Observed Signal · Jul 8, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Thomas Wirth Takes Over Communications
Thomas Wirth, 60, has been appointed to lead communications and fundraising for the Swiss weekly TV series "Fenster zum Sonntag." The program is produced by Alphavision and ERF Medien and airs weekly on SRF. Wirth succeeds Peter Stolz, who has held the communications role for more than 30 years and will retire at the end of November 2026. Wirth comes from a commercial background and has additional training in marketing and communications; in recent years he worked for social institutions. The announcement was published on persoenlich.com on 2026-07-08.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Thomas Wirth (60) has been appointed responsible for communications and fundraising for the series 'Fenster zum Sonntag'.
- The program 'Fenster zum Sonntag' is produced by Alphavision and ERF Medien.
- Wirth succeeds Peter Stolz, who managed communications for the series for over 30 years and will retire at the end of November 2026.
- 'Fenster zum Sonntag' is a half-hour show about the Christian faith broadcast every weekend on SRF.
- Wirth has a commercial background and further training in marketing and communications and has recently worked in social institutions.
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