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<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1580377811_CP10M.png"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Molotov has surpassed 10 million users just 3 years after its launch and confirms its leadership in the French streaming (OTT) market. The company has also recently been selected to join the French Tech 120 index as one of the most innovative start-ups in France.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">After enjoying a 63% increase in time spent on its platform and an 82% increase in subscriptions in 2019, Molotov has crossed in January the symbolic 10 million user threshold (10x in less than 2 years). As OTT’s adoption is rapidly spreading, Molotov has established itself as an industry leader in France.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov provides access to over 170 linear and non linear, free and pay channels, including over 30.000 titles refreshed daily, and it is continually seeking to improve its content offer. In the fourth quarter of 2019 Molotov enriched its offer with premium content across all categories: entertainment with Viacom and Turner channels, news &amp; information with Altice- NextRadioTV and RT France, sports with Sport en France, ethnic content with the integration of African and Maghrebi leading channels, and even a « Gamer Zone » dedicated to video gaming fans. Molotov continues to forge ahead and will grow its catalog even more in the coming weeks, with the incorporation of local, regional and foreign channels, documentaries, and additional entertainment content.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov, who has already received multiple awards for its technological and commercial innovations, will continue to disrupt the market in 2020. It will soon introduce new and unique functionalities to its users, as well as innovative tools for the content editors and/or channels, such as the « SmartPaywall » (for subscription-based content editors) and « SmartAdServing » (for ad-supported content editors).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">In addition, Molotov is proud to have been recently selected to join the French Tech 120 index (*), a government-backed organization set up to support the most promising startups that have the potential to become global technology leaders by creating favorable conditions for their development, growth and continued innovation. This illustrates both the relevance of the Molotov platform and the recognition of its significant development opportunities, as well as its contribution to the French industry.</p></section><section class="index_aPropos__2hcV_"><p class="index_asterix__3D7iN ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><i><b>(*) French Tech 120</b> : Launched in September 2019 by the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister, the French Tech 120 program illustrates the French government’s desire to become the best possible support for the French Tech ecosystem. The 120 selected startups are among the most promising companies in the country and have the potential to become global technology leaders. The list of services, intended to grow continuously, covers five categories: international development, financing, access to the market, recruitment of talent and support in all relations with the administration. Pooling resources from across the various government agencies, ministries and public service departments, this program is intended to simulate growth and create opportunities in France, following the global success of our top startups.<br/>More information: <a href="https://www.economie.gouv.fr/files/files/2020/FrenchTech120_DP.PDF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">FT120</a></i></p></section>

10 million French people watch TV content with Molotov

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1575982113_Viacom_visuel.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Viacom Networks France and Molotov – the French leading OTT leader – have signed a multi-annual distribution deal. Viacom’s channels (*) will incorporate the pay-tv packages of the platform.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">The agreement values an enriched service proposition aimed at Molotov users. They will benefit from all the Viacom channels with their catch-up and complementary services, as well as Molotov-specific features such as start-over, cloud DVR and mobility all over the European Union.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">The Molotov offer now includes Viacom’s Youth channels, of which NICKELODEON JUNIOR (#1 on the 4-10 year-olds on French pay TV, with iconic licenses like Paw Patrol or Blaze and the Monster Machines), NICKELODEON (SpongeBob, Ninja Turtles), NICKELODEON TEEN (Chica Vampiro, Thunderman) or MY NICKELODEON JUNIOR (the 1st edutainment TV channel customizable by the parents).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">The BET, GAME ONE and PARAMOUNT channels were already available on the platform which now expands its selection with Entertainment channels focused for instance on Music (with the MTV channels), Comedy (with COMEDY CENTRAL) and « simulcast » Japanese animation (with J-ONE).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">« Such deal will strengthen our historic partnership and will enable the public in France to benefit from the rich variety of Viacom’s content, with all the innovation and fluidity Molotov consistently provides to the users », said Grégory Samak, Managing Director of Molotov.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">(*) NICKELODEON JUNIOR, NICKELODEON, NICKELODEON TEEN, NICKELODEON +1, PARAMOUNT CHANNEL, PARAMOUNT CHANNEL DECALE, COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV, MTV HITS, BET, GAME ONE, J-ONE, and the personalized TV services MY MTV and MY NICKELODEON JUNIOR</p></section>

Molotov & Viacom announce a multi-annual partnership

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1545149911_PagePress7Million.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov, the n°1 French OTT television platform, has continued to grow, having reached more than 7 million users at the end of this year.<br/>So, more than 3 million users subscribed to Molotov in 2018 confirming its rapid growth and huge public approval ratings.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">More than ever before, Molotov pursues its ambition to become a universal television provider, accessible throughout the globe, and continues to reinvent its distribution platform of premium content. The service is constantly being updated and currently provides 80 different channels, many of which would otherwise be inaccessible for the majority of screen types or would require a cable box.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">At the beginning of December, Molotov was awarded by Android users the Google Play “Best App 2018”. Having already received two awards in the year it was launched - “App of the Year” by Apple App Store and “Most Entertaining” by Google Play -, Molotov can add this new distinction to its glowing track record, highlighting the quality of its service.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">For Jean-David Blanc, CEO &amp; founder: “Molotov continues to relentlessly innovate, and we are very proud to have been selected once more by our users. We work daily to develop Molotov, pursuing our original ambition: to reinvent the TV experience, focusing on the quality and abundance of TV channels, thanks to a service that is both simple and accessible to every generation of user.”</p></section>

