Simultaneously, Sanders Media set its sights on São Paulo, Brazil, a vibrant cultural melting pot with a rich history of music, film, and television. The Latin American market, with its diverse genres and passionate audiences, presented a different set of opportunities and challenges. Here, the industry was often fragmented, with immense talent but sometimes lacking the robust infrastructure and global distribution channels of North America or Europe.
Ron and Jessica, after a brief respite, plunged into the dynamic energy of São Paulo. They found a different kind of industry, one driven by raw passion and community, but also grappling with economic fluctuations and a less centralized media landscape.