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Canal Plus channel increase share of pay TV audience

Pay TV operator Canal Plus’s won a audience 14% share amongst its own subscriber base…

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Canal Plus subs up but EBITA falls

Additions from Africa and Vietnam gave a boost to Canal Plus Group’s overall subscriber base…

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Lescure report recommends tax on smartphones, end of Hadopi, change in VOD windows

Former Canal Plus chief Pierre Lescure’s report on the adaptation of France’s cultural policies to…

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M6 chief hits back at Paolini “price war” criticism

M6 Group president Nicolas de Tavernost has hit back at claims by TF1 CEO Nonce…

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TV production and channels boost Lagardère Active

A strong performance from its TV production arm and a decent showing from TV channels…

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French minister: Orange can seek foreign partners for Dailymotion

French digital economy minister Fleur Pellerin has said France Telecom-Orange is free to pursue negotiations…

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TF1 hit by ad slump

French broadcaster TF1 reported a €6.3 million loss in Q1 and a 10% year-on-year decline…

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Canal Plus launches rugby companion screen app

French pay TV operator Canal Plus has launched a companion screen app for rugby fans….

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Vivendi approves board changes

French media and telecoms group Vivendi’s annual shareholders’ meeting has approved the appointment of five…

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Dailymotion reportedly ends deal talks with Yahoo!

Orange-France Telecom has reportedly ended discussions with Yahoo! about the latter buying a majority stake…