Following the acquisition of MultiChoice and its pre-listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Canal+ is transforming into a Franco-African giant (42.3 million subscribers and €8.665 billion in pro…
Anna M. Gomez, a Democratic FCC commissioner, accuses the FCC and the Trump administration of exploiting the concept of « public interest » to carry out a coordinated…
European audiovisual and media organizations are criticizing several provisions of the European Commission’s proposed Digital Omnibus package regarding digital consent and the restrictive interpretation of exemptions for audience…
The publication of the Alloncle report—551 pages and over 70 recommendations aimed notably at achieving one billion euros in savings, merging or closing channels, and having CEOs appointed…
As the first deadlines for the AgoraEU program approach, MEPs are beginning to clarify their positions on the audiovisual sector. Balancing a desire to increase funding with caution…
Going against the grain of theater operators and Hollywood stars, Adam Aron, CEO of AMC, supports David Ellison’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Adam Aron, CEO of AMC,…
Omdia forecasts that combined global revenue from television and online video will exceed $1 trillion by 2030, driven by social video advertising (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) and mobile-first short-form…
Passed by the French National Assembly, the Balanant bill aims to address structural flaws in the neighboring rights of press publishers. By imposing unprecedented transparency requirements to platforms,…
Following the sale of Chérie 25 and despite the impact of Arcom’s decisions on its revenue and operating profit, NRJ Group remains in strong financial health and is…
As the first review of the Digital Markets Act approaches, European broadcasters are urging the Commission to expand its scope to include smart TVs and voice assistants. In…
The European Commission wants to protect public debate. But by creating a Center for Democratic Resilience with a platform bringing together the media, it is opening up a…
Disinformation exists, foreign interference has been documented, and social media raises real political questions. But the most robust scientific studies show that their effects on opinions and polarization…
Faced with a collapse in traffic and the massive integration of AI into Google Search, the European Publishers Council has filed a complaint in Brussels against Google and…
Originally designed to counter foreign interference, the European fight against disinformation has gradually expanded and become structured around an institutionalized ecosystem combining public funding, certified expertise, and partnerships…
Lidl France will cease its investments in linear television from 2026 onwards, redirecting its entire budget to digital media. This decision is motivated by the regulatory risks associated…
In a tense context marked by a parliamentary inquiry, France Télévisions has voted for a balanced 2026 budget based on 140 million euros in savings to compensate for…
Canal+ is banking on international expansion and takeovers to emerge as a rival to the streaming giants after reaching 40 million subscribers, but a lack of global franchises,…
Supported financially and politically by the European Union since 2020, cited in the Media Freedom Act and deployed via several European and national programs, the Journalism Trust Initiative…
At a stormy hearing, Delphine Ernotte, combative but at times evasive, defended her balance sheet in the face of rapporteur Charles Alloncle’s accusations about France Télévisions’ financial situation,…
Information is not an industrial product. Pluralism cannot be certified. And a private benchmark, which has absolutely nothing to do with an ISO standard, should never be used…
One year after the gradual entry into force of the Media Freedom Act, Europe is above all showing its inertia. From study to hearing, the observation is the…
While Emmanuel Macron is talking about the subject, the European Commission is quietly building a « hybrid ecosystem » – technical standards (C2PA), editorial guidelines (JTI), fact-checking networks…
By adopting the Convention on the co-production of series, the Council of Europe has endorsed an ambitious definition of independent production, against the will of the European Commission.…
This coming Thursday, an exceptional parliamentary commission will grill the heads and anchors of public broadcasting, revealing an institutional, financial and editorial tug-of-war between France Télévisions and the…
The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus aligns a series of almost vital measures for European digital law. But behind the narrative of efficiency and competitiveness, Brussels is relaunching en…
The French National Assembly today announced the membership of the commission of inquiry into public broadcasting to examine its neutrality, operation and financing, against a backdrop of political…
Streaming platforms, with massive investments in sports broadcasting, are revolutionizing the audiovisual landscape by putting traditional television on the defensive. Steamers are still hungry. Netflix, Amazon, Apple, YouTube…
TF1, faced with a declining advertising market and the rise of streaming, is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of its TF1+ platform and a reorganization focused…
The European Commission is set to unveil its plans for a « European Democratic Shield » to protect democracy from foreign interference and disinformation, but concerns are emerging…
In a « position paper » published yesterday, the European Federation of Journalists opens the door to the controlled and considered use of AI in journalism, but draws…
