Banijay Group, the world’s largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms, has acquired the French fast-growing digital company Shauna Events.

Over the next year, Banijay Group plans to expand its digital capabilities significantly. This acquisition is part of a wider strategy to break into new business areas, closely linked to the Group’s core TV production activities.

Created and led by Magali Berdah, Shauna Events creates original content for social media networks as well as specialising in forging collaborative partnerships between brands and digital influencers, especially reality TV talent. The partnership allows for a product or brand to be seamlessly integrated into the day-to-day life of the influencer, thereby reaching their global fan base through their social media activities.

Magali Berdah, founder, Shauna Events, said, “I am very excited to become part of the Banijay Group as it extends its global digital offering, with our proven expertise in creating value for brands, I am sure we can bring some brilliant ideas to the table.”

Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay Group added, “The acquisition of Shauna Events is a meaningful first step in our digital expansion. This will allow us to provide multi-support broadcast opportunities to the talent emerging through our TV shows. We’re delighted to welcome Magali and her team and look forward to leveraging their expertise across the Group.”