Balance sheet: Michael Ringier is the most powerful media entrepreneur
In the June 20, 2006, issue of *Bilanz*, the Swiss business magazine once again presents the 175 most powerful women and men in business, politics, and society.
In the "Bilanz" of June 20, 2006, the Swiss business magazine once again presents the 175 most powerful women and men in business, politics and society. In the Most Powerful Media category, the editors-in-chief of well-known newspapers once again occupy the top places this year. At the very top, however, is a publisher: Michael Ringier. The ranking:Michael Ringier, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ringier (new) Peter Hartmeier, Editor-in-Chief of "Tages-Anzeiger" (2005: 3) Peter Rothenbühler, Editor-in-Chief "Le Matin" (6) Andreas Durisch, Editor-in-Chief "SonntagsZeitung" and "Facts" (12) Werner De Schepper, Editor-in-Chief "Blick" (2) Roger Schawinski, Managing Director Sat 1 (new)Hanspeter Lebrument, Publisher "Südostschweiz", President Swiss Press Association (9)Armin Walpen, Director General SRG SSR (new)Pierre Lamunière, Publisher Edipresse (4)Ingrid Delterne, Director of Swiss Television (8)
Ueli Haldimann, Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Television (10)Alongside Michael Ringier, who launched two innovative projects with "Heute" and "Cash Daily", and Roger Schawinski, who is one of the most successful Swiss media managers abroad and has increased Sat 1's market share, Andreas Durisch is one of the rising stars of the year with his dual role as Editor-in-Chief. In 2005, former NZZ editor-in-chief Hugo Bütler was at the top of the podium. Those relegated include Werner De Schepper, 5th place (2005: 2nd) and Pierre Lamunière, 4th place (2005: 9th). For the first time, "Bilanz" also lists the most powerful opinion leaders separately from the media category. In first place is Ringier publicist Frank A. Meyer, closely followed by publicist Roger de Weck. In the politics category, Doris Leuthard won the race. Leuthard is proof that personalities with a strong media presence automatically receive a power bonus. Victor Schmid, member of the Bilanz jury and Senior Partner at the consultancy firm Hirzel.Neef.Schmid, explains that the Aargau native masters media appearances like hardly anyone else.
Ueli Haldimann, Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Television (10)Alongside Michael Ringier, who launched two innovative projects with "Heute" and "Cash Daily", and Roger Schawinski, who is one of the most successful Swiss media managers abroad and has increased Sat 1's market share, Andreas Durisch is one of the rising stars of the year with his dual role as Editor-in-Chief. In 2005, former NZZ editor-in-chief Hugo Bütler was at the top of the podium. Those relegated include Werner De Schepper, 5th place (2005: 2nd) and Pierre Lamunière, 4th place (2005: 9th). For the first time, "Bilanz" also lists the most powerful opinion leaders separately from the media category. In first place is Ringier publicist Frank A. Meyer, closely followed by publicist Roger de Weck. In the politics category, Doris Leuthard won the race. Leuthard is proof that personalities with a strong media presence automatically receive a power bonus. Victor Schmid, member of the Bilanz jury and Senior Partner at the consultancy firm Hirzel.Neef.Schmid, explains that the Aargau native masters media appearances like hardly anyone else.
