Telefe, also known as Televisión Federal, is a privately owned company headquartered in Argentina and operates as a subsidiary of Paramount TV Media within the Paramount Global portfolio via its subsidiary Paramount Networks Americas. Founded in 1961, the company employs approximately 1100 individuals and reported $97.2M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, Telefe specializes in broadcast television and radio. It operates with the flagship signal LS 84 TV Canal 11 in Buenos Aires, offering high-production reality formats such as Gran Hermano, MasterChef Celebrity, and Susana Giménez, alongside domestic fiction and news via Telefe Noticias. The network leverages its Mi Telefe digital platform to provide streaming-first content, 24/7 live access, and a video-on-demand library of historical and current programs. With a focus on international co-production and regional reach through its network of affiliate stations, Telefe connects terrestrial broadcasting with interactive digital experiences.
Open television is experiencing one of its most critical periods, with January 2026 marking the lowest viewership in 20 years. Previously, on January 21, 2026, Susana Giménez concluded a new multimillion-dollar agreement, formalizing her return to Telefe's screen in 2026. This follows Telefe Studios' announcement on January 15, 2026, of a new project focusing on the international market, led by CEO Darío Turovelzky and Senior Director Mercedes Feü. Earlier, on January 9, 2026, Telefe confirmed it would broadcast the 2026 World Cup in Argentina, sharing rights with Public TV, Disney+, and DIRECTV. In December 2025, Telefe made a programming change, replacing its classic Saturday afternoon "The Simpsons" marathon with a Christmas special.
Telefe offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Telefe's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Telefe's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Telefe's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is national channel advertising. For full access to Telefe's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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