What 8 Mont Blanc does

8 Mont Blanc (legal name: 8 Mont Blanc; trade name: 8 Mont-Blanc) is a privately held regional television channel founded in 1989 and headquartered in Epagny Metz-Tessy, Haute-Savoie, France. The channel broadcasts news, weather, sports, cultural documentaries and entertainment programming targeted at the Savoie Mont Blanc region of southeastern France and, via cross-border distribution, French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse Romande). It self-positions as "la télévision historique de Savoie Mont Blanc," suggesting decades of accumulated regional brand equity.

The technical platform combines traditional linear broadcast with a digital footprint: live streaming ("Le Direct"), a daily news bulletin ("Le JT" with anchor Cyril Viguier), weekday weather bulletins ("La Météo" with Thierry Paulme covering lake and mountain conditions), and an on-demand replay archive ("Le Replay") organized into four editorial categories (Territoire et découverte, Economie et social, Vie locale, Sport et montagne). The digital surface also includes live webcam feeds from Lake Annecy, Lake Bourget and Lake Geneva, a weekly program schedule, and an Agenda of regional events. The channel does not list a mobile app, public API, SDK or any documented AI/ML capability.

Distribution relies entirely on third-party carriage agreements rather than owned infrastructure: all major French pay-TV operators (Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues, Numericable), Canal satellite, the Molotov OTT aggregator, Swiss operators (Swisscom, Naxoo, UPC Cable Com, Net Plus, Citycable) and the overseas Reunion-based operator Zeop. The revenue model is advertising on linear inventory and sponsored content. Public-sector funding and content collaboration come from the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which is documented as a strategic partner. Headcount sits in the 11-50 range.

Name

8 Mont Blanc

Legal name

8 Mont Blanc

Website

https://8montblanc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

8 Mont-Blanc is a privately-held regional French television channel, founded 1989, headquartered in Haute-Savoie. It broadcasts local news, weather, mountain sports and cultural programming to viewers in the Savoie Mont Blanc region of France and French-speaking Switzerland via cable, satellite and OTT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Broadcast Television

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Local News & Weather Stations (MPABACAJ)

Keywords

• Regional television broadcasting
• Local news programming
• Weather forecasting service
• Video on demand
• Documentary content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Metz-tessy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Television Advertising: The primary revenue model for 8 Mont Blanc appears to be traditional broadcast television advertising, with commercial breaks and sponsored content integrated into their programming schedule. As a regional broadcaster, the channel attracts local and regional advertisers seeking to reach the Savoie Mont Blanc audience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

8 Mont Blanc is a regional television channel that broadcasts news, weather, sports, documentary, and entertainment programming to viewers in the Savoie Mont Blanc region of France and Swiss Romande. The channel operates a traditional broadcast platform alongside a digital offering that includes live streaming (Le Direct), on-demand replays (Le Replay), weather bulletins, and an extensive archive of regional documentaries and magazine programs covering local culture, sports, economy, and mountain activities.

Product overview

8 Mont Blanc is a regional television channel serving Savoie Mont Blanc and Swiss Romande. The station operates as a traditional broadcast TV with a digital platform, offering live streaming (Le Direct), daily news broadcasts (Le JT), weather updates (La Météo), and an extensive on-demand replay archive (Le Replay). Programming is organized into four main categories: Territoire et découverte (territory and discovery), Economie et social (economy and social), Vie locale (local life), and Sport et montagne (sports and mountain). The channel features original programs including news magazines, cultural shows like Web TV Culture, automotive programming like Auto Legend, music and dance programs (1,2,3 Dansez, 1,2,3 Musette), and mountain sports coverage (Destination Montagnes). Distribution occurs through multiple platforms including cable operators, satellite, and streaming services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Direct (Live Streaming) Live streaming service that delivers real-time broadcasts of the 8 Mont Blanc channel to viewers via the website and mobile devices.
• Le JT (News Broadcast) Daily regional news program covering current events in the Savoie Mont Blanc and Swiss Romande regions.
• La Météo (Weather) Weekday weather forecast bulletins with seasonal coverage of lakes in summer and snow conditions in winter for the Savoie Mont Blanc region.
• Le Replay (Video On Demand) On-demand replay service providing access to previously broadcast programs organized into categories such as Territoire et découverte, Economie et social, Vie locale, and Sport et montagne.
• Programme TV (TV Schedule) Weekly program guide providing broadcast times and descriptions for upcoming television content.
• Emissions (Television Programs) Collection of original themed television programs including documentaries, entertainment shows, and magazine programs covering local culture, sports, economy, and regional discovery.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe channel operates with the support of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, which provides funding and collaboration for regional content production. The station also covers regional events and initiatives supported by the region.
• French Cable and Satellite OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnerships with major French operators including Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues, Numericable, and Canal provide channel access to viewers across France.
• Swiss Cable OperatorsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with Swiss operators Swisscom, Naxoo, UPC Cable Com, Net Plus, and Citycable extend the channel's reach into French-speaking Switzerland.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mirabelle TV: Regional television channel serving the Moselle / Grand Est area with local news and lifestyle programming. Comparable as a small regional French broadcaster mixing news, weather and local interest content.
• France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Ici Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes): Public regional television channel operated by France Télévisions serving the exact same Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with comparable local news, weather and territorial programming. It is the closest public-sector analog to 8 Mont Blanc and competes for the same regional ad spend and audience.
• BFM Lyon: Regional BFM news channel covering the Lyon/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes market with rolling local news, weather and traffic. Directly comparable to 8 Mont Blanc as a regional TV news/weather brand competing for the same regional advertising budgets.
• TL7: Local television channel serving the Lyon metropolitan area with local news, culture and lifestyle programming. Comparable as another small-scale regional French TV channel with a similar programming mix and advertiser base.
• Wéo: Regional television channel serving the Hauts-de-France region with local news, culture and territorial programming. Comparable as a similarly-sized French regional broadcaster mixing news, weather, documentaries and lifestyle content.
• TV Tours Val de Loire: Regional television channel for the Val de Loire / Centre region offering local news, weather and lifestyle programming. Comparable as a small regional French TV broadcaster with a similar mix of local news, weather bulletins and community programming.
• Alsace 20: Regional news and general-interest television channel serving Alsace. Comparable as a regional French TV broadcaster focused on local news, weather and territorial content with similar scale and distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• TF1: France's leading national commercial television network, with regional news bulletins and broad audience reach. Comparable as a broadcast-TV competitor for national and regional advertising budgets, but operates at a much larger scale with national programming rather than hyperlocal content.
• France Télévisions: France's national public broadcaster, parent of France 2, France 3 and the Ici regional network. Comparable as a French public broadcaster with overlapping regional news/weather programming (notably via France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), but at a much larger scale and with national reach.
• BFM-TV: France's leading national rolling-news channel and parent of the BFM Régions network (including BFM Lyon). Comparable as a French news/weather broadcaster competing for the same ad budgets, but operating nationally with a far larger audience and content budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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