W9

"Music, action and entertainment". W9 is a new generation, young and relaxed channel and its ambition is to fulfill the expectations of its audience of young adults.

W9 launched in March 2005 on a national free-to-air Digital Terrestrial frequency. All digital terrestrial households and all householdes subscribing to a satellite TV, cable TV or ADSL offering can receive W9.

 

 
PROGRAMMING
  • All kind of Music make more than 50% of the schedule. W9 offers a wide range of music formats : "W9 live" (the best of hits), "E-classement" (music magazine)...
  • Action and fantasy drama series: Criminal Minds, The Unit, GSG 9...
  • Entainternment 2 prime time movies a week, thriller rights
  • Magazine: Action Inquiries, W9 Mag...
  • Sport UEFA cup, 100% Bordeaux, Rally WRC, Fast club, ...


VALUE TO ADVERTISERS
- W9 will benefit of one of the largest distribution thanks to its digital terrestrial frequency and its must-carry statuts on cable and satellite platforms

- W9 first DTT channel, recorded the fastest growth rate among new DTT channels (share of 5,4% on Adults 15-49 in March 08, first channel in September 2007).

- A programming totally dedicated to attract young adults 82% of its viewers are under 50 vs 43% for its competitor TMC

Launch
Marc 2005

Core target:
Young-Adults 15-49

Format
music and fiction

Free-to-air channel

Audience share: 3% against Individuals 4+ with free DTT (Sept-October 2007)