NW1 shareholder Heeb threatens attack on Telebasel
In a letter to Bakom, the government of the canton of Basel calls for a far-reaching merger of the regional broadcasters Telebasel and NW1.
The government of the canton of Basel
letter to the Bakom a far-reaching consolidation of the
Regional broadcasters Telebasel and NW1. According to the Basler Zeitung, the event was a routine
hearing conducted by the Federal Office because the concession of
Telebasel to expire. According to BaZ, the cantonal government of Baselland would like Telebasel and NW1 to "take short-term
Examine "cooperation opportunities", "confidence-building measures"
and initiate as soon as possible "activities with a view to a
genuine regional sponsorship". The proposal is supported by
the new legal framework conditions that will apply from 2009 onwards.
are to be expected. Fee money will then only be available for one broadcaster
per region. NW1, originally only widespread in the Basel region,
had voluntarily waived its entitlement to the
fee money. In return, the broadcaster received access to the
City of Basel.
The majority shareholder of the canal, Elektra Birseck Münchenstein (EBM),
However, the company is finding it increasingly difficult to offset losses in the TV business.
towards energy customers. Although EBM is a
independent cooperative, its former deputy director Adrian Ballmer
but now sits in the Basel government as Minister of Finance. He
met with the Basel City Councillor Ralph Lewin for a meeting.
Discussion about the future of regional broadcasters. However, according to the BaZ
proposes a different solution: The sponsorship of Telebasel should be expanded
to take greater account of the interests of the Basel region. He sees the role of NW1
at best in the preparation of additional programs for the local
Audience.
Christian Heeb, the second major shareholder (40 %) of NW1, is urging the
Baz is also aiming for increased cooperation with the city broadcaster. If
no agreement is reached, NW1 will continue to operate despite the earlier
promise to submit an application for fees. In addition
Heeb to attack Telebasel head-on with a financially strong partner.
Heeb did not reveal who this investor might be.
letter to the Bakom a far-reaching consolidation of the
Regional broadcasters Telebasel and NW1. According to the Basler Zeitung, the event was a routine
hearing conducted by the Federal Office because the concession of
Telebasel to expire. According to BaZ, the cantonal government of Baselland would like Telebasel and NW1 to "take short-term
Examine "cooperation opportunities", "confidence-building measures"
and initiate as soon as possible "activities with a view to a
genuine regional sponsorship". The proposal is supported by
the new legal framework conditions that will apply from 2009 onwards.
are to be expected. Fee money will then only be available for one broadcaster
per region. NW1, originally only widespread in the Basel region,
had voluntarily waived its entitlement to the
fee money. In return, the broadcaster received access to the
City of Basel.
The majority shareholder of the canal, Elektra Birseck Münchenstein (EBM),
However, the company is finding it increasingly difficult to offset losses in the TV business.
towards energy customers. Although EBM is a
independent cooperative, its former deputy director Adrian Ballmer
but now sits in the Basel government as Minister of Finance. He
met with the Basel City Councillor Ralph Lewin for a meeting.
Discussion about the future of regional broadcasters. However, according to the BaZ
proposes a different solution: The sponsorship of Telebasel should be expanded
to take greater account of the interests of the Basel region. He sees the role of NW1
at best in the preparation of additional programs for the local
Audience.
Christian Heeb, the second major shareholder (40 %) of NW1, is urging the
Baz is also aiming for increased cooperation with the city broadcaster. If
no agreement is reached, NW1 will continue to operate despite the earlier
promise to submit an application for fees. In addition
Heeb to attack Telebasel head-on with a financially strong partner.
Heeb did not reveal who this investor might be.
