The next edition of the African Cristal Festival, or African Cristal MAD (Media Advertising Summit), will take place in Marrakech from June 13 to 16. Under the theme of "Positive Brands," the event will once again bring together professionals from the communications, media, advertising, and digital sectors operating on the...
Launch of the African version of the talk show "The Doctors"
CBS Studios International and Scoope Media have signed a licensing agreement to launch an African version of "The Doctors," an American talk show dedicated to topics related to medicine, health, and wellness, inviting a team of doctors and health professionals to answer questions from viewers. Scoope Media UK will be...
Jean-François Camilleri steps down as President of Disney France, Hélène Etzi takes over
After a 30-year career, Jean-François Camilleri announced on March 26 that he would be stepping down as President of The Walt Disney Company France, Benelux, Maghreb, and French-speaking Africa. Hélène Etzi, Executive Vice President of Disney Channels EMEA France since 2008, has been chosen to take over as CEO, succeeding...
Interview with Christine Pigeyre, President and CEO of CanalOlympia
What is your role within the Vivendi group? I have been Chief Executive Officer of CanalOlympia since last September, after being appointed President of Vivendi Sports. This dual appointment brings together all of Vivendi Village's activities in Africa: CanalOlympia, the leading network of movie theaters and entertainment venues in sub-Saharan...
Adicomdays 2019: communities at the heart of Africa
The curtain has fallen on the third edition of Adicomdays, the major digital event in French-speaking Africa. Organized once again in Abidjan by the Totem Experience agency, Adicomdays brought together many international figures from the digital world. Around thirty speakers from Africa and around the world set the tone for...
ADICOMAWARDS: the 2019 winners!
To celebrate digital creativity and African community creators, Adicomdays presented seven awards at the Adicomawards ceremony, recognizing seven African influencers from all walks of life. For the first time, the selections were made following a call for projects. In total, more than 150 applications were sent to the selection team...
TV5Monde launches a label for web creations
The third edition of Adicomdays once again brought together key players in the African digital world. Experts, communication agencies, media outlets, companies, institutions, and influencers from around the world were able to exchange ideas, share experiences, and network. TV5Monde, a partner of the event, took the opportunity to announce the...
Partnership between Orange and RTI to facilitate access to RTI content for Orange TV subscribers
Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI) and operator Orange Côte d'Ivoire have just signed a partnership agreement to promote local content on digital platforms. The Ivorian public will now be able to watch all the programs of the public service media group's television channels on Orange Côte d'Ivoire TV. "Today marks an...
Ivory Coast: launch of the French-language version of the MTV Shuga series
The Staying Alive Foundation, part of the American channel MTV, is launching the first French-language version of the series "MTV Shuga." This African television series was released in 2009 and filmed in the cities of Nairobi and Lagos. Beyond the storylines, MTV Shuga aims to raise awareness among African youth...
Discop Abidjan 2019: the meeting place for audiovisual professionals in French-speaking Africa
The next Discop Abidjan will take place from May 29 to 31 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan. DISCOP Abidjan 2019 is the must-attend event for audiovisual professionals in French-speaking Africa , whether they are broadcasters, mobile operators, distributors, producers, or providers of technical services or software packages. As...