FM transmitter switch-off
After SRG SSR has switched off FM radio, the statistics show that FM radio reception is still important for many people. For private radio stations, which will also switch off their FM transmitters by the end of 2026 at the latest, this interim period is now of increased importance.
Audiences that have not yet been able to switch to DAB have now temporarily switched to private stations. In principle, the remaining FM transmitter networks should continue to function reliably and in accordance with OFCOM regulations.
As CH-Media writes on April 10, 2025: (German – original press article)
Im ersten Quartal 2025 verzeichneten die acht regionalen Radiosender von CH Media ein Hörerplus von 13 Prozent. Das zeigen die ersten Zahlen der Mediapulse AG nach der UKW-Abschaltung der SRG. Werbetreibende profitieren bei den CH Media Sendern von deutlich grösseren Reichweiten.
Automatic translated:
In the first quarter of 2025, CH Media’s eight regional radio stations recorded a 13% increase in listeners. These are the first figures from Mediapulse AG following SRG’s FM switch-off. Advertisers benefit from significantly greater reach on CH Media stations.
SRG writes on April 7, 2025: (German – original press article)
Radio-Nutzungszahlen: Daten des ersten Quartals 2025 liegen im Rahmen der Erwartungen
Automatic translated:
Radio usage figures: Data for the first quarter of 2025 in line with expectations
TX Group writes on April 9, 2025: (German – original press article)
Seit der UKW-Abschaltung der SRG per Ende 2024 verzeichnen private Radiosender markante Reichweitengewinne. Die aktuellen Mediapulse-Zahlen zeigen ein Hörerplus von durchschnittlich 17%. Werbetreibende profitieren dabei von unveränderten Tarifen bei deutlich grösserem Publikum
Automatic translated:
Since the SRG’s FM switch-off at the end of 2024, private radio stations have recorded significant gains in reach. The latest Mediapulse figures show an average increase in listeners of 17%. Advertisers are benefiting from unchanged rates with a significantly larger audience
Kleinreport writes on April 9, 2025: (German – original press article)
Die vorzeitige UKW-Abschaltung durch die SRG Ende 2024 hat die Radiolandschaft ruckartig verändert. Fast über Nacht verzeichneten die privaten Sender gemäss Mediapulse ein Reichweiten-Plus von 17 Prozent.
Automatic translated:
The SRG’s early FM switch-off at the end of 2024 has changed the radio landscape abruptly. According to Mediapulse, private stations recorded a 17% increase in reach almost overnight.
Source: https://www.kleinreport.ch/news/ukw-aus-der-srg-beschert-privatradios-vorteile-im-werbemarkt-105997/
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