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An outstanding Saint Laurent FW25 in Paris. A true masterclass by BUREAU BETAK & BUREAU FUTURE (The Independents) Bravo ! 👏

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Special Olympics, the world’s largest sports movement for inclusion, opened with a stunning show by Balich Wonder Studio. Congratulations to the teams for bringing these powerful values to life on the global stage 👏 ! Banijay Live

The Special Olympics, founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, is the world's largest sports movement for athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment through sports. Titled "The Strength of Kindness – La Forza della Gentilezza," the Opening Ceremony in Turin officially launched the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 with a night of emotions, poetry, and spectacle. A global tribute to courage and unity, the event brought together 1.500 athletes & Unified partners from 100 nations, 2.000 volunteers, and 100.000 spectators in a shared celebration of human connection. In a city that made Olympic history, Balich Wonder Studio created a show where athletes’ voices and journeys took centre stage. Broadcasted live worldwide, the Ceremony embraced diversity, resilience, and determination, turning the stage into a space of inspiration and unity. From the charismatic words of Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman, to the moving performances of Mr.Rain and Aloe Blacc, every moment reflected the power of kindness - because inclusion is not just a value, it’s what brings us together. Creative and Show Director: Pablo Solari Excutive Producer: Annalisa Barbieri Photo by: Luca Parisse Special Olympics Special Olympics Italia #SOWinterGames2025 #SpecialOlympics2025 #TheStrenghtofKindess #TheFutureIsHere #BalichWonderStudio #TheArtofWonder

Driven by originality, progress, and strategic growth, Banijay continues to reach new heights, achieving outstanding results through its commitment to creativity and innovation. At Balich Wonder Studio, we are proud to be part of this dynamic group and excited to see what the future holds on this journey.

As Banijay Group releases its 2024 financials to the market, Banijay Entertainment’s CEO, Marco Bassetti comments on our performance (Banijay Entertainment and Banijay Live) for the year: 2024 saw Banijay Entertainment, inclusive of Banijay Live, continue to demonstrate its strength and market-leading position in what has been commonly recognised as a challenging market environment. Overtaking €3.3bn in revenues, the combined business illustrated a resilient top-line, while ramping up its bottom line, closing the year with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.8%.    A scaled content powerhouse, the last 12-months saw the business rise to be the largest European scripted studio – alongside its long-standing position as a leader in non-scripted (250+ launches in ‘24) – increasing activities in non-English-language, and acting as a key partner for streamers (80 non-scripted & scripted launches in ‘24), delivering award-winning, high-ranking shows across the board.     Broadening the offering with the likes of Caryn Mandabach Productions, we continued to strategically diversify the portfolio – with Banijay Live delivering a broad spectrum of 119 events – while maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of the model the group was built on. Elsewhere, our pioneering entrepreneurial spirit took centre stage as we finalised an agreement with base and AWS to deliver a market-leading content hub utilising the latest in cloud and AI technologies.      Preserving our competitive advantage in the market producing 17K+ hours of content through 2024, we rose as distributor of the year and delivered the most new titles across scripted and non-scripted, a huge number of returning and travelling hits, and continued to successfully exploit our burgeoning 205k+-hour-strong catalogue across all channels – that is testament to the talent we attract and retain, and the strength of the ideas they create. As we start accelerating through 2025, our goal remains simple – maintain our lead and be the number 1 partner for clients, the number 1 home for creatives, and the number 1 powerhouse for IP, live events and experiences. #letsshowtheworld #BanijayEntertainment #BanijayLive #annualresults #WeAreBanijay

2024: Another Record-Breaking Year for Banijay Group!   Amid a dynamic and competitive landscape, Banijay Group has delivered another remarkable performance, achieving very high level of growth and profitability across activities. In 2024, we recorded an outstanding revenue of €4.8bn (+11%) and an Adj. EBITDA of €900m (+22%), marking our most successful year to date.   Throughout the year, we continued to solidify our leadership in content production and distribution (Banijay Entertainment), and live experiences (Banijay Live) with, as expected, our strongest quarter ever in Q4, driven by major scripted show deliveries. Strategic acquisitions pursued all year long solidified our leadership position in the most dynamic segments.   Our online sports betting and gaming activity (Banijay Gaming) delivered an impressive performance with a remarkable revenue increase of +45%, reaching an unprecedented €1.5 billion in 2024. This record achievement underscores our market-leading position and continuous innovation delivery.   Backed by our differentiated strengths, flexible business model, and unmatched ability to capitalize on emerging trends, we are poised for continued growth. In 2025, we will continue to target solid growth by leveraging our market-leading positions and our vast portfolio of IP, talent and technology. Join us at our Capital Markets Day on May 16 to get deeper insights into our strategy and growth ambitions for 2025 and beyond.   Discover our full FY24 Financial Results here 👉https://lnkd.in/erCi5H7d

The Independents and Alexandre de Betak launch L’Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support, and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs, and creative agencies on a global scale.   As a way of giving back and mentoring emerging creative talent, L’Incubateur seeks out and identifies innovative perspectives, champions growth, and provides the knowledge and resources needed to scale success through a structured program of tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to the 17 partner agencies of The Independents, who bring their experience, vision, and energy to nurture the selected projects.   L’Incubateur has selected MATIERE NOIRE, a Paris-based creative studio leading new approaches to spatial and lighting design, as the first beneficiary. Founded in 2019 by Pierre Dagba and Felix Ward, Matière Noire is built on a network of parallel disciplines and the intrinsic relationship between light and architecture.   Applications for the program are now open: https://lnkd.in/dhwH4WgG Atelier ATHEM | Atelier LUM | BUREAU BÉATRICE | BUREAU BETAK | BUREAU FUTURE | CTZAR | INCA Productions | K2 | KARLA OTTO | Kennedy | KITTEN PRODUCTION | Kitty Events | Lefty | LUCIEN PAGES COMMUNICATION | PRODJECT, LLC | Sunshine | THE QODE

BE PART OF THE WONDER! Are you passionate about dance, sports, and live performances? Ready to shine on an international stage and be part of an unforgettable event? We are looking for 18+ yo volunteers to participate in the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of the Special Olympic World Winter Games, taking place in Turin on March 8 and March 15, 2025. Access the online form to get more information and complete your registration.  Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/ef_Qav4A

A few days after the opening of the exhibition “Du Cœur À La Main” at the Grand Palais, Dolce&Gabbana bolstered its presence in Paris by staging an impressive Alta Moda Haute Couture fashion show beneath the grand chandeliers of the Hôtel de la Marine, located in Place de la Concorde. The collection, titled “Les Siciliennes”, celebrated the rich cultural dialogue between Sicily and the French capital, exploring the many facets of the brand’s signature color—black—through impeccable craftsmanship and intricate designs. The show was a dazzling spectacle, marking a crowning moment in the ten-year collaboration between Balich Wonder Studio and Dolce&Gabbana—a partnership that embodies innovation, elegance, and the timeless essence of the brand. This event also represented the first Haute Couture show in Paris produced by Balich Wonder Studio France. Photo by Saï Stéphane Aït ouarab DOLCE&GABBANA #DGAltaModa #BalichWonderStudio #TheArtOfWonder #DolceGabbana