TF1 (EPA:TFI) - ORANGE AND TF1 GROUPS ANNOUNCE SIGNATURE OF TWO LANDMARK AGREEMENTS

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ORANGE AND TF1 GROUPS ANNOUNCE SIGNATURE OF TWO LANDMARK AGREEMENTS

The Orange and TF1 groups have today signed two new agreements that strengthen
their long-established partnership.
The first agreement will use Orange TV to bring segmented advertising to TF1
group channels from January 2021.
The second agreement renews the distribution of TF1's audiovisual services on
Orange TV from September 2021, enriched by an all-new premium catch-up service
with no ad breaks during programmes.
The agreements demonstrate the two groups' shared ambition to continually
enhance the user experience, by combining Orange's technology and networks with
the TF1 group's content and services.

Agreement on segmented TV to give viewers a more personalised ad experience

Segmented advertising offers linear TV viewers ads that align more closely on
their interests. Drawing on Orange's technological know-how, the TF1 group's
in-house ad sales house TF1 PUB will offer advertisers targeted advertising
solutions on linear TV for households that subscribe to Orange TV (subject to
their consent), starting on 1 January 2021.

Advertisers will be able to combine the quality and mass appeal of content from
the TF1 group's channels with the precision and granularity of digital
targeting to address tailored advertising to Orange TV subscribers in full
compliance with data protection regulations.

This new opportunity will enable advertisers to conduct more effective TV
campaigns by addressing issues around data segmentation at national, regional
and local level, and vast numbers of SMEs to access the power of TV
advertising.

New global agreement on the distribution of the TF1 group's channels and
services, including the all-new MYTF1 Pass service

This agreement renews Orange's distribution rights to all TF1 group channels
(DTT and theme channels), and to non-linear services (MYTF1, TFOUMAX).

It will give Orange subscribers access to TF1 group services across all screens
for both linear and on-demand viewing, with new features and an extended Ultra
High Definition offer covering a broad range of event TV including sporting
events, entertainment and movies.

The agreements includes the distribution of MYTF1 Pass, a new premium catch-up
service for Orange TV subscribers with enhanced content and no ad breaks during
programmes. MYTF1 Pass will be available in September 2021 as one of the
optional add-ons for Orange TV subscribers, over and above the standard
catch-up service.

Gilles Pélisson, TF1 group Chairman & CEO: "I am delighted with these new
agreements with the Orange group, which build on the historic ties between the
two groups. At a time of intense international competition in the broadcasting
industry, they offer an ambitious national response that will benefit the
viewing public and our advertisers."

Fabienne Dulac, Deputy CEO of the Orange Group and CEO of Orange France: "We
are delighted with this agreement, which marks another milestone in the
relationship between Orange and the TF1 group. Segmented advertising is a major
driver of recommendations that meet our customers' needs, and will create value
for both groups. Our subscribers will also be able to benefit from new features
such as 4K UHD and the MYTF1 Pass services. Combining TF1 programmes and
services with the best of the Orange network helps us keep delivering on our
ambition: harnessing the power of data for the benefit of all our customers."

ABOUT THE TF1 GROUP
The TF1 group is a global player in the production, publication and
distribution of content.
Our ambition is to use our content to positively inspire society.
Our operations are structured into four complementary divisions:
. Broadcast with 5 free-to-air channels (TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films,
LCI), 4 theme channels (Ushuaia TV, Histoire TV, TV Breizh, Série Club), two
on-demand content platforms (MYTF1, TFOU MAX), and the TF1 PUB advertising
airtime sales house.
. Production via Newen, home to 9 studios in France and around the world.
. Digital via Unify, home to our web natives activities and to high-powered
digital communities including Aufeminin, Marmiton, Doctissimo and My Little
Paris.
. Music via Muzeek One, home to our music and live shows business.
The TF1 group has operations in 10 countries and nearly 3,200 employees, and
generated revenue of EUR2,337.3 million in 2019 (Euronext Paris: ISIN
FR0000054900).

ABOUT ORANGE
Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications carriers with a
turnover of EUR42 billion in 2019 and 143,000 employees as at 30 September
2020, of which 83,000 are in France. The Group had a total customer base of 257
million customers worldwide at 30 September 2020, including 212 million mobile
customers and 21 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26
countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication
services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services.
In December 2019, the Group presented its new "Engage 2025" strategic plan,
which, guided by social and environmental accountability, aims to reinvent its
operator model. While accelerating in growth areas and placing data and AI at
the heart of its innovation model, the Group will be an attractive and
responsible employer, adapted to emerging professions.

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock
Exchange (symbol ORAN).
For more information on the internet and on your mobile: www.orange.com,
www.orange-business.com, or to follow us on Twitter: @presseorange.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material
are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.

                                  CONTACTS:
     Maylis CARCABAL - VP Communication & Brands - +33 (0)6 63 59 87 05 -
                              mcarcabal@tf1.fr
Sophie DANIS - Head of Communication: Business & CSR - + 33 (0)6 22 47 56 52 -
                                sdanis@tf1.fr

            Emmanuel Gauthier: emmanuel2.gauthier@orange.com,
              Richard Rousseau: richard2.rousseau@orange.com

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