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Television session is closing Two decades ago, it was very easy to describe the French audio-visual landscape becuase there were three state owned television stations; TF1, Antenne 2 and FR3. The creation of Canal Plus, backed with the launch of La 5 constituted the first bold attempts in the modification of the French television marketplace. Today, there are 14 television stations in France, and as we are sliding to the month of July and the session is running to an end,throughtout the next eight weeks most stations will be running a repeat of their best programs and tv producers will be getting the green lights concerning their proposals for the next session. Whatever might be the case, the most important development in the world of television is the advent of television over the internet. People now talk of "triple play" in the choice of their internet service provider and the most important factor is the choice of any of the following tv devices: Cinergy T2 Metronic Zapbox HD 20 Sagem ITD65 Siemens gigaset M740 Visiosat TVT 300 Finally if you ever tried to watch the television on the internet what are your impressions?

Radio the medium that changed the face of french history The 18th of June was a turning point in the history of contemporary France, because it was the day an unknown intellectual soldier(Charles de Gaulle) defied the military establishment after the fall of Paris in 1940. By going into exile in London and from the BBC studio made the famous june 18 radio broadcast. Calling on all armed service officers and citizens to join him in his desire to continue the second world war. His radio broadcast received significant feedbacks not only in France, but throughout the French and the British Empires. By the time, the war was over, the popularity of the medium increased that it was rated on the same footing with the print media. Today, radio broadcasting is mainly the FM stations, that were created under the first mandate of François Mitterrand. As well as established stations like RTL, France Info and Europe 1. Every morning and sunday evening the interviews and discussions programs of Europe 1 are considered as essential communication tool for politicians, intellectuals and corporate top guns.

Magazines-Seniorplus hits the news stands Le point, le nouvel observateur and l'express are three general interest magazines that make waves in french journalism every week. As weekly magazines, they are quite distinct from the feminine press, in the likes of Elle, and other trade and professional publications. This week, senior plus will hit the newsstand. Seniorplus.fr mission statement is to offer guides and informative tips relevant to: -life-style -travel -fitness -and nursing home facilities of interest to mature citizens. Seniorplus, has many thematic supplements, practical guides and regional editions. A major market gap was the reason behind the creation of seniorplus; at least in the words of the Magazine founder.

Libération: opens a new chapter in the history of French journalism Libération, the French national newspaper, established by a group of left wing intellectuals and journalists in 1973 is undergoing restructuring. There is no doubt. Libé remains the favorite daily of forward looking professionals on both sides of the political spectrum. Since, the newspaper was launched every phase of its restructuring program was marked with the arrival of a new investor. For the past few weeks those familiar with the economic conditions of the newspaper(dwindling advertisement revenues, fall in circulation and the strategy of the new investor-Edouard de Rothschild) say that a departure of the managing editor is one of the restructuring options proposed by the investment banker. Therefore, if the new investor insists on implementing his investment strategy, the exit of the managing editor, who was behind the growth of the newspaper since, it was founded will surely open, another chapter in the history of this newspaper. Do you agree?

Policy statement The purpose of this blog is to offer to a broad audience information on the following sectors: -french newspapers -magazines -posters -television -radio -exhibition -and the internet. Media info will also contain useful professional links covering mail order companies, internet penetration, web hosting and audience measurement.