VIDEO – Besides subsidiary of TF1, the CSA also refused the passage of the pay DTT DTT to Paris Première (M6 Group) and Planète + (Canal + Group). Of reaching decisions.
Higher Audiovisual Council (CSA) has made a momentous decision accordingly. CFS members deliberated for finally deciding to refuse block passages in DTT three channels: LCI (TF1), Paris Première (M6 Group) and Planète + (Canal + Group). Sages have made this decision in the light of three economic criteria. First, they argue that the state of the advertising market is “characterized by a marked decline in revenue” and that this situation is unlikely to change in the short and medium term. The TV advertising market shrank by 3 to 5% per year does not allow, according to the CSA, to live three additional channels that would look between 20 and 30 million euros each. The second criterion considered is the competitive situation of the 25 current Freeview. The CSA believes that “many free channels are still fragile, especially those that are not backed by a large broadcasting group.” Finally, the third argument is less economical but more qualitative. The eight members of the CSA who participated in the vote (Christine Kelly being held abroad) estimated that the French audiovisual landscape is already rich 25 free channels covering a broad spectrum of needs – general channels, information channels (BFMTV and iTV) through thematic channels (Team 21, RMC discovery or Honey 25) – was already sufficient
So much for general considerations.. In detail, the CSA found that the arrival of a third free news channel, LCI, “could destabilize both existing information channels” BFMTV and iTV. After the announcement, the CEO of LCI, Eric Revel strongly reacted by saying “appalled” and “shocked.” For its part, Paris Première “could affect the
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