Le Télégramme

What Le Télégramme does

Le Télégramme is a privately held French regional daily newspaper founded in 1944 and headquartered in Morlaix, serving the Brittany region. The publication operates across all four Breton departments — Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère, Morbihan, and Ille-et-Vilaine — through a network of regional offices in Brest, Rennes, Lorient, and Saint-Brieuc, supported by an editorial team of 215 journalists and 550 local correspondents providing commune-level coverage. Core product surfaces include the print newspaper, a digital edition at kiosque.letelegramme.fr, iOS and Android mobile applications, the daily La Matinale newsletter, and an extensive portfolio of sub-brands covering investigative journalism (Décode la Bretagne), consumer guides (Guide Conso), maritime news (Mer et Marine), local magazines (Le Mensuel de Rennes, Bretagne Magazine), obituary services, hiking guides, and a reader loyalty program (Le Club T).

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: digital subscriptions priced at €1/month for full access, audience-linked digital advertising delivered via the 366 advertising network using Utiq telecom-operator consent technology, and traditional print newspaper sales. Ancillary revenue comes from a boutique e-commerce operation, classifieds, legal notices, obituary listings, and a dedicated Le Télégramme Communication services division serving local Breton advertisers. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer digital channels with physical newspaper retail across Brittany and content cross-promotion partnerships with regional TV stations Tébéo, TébéSud, and TVR. The company also engages in industry advocacy through participation in the Festival de l'info locale, promoting sustainable business models for local press.

Customer segments are dominated by Breton residents seeking local and regional news, with secondary audiences for national and international coverage; B2B advertising customers are local Breton businesses. Marketing is executed across email newsletters, social platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), app stores, the loyalty program, and organic search. No venture funding, public listing, or external investor ownership was disclosed; the company operates under the Groupe Télégramme umbrella as an independent regional media business.

Name

Le Télégramme

Legal name

Le Télégramme

Website

https://letelegramme.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Le Télégramme is a privately held French regional daily newspaper founded in 1944, serving all four departments of Brittany with 215 journalists and 550 correspondents. It monetizes through €1/month digital subscriptions, digital advertising via the 366 network, print sales, and a portfolio of local sub-brands and services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

News Agencies & Wire Services (General & Specialized) (MPAJADAE)

Keywords

• Regional newspaper
• Digital news subscription
• Local journalism
• News publishing
• Online news platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Morlaix

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Monthly digital subscription model offering access to all articles and digital edition for 1 euro/month, generating recurring revenue from engaged readers
2. Digital Advertising: Audience-linked advertising revenue through website and digital properties, using Utiq technology and partnered with 366 advertising network. Revenue depends heavily on web traffic and audience engagement.
3. Print Newspaper Sales: Traditional print newspaper sales through physical distribution
4. Event and Festival Participation: Participation in industry events like Festival de l'info locale to build brand awareness and advocate for local press economic model

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Télégramme is a regional daily newspaper and digital media platform serving Brittany (Bretagne), France. It publishes local, national, and international news across all four Breton departments through a print newspaper, a digital edition (kiosque), a website, mobile applications, newsletters, and specialized sub-brands covering investigative journalism, consumer guides, sports, and cultural content. Revenue is generated primarily through digital subscriptions priced at €1/month and audience-linked digital advertising.

Product overview

Le Télégramme is a regional daily newspaper and digital media platform focused on Brittany (Bretagne), France. The core offering is the Le Télégramme newspaper and its digital edition, supplemented by specialized sub-brands and modules including Décode la Bretagne (investigative journalism), Le Club T (loyalty program), Guide Conso (consumer content), newsletters, and mobile applications. The company also operates sector-specific platforms (Mer et Marine, Le Mensuel de Rennes, Blog du Modérateur) and local services (Avis de décès, Immobilier, Annonces). Revenue is primarily subscription-based (1€/month digital access) with supplementary advertising income. The portfolio includes approximately 317 partner integrations for advertising personalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Club T: Loyalty program and reader engagement platform
• Décode la Bretagne
• Guide Conso
• La Matinale

Products and services

• Le Télégramme (Journal numérique) Regional daily newspaper covering Brittany (Bretagne) with local news, national and international coverage, sports, culture, and investigative journalism across multiple content categories. Delivered digitally via website and mobile apps, with a digital edition kiosk.
• Décode la Bretagne Investigative and in-depth analysis section featuring exclusives, portraits, and special reports exploring personalities, evolutions, and stakes specific to the Brittany region.
• Kiosque (Édition numérique) Online digital edition access at kiosque.letelegramme.fr allowing readers to read the full daily newspaper in a digital format.
• Application Le Télégramme (Mobile App) Mobile application for iOS and Android providing a personalized reading experience and quick access to local news and commune-specific content across Brittany.
• Le Club T Loyalty club program offering prizes, promotions, contests, and exclusive deals to loyal readers in partnership with local Breton brands such as Krampouz, Intersport, Thalasso Valdys, and Bretagne Magazine.
• Avis de décès Obituary notices service for publishing and consulting death announcements across the Brittany region.
• Le Télégramme Communication Advertising and communication services division offering promotional and advertising solutions for businesses wanting to reach Le Télégramme's audience.
• Guide Conso Consumer guide offering product comparisons, buying tips, and promotional deals for Breton readers.
• La Matinale (Daily Newsletter) Daily morning newsletter delivered to subscribers at 8am, summarizing essential news highlights from the Brittany region.
• Bretagne Magazine Magazine publication dedicated to Brittany culture, tourism, and lifestyle, sold through the Le Télégramme online boutique.
• Foot Amateur Bretagne Dedicated sports platform covering amateur football in Brittany, including local teams, match results, and standings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full regional coverage of Brittany with dedicated sections for each of 4 departments and comprehensive commune listings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 366 (Régie Publicitaire)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor366 is the advertising network/regie used by Le Télégramme for digital advertising activities. They utilize Utiq consent technology powered by telecom operators for advertising personalization.
• UtiqcoreTechnology or IntegrationUtiq provides consent management technology powered by telecom operators for digital advertising activities. Le Télégramme uses Utiq for audience-linked advertising personalization with consent management.
• TébéominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Breton TV station with content partnership for cross-promotion of investigative journalism content.
• TébéSudminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Breton TV station with content partnership for cross-promotion of investigative journalism content.
• TVR (Télévisions Régionales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional TV network partner for content cross-promotion of investigative journalism pieces.
• DidomicoreTechnology or IntegrationConsent management platform (Didomi.preferences) used for cookie consent and data protection compliance on the website.
• Festival de l'info localeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual journalism festival where Le Télégramme participates to discuss sustainable business models for local news and advocate for local press advertising value.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LeTelegramme
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LeTelegramme
• Facebookfacebook.com/letelegramme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/letelegramme
• Instagraminstagram.com/letelegramme

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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