Nismedia acquires Glow TV, continues broadcasting
As from 1 July 2016, the Nismedia Group, based in Centurion, has acquired the sole rights and interests to Glow TV and the channel will continue to broadcast uninterrupted on its existing media platforms; DStv, OpenView HD and StarSat.
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Nazeer Noormohamed, head of the Nismedia Group, which owns a number of newspaper publications, explained that the decision to buy the channel came about because of the confidence in the brand. “I believe that Glow TV has great potential and can continue to impact positively on the South African market. As such, we approached Urban Brew Studios to acquire the channel from them. Our entry into the television sector will offer Nismedia a new and exciting national and international footprint.”
Urban Brew CEO, Trish Taylor said, “Our initial decision to discontinue the channel was not an easy one, so we’re delighted that the loyal Glow viewers will still be able to watch their favourite entertainment channel and the shows they’ve come to love.”
During July, Glow TV will broadcast existing content and repeats of popular shows. As from August, new content will be introduced onto the eastern-inspired channel.
