TVA Publications

What TVA Publications does

TVA Publications is the magazine publishing division of Groupe TVA Inc., a publicly traded subsidiary (TSX: TVA.B) of Quebecor Media. Headquartered in Montreal, it is the largest French-language magazine publisher in Quebec, with a portfolio of more than 20 titles spanning entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, home decor, cooking, and sports. Flagship brands include 7 Jours (25+ years), TV Hebdo (55+ years), Échos Vedettes (50+ years), Clin d'oeil (since 1980), Canadian Living, and Style at Home, complemented by the La Semaine family of niche lifestyle publications and youth-oriented Cool! The company serves Canadian consumers in both French and English markets, distributing content through subscriptions via jemagazine.ca, newsstand sales, individual magazine websites, the Recettes du Québec recipe platform, and a growing mobile and streaming footprint.

The business operates on a multi-revenue model: recurring magazine subscriptions (annual billing), advertising sales executed through Quebecor Expertise Média across print and digital properties, and advertising-supported streaming through the free TVA+ platform. Distribution extends across cable and satellite partners including Vidéotron (illico), Bell, Cogeco, Shaw Direct, and Telus, as well as direct-to-consumer mobile apps (TVA+, TVA Sports, TVA Nouvelles). The underlying technology stack is a conventional digital publishing platform supporting print, digital editions, mobile applications, and streaming video. As part of the Quebecor ecosystem, TVA Publications benefits from integration with the parent group's nine specialty channels, MELS production services (20 studios, 350,000 sq ft), and Incendo distribution.

Strategic positioning is reinforced by exclusive French-language broadcasting rights for the NHL through 2026, complemented by NBA, MLB, MLS, UFC, and Champions League partnerships, though the broader print industry faces structural headwinds. The company has pursued operational restructuring at the parent level, including job cuts in television and dividend suspension, while investing in digital and sports content. Federal Court orders obtained in 2024 and 2025 to block unauthorized sports broadcasting demonstrate defensive regulatory action to protect premium content investments.

Name

TVA Publications

Legal name

Groupe TVA Inc.

Website

https://tvapublications.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TVA Publications is the largest French-language magazine publisher in Quebec, operating as part of Groupe TVA/Quebecor Media, publishing 20+ magazine titles across entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, home decor, and sports for Canadian consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Magazine Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Recreation Magazines (MPAJAEAJ), Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF)

Keywords

• French-language magazines
• Magazine publishing
• Lifestyle publications
• Streaming platform
• Multi-platform media

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magazine Publishing: Publishing of French-language magazines including 7 Jours, TV Hebdo, Échos Vedettes, Clin d'oeil, Cool!, and English-language magazines including Canadian Living, Style at Home. Revenue from newsstand sales and subscriptions.
2. Digital Advertising: Québecor Expertise Média handles advertising sales across TVA Publications' magazine network and digital platforms, reaching consumers through print and online advertising.
3. Streaming and Video Content: Free streaming platform TVA+ generates viewership and advertising revenue through comprehensive video content including live TV, on-demand programming, and specialty channel content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TVA Publications is the largest French-language magazine publisher in Quebec, publishing over 20 magazine titles spanning entertainment, fashion, home decor, health, cooking, and sports categories in both French and English. The company operates multi-platform distribution including print magazines, digital editions, websites, mobile applications (TVA+, TVA Sports, TVA Nouvelles), and the TVA+ free streaming service.

Product overview

TVA Publications is a multi-platform magazine publishing company operating as part of Groupe TVA (Quebecor Media). The company publishes over 20 magazine titles spanning entertainment, fashion, home decor, health, cooking, and sports categories in both French and English. The portfolio includes flagship titles like 7 jours, TV Hebdo, Clin d'oeil, Canadian Living, and Style at Home, alongside specialized publications such as La Semaine family magazines, Cool! youth magazine, and Pool Pro fantasy sports guide. The company also operates digital platforms including Recettes du Québec website, streaming platform TVA+, and mobile applications for TVA Sports and TVA Nouvelles. Additionally, Groupe TVA operates MELS (film and TV production services) and Incendo (production and distribution).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 7 Jours: Arts and culture magazine, top reference in Quebec for artistic news
• TV Hebdo
• Échos Vedettes
• Clin d'oeil
• Canadian Living
• Style at Home
• Coup de Pouce
• Cool!
• Espaces
• La Semaine
• Dernière Heure
• Les Idées de ma maison

Products and services

• 7 Jours

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Banque Scotia (Scotiabank)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Major partnership between TVA Sports and Scotiabank for French-language NHL broadcasting for the 2014-2015 season. Scotiabank as official partner for francophone hockey coverage.
• National Basketball Association (NBA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2011Multi-year agreement bringing NBA basketball to TVA Sports, including regular season games, playoffs, and NBA Finals in French. Exclusive French-language NBA coverage in Quebec with commentary by Paul Rivard and Pascal Jobin.
• BellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 November 2011Distribution agreement for four specialty channels (TVA Sports, Sun News, Yoopa, and Mlle) to be offered to Bell subscribers by December 15, 2011. TVA Sports distributed at positions 193 (SD) and 1883 (HD) on Bell Télé Satellite and 193 (SD) and 1193 (HD) on Bell Télé Fibe.
• Toronto RaptorsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Partnership with Toronto Raptors as part of NBA broadcast agreement with TVA Sports, providing French-language coverage of Raptors games to francophone audiences.
• Ottawa SenatorsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Long-term broadcasting agreement for Ottawa Senators hockey games on TVA Sports.
• Toronto Blue JaysmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Broadcasting partnership for Toronto Blue Jays baseball games on TVA Sports.
• Montreal Impact (MLS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Coverage of Montreal Impact (now Club Sportif Montréal) soccer matches on TVA Sports as part of MLS broadcasting.
• Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Broadcasting agreement for UFC mixed martial arts events on TVA Sports.
• Groupe InterboxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Boxing coverage partnership with Groupe Interbox, a Quebec boxing promotion company.
• Champions LeaguemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Broadcasting of UEFA Champions League soccer on TVA Sports.
• Red Bull Crashed IceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2011Coverage of Red Bull Crashed Ice extreme sports event on TVA Sports.
• Cogeco Câble CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTwo distribution agreements concluded with Cogeco Câble Canada for cable television distribution of TVA specialty channels.
• National Hockey League (LNH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive French-language broadcaster of NHL hockey until 2026. TVA Sports serves as the francophone destination for NHL coverage including Canadiens de Montréal games and Stanley Cup playoffs.
• Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Quebecor and TVA Sports as proud partners of the Grand Prix Cycliste races in Quebec City and Montreal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 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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