Observed Signal · Sep 17, 2026 · M&A - Announced · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
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.
Major consolidation in Swiss radio market; signals strategic divestiture by SRG amid regulatory pressure, affecting advertising inventory and media landscape.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 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.
- Both buyers must maintain at least 50% Swiss music content and distribution for two years.
- The sale is part of SRG's 'Enavant' transformation project.
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SRG to Return FM Radio in All Language Regions
The SRG is preparing to resume FM broadcasting after receiving a new FM concession from Bakom on September 18, which is set to become legally binding after a 30-day objection period expires. The SRG plans to broadcast three radio programs each in German-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Switzerland, and Ticino. The first phase targets 85% population coverage at an estimated cost of 6.6 million Swiss francs per year, with plans to expand to 95% by end of 2028, potentially raising annual costs to 15 million francs. The decision reverses the SRG's earlier switch-off of FM at the end of 2024, which led to a loss of over half a million listeners. Parliament's December 2025 decision to continue FM beyond 2026 prompted the SRG's return.
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).
SRG to Resume FM Broadcasting This Autumn
Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRG plans to restart analogue FM (UKW) radio transmissions in autumn 2026 after political pressure and a December parliamentary motion. FM technical tests have been running since 20 July 2026, with Swisscom Broadcast AG conducting function checks at multiple sites on SRG’s behalf. The Federal Office of Communications (Bakom) is expected to issue the required UKW concession in August 2026. SRG had switched distribution to DAB+ and shut down UKW in January, a move linked to about a 6% market-share loss in the first half of 2025. SRG says tests continue, older equipment remains in use and contractual details with Swisscom are still being clarified. Initial operating costs are estimated at about CHF 6.6 million per year, with potential expansion costs up to CHF 15 million.
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