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Canal+ defends rights payment freeze as collecting societies take action

Canal+ has defended its refusal to pay rights fees demanded by French collecting societies following…

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CSA highlights French sports market growth

France’s sports rights market grew by 25% between 2011 and 2016, reaching €1.45 billion at…

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Vivendi acquires Bolloré stake in Havas

Vivendi has acquired Bolloré Group’s majority stake in advertising outfit Havas, following a deal struck…

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Saragosse reappointed as France Médias Monde plans Spanish France 24

French media regulator the CSA has reappointed Marie-Christine Saragosse as president of France’s international media…

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Fox secures Irish green light for Sky deal as UK decision time approaches

21st Century Fox has secured approval for its acquisition of Sky from the Irish regulatory…

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Fox debuts on-demand service in France

Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa has today launched its authenticated on-demand service in France….

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MCN Studio71 to launch in France

Multichannel network (MCN) Studio71 is to launch in France in September. The move follows the…

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Canal+ gains freedom to strike exclusive deals

France’s competition watchdog has removed the majority of restrictions placed on pay TV operator Canal+…

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Free extends fibre reach with Axione deal

French service provider Iliad Telecom/Free has signed a deal with deliver services over public fibre…

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Vivendi unveils new Dailymotion

Vivendi has unveiled a new look, strategic focus and content partnerships for its YouTube rival…