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France Télévisions has announced a shift to a streaming-first strategy, prioritizing social media and YouTube partnerships over linear broadcasting to reach younger audiences. The public broadcaster is implementing this pivot alongside an €80 million reduction in seasonal content spending following a broader €110 million budget cut.