by Inge Hansen. Comparing AMPS Q1 2015 with Q1 2016, it’s clear that SA has a long way to go to reach the levels of recorded viewing seen by our American counterparts.
Tag archives: reality tv
Thinking TV: Singing stars
by Inge Hansen. Hopes are high for The Voice South Africa.
Thinking TV: Brides are big biz
by Inge Hansen. Capitalising on the success of Our Perfect Wedding and similar well-known international shows will be new local production Four Weddings South Africa.
Ad of the Week: A reality show with a difference #KeYona
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) The TV-watching public seems to have an insatiable appetite for “reality-based” talent shows, especially those that focus on singing and other performing arts. The notable exception, up until now, has been sport. Native VML’s Ke Yona challenge for Nedbank, in co-operation with SABC 1, has changed that.
Thinking TV: SA’s most-popular reality TV shows
by Inge Hansen (@mecnotabene) Showing no signs of slowing down, reality TV in all its forms is available to South African viewers at the touch of a button, extracting various emotions from the viewer as the unscripted stories unfold.
Consumer surviving emotion
One of the more interesting aspects of reality TV is the regular emotional schlock fest that occurs three-quarters of the way through whatever series it is you happen to be watching. Contestants are broken down by days on end without access to their electric can openers, fast food and loved ones.