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Community & Target Research Report

Identifying communities, programs, influencers, and B2B targets for Call Me Maybe's marketing infiltration strategy across France and international markets.

1. French Weight Loss Communities

Facebook Groups

Group / KeywordEst. SizeActivityApproachCMM Relevance
"Perte de poids motivation" (multiple groups) 50K-200K+ combined High -- daily posts, before/after photos Comment with value-add tips, share transformation stories, soft-pitch coaching Very High -- accountability-seeking audience
"Regime et motivation" groups 30K-100K combined Medium-High Engage in threads about plateaus, motivation drops High -- users struggling with consistency
"Reequilibrage alimentaire" groups 50K-150K combined High Share free content about habit building, avoid diet talk Very High -- aligned with CMM's non-diet approach
"Jeune intermittent France" 20K-50K Medium Discuss accountability and routine building Medium -- specific method, but accountability-aligned
Comme J'aime / WW alumni groups 10K-30K Medium Target churned users frustrated with meal plans Very High -- failed dieters need coaching, not meals

How to find them: Search Facebook for "perte de poids", "maigrir ensemble", "regime motivation", "reequilibrage alimentaire". Sort by member count. Join top 10.

Strategy: Create a personal profile (founder story), contribute genuinely for 2-3 weeks before any mention of CMM. Share daily accountability tips. When asked "how do you stay motivated?" -- introduce the concept of daily phone coaching.

Reddit (French-Language)

SubredditMembersActivityApproachCMM Relevance
r/france 1.2M+ Very High Participate in health/wellness threads, not direct marketing Low -- general, strict self-promo rules
r/RegimeEtNutrition Small (<5K) Low Post helpful content, build authority Medium -- small but targeted
r/conseildiet Very Small Low-Medium Be a helpful contributor Medium -- niche diet advice

Note: French-language Reddit weight loss communities are significantly smaller than English equivalents. Reddit is less popular in France for health topics -- forums like Doctissimo fill that niche.

French Forums (Traditional)

ForumEst. Monthly VisitorsActivityApproachCMM Relevance
Doctissimo (Nutrition/Regimes) 10M+ site-wide Medium (declining) Forum contributions, expert-style answers High -- still the reference for French health questions
Aufeminin forums 5M+ site-wide Low (declining) Similar to Doctissimo Medium -- declining but still indexed on Google
Forum Savoir Maigrir 50K+ registered Medium Engage with diet discussions High -- users actively in weight loss journey
Club-regime.com Unknown Medium Free diet forum with recipes, menus High -- users sharing recipes and accountability
Maigrir Ensemble (forumactif) 5K-10K Medium Co-dieter matching = directly relevant Very High -- users literally seeking accountability partners

Strategy: Old-school forums still rank well on Google. Write detailed, helpful replies to threads about "comment rester motive pour maigrir" -- include a signature or mention of CMM where rules allow.

Discord Servers

ServerMembersActivityApproachCMM Relevance
French fitness servers (search Disboard for "fitness" + "fr") 500-5K each Varies Join, contribute, build relationships Medium -- younger demographic, tech-savvy
Opportunity

No major French-specific weight loss Discord servers were identified. This is an opportunity -- CMM could create its own Discord community as a free lead magnet.

Telegram Groups

GroupMembersActivityApproachCMM Relevance
French weight loss Telegram groups Very small, fragmented Low Not a priority channel Low -- Telegram not popular for weight loss in France

French Apps with Community Features

AppUsers (France)Community FeaturesApproachCMM Relevance
Yuka 30M+ downloads No community, but huge brand awareness Can't infiltrate; use as positioning reference Low (no community) but High (market signal)
MyFitnessPal Millions (global) Community forums, friend challenges Engage in French-language forums High -- calorie counters need accountability
FatSecret Large community Forums where users share experiences Active community forum engagement Very High -- social features + weight loss focus
Croq'Kilos app 100K+ subscribers Facebook-only community with dietitians Join the Facebook group High -- subscribers paying for weight loss
Noom (France) Growing In-app groups, AI + human coaching Study their model (closest competitor) Very High -- direct competitor benchmark

2. International Communities (Benchmarking)

Reddit (English)

SubredditMembersActivityKey Insight for CMM
r/loseit 4.1M Very High -- daily check-ins, NSV posts Gold standard for peer accountability. Top posts = personal stories
r/intermittentfasting 2M+ High Method-specific but accountability-heavy culture
r/CICO 500K+ High Calorie-focused, data-driven users
r/progresspics 2M+ Very High Visual motivation. Before/after = viral content
r/getdisciplined 2M High Not weight-specific but accountability-obsessed
r/1200isplenty 600K+ Medium-High Restrictive dieters, high churn potential
r/SuperMorbidlyObese 50K+ Medium High-need users who need human support
Key Takeaway

The pattern is clear -- the most active posts are about accountability, motivation, and personal stories. NOT diet plans. This validates CMM's daily phone call model.

