Le Quotidien

What Le Quotidien does

Le Quotidien de La Réunion is a regional French-language daily newspaper serving La Réunion and the broader Indian Ocean region, founded on September 13, 1976. Its core product is a print edition distributed by home delivery in La Réunion and metropolitan France, complemented by a digital newspaper (Journal Numérique) accessed via the website (www.lequotidien.re), a digital kiosk (Le Kiosque) for PDF editions and supplements, and native iOS and Android mobile applications. The publication covers local and regional politics, society, economy, culture, sports, faits-divers, weather, and public-service information, and also runs reader-engagement sections (Courrier des lecteurs, Libres Opinions) and a podcast series ('Un Jour à la Réunion'). The technology stack is a conventional web platform hosted by o2switch, with digital agency Vice Versa responsible for design, development, and maintenance.

The business model is multi-stream: fixed digital subscriptions at €15/month or €180/year for unlimited access; flexible credit-based 'Formule Liberté' packs (€5, €10, €20) yielding per-edition (€1) or per-premium-article (€0.40) access; print subscription bundles of 25, 75, 150, or 300 issues with bundled digital access via 'Spécial abonnés'; advertising revenue with consent-based targeted ad data collection; and a regulated legal-notices publication service (Annonnes Légales). The customer base is primarily the general public of La Réunion, with secondary sponsor relationships to local collectivities and institutions (Le Département, Le Tampon, CASUD, CINOR, TCO, Région Réunion, SIDELEC). The legal entity is SAS Media Capital Réunion, owned by Média Capital Réunion since the April 2024 acquisition that rescued the title from judicial liquidation, under President Jean-Jacques Dijoux and Director of Publication / General Director Henri J. Nijdam.

Name

Le Quotidien

Legal name

SAS MEDIA CAPITAL REUNION

Website

https://lequotidien.re

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Le Quotidien is a regional French-language daily newspaper serving La Réunion and the Indian Ocean, founded in 1976, covering local politics, society, economy, culture, and sports across print, web, mobile apps, and digital kiosk, with subscription, advertising, and legal-notices revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Periodical Publishers (513120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative/Independent Newsweeklies & Opinion Press (MPAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Syndication, Licensing & Content Partnerships (Columns, Features, Photos) (MPAJADAI), News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Regional newspaper publishing
• Digital news subscription
• Print media delivery
• Legal notice publication
• Local news media

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-clotilde-de-horton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Monthly subscription at 15€/month or annual at 180€/year for unlimited digital access to newspaper, magazines, supplements, and premium articles.
2. Credit-based Purchases (Liberté): Flexible credit system where users purchase packs (5€, 10€, 20€) to buy individual editions (1€ each) or premium articles (0.40€ each) as needed.
3. Print Subscriptions: Paper subscription for 25, 75, 150, or 300 issues, with delivery to La Réunion or metropolitan France. Print subscribers also receive free digital access via 'Spécial abonnés' privilege.
4. Advertising: Revenue from advertising and partner advertisingregulations with consent-based data collection for targeted advertising purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Quotidien is a regional French daily newspaper serving La Réunion and the Indian Ocean region, providing local, regional, national, and international news coverage on politics, society, economy, sports, culture, and practical services in both print and digital formats. The company monetizes through digital and print subscriptions, a credit-based pay-as-you-go system (Formule Liberté), advertising, and legal notice publication services (Annonces Légales), distributing content via a website, native iOS/Android mobile applications, a digital newsstand (Le Kiosque), and home-delivered print editions.

