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CMA Média to Sell Nine Local BFM Channels to Cut Costs

economy-finance · 2026-06-24

CMA Média, the French media group, plans to sell its nine local BFM channels as part of a cost-optimization strategy. The group will also implement a voluntary redundancy plan within its audiovisual division. Proceeds from the sales and savings will be redirected toward increased investment in sports programming and social media. The move reflects a broader restructuring aimed at improving financial efficiency.

Key facts

  • CMA Média wants to sell nine local BFM channels.
  • The sale is part of a cost-optimization project.
  • A voluntary redundancy plan will be opened in the audiovisual division.
  • The group plans to invest more in sports and social media.
  • The announcement was made on June 24, 2026.
  • The source is Le Monde.
  • The channels are local BFM stations.
  • The goal is to make savings.

Entities

Institutions

  • CMA Média
  • BFM
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • France

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