France
French government mulls reversal of pay TV VAT increase
The French government is considering reducing the rate of VAT charged on pay TV services from 7% to the previous rate of 5%, while cancelling… Read more
SFR names new chief
Vivendi-backed French ISP SFR has named Jean-Yves Charlier as its new chief executive. Charlier, who replaces Stéphane Roussel in the role, will head an executive… Read more
Netflix reportedly eyeing Netherlands, France, Belgium
Netflix is reportedly looking at the Netherlands, France and Belgium as new European launch markets, according to local reports. Belgian communications news site Bloovi reported… Read more
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 during the first quarter, their highest rating to date for… Read more
Canal Plus subs up but EBITA falls
Additions from Africa and Vietnam gave a boost to Canal Plus Group’s overall subscriber base in the year to March, but group EBITA fell sharply.… Read more
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 the digital age has suggested that a new tax be… Read more
M6 chief hits back at Paolini “price war” criticism
M6 Group president Nicolas de Tavernost has hit back at claims by TF1 CEO Nonce Paolini that the French number two commercial broadcaster is destroying… Read more
TV production and channels boost Lagardère Active
A strong performance from its TV production arm and a decent showing from TV channels helped compensate a decline in advertising elsewhere to deliver like-for-like… Read more
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 to find an investor in its online video portal Dailymotion… Read more
TF1 hit by ad slump
French broadcaster TF1 reported a €6.3 million loss in Q1 and a 10% year-on-year decline in revenues thanks largely to a fall in ad revenues… Read more
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