Product overview

Le Quotidien is a regional French newspaper serving La Réunion and the Indian Ocean region, offering its content through multiple distribution channels: a traditional print edition and a comprehensive digital platform. The digital offering consists of the core Journal Numérique (digital newspaper) accessed through the Le Kiosque newsstand, complemented by iOS and Android mobile applications. Subscription options include monthly (15€/month) and annual (180€/year) unlimited access plans, as well as the flexible Formule Liberté credit-based system with Pack Découverte (5€), Pack Exploration (10€), and Pack Sérénité (20€). Print subscribers receive complimentary access to the digital edition via the 'Spécial Abonnés' privileged reader. The publication covers local news (Politics, Society, Economy, Culture, Sports, Faits-divers), and also provides services such as legal announcements (Annonces Légales).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Quotidien - Journal Numérique (Digital Newspaper) The main digital edition of Le Quotidien providing daily access to local, regional, national, and international news covering Politics, Society, Economy, Sports, Culture, Faits-divers, and practical services for general readers in La Réunion.
• Le Quotidien Print Edition with Home Delivery The physical print newspaper delivered to subscribers' homes in La Réunion or metropolitan France, available in subscriptions of 25, 75, 150, or 300 issues, with payment via credit card or check.
• Le Quotidien Mobile Application (iOS) Native iOS application providing mobile access to Le Quotidien digital content and subscription management for Apple device users, available on the App Store.
• Le Quotidien Mobile Application (Android) Native Android application providing mobile access to Le Quotidien digital content and subscription management for Android device users, available on Google Play Store.
• Annonces Légales (Legal Notice Publication Service) Legal notice publication service accessible through the Le Quotidien website, enabling businesses and individuals to publish required legal announcements as mandated by French law.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Le Département de La RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsored section featuring departmental news and updates. Local government partner for public information dissemination.
• SIDELECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for SIDELEC news and updates. Intercommunal development entity.
• Le Tampon (Commune)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for Le Tampon commune news. Local municipality.
• CASUDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for CASUD intercommunal community news.
• CINORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for CINOR (Communauté Intercommunale du Nord de La Réunion) news.
• TCO (Territoire de l'Ouest)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for TCO intercommunal community in western La Réunion.
• Région RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner section for Région Réunion news and updates. Regional government.
• VICE VERSAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical development, design, and maintenance of the website. Digital agency partner based in La Réunion.
• Salon de l'emploiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for employment fair advertised on Le Quotidien platform.
• Salon de la formationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for training fair advertised on Le Quotidien platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nice-Matin: Major French regional daily newspaper serving the Côte d'Azur and surrounding areas. Comparable business model combining print subscriptions, digital subscriptions, advertising, and local partnerships.
• La Voix du Nord: Major regional French daily covering northern France with digital subscription and print models. Directly comparable in operating model — local news focus with print and digital monetization across a defined geographic market.
• Ouest-France: Largest regional daily newspaper in France by circulation, headquartered in Rennes. Operates a print + digital subscription model very comparable to Le Quotidien, though at national scale across western France.
• Le Dauphiné Libéré: Established French regional daily covering the Dauphiné region. Runs parallel subscription tiers, digital paywalls, and a multi-channel distribution strategy that mirrors Le Quotidien's structure.

Others

• Groupe EBRA: Multi-regional French press group (Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, L'Est Républicain, Le Progrès, etc.). A potential strategic acquirer or partner for Le Quotidien given its experience managing the digital transformation of regional French dailies.

Emerging players

• Antenne Réunion: La Réunion's local broadcaster and digital news platform; covers the same local news agenda and competes for advertising spend in the same island market, though through broadcast/digital rather than print.
• Zinfos974: Leading free digital local news platform in La Réunion, focused on real-time news aggregation and viral coverage. Competes for the same advertising inventory and reader attention as Le Quotidien but without a print legacy.

Regional players

• France-Antilles: Regional French overseas daily newspaper group covering the Caribbean territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana). Comparable as a regional French-press daily operating under similar subscription, print, and digital advertising models in overseas French markets.

Direct peers

• Le Journal de l'Île de La Réunion (JIR): Direct historical competitor and main rival daily newspaper in La Réunion, covering the same local news, politics, and sports beat. Operates the Clicanoo.re digital platform targeting the same Réunion reader base with subscription and advertising revenue models.
• Imaz Press Réunion (IPR): Major local digital-native news outlet in La Réunion providing real-time news, politics, and society coverage. Directly competes with Le Quotidien for local advertising spend and reader attention in the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lequotidien

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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