Netflix offers free plan to attract new subscribers in Kenya

September 21, 2021
Netflix SVOD and streaming service subscribers in Kenya
September 21st, 2021
Netflix began offering on September 20, a free mobile plan with about one-quarter of its TV shows and movies in Kenya. The strategy is aimed at sparking growth in a key African market. The free plan is available on Android mobile phones and does not contains ads. It features Netflix movies and TV shows such as dramas "Money Heist" and "Bridgerton" and African series "Blood & Water," plus some of the programming the company licenses from others. Netflix hopes the free plan will lead to users signing up for a paid option with more content. In order to attract customers in Africa, Netflix is investing in locally made programming such as "Queen Sono" and "Jiva!" and has partnered with production studios in Nigeria. Cathy Conk, Director of Product Innovation at Netflix, commented on the project saying: "If you've never watched...
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Fatafeat to launch new YouTube cooking series for KSA National Day
September 21, 2021
YouTube AVOD market share in Saudi Arabia
September 21st, 2021
Fatafeat has cooked up an exciting gift for its fans in Saudi Arabia to celebrate KSA National Day. In a 5-episode YouTube series, internet celebrity couple Ali Almeshaal, a Saudi national, and his Canadian wife Jacquelyn will bring smiles to viewers’ faces as they cook traditional Saudi Arabian...

Showmax reveals new original series titled ‘Blood Psalms’
September 21, 2021
Showmax SVOD and streaming service subscribers in South Africa
September 21st, 2021
Showmax’s Blood Psalms, announced in 2020, was set to be released in 2021 and it is finally here! A co-production with Canal+ International, Showmax Original Blood Psalms is an epic series based on ancient African mythology.Shot in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, Blood Psalms chronicles the rise t...

Showmax to live-stream the UEFA Champions League on their mobile app
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Showmax SVOD and streaming service subscribers in South Africa
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Showmax Pro subscribers can now enjoy the UEFA Champions League on their mobile. On September 15, the quest for Europe’s most coveted trophy in club soccer begun again. The highly-anticipated 67th edition of the UEFA CHampions League tournament will see 32 top teams battle it out over the next n...

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Showmax to stream locally produced film titled ‘Land of the Brave’
September 20, 2021
Showmax SVOD and streaming service subscribers in Uganda
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Showmax took to its online platform on September 13 to announce its latest locally produced film, #LANDoftheBRAVEfilm. The film is a part of the paid subscription streaming platform's rollout of n...

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Amazon and Anghami partner for exclusive offer in Saudi Arabia & UAE
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