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Evoq: Ringier Print activated
The Ringier Print printing center in Adligenswil is using its «Top Tips» initiative to gather good ideas from its employees in order to continuously improve day-to-day operations. To give the existing suggestion program a new boost, the Zurich-based creative agency Evoq was commissioned to design an internal engagement campaign.



Edipresse: Employees defend themselves against dismissals
About 300 people took part in a rally on Monday in front of the building housing the Western Swiss media group Edipresse. They voiced their discontent over the announced job cuts.
VSE: Playing into the future of electricity with an online game
The Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (VSE) has expanded its "Electricity Future" campaign. A new online game, a mixture of simulation and strategy game, allows users to experiment with the topic of "electricity in everyday life" in an entertaining way.
The aim of the Swiss electricity supplier's "Electricity Future" campaign is to deepen understanding of topics such as electricity and energy efficiency among a broad target group. The online game can also be played in French (Avenirelectricite.ch) or Italian (Futuroelettricita.ch).
Responsible at the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (VSE)Dorothea Tiefenauer (Head of Communications and Human Resources). Responsible at Prime Communications, ZurichPhilipp Metzler (PR), Andreas Sedmak (Marketing Communication), Basil Hangarter (CD), Sven Christinger (AD), Erwin Lötscher (DTP), Jessica Walther, Sandra Jerczyinski ((Consulting). Partners: Liip, Ala Webstatt, Spoiled Milk (Game), Nemuk (Online Advertising), The Generation Media (Media)


Last but not least: Finally, a real men's cookbook!
The Hamburg-based publisher Gruner + Jahr is focusing on men during the crisis. The company is releasing three titles this Thursday. In addition to a men’s spin-off of the celebrity magazine *Gala* and a career magazine, it has also launched a cooking magazine for men.
Even if the magazine comes up with harsh expressions, it is - at least at first glance - ultimately all about food. So let's go, men. Get into the kitchen, grab your weapons - but please, keep the "carnage" within limits.



Previon and E-nvention merge
Previon, a provider of information management solutions headquartered in Zofingen, is taking over the Lucerne-based software production company E-nvention with retroactive effect from July 1, 2009. The two companies have been working closely together for many years.
European certificates for Swiss marketing and sales professionals
The Swiss Marketing professional association is now the official certification partner of the European Marketing Confederation (EMC) in Switzerland for educational credentials. With this European certification, Swiss educational credentials in marketing and sales become internationally comparable and recognized.
The educational qualifications were classified at the following reference levels:

In comparison with the Swiss higher education pathway, reference level 6 corresponds to a Bachelor's degree and reference level 7 to a Master's degree. The certificates can be requested on the Internet platform Marketingplus.ch.
The Netherlands soon without a Sunday newspaper
Soon there will be no more Sunday newspapers in the Netherlands. Following the discontinuation of the regional paper *Twentsche Courant Tubantia* in early 2009, the last Dutch Sunday newspaper, *De Telegraaf op Zondag*, is now also falling victim to the economic crisis.
Small Rivers: Connecting blogs and websites
Small Rivers, a company specializing in the development of distributed web services, has launched a new service. This service links related content from various websites and blogs on a single website.
Small Rivers is a start-up company founded by Edouard Lambelet, former co-founder of MNC (sold to Alcatel-Lucent in 2004), and Iskander Pols, former senior manager at HP Europe. Small Rivers is financed by Business Angels, a venture capital fund that promotes business projects and is supported by the Swiss canton of Vaud. Small Rivers is located in the Science Park of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
NZZ coordinator Beat Brenner died
NZZ Department Head Beat Brenner passed away early Sunday morning after a brief but serious battle with cancer. Born in 1952, Brenner worked for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung for nearly three decades, serving as coordinator since the fall of 1996.
Ogilvy & Mather for Ford: Two different characters staged
The Ogilvy & Mather agency has created a campaign for the new Ford Focus Carving and the Focus RS. The visuals are designed to highlight the different personalities of the two models while still fitting within the overall brand concept.
Responsible at Ford Motor Company (Switzerland): Sandy Grau (Director of Marketing), Giselle Vaugne (Head of Communications and Events). Responsible at Ogilvy & Mather: Thomas Bolliger (CD), Donat Achermann (AD), Marc Schwitter (text), Stephanie van Ophuisen (graphics), Theresa Wagner (consulting), Natalie Tschopp (consulting), Sascha Isenschmid (DTP), Harald Kleiner (production).



