Synamedia has announced that Pathé has chosen Synamedia ContentArmor forensic watermarking to protect premium content on its D2C streaming service, Pathé Home.
Fubo’s Molotov secures Ligue 1 rights for France
FuboTV has announced that Molotov, its subsidiary in France, has entered into a non-exclusive carriage agreement with Ligue 1 for the 2025/2026 season.
Jérôme Hénique is appointed EVP, CEO of Orange France
Jérôme Hénique, currently EVP, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, is appointed EVP, CEO of Orange France, effective from June 1, 2025.
Canal+ Group withdraws its four pay-TV channels from DTT
The Canal+ group will withdraw its four pay-TV channels from DTT: Canal+, Canal+ Cinéma, Canal+ Sport and Planète+.
Fransat unveils the TV Stick at IBC
Fransat unveils the TV Stick, a USB format CAM CI Plus 2.0 module for HD and UHD satellite reception directly in the TV.
Canal+’s Thema partners with Globo
Brazil’s Globo has closed a distribution mandate agreement with the Canal+ company Thema.
Bouygues opts for Broadpeak nanoCDN
Bouygues Telecom has deployed Broadpeak’s nanoCDN multicast ABR technology, which decreases the impact of streaming on the network while guaranteeing optimal video experience.
France’s TF1 hires François Xavier Pierrel
François Xavier Pierrel has been appointed chief data & as tech officer at France’s TF1 Group, effective October 16.
Pluto TV goes on Bouygues
Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV has launched on Bouygues Telecom set top boxes (STBs) in France.
Canal+ refuses to bid for Ligue 1 rights
Canal+’s president Maxime Saada has informed the French Football League (LFP) that the broadcaster will not participate in the tender for Ligue 1 TV rights.