In France, 7 million users watch television with Molotov

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1536329443_PagePress-openeurope.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Starting april 1st, french users can now watch television with Molotov when they are travelling in one of the 28 european countries.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov was launched in France in july 2016 and now gathers almost 5 million users. Available anytime and on any device, Molotov gives a groundbreaking access to 80 TV channels enriched with innovative features such as start-over or cloud recording among many others that create the utter television experience.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">French Molotov subscribers will be able to travel and enjoy watching television out of France, from the 28 European Union’s member states. This new feature is included in all the options, with no extra charge, starting april 1st. Molotov is available on the french app stores (Apple, Google, Android TV, Amazon, Samsung and LG smart TVs)<a href="/">www.molotov.tv</a>.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">This offers’ evolution is being processed in the frame of the cross-border portability of online content services regulation. It scores the first step of Molotov’s european growth strategy.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><i>Cross-border portability will give our users a greater freedom. It will allow them to stay in touch with France through television events. This new feature is substantial for Molotov as it promotes mobility in people’s lifestyle. Life moments such as holidays are very benefitial for content palatability and Molotov is in the best place to satisfy users, delivering a complete and modern television experience with great features and the richest content offer.</i></p><p class="index_author__2zB1d">JeanDavid Blanc, CEO of Molotov</p></section><section><h3 class="ContentBox_strong__2xo30">28 European Union’s member states</h3><div class="index_flags__1L2Lm"><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇩🇪 Germany</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇦🇹 Austria</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇧🇪 Belgium</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇧🇬 Bulgary</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇨🇾 Cyprus</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇭🇷 Croatia</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇩🇰 Denmark</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇪🇸 Spain</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇪🇪 Estonia</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇫🇮 Finland</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇫🇷 France</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇬🇷 Greece</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇭🇺 Hungary</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇮🇪 Ireland</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇮🇹 Italy</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇱🇻 Latvia</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇱🇹 Lithuania</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇱🇺 Luxembourg</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇲🇹 Malta</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇳🇱 Netherlands</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇵🇱 Poland</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇵🇹 Portugal</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇨🇿 Czech republic</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇷🇴 Romania</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇬🇧 United Kingdom</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇸🇰 Slovakia</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇸🇮 Slovenia</div><div class="index_flag__2oFYs">🇸🇪 Swedeb</div></div></section>

Molotov is now accessible over Europe for french users

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1536329437_PagePress-4-millions.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov has started a revolution in France. In july 2016, the French discover a new OTT platform that shows the incredible wealth of the TV offer. In less than a year, a million of people have a Molotov account (april 2017). 18 months after its start, more than 4 million French are watching TV with Molotov.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Applauded for its simplicity of use and its ground-breaking interface, in France, Molotov has become the way to watch TV with 2 million monthly and 500 000 daily users. With a 20% monthly growth, Molotov now aims to triple its audience over the coming 18 months.</p></section><section><h3 class="ContentBox_strong__2xo30">A TV complementary audience</h3><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov reconnects an audience that traditional TV had feared lost: people below the age of 51 (average age of French TV watcher). Molotov’s audience is on average 35 year young and attracted to the platform primarily via social media.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Thanks to Molotov countless innovative features, users are free to enjoy the full range of live, free and premium TV content and do so across all devices, linear or recorded in the cloud. This audience reconquest is positioning Molotov as a strategically important partner for broadcasters. Designed to bring together linear and non-linear content consumption in a seamless fashion, Molotov is based on TV channels’ editorial make up. It enhances the channels’ editorial proposition, extends its attraction across different time windows (e.g. catch up, recording in the cloud, start-over, time shifting, etc.)</p></section><section><h3 class="ContentBox_strong__2xo30">New frontiers</h3><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov is well positioned to achieve European OTT presence and leadership. This year, Molotov will announce its first expansion outside France.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">In addition, Molotov is ready for the new European portability offering. Starting march 20th, the Molotov users will be able to travel in Europe and get full access to French TV content. This territorial expansion will be available for premium subscribers travelling within Europe.</p><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">For JeanDavid Blanc, Molotov’s CEO :<br/><i>Molotov is achieving rapid and exciting growth in France. On busy nights, our viewers now add up to 5% of the French TV audience - only a year and a half after we launched. In 2018, Molotov will keep adding premium content to its offer and continue to develop innovative features to make people rediscover TV.</i></p></section>

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10 million French people watch TV content with Molotov

Molotov & Viacom announce a multi-annual partnership

In France, 7 million users watch television with Molotov

Molotov is now accessible over Europe for french users

4 million French rediscover TV with Molotov