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From France to Finland, NRJ (pronounced "energy") is music to the ears. The radio group owns four networks, including Cherie FM (music from the '70s to the '90s), Rire & Chansons (music and comedy), NRJ (hit music), and Nostalgie (oldies). NRJ is one of the top radio groups in France and also owns stations in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Its NRJ channel is broadcast on 252 frequencies in France and 80 frequencies in other countries. NRJ also has a stake in FranceMP3.com and is interested in pursuing Internet radio opportunities. The company was founded in 1981 by Jean-Paul Baudecroux. Through NRJ Group (formerly Groupe Sonopar), Baudecroux controls NRJ.
COMPETITION |
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RTL Group (RTL)
SBS Broadcasting SA (SBTV)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: September
1999 Sales (mil.): 1,799.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 616.0%
Employees: 1,177
Revenue per employee: $1,528,887.00
KEY PEOPLE |
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Jean-Paul Baudecroux
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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22, rue Boileau
75016 Paris, France
Phone: 33-1-47-20-06-06
Fax: 33-1-40-71-40-40
Online: Web Site
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