Susanne Sugimoto has many years of experience in corporate communications and public affairs. She has held leading positions such as Head of Media Relations and Head of Communications at the retail group Coop and Head of Communication & Public Affairs Central Europe at Holcim (now Lafarge Holcim). Here, among other things, she established a comprehensive issues management system. Today, Susanne Sugimoto (Master of Science and MAS Corporate Communications) runs her own consulting company, Sugimoto Consulting GmbH.

Franco Gullotti is an expert in corporate, crisis and legal communications. A graduate in law from Bern and holder of an Executive Masters of Corporate Communications Management, he shaped communications at the airline Swiss for eight years. As Head of Internal Communications and later as Head of Media and Deputy Head of Communications at SWISS, he gained broad experience in numerous crisis situations. Since 2010, he has been a consultant and owner of Gullotti Communications.

Susanne Sugimoto and Franco Gullotti will contribute their know-how to the two-day seminars Crisis Prevention and Crisis Communication, which SIKK tailors specifically to the needs of registered participants. Franco Gullotti will also lecture in the Litigation PR seminar, which trains lawyers and consultants who deal with publicly relevant legal disputes.

The Swiss Institute for Crisis Communication was founded in the fall of 2015 by Roland Binz. The SIKK offers a broad range of training in the specialist areas of crisis prevention, crisis and legal communication. The practice-oriented courses and seminars are specifically designed to meet the individual needs of the registered participants.

Jérôme Koechlin was Head of Communications and Secretary General of UBP for eight years and before that worked for Lombard Odier and Serono. He also worked as an editor at the Journal de Genève and was an official in the administration of the Canton of Geneva. He brings to Dynamics Group his experience in banking and finance, biotechnology and life sciences, global health, PR and information technology. Jérôme Koechlin holds a PhD in Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Geneva, a Master's degree in Communication from New York University and a degree in International Relations from HEID and is also a lecturer at Médi@LAB of the University of Geneva. Author of numerous works and articles on communication and international relations, Jérôme Koechlin is considered one of the leading French-speaking Swiss experts in his field.

Bettina Mutter has been appointed Senior Partner at Dynamics Group. She joined the communications consulting group as a partner in spring 2011. Thanks to her many years of experience in developing and implementing public affairs, lobbying and communications strategies in the field of political and media communications for companies, associations and corporate personalities, she has left her mark on the Bern office of Dynamics Group from the very beginning. Bettina Mutter advises national and international companies and associations in industry, real estate, communications, health care, architecture and education on political communications as well as crisis and reputation communications. She also manages the offices of the "Allianz Lex Koller bleibt modern", the "Forum Gesundheit Schweiz", the "Städte-Allianz Öffentlicher Verkehr Ost- und Zentralschweiz" and is a lecturer at the Media Training Center in Lucerne and at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft PHW Bern.

Mélanie Tavernier becomes partner

At the same time, Mélanie Tavernier, who has been with the company since 2008 as a senior consultant, newly joins the group's partner structure as a partner. Tavernier has more than 15 years of experience in communications and is valued for her skills in the development and implementation of communication strategies, event organization, product communication and press and media relations. She is as knowledgeable in the hotel, restaurant and wine industries as she is in real estate and sports. Thanks to its proven experience in the event sector, Dynamics Group can offer its clients important additional services for all types of events.

Mélanie Tavernier began her career as a coordinator in the communications department of a large multinational company based in Geneva. She then became press officer for luxury brands (LVMH Group) and later a consultant for six years at one of the largest communications agencies in Geneva.
 

Based on the resulting diagnosis, the agency developed a new brand and image. Imamed's new appearance will be introduced gradually at the medical company's locations and recorded in a corporate design manual. BSSM will accompany the implementation process with various classic measures.

Responsible at Imamed, Basel: Bernard Mengiardi, Matthias Maier, Beat Lehmann. Responsible at BSSM Werbeagentur, Basel: Urs Schneider (CD), Pascal Rehmann (AD), Luca Stancheris (Junior AD), Hannes Müller (Strategy), Philipp Buser (Consulting), Imke Fichtner (Production).
 

In addition to 11 different posters spread across the valley, middle and mountain stations of the Weisshorn cable car, the campaign will be supported by other measures throughout the ski season. These include walls with an ice look, flyers and an exhibition model: the Jeep Renegade. (uma)

Responsible at FCA Switzerland SA - Jeep: Julien di Pace (Head of Brand Marketing Communication), Mattia Lovallo (Brand Communication Manager Jeep & Lancia), Yanick Schönenberger (Brand Communication Jeep & Lancia). Responsible at Red Lion: Urs Schrepfer (CD), Jan Kempter, Christian Stüdi (text), Raphael Graber (AD), Flavia Hänni, Jonas Hartmann, Adrian Häni (DTP), Sabrina Elsässer (consulting). Responsible at Jeff Communications: Matthias Klöti, Peter Day. Responsible at Fluxif: Achille Lietha, Fabian Scheffold, Valentin Weilenmann (image processing/CGI). Responsible at Bischof Schriften: Rino Bischof. Responsible at APG/SGA Mountain: Moritz Weibel (production and posting).
 

