"Fellner live" is fast, up-to-date and a never-ending source of infotainment. Even in debates, you are well entertained from start to finish and not just half deafened by the babble of voices, as is often the case in the "Arena". And : a former parliamentarian from the far right calls his left-wing opponent a "disgusting little coward" - and a few days later the two are sitting opposite each other again as if nothing had happened. In our country, such a statement would fill the newspapers with outraged headlines for days.
The show is a benchmark for Blick TV in the netherlands rcs data talk show sector when it comes to not just parroting the news but also setting the agenda. There is just one problem: in Switzerland there are perhaps three or four politicians who are believed to be even halfway as quick-witted, witty and aggressive as those in Austria - and even have something to say. This is where a copy could fail, even with the best will in the world on the part of the producers.
Until that happens, more money has to be earned. That is the only way to multiply the purchase price. Growth alone is no longer enough in the media world; savings have to be made. The new partners from New York will examine every activity, every investment. In Switzerland too.
KKR's commitment is still being examined by the usual authorities. But 20 percent will not cause any problems. Let's wait and see what Springer's offer looks like in five years. There won't be much print left.