French commercial broadcast groups TF1 and M6 have signed agreements relating to their proposed merger.
TF1 renews partnership with Free
France’s TF1 and Free have signed an agreement renewing the distribution of all TF1’s channels (TNT and thematic), as well as non-linear services (MYTF1, TFOUMAX) on Free.
TF1 and M6 to merge, creating major new French media group
TF1, M6, Bouygues and RTL have signed agreements to enter into exclusive negotiations to merge the activities of TF1 and M6.
TF1 eyes ‘world first’ personalised newscasts
France’s TF1 is planning to introduce personalised newscasts by the end of the year.
Tough year for TF1
France’s TF1 Group saw its broadcasting revenue slump by 9.1% in 2020.
Molotov loses court case against M6
French streaming service Molotov is facing a downside to its increasing popularity as users top 13 million.
Kabelio launches Swiss DTH package on Eutelsat Hotbird
Kabelio, a new TV package for Swiss DTH satellite households, will launch on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East) on October 15, 2020, featuring both domestic and international channels such as ARD, ZDF, ORF, TF1, BBC and ITV.
TF1 takes €250m Covid hit
TF1 followed the pattern of broadcasters around the world as it saw audiences climb and sales fall.
Free in new bid to stop Salto
The company behind the Freebox wants to put a stop to the French streaming platform Salto, before it’s even been launched.
TF1 and M6 to share Euro 2020 rights
TF1 and M6 will split the rights to UEFA Euro 2020, the two French broadcasters have announced.