The Unholy Alliance: Canal+ and Viu’s Secret to Stealing the Show
In a shocking turn of events, French broadcasting giant Canal+ has been quietly increasing its stake in Viu, the streaming giant, ahead of an unbundling from parent Vivendi. This calculated move has left many in the industry wondering what’s really behind this strategic partnership. The truth is, Canal+ has been quietly manipulating the market, buying up stakes in key players like Viu to gain a foothold in the lucrative South African streaming market.
The Numbers Game: How Viu is Crushing the Competition
Viu has amassed a staggering 6.1 million monthly active users, a near doubling of its user base in just six years. This staggering growth has left even the likes of MultiChoice shaking in their boots. But what’s behind Viu’s meteoric rise? Elouise Kelly, Viu’s country leader and chief operating officer, claims that their dual revenue model is the key to their success. But is it just a clever ruse to distract from their true intentions?
The Elephant in the Room: Local Content is Dead
Kelly’s statement that streaming services in South Africa won’t survive without providing local content is nothing short of laughable. Viu’s entire strategy is built on importing foreign content, and yet they claim to be dedicated to serving the local market. It’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, folks.
The Dubbing Conspiracy: How Viu is Secretly Controlling the Narrative
Viu’s decision to dub foreign content into South African languages is a thinly veiled attempt to control the narrative. By making foreign content more accessible, they’re essentially creating a new market for themselves, while simultaneously eroding the local content industry. It’s a classic case of divide and conquer, folks.
The Piracy Scourge: How Viu is Playing Both Sides
Viu’s claims of fighting piracy by requesting takedowns of illegal YouTube uploads are nothing more than a PR stunt. In reality, they’re playing both sides, using their influence to undermine local content creators while profiting from their own pirated content.
The Canal+ Connection: What’s Really Behind the Scenes?
As Canal+ continues to exert its influence over Viu, it’s clear that their true intentions are far from altruistic. This unholy alliance is a recipe for disaster, threatening to stifle creativity and innovation in the South African content industry. It’s time to expose the truth and take a stand against these corporate giants.
