Uncertain future for World Radio Switzerland
Switzerland's only English-language radio station faces an uncertain future: If the cost-cutting measures planned by the SRG for 2010 and 2011 prove insufficient, the SRG might consider shutting down World Radio Switzerland.
SRG posted a loss of CHF 79 million last year. The only English-language radio station in Switzerland now faces an uncertain future: if the SRG's planned cost-cutting measures for 2010 and 2011 are not sufficient, it could consider discontinuing WRS, according to WRS Director Philippe Mottaz in an interview with the "Tribune de Genève".
As part of its cost-cutting efforts, SRG is considering discontinuing the channel, which currently has a budget of CHF 3.9 million. Its discontinuation would therefore not be associated with major savings. On the other hand, SRG would be missing an opportunity to show that the public service can be bold and innovative.
The station has around 120,000 listeners, half of whom come from English-speaking countries.
As part of its cost-cutting efforts, SRG is considering discontinuing the channel, which currently has a budget of CHF 3.9 million. Its discontinuation would therefore not be associated with major savings. On the other hand, SRG would be missing an opportunity to show that the public service can be bold and innovative.
The station has around 120,000 listeners, half of whom come from English-speaking countries.