Facebook Groups (International)

Group TypeEst. SizeActivityKey Insight
"Weight Loss Accountability" groups 100K-500K combined High Accountability in the name = CMM's exact positioning
GLP-1/Ozempic support groups Rapidly growing (100K+) Very High New wave of users who need behavior coaching alongside medication
"30-Day Challenge" groups 50K-200K High bursts, then quiet Challenge fatigue = opening for sustained daily coaching
Fitness transformation groups 200K+ High Aspirational content, but low on follow-through support

Discord (International Fitness)

ServerMembersActivityKey Insight
FitMorii 16,000+ High Training, nutrition, food science channels
Sets N Reps 5,000+ Medium-High Weekly challenges, 3-month challenges
Lose It! (Discord) 2,000+ Medium Supportive, mature community
Glow Gems Unknown Medium 18+ weight loss and fitness support

Key insight from Discord research: Discord accountability structures outperform generic Facebook groups because channels are topic-organized, roles grant access based on commitment level, and asynchronous check-ins create real accountability. CMM's daily phone call is the ultimate version of this.


3. Weight Loss Programs in France (Competitive Landscape)

Meal-Delivery Programs

ProgramPriceModelStrengthsWeaknessesCMM Opportunity
Comme J'aime ~60-90EUR/week Pre-made meals + phone coaching Convenience, brand awareness (heavy TV ads) Bland food, high cost, weight regain, Trustpilot 3.9/5 Target churned users -- "you don't need meals, you need accountability"
Dietbon ~50-70EUR/week Pre-made meals + dietitian follow-up Better taste (Trustpilot 4.7/5), 10yr expertise Still meal-dependent, no behavior change Same angle -- behavior > meals
Croq'Kilos ~8EUR/month subscription Menus + shopping lists (no meals) Cheap, accessible No personal coaching, dietitian only via Facebook Upsell target -- users who want more support

Coaching Platforms

PlatformPriceModelStrengthsWeaknessesCMM Opportunity
WW France (Weight Watchers) ~20-45EUR/month Points system + meetings + app Brand recognition, community meetings Bankruptcy (Chapter 11, 2025), declining subscribers Massive opportunity -- WW users leaving, need alternative
LineCoaching ~25-35EUR/month Online coaching + phone/video sessions Behavior-focused (aligned with CMM) Less well-known, no daily contact Direct competitor -- CMM differentiates with DAILY calls
Noom ~17EUR/month (annual) AI + psychology-based lessons + coaching Proven model, AI-powered Not localized for France, cold AI feel Study closely -- CMM = Noom with voice, warmth, daily calls
MT7P (Coaching Perte de Poids) 50-100EUR/week Individual coaching, 3-6 month program, 7/7 follow-up Personalized, intensive Expensive, not scalable High-end positioning reference
Coach Nutri Sport Variable WhatsApp-based coaching, 7/7 availability Accessible, personal Manual, not scalable Validates demand for daily touchpoints

Gym Chains

ChainMembers (France)Coaching OfferPartnership Potential
Basic-Fit 4M+ (Europe), 300+ clubs France Coaching sessions at 25EUR/session, nutrition programs High -- could integrate CMM as digital add-on
Fitness Park Large network France Live instructors, premium positioning Medium -- more premium, smaller fit
Keepcool Growing Low-cost, limited coaching Medium -- members need external accountability
Neoness Paris-focused Basic coaching Medium -- urban demographic aligns

Nutritionist Platforms

PlatformNetwork SizeModelPartnership Potential
Madietenligne 2,900+ dietitians across France Online booking for dietitian consultations Very High -- could refer patients to CMM for daily support
Doctolib (nutrition category) Thousands of practitioners Booking platform High -- advertising or referral partnerships
Nutrika Growing 24/7 online nutritionist consultations Medium -- potential integration partner

