RFM (French radio station)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 6 June 1981 in Paris, France |
| Founder | Patrick Meyer |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Owner | Lagardère News |
| Website | www |
RFM is a Paris-based French radio broadcaster owned by Lagardère News, having been established in 1981.
History
The station was created by Patrick Meyer and commenced transmissions on 6 June 1981, delivering a stereo music lineup that included rock, World music, and French chanson. Its original tagline was RFM, la radio couleur (RFM, the color radio), accompanied by a logo crafted by the DMM France agency.
In March 1989, ownership of RFM transferred from Meyer to the British company Crown Communication. Andrew Manderstam assumed the role of CEO and appointed Frédéric Schlesinger to lead the station’s nationwide growth.
By September 1994, RFM updated its programming to focus on premier French and international Oldies spanning the 1960s through the 1990s, along with adopting a refreshed logo and the slogan "RFM, La radio en or."
In September 1999, RFM TV was introduced on cable and satellite platforms under a license from AB Groupe, offering content aligned with the radio station’s schedule. The channel discontinued operations in March 2005 when Lagardère opted not to renew its broadcasting license.
December 1999 marked the debut of www.rfm.fr, which provided live streaming services using Real Audio technology.
RFM celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting in June 2011.