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4mo ago

France Télévisions Leadership Contest Enters Final Stages After Candidate Hearings

Arcom concludes public and confidential auditions of four finalists, including incumbent Delphine Ernotte, with a decision expected by May 22.

D’ici 2030, «je veux faire de france.tv le carrefour numérique incontournable de notre pays», a déclaré Delphine Ernotte devant le collège du régulateur de l’audiovisuel, l’Arcom.
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La PDG du groupe France Télévisions, Delphine Ernotte, à La Rochelle, le 16 septembre 2022.

Overview

  • Arcom, France's audiovisual regulator, has completed hearings for the four finalists vying for the presidency of France Télévisions.
  • Delphine Ernotte, the incumbent president, seeks a third term with a platform focused on digital transformation and the france.tv hub as a national digital leader by 2030.
  • Frédérique Dumas emphasizes financial governance reforms, citing the group's fragile finances, and proposes tools for better expense management.
  • Irène Grenet advocates for a unified 'France Médias' brand and a revenue-sharing model with producers, while deprioritizing france.tv development due to budget constraints.
  • Jean-Philippe Lefèvre highlights accessibility for disabled audiences and youth-focused programming, aiming to position France Télévisions as a central player in French democracy.