Observed Signal · Oct 5, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Radio SRF's 'Zytlupe' Now Available as Video Podcast
SRF (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation) has expanded its satirical radio program 'Die Zytlupe' into a video podcast format, available on YouTube, Play SRF, and the SRF News app. The series, which features seven authors from cabaret, spoken word, and comedy, will be released every Friday at 5 PM. The radio broadcast continues on Radio SRF 1 as before. SRF states the move aims to provide new access to its long-running satire offering. This follows a trend at SRF of adapting radio shows for video, including 'Tagesgespräch' and talk shows like 'Focus' and 'Persönlich'. The first video episode premiered on October 2, 2026.
The expansion of a radio show into a video podcast is a minor media format extension, not a significant adtech or martech development.
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- SRF expanded its satirical radio show 'Die Zytlupe' into a video podcast.
- The video podcast is available on YouTube, Play SRF, and the SRF News app.
- The first video episode was released on October 2, 2026.
- The show features authors from cabaret, spoken word, and comedy.
- The radio broadcast continues on Radio SRF 1 on Saturdays at 1 PM.
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