French commercial network Tf1 has unveiled fresh details of its new free streaming platform TF1+, which launches on January 8.
The launch comes just over a year after the calling-off of a planned merger between TF1 and rival commercial network M6 and just months after the shuttering of Salto, TF1’s failed joint streaming platform with M6 and France Télévisions.
TF1 Managing Director Rodolphe Belmer told a news conference in Paris on Wednesday that the network wanted TF1+ to become the biggest free streaming platform in France.
“It’s a big moment for the group and a major launch,” he said.
A key aim behind its creation, he added, was to increase TF1’s advertising revenue in the digital domain.
Noting that 35 of every 100 hours of TV viewing in France are now consumed on an on-demand basis, Belmer said TF1 needed to be more proactive in the digital space.
“Our share...
The launch comes just over a year after the calling-off of a planned merger between TF1 and rival commercial network M6 and just months after the shuttering of Salto, TF1’s failed joint streaming platform with M6 and France Télévisions.
TF1 Managing Director Rodolphe Belmer told a news conference in Paris on Wednesday that the network wanted TF1+ to become the biggest free streaming platform in France.
“It’s a big moment for the group and a major launch,” he said.
A key aim behind its creation, he added, was to increase TF1’s advertising revenue in the digital domain.
Noting that 35 of every 100 hours of TV viewing in France are now consumed on an on-demand basis, Belmer said TF1 needed to be more proactive in the digital space.
“Our share...
- 12/20/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Facebook Watch is funding a slew of news shows across Europe as part of its latest programming slate.
The digital platform is rolling out a raft of shows, produced in partnership with publishers in France, Germany and Sweden. Producers including Axel Springer and Le Monde are experimenting with new formats to engage new audiences and build sustainable revenue.
This comes a year after it partnered with the BBC and Channel 4 News in the UK to produce news shows Cut Through The Noise and Uncovered. It is currently in discussions to continue these shows on Facebook Watch.
“The internet has fundamentally changed how news publishers reach their audiences. We want to make sure Facebook is a good partner to the news industry, which is why we’re supporting the sector through investment and hands-on work with publishers,” said Jesper Doub, Director, News Partnerships, Emea. “This is just the start for us in Europe,...
The digital platform is rolling out a raft of shows, produced in partnership with publishers in France, Germany and Sweden. Producers including Axel Springer and Le Monde are experimenting with new formats to engage new audiences and build sustainable revenue.
This comes a year after it partnered with the BBC and Channel 4 News in the UK to produce news shows Cut Through The Noise and Uncovered. It is currently in discussions to continue these shows on Facebook Watch.
“The internet has fundamentally changed how news publishers reach their audiences. We want to make sure Facebook is a good partner to the news industry, which is why we’re supporting the sector through investment and hands-on work with publishers,” said Jesper Doub, Director, News Partnerships, Emea. “This is just the start for us in Europe,...
- 9/5/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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