SRG SSR’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy
“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service podcasting?
Funding pressures for Swiss public media
The latest on SRG SSR, including its role in society, funding developments and cost-cutting measures since the 2018 "No Billag" referendum.
Swiss public broadcaster faces financial pressures in wake of Covid-19
SRG SSR, faces financial pressures during the Covid-19 pandemic, including loss of advertising revenues, the temporary suspension of employees and licence fee reduction.
Changing times for public media funding
With many public broadcasters facing financial uncertainty across Europe, some have been reviewing and adapting their funding models for the future.
Putting the public in public media
Exploring the initiatives that some broadcasters have undertaken to better engage and involve the public in public service media.
Insight | The “No Billag” Swiss Saga
Gilles Marchand, the CEO of SRG SSR, reveals all about the passionate fight for public media in Switzerland amidst the recent "No Billag" campaign.
Focus on PSM | Switzerland
Upcoming referendum could result in Switzerland becoming the first European nation to dismantle the majority of its public service broadcasting service.