Schawinski denounces Radio Energy managing director Dani Büchi
Radio 1 boss Roger Schawinski has followed up his words with action and reported the managing director of the Zurich-based private station Radio Energy Zürich, Daniel Büchi, and several employees.
Radio 1 boss Roger Schawinski has followed up his words with deeds and reported Daniel Büchi, managing director of Zurich-based private broadcaster Radio Energy Zürich, and several employees to the police. They are allegedly guilty of unfair competition. The complaint was received by the Zurich-Limmat public prosecutor's office on Wednesday, as confirmed by SDA. It concerns an Energy advertising brochure. Among other things, the brochure compares listener figures for the two stations. According to Schawinski, the figures are incorrect.
The dispute flared up after the distribution of three radio licenses for the Zurich/Glarus broadcasting area last autumn. Both stations are claiming a license for themselves. The Uvek awarded the license to Schawinski's Radio 1. The second and third went to Radio 24 and Radio Zürisee. Energy came away empty-handed. In December, the broadcaster appealed against the Uvek's decision. The decision of the administrative court is expected shortly. According to the Uvek, there are currently no free FM frequencies available in the greater Zurich area.
The dispute flared up after the distribution of three radio licenses for the Zurich/Glarus broadcasting area last autumn. Both stations are claiming a license for themselves. The Uvek awarded the license to Schawinski's Radio 1. The second and third went to Radio 24 and Radio Zürisee. Energy came away empty-handed. In December, the broadcaster appealed against the Uvek's decision. The decision of the administrative court is expected shortly. According to the Uvek, there are currently no free FM frequencies available in the greater Zurich area.
