Soapboards under new ownership
The BBC today announced that it has acquired soapboards.co.uk.
The purchase of soapboards.co.uk, is a key part of the BBC's strategy to provide a range of new initiatives in the rapidly developing area of online community sites. Following the acquisition, soapboards.co.uk will continue to operate independently to preserve its successful and passionate community.
Commenting on the purchase Aper Follis, entertainment director of the BBC said: "I'm delighted that we have been able to secure this deal. Soapboards.co.uk has become a revelation that is difficult not to admire. Soapboard's acknowledged strength in building a strong community complements the comprehensive soap and drama provided by the BBC. It also supplements the information and services we can deliver, in an exciting and revolutionary way.
The founder of soapboards.co.uk, an unassuming man who goes by the user name Rimmer, said: "soapboards.co.uk has some tremendously loyal users and a high reputation. During the past few years it has gone from strength to strength, and now it is time to expand and extend its coverage. I believe that by partnering with the BBC we can provide the very best experience. It's exciting to be taking soapboards.co.uk forward within a group that is prepared to take some pioneering steps."
Further details of the acquisition and future services are expected to be announced in the following months.
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