Documentation for the OFCOM media conference on 7 July 2010

Biel-Bienne, 07.07.2010 - What is the status of quality assurance in relation to private radio and television broadcasters and how are they fulfilling their performance mandate? What are the characteristics of the private radio and television programme services? OFCOM representatives and appointed researchers answered these questions at this year's media conference: Dr. René Grossenbacher of Publicom presented an analysis of the programme services provided by the private radio stations whereas Dr. Steffen Kolb of the University of Freiburg presented a study of the private TV stations. The event also focussed on the Swiss telecommunications market and made comparisons with the countries of the European community. OFCOM also described innovations in relation to consumer protection.