Telefe, also known as Televisión Federal, is a privately owned company headquartered in Argentina, and a subsidiary of Paramount TV Media, operating within the Paramount Global portfolio via its subsidiary Paramount Networks Americas. Founded in 1961, the company employs approximately 1100 individuals and reported $97.2M in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company operates as a broadcast television network with its flagship signal LS 84 TV Canal 11 in Buenos Aires, consistently holding a market leadership position in ratings. It specializes in high-production reality formats, including Gran Hermano, MasterChef Celebrity, and Susana Giménez, alongside domestic fiction and news programming via Telefe Noticias. Telefe has evolved into a fully integrated multimedia entity, leveraging its Mi Telefe digital platform to offer "streaming-first" content, 24/7 live access, and a video-on-demand library encompassing historical content and current programs. The network engages in international co-production and extends its reach through a network of affiliate stations, bridging traditional terrestrial broadcasting with modern, interactive digital experiences.
Open television is experiencing one of its most critical periods, with January 2026 marking the lowest viewership in 20 years. Previously, on January 21, 2026, Susana Giménez concluded a new multimillion-dollar agreement, formalizing her return to Telefe's screen in 2026. This follows Telefe Studios' announcement on January 15, 2026, of a new project focusing on the international market, led by CEO Darío Turovelzky and Senior Director Mercedes Feü. Earlier, on January 9, 2026, Telefe confirmed it would broadcast the 2026 World Cup in Argentina, sharing rights with Public TV, Disney+, and DIRECTV. In December 2025, Telefe made a programming change, replacing its classic Saturday afternoon "The Simpsons" marathon with a Christmas special.
Telefe offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Telefe's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Telefe's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Telefe's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is national channel advertising. For full access to Telefe's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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