CH Media takes over Radio Bern1
The media company CH Media is taking over the Bern-based private radio station Bern1 in 2021. CH Media, a merger of the NZZ Media Group and AZ Medien, intends to further expand its position as number one in the Swiss private radio market.
CH Media is acquiring one hundred percent of the shares in Radio Bern1 from Zürichsee Medien as of January 1, as the media company announced on Monday. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. All employees of Radio Bern1 will be taken over.
According to the press release, Radio Bern1 is the most listened to station in the Bern region and the city of Bern. The transfer of Radio Bern1's license to CH Media requires the approval of the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM).
The CH Media radio group already includes Radio Argovia, Radio 24, Radio Pilatus, FM1, Radio 32, Radio Melody as well as Virgin Radio and Virgin Radio Rock. The media company also owns Aargauer Zeitung, Luzerner Zeitung and the TV stations Tele Bärn, Tele Züri and TV 3+. (SDA)
