Surely you have wondered how news is made. Today we will explore Eco-Médias. It stands as a prominent Moroccan media company. Eco-Médias isn’t just a name. It is a key player in shaping the nation’s media landscape.
Founded in 1991, Eco-Médias has grown into a media powerhouse. Nassredine El Afrit, Marie-Thérèse Bourrut and Abdelmounaïm Dilami founded it. The company’s headquarters are based here in Casablanca. Eco-Médias controls several influential media outlets. These include two newspapers. There is Assabah and L’Économiste. They also operate Atlantic Radio, a popular radio station. The group also runs a journalism school ESJC.
Let’s consider the newspapers for a moment. Assabah is an Arabic-language daily. In 2012, it printed nearly 87000 copies per day. L’Économiste provides French-language economic news daily. It printed over 24000 copies per day in 2012. Eco-Médias also publishes L’Economiste as a monthly business magazine. Atlantic Radio broadcasts in French. It combines music with business news.
The École Supérieure de Journalisme et de Communication is a leading journalism school in Morocco. Eco-Print is the printing company that handles the group’s publications.
Key figures drive Eco-Médias. Abdelmounaïm Dilami serves as President and Director General. Khalid Belyazid is also a Director General. Marie-Thérèse Bourrut, also known as Nadia Salah, is the Director of Publication. She is a French citizen.
Eco-Médias has a diverse ownership structure. Marie-Thérèse Bourrut holds a significant share at 31.3%. Abdelmounaïm Dilami owns 29.2%. Other shareholders include Khalid Belyazid with 3.5%. AIXOR holds 10.3%. SUNERGIA also holds 10.3%. GLOBAL COMMUNICATION owns 10.3%. SOPAR has 7.5%.
The group’s headquarters are located on Boulevard Al Massira Khadra. Eco-Médias also has a bureau in Rabat. Correspondents are stationed in major Moroccan cities. They also have reporters in key global capitals.
Eco-Médias plays a vital role in Moroccan media. It provides news, economic analysis and journalistic education. The company also adapts to changing times. L’Économiste launched a new website. This provides user-friendly access on all electronic devices.
Eco-Médias continues to evolve. It strengthens partnerships with international institutions. The media group is committed to informing and engaging the public. It also helps to shape the future of journalism in Morocco. Eco-Médias remains a cornerstone of the nation’s media. It holds a commitment to quality and innovation.