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- ↑ Binning, Cheryl (November 3, 1997). "Children's Programming, Merchandising & Marketing: Regional ACT entries drop significantly". Playback Magazine.
- ↑ "TFO Rapport annuel 2009-2010" (PDF) (in French). Groupe Média TFO.
- ↑ "TFO Rapport annuel 2012-2013" (PDF) (in French). Groupe Média TFO.