What where the key highlights of 2024?

“2024 was an eventful year, marked notably by the Paris Olympic Games, elections in France and the United States, and complex geopolitical challenges. Against this backdrop, our media innovated to guarantee information that is both rigorous and accessible.

The year also confirmed the recovery of Europe 1, with significant audience growth and a digital strategy that continues to yield positive results. We further expanded our press offering with the successful launch of Le JDNews, a new weekly magazine celebrating French excellence.

Lastly, we continued to develop the Elle International network, consolidating its position as the world’s leading women’s media brand, with nearly 80 editions published under licence in 47 countries.

Our non-media licensing activities also gained momentum, with the announcement of the first real estate project, Elle Residences Miami (United States), and the opening of new boutiques in China.”

Which major CSR initiatives were rolled out in 2024?

“Lagardère News and Lagardère Radio contributed to the Lagardère group’s consolidated European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) reporting, including a full carbon footprint assessment for the second consecutive year and discussions on the climate transition plan.

We also continued to raise public awareness by broadcasting environmentally-focused content (while maintaining the editorial independence of our newsrooms) and by promoting more responsible advertising and sponsorship, in line with the climate pact signed with the French government and Arcom for the third consecutive year.

Our efforts were recognised through several distinctions, including the renewal of EcoVadis certification for Lagardère News and Lagardère Radio, with a score of 70/100, placing them above 92% of companies in the same industry⁽¹⁾. Additionally, Lagardère Publicité News was awarded the Gold Badge by the Syndicat des Régies Internet (SRI) under the Sustainable Digital Ad Trust (SDAT) programme.

Finally, the digital transformation of our newsrooms has been accompanied by careful consideration of the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with the integration of collaborative tools designed to uphold both quality and editorial independence.”

What is the outlook for 2025?

““In 2025, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Europe 1 and the 80th anniversary of the Elle brand through major initiatives including an international exhibition and exclusive editorial launches.

We plan to further expand the international Elle network and develop non-media projects in the hospitality sector, including hotels, cafes, spas and real estate ventures.

Our radio stations and magazines will also step up their digital transformation with new branded platforms and applications, while Le JDNews will continue to establish itself in the media landscape and in the daily lives of French people.

Above all, we remain committed to innovation, editorial excellence, and growing our communities across all media and regions.”

2024 overview

In 2024, the Lagardère News and Lagardère Radio brands demonstrated their agility by leveraging their growth potential and seizing new opportunities. They are firmly embedded in the daily lives of French people and have reinforced their status as key players in the media landscape.

Lagardère News⁽²⁾

During the year, Le Journal du Dimanche confirmed its position as an influential brand in the French national daily press, reaching

4.6 million monthly readers across print and digital platforms and with circulation averaging 111,496 copies per week – a 7.5% increase on 2023. In September 2024, the press unit expanded its portfolio with the launch of the new weekly magazine Le JDNews, which extols French thinking and excellence.

Lastly, the Elle International network reached a record number of

50 Elle editions worldwide, alongside the 25 international editions of Elle Décoration, with a global audience of 250 million people (magazines, websites and social media). The year was also marked by the announcement of the first Elle Residences project in Miami (United States) and the opening of Elle ready-to-wear boutiques in China.

Lagardère Radio⁽³⁾

Europe 1 continued its upward trajectory in 2024, now attracting more than 2.7 million daily listeners, an increase of 470,000 over the year. The station also recorded 167 million podcast downloads and nearly 850 million social media views.

Despite a market impacted by evolving listening habits and increasing competition from digital platforms, RFM remains a key player, drawing nearly 1.6 million daily listeners thanks to its well-structured programming and strong listener engagement. Europe 2 has also reinvented itself, now attracting nearly 900,000 daily listeners with its refreshed pop music programming and new content across digital and on-air channels.

⁽¹⁾ Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
⁽²⁾ ACPM OneNext Global 2024 H1 / ACPM-OJD; paid circulation France-publishers’ statement; 2024.
⁽³⁾ Médiamétrie EAR National; November-December 2024 / Médiamétrie eStat Podcast; 2024.