Ringier expresses surprise at concession recommendation
The Ringier media group, which holds a majority stake in Energy Zürich, considers the Zurich government’s recommendation regarding radio licenses to be «absolutely incomprehensible.».
The media company Ringier, which holds a majority stake in Energy Zurich, considers the Zurich government's recommendation regarding the radio licenses to be "absolutely incomprehensible". The cantonal government has backed Radio1 and Radio Zürisee, leaving the choice between Radio 24 and Energy Zurich to the Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (Uvek). Marc Görtz, Head of Electronic Media at Ringier Switzerland, says: "With its leading position among younger radio listeners, Energy Zurich already contributes a great deal to the diversity of offerings and opinions in the Zurich broadcasting area and guarantees continuity and professionalism for the future. According to a press release, Radio Energy fully meets all the conditions in its license application and clearly differentiates itself from its competitors. Unfortunately, the government council's recommendation does not take these circumstances into account.
