Satisfied SRG

 
SRG presents its annual report for the past year. SR DRS achieved a market share of 64.5 percent, a new record according to the SRG press release. Swiss television, on the other hand, achieved a market share of 33.5 percent, one percentage point less than in 2006.SR DRS's operating income amounted to 183.6 million Swiss francs, with expenses at 185.9 million Swiss francs. This resulted in a loss of CHF 2.3 million. Swiss Television ended the financial year with an operating income of CHF 512.5 million and expenses of CHF 510.9 million, a plus of CHF 2.8 million. The financial result amounted to CHF 1.2 million. SRG is satisfied with the past year.
For SR-DRS Director Walter Rüegg, digital broadcasting is a major issue. He still considers the controversial DAB network to have a promising future and points to the expansion of new distribution channels such as the Internet, podcasting and SMS. Last year, the relaunch of SR DRS's Internet offering was a key factor.