Spotify France to Stop Supporting Music Festivals in 2024 Due to Streaming Tax

2023-12-20 12:04:00 By Le Figaro with AFP Published 46 minutes ago, Updated 19 minutes ago “Other announcements will follow in 2024,” according to the press release from Spotify France, opposed from the start to a streaming tax and which campaigned for a voluntary contribution. BRENDAN MCDERMID / REUTERS The leading platform in the global music … Read more

The Vivendi-Lagardère Takeover: Exclusive Interview with Yannick Bolloré and Arnaud Lagardère

2023-11-21 10:46:53 Vincent Bolloré (right), Yannick Bolloré (center) and Arnaud Lagardère (left) Romuald MEIGNEUX Yannick Bolloré, chairman of the supervisory board of Vivendi and Arnaud Lagardère, CEO of the Lagardère group, give Le Figaro their first interview since the takeover was formalized on Tuesday. The big day has finally arrived. This Tuesday, November 21, Vivendi … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Dakar Rally 2023 TV Coverage: Exclusive Rights, Schedule, and More

2023-11-08 17:51:09 The 13th stage of the Dakar 2023 between Saybah and al-Hofuf, in Saudi Arabia, January 14, 2023. FRANCK FIFE / AFP The subsidiary of the Amaury group recovers the TV rights for the legendary race. After the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the World Cup and the biathlon world championships, or even matches … Read more

The Success Story of Yannick Bolloré: Havas’ 4.5% Q3 Growth

2023-10-19 15:42:18 Yannick Bolloré, CEO of Havas and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Vivendi group. Domine Jerome / Domine Jerome/ABACA The Vivendi subsidiary, managed for ten years by Yannick Bolloré, grew by 4.5% in the third quarter. Yannick Bolloré couldn’t dream of better. For its ten years at the head of the French … Read more

Storm warning for the video game sector

2023-10-09 17:46:06 By Chloé Woitier Published 1 hour ago, Updated 1 hour ago The Fortnite game from Epic Games. The American group announced the layoff of 16% of its workforce. Epic Games ANALYSE – Layoffs and studio closures are increasing for an industry forced to tighten its belt. 830 jobs cut at the creator of … Read more

Altice International Raises 800 Million Euros in Debt to Refinance Amid Financial Struggles

2023-10-02 14:18:33 The French Altice is in a difficult economic situation. Philippe Wojazer / REUTERS Indebted to the tune of 60 billion euros across his empire, Patrick Drahi has just raised 800 million euros in loans for the subsidiary Altice International. New money and a way to test the markets’ attitude towards it. Altice International, … Read more

Konbini: Your Ultimate Source for Pop Culture and Entertainment

2023-09-07 08:15:00 By Claudia Cohen Posted 1 hour ago, Updated 28 minutes ago Konbini claims an online audience of 4.9 million visitors per month and has 15 million subscribers on social networks. Capture Konbini website / Vincent Zanzouri INFO LE FIGARO – Owner of the Gorafi, Geoffrey La Rocca’s group has entered into exclusive negotiations … Read more

Microsoft expected to turn with the launch of the ambitious Starfield

2023-09-04 16:44:45 By Chloe Woitier Posted 1 minute ago, Updated 1 minute ago In June, the Starfield game was presented during a 45-minute live broadcast followed by 92 million Internet users. Bethesda/Microsoft This Xbox console-exclusive sci-fi game could boost subscriptions to its Game Pass service. Will Microsoft, like Netflix in 2016, live its “moment Stranger … Read more