If You Can't Beat 'Em: France Télévisions Moves Its News Operation to YouTube

In a massive "streaming first" push, the French public broadcaster strikes a strategic deal with Google to broadcast its entire news slate on YouTube, reclaiming ad revenue and fighting AI deepfakes.

Apr 23, 2026

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In a significant pivot acknowledging the realities of modern media consumption, France Télévisions has struck a strategic partnership with YouTube. The deal will see the French public broadcaster upl…

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