BFM TV takeover, analysis and outlook
Altice Media is a group that has succeeded in developing on the Net and increasing the notoriety of its brands. However, the future new owner will need to invest to maintain this leadership, both in new digital technologies but also in promising formats and diversification. The takeover of Altice Media…
Adoption of the AI Act: the creative industries are pleased, but not too pleased
It's done: the European Parliament today adopted the European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. The creative industries are applauding, but are already asking the European Parliament for help with the text's implementing measures, which we already know will be the subject of lively debate with AI developers. "We finally have the…
Streaming tax -The CNM responds to Spotify’s criticism
Following the announcement of Spotify's price hike in France, the Centre national de la musique (CNM) has responded with a statement clarifying that the streaming tax - the source of the price hike - does not fund the CNM's operations, but programs to support artists and companies in the industry.…
Apple and Epic clash over DMA and European elections
Apple could be the first company sanctioned for non-compliance with the DMA, following its refusal to authorize the creation of a competing App Store by game publisher Epic Games. The commission already has the Cupertino firm in its sights and is proving very active with the election deadline. A German…
Spotify announces a price increase for France
Spotify France will compensate for the streaming tax by increasing the rates of its offers. The number one in streaming explains this to its users. A decision that could have a knock-on effect on its competitors. The decision to introduce a tax in France to finance part of the National…