Fonix expands in Switzerland with Media One Group partnership

Fonix and Media One Group  announcing new partnership

Mobile payments and messaging solutions provider Fonix plc, has partnered with Media One Group to bring interactive mobile experiences to its broadcast portfolio in French-speaking Switzerland.

The partnership further strengthens Fonix’s growing presence in the Swiss broadcast market and its wider expansion across Europe.

Media One Group is a leading private media group in French-speaking Switzerland, with a portfolio spanning radio, television and digital platforms. Its brands include One FM, LFM, Rouge and Radio Lac, alongside its Carac television channels, giving the group a strong presence across the Lake Geneva region.

Through the partnership, Fonix’s technology will power competitions and other interactive formats across Media One Group’s channels, allowing audiences to participate directly through their mobile devices.

At the heart of the partnership is Fonix’s Campaign Manager Platform, which is used by broadcasters across Europe to create and manage high-volume interactive campaigns. The platform enables broadcasters to turn audience participation into engaging, mobile-first experiences while creating new opportunities to generate revenue from existing programming.

For Media One Group, the partnership opens up new ways to build participation around the content its audiences already know and love, from competitions and promotions to new interactive formats developed around its programming.

Alexandre de Raemy, Directeur Général of Media One Group, said: “What drew us to Fonix was the ability to create new revenue from formats our audiences already love. It’s a smart fit for where we’re taking our business, and this is just the starting point.”

For Fonix, the deal represents another step in its expansion across Europe and reinforces its commitment to the Swiss market.

Anthony Baladi, Commercial Director of Fonix, said: “Switzerland is a market we’re firmly committed to, and the pace of our growth there speaks to the real momentum behind interactive broadcasting. The strength of the country’s broadcasters and their appetite for mobile engagement make it a particularly attractive market for Fonix. We’re proud to be extending our reach and look forward to giving audiences new ways to take part.”

 

 

Founded in 2006, Fonix is a leading provider of mobile payments and messaging solutions, enabling businesses to connect, engage, and transact seamlessly through mobile technology. Fonix helps organisations across media, charity, entertainment, and enterprise sectors drive revenue and enhance audience engagement.

Media One Group is the leading privately owned audio-visual media group in French-speaking Switzerland. Through its radio stations, television channels, apps and digital platforms, it offers a diverse range of entertainment, news, music and film content for audiences across French-speaking Switzerland.

Fonix and Global extend mobile interactivity partnership with new three-year agreement

Mobile payments and messaging solutions provider Fonix plc has announced a three-year contract extension to its partnership with Global, the Media & Entertainment group, deepening a collaboration that has powered mobile interactivity and audience engagement across the broadcaster’s radio brands since 2017.

Fonix’s technology powers interactive campaigns across some of the UK’s most recognised radio brands, including Heart, Capital and Radio X, supporting listener competitions and messaging to deliver seamless audience experiences across broadcast, digital and connected platforms.

The extension reflects continued success of the partnership and a shared commitment to delivering innovative, scalable and reliable audience engagement solutions.

 

Jo Baldwin, Managing Director, Consumer Enterprises at Global said: “Fonix has been an integral part of how audiences connect with our brands for nearly a decade. Their reliability, expertise and commitment to innovation make them the ideal partner as we continue to develop the next generation of listener experiences. We’re thrilled to be extending our partnership for a further three years.”

 

Rob Weisz, CEO of Fonix, said: “We’re delighted to extend our exclusive partnership with Global. We’ve built a strong and highly collaborative relationship supporting some of the UK’s biggest and most-loved radio brands with mobile engagement solutions that deliver real value for audiences and broadcasters alike. This extension reflects the success of what we’ve built together and our shared ambition to keep raising the bar. We’re excited for what comes next.”

 

 

Fonix is a leading provider of mobile payments and messaging solutions, enabling businesses to connect, engage, and transact seamlessly through mobile technology.

Global is one of the world’s leading Media & Entertainment groups. With a huge weekly reach, it is the UK and Europe’s largest Radio & Outdoor company. 

Fonix announces half year report

Fonix, the mobile payment and messaging specialist, which was admitted to AIM on London’s Stock Exchange in October 2020, is pleased to release its half year results.

Fonix’s CEO, Rob Weisz stated, “We’re really excited about publishing our interim report which highlights the great start we have had to life as a publicly listed company”

The company was established in 2006 and has embraced the growing needs of the mobile payments and messaging landscape. Fonix will continue to focus on providing high quality products and supporting clients across its core operating sectors including media, broadcast, charity and gaming.

Rob Weisz added, “We’re really proud to be working with many high-profile brands such as ITV, Global, Bauer Media and BBC Children in Need and we look forward to expanding on this and driving the business forward in 2021.”

View Fonix’s full Interim Report here.

Vacancies Board: Business Development Manager

UK focused new business development role to position Dynamic Mobile Billings’s billing products and services.

Portfolio includes Direct Carrier Billing (PayForIt), SMS & Voice Short Codes, Credit Card, Voice & IVR.

Applicants will ideally have a working knowledge and contacts within identified key sectors for growth. These sectors include – Charities, Broadcast and Media, Society Lotteries, Ticketing, Parking, Hospitality, Gaming and e-commerce.

UK – Flexible (home based). Travel to company offices (Birmingham HQ), client, partner or event locations being expected in order to support your role success.

Dynamic Mobile Billing (DMB) is an established, technology focused payment solutions business with global offices and operations.

Find more details about the role and how to apply HERE.  Closing date: 15th March

Booking closes this week for our London networking drinks!

The AIME Spring Social is the perfect opportunity to have a drink after work and do a spot of business networking, all in a sumptuous setting by the river. Our Spring Social evening is in the beautiful Voltaire Bar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blackfriars, conveniently close to public transport links for easy access.

Tickets are already selling fast and it looks to be another good event but booking MUST close this week Friday 5th May, so don’t miss out!

Tickets start from just £19 + VAT and include a welcome drink and nibbles, as well as the use of our exclusive AIME only area within the Champagne Library of the Voltaire Bar to spend the evening networking.

Attendees include: Oxygen8, Sky, Gamma, Netsize, Telecom2, Fonix and TixTrack  amongst others

With members from across the interactive media industries attending, this will be a good opportunity to make some new contacts.

You can still get your tickets from our online tickets page here: Spring Social Tickets