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2008–2009 | 2009–2012 | 2012–2016 | 2016–present |
Direct 8
2001–2005 (pre-launch)
Direct 8 was first founded as a production company on 24 July 2001, when the CSA launched a call for a tender to welcome their new channels on the French digital terrestrial television, a new reception mode that increases the number of channels available. Vincent Bolloré presented the Direct 8 project in front of the CSA, which retains it and granted it a broadcast license on 23 October 2002.
2005–2006
2006–2007
In December 2006, the logo with the two planets from the channel's launch was replaced with a red speech bubble, similar to the one used by the free newspaper Direct Soir, which is owned by the same company.[1][2]
2007
This was used as a transitory logo for around 3 days.
2007–2008
2008–2009
2009–2012
In August 2009, Direct 8 introduced a new look, created by Dream On. The new look included a slightly modified logo.[4]
D8
2012–2016
C8
2016–present