African Broadcasters conference to make viable African Content
By Rab Bakari • Oct 15th, 2008 • Category: Africa
The 1st Broadcast & Film Africa Conference & Exhibition
Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi
23-25 September 2008
A few weeks back saw 200 African broadcasters and film-makers gathered for the first genuinely pan-African conference for these two important sectors. There was a palpable excitement in the air as participants realised that the African broadcast and film industries are at a turning point with both increased audiences and investment. One recurring theme throughout the conference was the contradictory need for local content that might travel well to other countries and the relationship with the cost of international rights. Other themes (advertising, digitalisation and convergence) are picked up in stories in the news sections below. Russell Southwood reports on the consistent drum-beat for more content with people you recognize.
The 1st Broadcast & Film Africa Conference & Exhibition
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