TF1 is a publicly owned French media company headquartered in France, controlled by the Bouygues Group. Founded in 1987, the company employs approximately 3,890 individuals, reported $2.5B in revenue as of 2024, and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in broadcast television and radio, operating as a French media holding company with business activities divided into two primary segments: Media and Production. Its Media division operates a portfolio of television channels, including the flagship free-to-air channel TF1, cited as the most-watched in France, alongside TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films, and the 24-hour news channel LCI. This segment also includes the company's streaming platform, TF1+, which provides on-demand content and live feeds. The Production segment, operating as Studio TF1, creates and distributes a wide range of programming, including series, films, and documentaries, through over 50 production companies and labels for its own platforms and for third-party broadcasters.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1987

Headcount

3,881

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

2

News Summary:

On April 30, 2026, TF1, the French broadcasting group, reported consolidated revenue of €472 million for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 9.3% decrease year-on-year and a 5.2% decline like-for-like and at constant exchange rates. The Media segment’s revenue dropped 10.1% year-on-year, with almost half of this decline attributed to scope effects from disposals completed in 2025. The group also disclosed a net financial surplus of €565 million for the quarter. Despite the overall revenue decrease, TF1 highlighted strong growth momentum in its digital operations, including a 22.4% increase in TF1+ advertising revenue.

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