VSGZ: Free newspapers celebrate
The beautiful late-summer weather and the magnificent view of Lake Zurich set a cheerful mood even before the event began, as more than 60 guests and members of the Association of Swiss Free Newspapers gathered at the Hotel Belvoir in Rüschlikon.
VSGZ President Thomas Akermann warmly welcomed the representatives of the communications industry, took a brief look at the beginnings of the free newspaper association and gave the floor to Vice President Jean-Marc Velleman, who greeted the participants from French-speaking Switzerland with Welsh charm. BSW President Peter Felser dared to look ahead by explaining in practical terms: "Why many things are changing, but also why many things remain the same. And why television and reading are gaining in importance." Ueli Custer used an entertaining look at the media revolution to explain that traditional media such as free newspapers will still be able to hold their own in the future. His observations, peppered with personal reminiscences, answered the question of where the journey will lead. National Councillor Filippo Leutenegger concluded with a plea for the liberal media industry, which today is squeezed between a less free market and increasing state regulation. Finally, at the aperitif riche in the Belvoir Saal, every guest had their say over food and drink. And all this in a good mood, which gave the anniversary event of the Swiss free newspapers a festive note.
and Urs Schneider (MediaSchneider).
(Heiner Urhausen, left) and Austria (Erich Postl, right) with
VSGZ President Thomas Akermann.
