In our third episode of the season Alex dives deep into the future of media in South Africa and talks TV, streaming and connected content with Richard Boorman, the Head of Communications for Multichoice Connected Video which manages Showmax and DStv Now. They discuss the future of streaming on the African continent and just how Showmax plans to innovate.

Richard shares his insight from working in the field of media, and explains how Showmax is set to become a key player in the South African streaming market, while not necessarily aiming to compete directly with international brands like Netflix. Showmax has its own local shows and originals that can be found no where else and are making a big impact on the viewing trends of consumers.

Also in the episode, Alex gets advice from Richard on how best to prepare for a life in media. If you are interested in becoming an actor, producer, director, writer or virtually anything in-between, then Richard has some uplifting advice for you! Passion and vision go a long way in the industry.

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