The idea behind the motif: the tire track in the snow suggests a Christmas tree. Alongside it, quotes from classic Christmas songs praise the winter suitability of the 4×4 icon from America - and wish the whole of Switzerland a Merry Christmas.

Responsible at FCA Switzerland: Julien di Pace (Head of Brand Marketing Communication), Mattia Lovallo (Brand Communication Manager Jeep). Responsible at Alpha 245: Patrick Senn, Patrick Beeli (Creative Direction), Hekuran Abdyli (Art Direction), Daniela Steffen, Dominic Häuptli (Consulting), Carmen Anderegg (Realization).

 

Serviceplan Solutions now with Baufreunde in its portfolio

Serviceplan Solutions Suisse is now responsible for the rebranding of the Baufreunde cooperative. Baufreunde, which provides high-quality and affordable apartments, is keen to ensure a good mix within the estates and thus create a lively and diverse community. A revised brand identity is also to be created in collaboration with the publishing agency Serviceplan Solutions: in addition to a new logo, newly defined color and image worlds and a complete set of stationery, the contract includes the design of brochures, building and vehicle lettering and the newsletter, as well as a new website. The results of the re-branding process are expected to be seen in mid-March this year.

 

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Karling is the new lead agency for BMW Motorrad

Following a competitive presentation, the Karling agency won the overall account from BMW Motorrad Switzerland. The multi-stage evaluation was accompanied by Roth Observatory International right up to the pitch. As the lead agency, Karling is now responsible for 360-degree communication, including the dealer network. The first online and offline measures will be seen in just a few weeks.

 

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WS Kommunikation now lead agency for EBL

After two years of collaboration, WS Kommunikation is now the lead agency for the Basel-based energy and telecommunications service provider EBL (Genossenschaft Elektra Baselland), which is active throughout Switzerland. With successful projects such as the new website, the new image world and the new customer magazine, WS Kommunikation was recently able to help shape EBL's image to their satisfaction. Following a phase of evaluation of all existing agencies, the growing relationship of trust is now reflected in an intensified partnership. WS Kommunikation is now responsible for all marketing and communication activities for all of EBL's Swiss market divisions. These include electricity, heat and telecommunications.

 

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Vertikom Switzerland wins pitch for the Juice Plus DACH Convention

The Winterthur agency wins the pitch for the nutritional supplement manufacturer Juice Plus+ and thus secures the organization of the company's conventions in the DACH region. Up to 3000 visitors are expected for the first convention, which will take place in Cologne/Bonn in April. In order to meet the increasing demand from guests, Vertikom Switzerland is not only responsible for the organization and implementation of the conventions, but also for their optimization. In close cooperation with Juice Plus, both the schedule and the design of the event were adapted to make the entire convention even more participant-friendly. The conventions, which are specifically geared towards the franchise partners, serve to motivate and inform the Juice Plus partners in equal measure and are intended to promote brand loyalty and cohesion.

The first thing to bear in mind is that there are now apparently cars with heated windshield wipers. There are certainly good reasons for this technical innovation. Even if the windshield is actually sufficiently heated from the inside and experience has shown that even frozen wiper blades can be revived after a short time. At least in Switzerland - in Canadian temperature and snow conditions, things probably look different again. However, it's all about the campaign - and we like it. Buses and advertising flyers are getting the shaft - that should actually be enough reason for the heated wipers. (hae)

Samuel Reber, Deputy Head of Digital, will take over three teams in addition to his existing role as one of the journalistic daily heads. Firstly, Infographics, with Marina Bräm as the new head, also as of January (information about this has already been provided separately), the Multimedia and Video team with Jan Derrer as team leader, and the Social Media team, which will be led by Jan Rothenberger.

Marc Brupbacher is stepping down as head of the online page-maker team and taking over the Storytelling & Repackaging department, which will use additional resources to drive innovation projects; such as the 12 app, interactive formats, the data blog and other data journalism projects. The frontline team will be led by Matthias Chapman as of February 1, 2016. He already works day-to-day in the newsroom at Tagesanzeiger.ch/Newsnet as head of news and will now also take on the task of leading Blattmacher Online. According to the statement, the adjustments are intended to further strengthen the digital area and drive innovation at Tagesanzeiger.ch/Newsnet.

