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BGonaSTICK · 17-04-07, 10:31 AM

Canal+ and TF1 are looking into the possibility of merging their respective news channels, iTélé and LCI. The two channels face heavy competition from newcomer BFM TV, that attracts an average audience share of 0.8% on DTT with a relatively low budget of only €15 million a year.

TF1 has a budget of €50 million a year for LCI (Le Chaine Information) and the Canal+ Group puts in €45 million a year for iTélé, which operates as part of a premium bouquet. LCI is not available free-to-air on the French DTT service.

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Canal+ and TF1 look at news merger Canal+ and TF1 are looking into the possibility of merging their respective news channels, iTélé and LCI. The two channels face heavy competition from newcomer BFM TV, that attracts an average audience share of 0.8% on DTT with a relatively low budget of only €15 million a year. TF1 has a budget of €50 million a year for LCI (Le Chaine Information) and the Canal+ Group puts in €45 million a year for iTélé, which operates as part of a premium bouquet. LCI is not available free-to-air on the French DTT service. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W