Discussing African content market

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Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics

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There are various views regarding the growth of the entertainment & media content market in Africa.  Optimists say it is exponential, with Pay TV and subscription VOD service revenue estimated to reach $6 billion by 2021.
But the other view says Africa's broadcast markets are facing tougher times, and even the larger players are feeling the strain.
With online streaming of content becoming bigger and data prices putting a damper it, DISCOP's three day gathering this week might help clarify.  It is where experts meet to discuss matters of African broadcast, telecoms, content, and related industries will be under the spotlight.
Lara Preston the Marketing Manager of DISCOP joins us.

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