4. Instagram/TikTok Accounts (French Weight Loss)

French Fitness/Transformation Influencers

AccountPlatformFollowersContent TypePartnership ApproachCMM Relevance
@the_lyon_black Instagram 3.1M Fitness transformations Sponsored content, affiliate Medium -- too big, expensive
@killian___ (Killian Belliard) Instagram 482K Personal training, Paris Affiliate partnership, review High -- coaching-aligned
@marinlle (Marine Lelelu) Instagram 456K Marathon, Ironman, fitness Challenge collaboration Medium -- endurance focus
@emmafitnessgoal (Emma Filoche) Instagram 100K-200K Dietitian, ebooks, meal plans Expert endorsement Very High -- professional credibility
@ysalinebenakli Instagram 100K+ Dietitian, "Love Your Body" program Co-branded content Very High -- reequilibrage alimentaire niche

Batch Cooking / Meal Prep French Accounts

AccountPlatformFollowersContent TypeCMM Relevance
@onmangequoi IG + TikTok 635K IG, 1.2M TikTok "What should we eat?" meal ideas High -- audience cares about healthy eating
@seizemay TikTok 1.1M Simple, visual recipes Medium -- food-focused, less weight loss
"Foodie mom" accounts IG + TikTok 500K-640K+ Healthy + gourmet family meals High -- mom demographic = key CMM persona

Micro-Influencer Targets (Higher ROI)

Profile TypeFollower RangeWhy They MatterApproach
French nutritionists on Instagram 5K-50K High trust, professional credibility Free trial of CMM, ask for honest review
"Reequilibrage alimentaire" journey accounts 1K-20K Authentic, relatable transformations Gift CMM subscription, co-create content
Mom fitness/wellness accounts 5K-30K Key demographic (30-45F) Affiliate deal, "my morning routine with CMM" content
French "before/after" transformation accounts 5K-50K Proof-based content Testimonial partnership

Strategy: Focus on micro-influencers (5K-50K). They have 3-5x better engagement rates than macro-influencers and their audience trusts them. Offer free 3-month CMM access in exchange for honest content.


5. Podcasts

French Health/Wellness/Nutrition Podcasts

PodcastHostFocusEst. ListenersGuest Pitch Angle
Dans la Poire ! Charles Brumauld (dietitian) Psycho-nutrition, eating better Growing "The psychology of daily accountability in weight loss"
Le Reequilibrage Alimentaire Mael Brossaud (sports coach) Nutrition, weight loss, behavior Medium "Why daily phone calls beat diet plans"
Savoir Manger Various Nutrition and weight loss Medium "How AI coaching is changing weight loss in France"
Sport et Nutrition Naturelle Various Sports nutrition, SAM method Medium "Beyond meal plans: the accountability gap"
La Voix de la Nutrition Julia (dietitian) Nutrition and wellness Growing "Making nutrition personal with daily voice coaching"
Sante 360 Dr. Stephane Resimont Hormonal balance, longevity, prevention Established "Phone-based coaching as preventive health tool"

International Podcasts (for Benchmarking / English Content)

PodcastFocusWhy It Matters
The Model Health Show Health, weight loss Study how they discuss accountability
Mind Pump Fitness, nutrition Large audience, open to tech/app partnerships
Half Size Me Weight loss maintenance Perfect audience alignment -- maintenance = accountability
We Only Look Thin Weight loss journey Community-driven, relatable

Strategy: Pitch French podcast hosts as a guest. Story angle: "I built an AI that calls you every morning to keep you accountable -- here's why it works better than any diet." Prepare a 2-minute pitch email for each host.


6. Potential B2B Targets

Corporate Wellness Programs

Company/TypeEmployee BaseCurrent Wellness OfferingCMM B2B Angle
Sanofi ("Take Care & Bwel!") 38,000 employees in France 4-pillar program: eat better, move often, feel good, stay healthy Integrate CMM as the "eat better" pillar tool
Large CAC 40 companies 10K-100K+ each CSR / QVT (Qualite de Vie au Travail) budgets White-label CMM for employee wellness
Comites d'Entreprise (Works Councils) Variable Wellness perks, gym discounts Offer CMM as a wellness benefit alongside gym passes
Startups (tech, Paris) 50-500 Modern wellness budgets, flexible Easy early adopters, tech-savvy employees

Key stat: Companies investing in QVT report up to 20% productivity gains, 50% reduction in turnover, and reduced absenteeism. This is the selling pitch for HR directors.

