofficial Project Canvas wiki.)

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