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The Africa Channel is the first global media network inspired by Africa and is dedicated to providing bold, high-quality programming to inform and entertain our audiences from all over the world. The Africa Channel UK can be found on Sky Channel 268 and forms a part of the entertainment package, reaching 10.2 million households. Content: A diverse range of programming including current affairs, sport, documentaries, lifestyle, music and drama. This is a mix of acquired programming and commissions, co-produced with high profile international partners. Showcasing this quality content across multiple platforms. In the UK The Africa Channel is a Sky retail partner and works closely with Sky across their Sky Anytime and other Sky services. The Africa Channel was first launched in Los Angeles in September 2005 and is carried in the US on the major US Cable Networks Time Warner, Comcast, Cox and Charter. This is a unique opportunity for advertisers to partner with us and come on an exciting journey where we can work together on sponsorships, advertiser-funded programming, events and much more.
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Programming Entertainment
THE BIGGEST LOSER – SOUTH AFRICA
Two fitness trainers help 14 overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ultimately their lives. Two competing teams follow comprehensive diet and exercise plans to undergo radical physical makeovers. Tough physical challenges, surprising alliances and irresistible temptations make this unscripted competition even harder for the contestants, who ultimately have to decide which player is eliminated.
Entertainment
FEAR FACTOR
Fear Factor South Africa is a stunt based show that tests contestants’ ability to overcome their fears and to accept extreme challenges. From eating cockroaches and animal testicles, to being tied by the ankles to a 4X4 - dragged through sand and mud, surviving fastrising water while being chained inside a tank – 20 people started the mission………….only 1 came back to tell the tale. Private and Confidential © 2011 The Africa Channel Limited (UK) www.theafricachannel.co.uk
Programming Continued…. Drama 4 PLAY: SEX TIPS FOR GIRLS Written and directed by an all-female team, 4Play follows four thirty-something women on their quest for love and sex in contemporary Johannesburg. Winner of 3 Awards, including Best TV drama at the 5th Annual South African Film and Television Awards on February 27th, 2011.
Lifestyle
THE PATRICIA SHOW
Featuring the best in entertainment, music, style and human interest. The Patricia Show reformats the female-led talk show in an African context. Guests include Bono from U2.
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Programming Continued…
Entertainment
FACE OF AFRICA
The search for Africa’s latest catwalk sensation is on! Girls from across the continent compete on the runway and in front of the camera for a life changing modeling contract with an international agency.
Entertainment
DEAL OR NO DEAL NIGERIA
A global success story, Deal or No Deal combines human drama and emotion within a world of highstakes play, to offer individuals the opportunity to win big. Presented by former England footballer John Fashanu, 26 beautiful ladies, 26 suitcases filled with dollars ranging from $0.01 to the top prize of $100,000 and one banker set on outmanoeuvring the contestant.
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Programmes Continued… News & Current Affairs
LIVE NEWS
In partnership with South Africa’s Etv, we are proud to introduce a daily live news show. This is the only LIVE news show from an African perspective on UK television.
Factual GREAT AFRICANS A multi-part series documenting some of Africa’s most eminent figures, including Nelson Mandela, Wole Soyinka and Julius Nverere.
And More… SPORT New sports, live events FILM The best in African cinema: classic and contemporary MUSIC New music from across the continent
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Our Audience Part of an extended multi-cultural diaspora wanting a direct connection with Africa. Fans of African music, sporting talent, travel opportunities, history, wildlife etc. who want a unique place to pursue their passion. People looking for intelligent programming with a fresh perspective currently tuned to channels such as Discovery & The History Channel.
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Audience profile
Private and Confidential © 2011 The Africa Channel Limited (UK) Source: Barb – TRP 2011
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ADVERTISING SOLUTION’S Spots: 30 second commercials positioned around specific programmes or hours.
Sponsorship: Strands, programme specific & genre packages. A fantastic way to create a relationship with the audience. Advertiser funded programming: Partnering content & programming formats offering imagery/licencing packages and merchandising opportunities.
Online: www.theafricachannel.co.uk MPU’s, banners, sky scrapers, competitions, bespoke micro-sites and pre-roll sponsorship.
On the ground: Event branding, promotions, product placement & experiential. Private and Confidential © 2011 The Africa Channel Limited (UK) www.theafricachannel.co.uk
Media rates Cost effective Flexible Affordable Tailored to your budget
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Contact • The Creative-Brand Solutions Team Tel: +44 (0)207 148 6900 Email:
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