Insurance Companies (Mutuelles)

MutuelleMembersWellness ProgramsCMM B2B Potential
Harmonie Mutuelle 5M+ members Workplace health programs, prevention Very High -- could subsidize CMM for members
Alan 500K+ members AI health app, prevention programs (back pain, mental health, sleep) Very High -- tech-forward, prevention-focused, startup mentality
Malakoff Humanis 10M+ Health coaching program for employees High -- already does coaching, CMM could be a partner tool
AXA Mutuelle Millions 13.9M EUR prevention fund (2025-2027) High -- active innovation funding for health projects
MGEN 4M+ Prevention and workplace well-being focus Medium-High -- strong ethics alignment
APICIL Large Employer well-being obligations expertise Medium -- compliance-driven, less innovation-forward
B2B Strategy

Mutuelles are the golden B2B channel. Pitch: "Reduce your members' obesity-related healthcare costs by offering daily AI coaching. We measured X% improvement in Y." Need clinical/pilot data first.

Gym Chains (Partnership)

ChainClubs in FrancePartnership ModelCMM Fit
Basic-Fit 300+ Digital add-on to membership, kiosk promotion Very High -- 4M members, needs digital coaching layer
Fitness Park 200+ Premium coaching add-on High -- premium members more likely to pay
Keepcool 100+ Low-cost gym, members need external support Medium -- price-sensitive audience
L'Appart Fitness 100+ Mid-range, coaching-oriented High -- coaching is already part of their DNA

Nutritionist Networks

NetworkSizeModelCMM Opportunity
Madietenligne 2,900+ dietitians Online booking platform Top Priority -- refer patients to CMM between sessions
Individual dietitians/nutritionists 10,000+ in France Private practice Affiliate program -- 20-30% commission per referral
Doctolib (nutrition practitioners) Thousands Booking platform Advertising, sponsored placement
Pharmacy networks 22,000+ pharmacies in France Nutrition advice at counter In-pharmacy promotion, QR codes

Priority Action Matrix

Tier 1 -- Start Immediately (Week 1-4)

ActionChannelExpected ImpactEffort
Join top 10 French Facebook weight loss groups Facebook Build presence, soft leads Low
Create founder story content for Reddit r/loseit Reddit Brand awareness, community feedback Low
Pitch 3 French nutrition podcasts Podcasts Credibility, reach 10K-50K listeners Medium
Contact 10 micro-influencers (5K-50K) Instagram/TikTok 5-10 content pieces, authentic endorsement Medium
Create CMM Discord server (free community) Discord Lead magnet, engagement funnel Medium

Tier 2 -- Month 2-3

ActionChannelExpected ImpactEffort
Engage on Doctissimo + Savoir Maigrir forums Forums SEO-friendly, long-tail traffic Low-Medium
Partner with 2-3 dietitians on Madietenligne B2B Direct referrals, professional credibility Medium
Run Facebook ads targeting WW France churned users Facebook Ads High-intent audience, low CPL Medium
Approach Alan (mutuelle) for pilot partnership B2B Potential for subsidized user acquisition High
Target "Comme J'aime" dissatisfied users (Trustpilot 3.9) Multiple Convert frustrated dieters Medium

Tier 3 -- Month 3-6

ActionChannelExpected ImpactEffort
Pitch Basic-Fit partnership (digital coaching add-on) B2B Access to 300+ gym locations, 4M members High
Apply to AXA prevention innovation fund B2B 13.9M EUR fund, credibility boost High
Launch corporate wellness pilot (1-2 startups) B2B Case study for enterprise sales High
Build pharmacy promotion program B2B Physical distribution channel High
Create white-label offering for mutuelles B2B Scalable B2B revenue stream Very High

Key Insights for CMM Positioning

1. WW France is collapsing

Chapter 11 bankruptcy, declining subscribers. Massive pool of orphaned users seeking alternatives. CMM should explicitly position against WW: "No points. No meetings. Just a daily call."

2. Meal-delivery fatigue

Comme J'aime (3.9/5 Trustpilot), Dietbon users eventually churn because meals don't change behavior. CMM's pitch: "The meal plan isn't the problem. Your habits are."

3. The accountability gap

Every community (Reddit, Facebook, Discord) is essentially people trying to hold themselves accountable through text posts. CMM fills this with a real human/AI voice call daily.

4. Noom is the closest competitor

But Noom is text-based, not localized for France, and lacks the warmth of a daily phone call. CMM = Noom + voice + French-first.

5. Mutuelles are the B2B goldmine

French insurance companies are legally and financially incentivized to invest in preventive health. CMM can reduce obesity-related costs. Alan is the ideal first partner (tech-forward, startup culture).

6. Micro-influencers > Macro

10 French nutritionists with 10K followers each will outperform one celebrity partnership. Focus on authentic, professional voices.

7. French forums still matter

Unlike the US where Reddit dominates, France still uses Doctissimo and traditional forums. These pages rank well on Google and drive long-tail organic traffic.