Samuel Reber has been with Tages-Anzeiger and Newsnet since 2008. First as head of the news desk, now as daily manager and project manager as well as deputy head of digital. The 43-year-old has a master's degree in New Media Journalism from the University of Leipzig.

Marc Brupbacher studied journalism at the ZHAW in Winterthur and joined Tages-Anzeiger and Newsnet in 2008. From 2010, the 34-year-old headed the newsdesk there and worked as an online page maker. He founded the data blog and developed new vessels such as the news blog TAMorgen and the Cards narrative format.

Matthias Chapman completed an apprenticeship as an electronics computer technician and then worked as a sound engineer and developer. Via political science studies, he came to journalism in 2000 - and to the Tages-Anzeiger. As a reporter, the 46-year-old wrote about politics, business and social issues. Since 2012, he has been head of news and daily manager in the newsroom of the Tages-Anzeiger and Newsnet.

In addition to the award ceremony, around 100 executives and experts from the marketing and communications sector meet every year at the Swiss Sponsorship Awards for panel discussions, presentations, and a mutual exchange of know-how and experience. This year, the event will take place at the Sonnenberg Convention Center at the Fifa Club in Zurich. The following organizations have been nominated by the jury for the awards for the best sponsorship engagements of 2015 in the categories Sport, Culture, Society and International:

Category:	Nominated organizations:
Sports	#Boostzuerich 2015"  with "Indoor Sports  with "Perspactives #Gigawave"
Culture	with "Grand Tour of Switzerland Swisscom & Radio Energy  with "Now Swiss Moments
Society	Coop Bank & Pink Ribbon  with "famigros Ski Day Suva & Seif
International	Hublot & Ferrari Project360"  with "Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series

The nominations were made on the basis of predefined criteria such as the originality of the campaign, ROI measurement or activation of the campaign by a jury of nine experts and executives from the marketing and communications sector: Dominique Turpin (IMD), Sébastien Tondeur (MCI Group), Pierre Brunschwig (Bongénie - Grieder), Jürg Kernen (Sponsoringextra), Thomas Schmutz (Aargauer Kunsthaus), Hans-Jürg Rufener (Rufener Events), Thomas Junod (Uefa), Patrick Cotting (CCI Cotting Consulting) and Sebastian Chiappero (Cercle Suisse de Sponsoring).

The Swiss Sponsorship Awards were launched in 2012 by the Swiss Sponsorship Think Tank / Cercle Suisse de Sponsoring with the aim of increasing the professionalism of sponsorships in Switzerland and motivating companies to use this increasingly important corporate communication and marketing tool. The event has already been held successfully three times in recent years and is becoming more and more established on the Swiss sponsorship scene with each passing year.

The cause of the outage has not yet been clarified, a spokeswoman told the SDA news agency. The fault occurred in a network server at a node. It is still unclear how long the disruption will last. Internet services have been interrupted in part since Tuesday morning. The number of customers affected has increased since then. While there were still around 4000 affected on Tuesday morning, by late afternoon there was talk of "several tens of thousands". Among other things, the livestream of the parliamentary session of the Basel-Stadt Grand Council was offline. The supplier of the affected network element was involved in troubleshooting, Swisscom added. According to the spokesperson, the company provides its services to a total of around 80,000 customers in the affected area. (SDA)

This is the result of the merger of the External Sales and Internal Sales departments. According to the press release, the changes are effective immediately.

Nicole Thalmann, previously Head of Internal Sales, is taking over the management of the Reader Marketing and Subscription Service department. In this role, the 44-year-old will continue to act as Deputy Publishing Director. The media manager has been working for Migros Media for nine years and has extensive experience in the publishing industry. She previously worked for various companies in the media industry, most recently at Tamedia.

The new Advertising Market department will be headed by Thomas Brügger, previously Head of Advertising. Thomas Brügger has worked in key account management at Migros Media for seven years and has been Head of Advertising since 2012. After completing his studies, the 36-year-old business economist FH worked for the publisher Handball, among others. In 2015, he successfully completed a master's degree in strategic management at the HWZ.

 

The news report with the false attribution of these images was still on the website of Hungarian television on Wednesday. Under the title "Shocking footage of the sexual assaults in Cologne", the Hungarian television news channel M1 broadcast a YouTube video several times on Tuesday. The video was made in 2012 when a mob of young men attacked and sexually harassed a Danish tourist on Tahrir Square in the Egyptian capital. The Hungarian media blog Comment.blog.hu spoke of a "fake news story". From the date alone on which the video was uploaded, it was clear that it could not have been made last New Year's Eve.

The public media in Hungary are strictly controlled by the right-wing conservative government. They are practically a mouthpiece for the policies of head of government Viktor Orban and do not shy away from falsification. Orban has sealed off his country with fences against refugees. He uses xenophobic rhetoric to criticize Germany's open attitude towards refugees. (SDA)