SRG looks back on the 2007 financial year
SRG has released its annual report for the past year. In terms of viewership ratings, SR DRS saw an increase, while SF experienced a decline. In terms of financial results, however, television is in the black while radio is in the red. From the SRG’s perspective, 2007 was an innovative year in terms of programming and technology.
SRG presents its annual report for the past year. In terms of ratings, SR DRS can be pleased about an increase, while SF had to accept a decline. In terms of the financial result, however, television is in the black, while radio is posting a loss.SR DRS achieved a market share of 64.5%, a new record according to the SRG press release. Swiss television, on the other hand, achieved a market share of 33.5%, one percentage point less than in the previous year.
The financial result looks like this: SR DRS posted a loss of CHF 2.3 million. Operating income amounted to CHF 183.6 million and operating expenses to CHF 185.9 million. SF recorded a plus of CHF 2.8 million. Swiss Television ended the financial year with operating income of CHF 512.5 million, operating expenses of CHF 510.9 million and a financial result of CHF 1.2 million.
Overall, SRG is satisfied with the past year. Both SF and SR DRS had an innovative year in terms of programming and technology, according to the press release. SF launched the HD Suisse channel last year, SR DRS the info program DRS 4 News. SRG Deutschschweiz itself has revised its structures.
For SR-DRS Director Walter Rüegg, digital broadcasting is a major issue. He still considers the controversial DAB network to have a promising future and refers in the press release to the expansion of new distribution channels such as the Internet, podcasting and SMS. Last year, the relaunch of SR DRS's Internet offering was a key factor.
According to SF Director Ingrid Deltenre, SF has developed in line with its program strategy. In her eyes, the highlights of the past year included the national and Council of States elections under the motto "Decision 07". SF has also expanded its multimedia offering: many on-demand elements were added in 2007.
The Regional Council of SRG Deutschschweiz approved the 2007 annual report and financial statements at its meeting on Monday.
The financial result looks like this: SR DRS posted a loss of CHF 2.3 million. Operating income amounted to CHF 183.6 million and operating expenses to CHF 185.9 million. SF recorded a plus of CHF 2.8 million. Swiss Television ended the financial year with operating income of CHF 512.5 million, operating expenses of CHF 510.9 million and a financial result of CHF 1.2 million.
Overall, SRG is satisfied with the past year. Both SF and SR DRS had an innovative year in terms of programming and technology, according to the press release. SF launched the HD Suisse channel last year, SR DRS the info program DRS 4 News. SRG Deutschschweiz itself has revised its structures.
For SR-DRS Director Walter Rüegg, digital broadcasting is a major issue. He still considers the controversial DAB network to have a promising future and refers in the press release to the expansion of new distribution channels such as the Internet, podcasting and SMS. Last year, the relaunch of SR DRS's Internet offering was a key factor.
According to SF Director Ingrid Deltenre, SF has developed in line with its program strategy. In her eyes, the highlights of the past year included the national and Council of States elections under the motto "Decision 07". SF has also expanded its multimedia offering: many on-demand elements were added in 2007.
The Regional Council of SRG Deutschschweiz approved the 2007 annual report and financial statements at its meeting on Monday.
