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MultiChoice and Showmax top South Africa's entertainment media rankings


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 6:24 GMT by MyBroadband   Print publication without navigation

  • The latest PressPulse rankings show that MultiChoice and Showmax outperform Spotify, Disney+, and Netflix in online media sentiment.

The article from MyBroadband discusses how MultiChoice and its streaming service, Showmax, have emerged as leaders in South Africa's entertainment and media landscape according to the 2024 Entertainment and Media Outlook by PwC. MultiChoice, which operates DStv, has maintained its dominance in the pay-TV sector despite a slight decline in subscribers, thanks to its extensive content offerings and strategic focus on local productions. Showmax has seen significant growth, particularly with the introduction of Showmax Premier League, which has boosted its subscriber base. The report highlights that while traditional TV viewership is declining, streaming services like Showmax are on the rise, driven by consumer demand for on-demand content. Additionally, the article notes the increasing popularity of mobile entertainment, with South Africans increasingly accessing media through mobile devices, reflecting broader trends in digital consumption.

Read the Full MyBroadband Article at:
[ https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/585703-multichoice-and-showmax-top-south-africas-entertainment-media-rankings.html ]

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