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France
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…
CSA highlights French sports market growth
France’s sports rights market grew by 25% between 2011 and 2016, reaching €1.45 billion at…
Vivendi acquires Bolloré stake in Havas
Vivendi has acquired Bolloré Group’s majority stake in advertising outfit Havas, following a deal struck…
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…
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…
Fox debuts on-demand service in France
Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa has today launched its authenticated on-demand service in France….
MCN Studio71 to launch in France
Multichannel network (MCN) Studio71 is to launch in France in September. The move follows the…
Canal+ gains freedom to strike exclusive deals
France’s competition watchdog has removed the majority of restrictions placed on pay TV operator Canal+…
Free extends fibre reach with Axione deal
French service provider Iliad Telecom/Free has signed a deal with deliver services over public fibre…
Vivendi unveils new Dailymotion
Vivendi has unveiled a new look, strategic focus and content partnerships for its YouTube rival…