About Us
"…The more citizens have the capacity to act, the more power society will have to tackle its challenges."
Mamphela Ramphele – Laying Ghosts to Rest
what
is co-op tv?
- co-opTV is an online video broadcaster designed to enable & link communities of interest
- co-opTV is founded by professional filmmakers who believe in creating sustainable communities
- We broadcast & promote discerning relevant South African content
- Co-ops (video channels) are curated by knowledgable thought leaders
Civic intelligence is the capacity to consciously shape a future that is healthy, equitable & sustainable.
Although individuals contribute, the phenomenon is collective and distributed.
Click here for more on civic intelligence
why
co-op tv?
- A recent Cisco study reported that visitors are 4 times more likely to look at video than text & images
- Cisco Systems estimates that 90% of web traffic will be driven by video by the end of 2013
- Increase your reach, relevance & community with co-opTV Dare to Share's homeless campaign - Walk the Walk - engaged over 1000 viewers in a few days
- Western Cape Provincial Govt & co-opTV had 60k views (in 10 days) for the road safety - Safely Home Campaign

how to
join co-op tv?
Sponsor an existing co-op channel
Standard Package
- There are many existing co-ops that will benefit from your brand's association
- Comedy, Sustainability, Community Interests, Art, History, Lifestyle, Sport, Music, News and much more
- Your brand's awareness will increase by being associated with a relevantdiscerning local audience that appreciates your sponsorship and support
- 50% of sponsorship goes to the curator (content provider / show host)
- With this additional resource the quality of show produced will increase
- The curator needs to approve the sponsor and is then contracted to produce ongoing material that meets criteria e.g. number, regularity and length
- A symbiotic relationship will develop and create an enabled sustainable community
Create your own co-op channel with your own content
Self-sponsored Package
- By creating your own content you can promote your brand (or yourself) to your community, customers, clients, staff, club or likeminded individuals
- If your product is content then co-opTV is free to use
- All we require is a pilot show for approval
- If you are selling a product then please contact us for pricing
- Edutainment & infomercials are successful promotional tools
- Also user generated content for competitions or simply laughs
- Inspiring stories, fun event's, branded content & product launches creates awareness
- co-opTV can assist in production
- An expert in your business could curate content for your shows
- co-opTV can also find a suitable curator of your choice
Or do both of the above packages:
Premier Package
- Maximize your reach by sponsoring an existing co-op and create your own co-op (acquiring 2 co-ops), which are linked by click through
