The OTT platform operator Alchimie has outlined plans for an IPO in order to fund its international expansion.
Salto opts for Bedrock solution
The newly launched French streaming service Salto has chosen an end-to-end solution from Bedrock, a joint-venture technology company owned by Groupe M6 and RTL Group.
Mediapro gives Téléfoot reassurance
Mediapro’s president Jaume Roures has revealed that the Téléfoot channel launched in already has 600,000 subscribers.
Mediapro delivers French football rights shock
Mediapro’s president Jaume Roures has indicated that he will lower the value of the TV rights contract with the French Professional Football Association (LPF).
Canal+, Bouygues ink ad agreement
Bouygues Telecom has entered into a partnership with Canal+ Brand Solutions for targeted TV advertising.
Médiamétrie promotes Estelle Duval
Estelle Duval has been appointed director of strategy for Médiamétrie, a new department created to support the development of the media market and content consumption patterns.
Canal+ to offer HGTV
Canal+ will begin to distribute Discovery’s HGTV in November.
Freebox adds Turkish channels
Thema has become the first Turkish-speaking channels and content aggregator for French pay-TV providers.
Report: “Canal Plus refuses to pay its dues to French cinema”
The French satirical weekly Le Canard Enchaîné revealed on Wednesday that the Canal+ Group “refuses to pay its dues” to French cinema.
Salto to launch on October 1
The streaming platform Salto, operated by France Télévisions, TF1 and M6, will launch on October 1.