CH Media vs TX Group

«Schweiz am Wochenende» bleibt die grösste Zeitung der Schweiz

CH Media announces that «Schweiz am Wochenende» remains the largest newspaper in Switzerland.

CH Media übernimmt «Radio Swiss Pop»

CH Media übernimmt «Radio Swiss Pop» (17. September 2026). Zudem: Zwei Tage Festivalfieber und beste Stimmung am Argovia Fäscht 2026 (6. September 2026) und CH Media bündelt ihre acht nationalen Free-TV-Sender unter der Marke 3+ (27. August 2026).

CH Media and Digris Acquire SRG Music Radio Stations

Swiss public broadcaster SRG has approved the sale of its three non-stop music radio stations. Radio Swiss Pop will be acquired by CH Media effective January 5, 2027, while Radio Swiss Classic and Swiss Jazz will be taken over by Digris AG in July 2027. Both buyers commit to maintaining the stations' musical and content direction for at least two years, including at least 50% Swiss music content and distribution via DAB+, streaming, and cable. The sale is part of SRG's 'Enavant' transformation project to address budget cuts. CH Media, with the addition of Radio Swiss Pop, will operate five music specialty stations. The purchase price remains confidential. The deal follows a prior failed attempt in 2020-2021 when BNJ Suisse backed out.

• SRG's board approved the sale of Radio Swiss Pop, Swiss Classic, and Swiss Jazz.
• CH Media will acquire Radio Swiss Pop effective January 5, 2027.
• Digris AG will acquire Radio Swiss Classic and Swiss Jazz effective July 2027.

Tamedia CEO Defends Job Cuts Amid Staff Unrest

Swiss media group Tamedia is facing internal backlash over its decision to cut 34 full-time positions across its German-speaking and French-speaking newsrooms, resulting in 41 job losses. Employees protested near the company's headquarters in Zurich, demanding an immediate halt to redundancies. The podcast discussion highlights low staff morale, with editor Nick Lüthi noting that some reporters have withdrawn, which is detrimental for a media organization. The parent company TX Group remains profitable, which adds to employee frustration. The article also touches on SRG's redundancy wave following the March vote, where disagreements emerge on the causes—whether due to federal budget constraints or self-imposed pressure. The podcast episode was recorded at the editorial offices of persönlich Verlags AG.

• Tamedia cuts 34 full-time positions in Swiss newsrooms, affecting 41 employees.
• Employees protested at Zurich headquarters demanding an immediate halt to redundancies.
• Editor Nick Lüthi reports low staff morale and withdrawal of some reporters.

Livesystems Appoints Tim Marach as CTO

Livesystems, a Swiss provider of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising technology, has appointed Tim Marach as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective November 1. Marach, 40, succeeds Daniel Lang, who has left the company. Marach joined Livesystems in April 2025 as Head of Digital Media Solutions, where he developed digital platforms, built partnerships, and professionalized processes. Previously, he held senior roles at Ringier and TX Group, including Director AdTechnology at Ringier Advertising and Head of AdTechnology at TX Group. The announcement was made by the company, a subsidiary of Swiss Post.

• Livesystems appoints Tim Marach as CTO, effective November 1.
• Marach succeeds Daniel Lang, who has left the company.
• Marach joined Livesystems in April 2025 as Head of Digital Media Solutions.

Tamedia Romandy editors resist job cuts

Employees of Tamedia, including those from French-speaking Swiss editorial teams, are protesting the latest planned job cuts announced by the Zurich-based publisher, which will eliminate 31 editorial positions and affect 41 staff across Switzerland, including 13 in Lausanne and Geneva. The cuts come shortly after a redundancy moratorium agreed in 2024 expired. Around 400 people gathered outside TX Group headquarters in Zurich, organized by German-speaking editorial teams, demanding an immediate halt to layoffs and a consultation process. Speakers criticized the use of AI to replace human journalists and the lack of locally researched articles. Zurich's mayor expressed support, emphasizing the importance of local journalism. Despite the protests, management confirmed it will proceed with the cuts, with termination meetings starting Wednesday. Communications chief defended the move as necessary transformation in a rapidly changing media market.

• Tamedia announced 31 editorial job cuts affecting 41 employees across Switzerland, including 13 in Lausanne and Geneva.
• The cuts affect French-speaking titles: 24 Heures, La Tribune de Genève, Le Matin Dimanche, Femina, Bilan, and digital, print, and visual desks.
• Around 400 people protested outside TX Group headquarters in Zurich, organized by German-speaking editorial teams, demanding a halt to layoffs.