The La Dépêche group is a family-owned media company with a long history, dating back 156 years. It operates several regional daily newspapers, including La Dépêche du Midi, Midi Libre, L'Indépendant, Centre Presse, La Nouvelle République des Pyrénées, and Le Petit Bleu, as well as three weekly newspapers and a rugby-focused publication, Midi Olympique, along with the website Rugbyrama. The company also runs businesses in communication, printing, event management, and food services, including a brasserie in Toulouse. In 2025, the group reported around 200 million euros in total revenue, with 80 million euros from newspaper sales and distribution, 80 million euros from advertising, over 10 million euros from rugby-related activities, and more than 30 million euros from festivals and events. In 2025, the group shut down its local television channel ViàOccitanie, citing low viewership as a reason for the decision. Although the channel is no longer active, the company continues to produce content and has developed video capabilities for advertising and social media platforms. For the years 2026-2027, the group's main goals are to find a sustainable economic model for its core media operations, expand its multimedia content, and diversify into areas like festivals. It is focusing on adapting to changes in digital advertising, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, and the need to attract younger audiences through social media platforms. The group has taken steps to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, creating an "AI Factory" to manage its use across different departments. While there is no official AI charter, the company acknowledges the importance of AI for its future success. It also highlights the challenges facing the media industry, such as the role of online platforms like Google in distributing content and the impact of neighboring rights, which are legal rules about how media content can be used. The group is calling for changes in regulations and greater public awareness to ensure media companies are fairly compensated. It is also concerned about the potential decline of the press in France, emphasizing the role of newspapers in supporting democratic discussion. The La Dépêche group has previously acquired media assets from the Sud Ouest group and expressed regret over not being involved in recent discussions between Sud Ouest and Rossel, a Belgian media company. The group aims to remain profitable and continues to expand into different areas, with its festival activities generating over 20 million euros in less than five years.