Radio3i

What Radio3i does

Radio3i is a Swiss local radio station founded in 1995 and headquartered in Melide, Ticino, serving the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland. It is wholly owned by Gruppo Corriere del Ticino (CDT Group), a diversified regional media conglomerate that also operates sister station TeleTicino and the Corriere del Ticino newspaper. The station broadcasts Italian-language programming covering local news, music, culture, and sports, with branded shows including Tre Tenori (midday talk), Tandem (afternoon entertainment), Mix (music), Un caffè al Volo (Saturday morning), and Sombrero (2026 FIFA World Cup coverage). The technical platform combines over-the-air FM broadcasting for the Ticino region with digital distribution via the radio3i.ch website (live streaming at /diretta), a podcast archive (/podcast), curated weekly playlist charts (/playlist), and the program schedule (/palinsesto). It also integrates with the national Swiss Radio Player aggregation platform for broader digital reach.

The business operates with a lean team of approximately 10-17 staff covering on-air speakers, journalists, music programming, events, and a web developer. Revenue is generated primarily through on-air radio advertising and event sponsorships, commercialized externally via a marketing partnership with mediaTi (branded 'La Tua Pubblicità Qui'). The station supplements its core broadcasting with live public events — including a 30th anniversary celebration at Padiglione Conza in Lugano that drew 1,500 attendees — and a WhatsApp listener engagement channel. Distribution is regional over-the-air with global digital streaming via the website and podcast archive, and content is produced exclusively in Italian.

There are no AI/ML capabilities disclosed in the source data, no app or API platform, no patents, no external funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Pricing for advertising and sponsorships is not publicly disclosed. The station previously operated under the name Radio Street. Its strategic posture is that of a stable, community-anchored local broadcaster operating within a parent media group's broader portfolio rather than an independent growth-oriented media company.

Name

Radio3i

Legal name

Radio3i

Website

https://radio3i.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio3i is a Swiss Italian-language local radio station founded in 1995, serving the Ticino canton and operating as part of Gruppo Corriere del Ticino. It combines over-the-air broadcasting with digital streaming, podcasts, and live events for a regional listener base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• Music programming
• Podcast streaming
• Community radio
• Radio advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Ticino

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Radio advertising space sold to businesses for on-air promotion during programming breaks and dedicated segments. The station explicitly promotes 'La Tua Pubblicità Qui' (Your Advertising Here) through mediaTi marketing partner.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsored events and programs including special broadcasts, external events, and program segments with named sponsors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Radio3i is a local Italian-language radio station broadcasting live audio, podcasts, and curated music programming to listeners in the Ticino region of Switzerland. It sells on-air advertising space and event sponsorships to businesses, and delivers content across FM radio, web streaming, podcast platforms, and the Swiss Radio Player aggregator. The station is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Gruppo Corriere del Ticino media group.

Product overview

Radio3i is a Swiss radio station based in Ticino, operating as part of the Gruppo Corriere del Ticino media group. The station offers a unified radio broadcasting platform combining live broadcast audio streaming, on-demand podcast content, and curated music programming. Core products include the live radio player (Diretta), podcast archive, music playlist/hit charts, and detailed program schedules (Palinsesto). The station's programming consists of multiple branded shows including Tandem (afternoon entertainment with Danny Morandi and Michael Casanova), I Tre Tenori (midday talk with Valerio Ventura and team), Mix (music-focused with Luca Ventura), Un caffè al Volo (Saturday morning with Federica Volonterio), and Sombrero (football/sports entertainment). The station operates with approximately 20 staff members including journalists, speakers, and technical personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tre Tenori: Lunchtime program with Valerio Ventura, Riccardo Pellegrini, and Boris Piffaretti airing Monday to Thursday 12:00-14:00 and Friday 13:00-15:00
• Tandem
• Mix
• Sombrero
• Clacson
• Un caffè al Volo

Products and services

• Radio3i Live Broadcast (Diretta) Live radio broadcasting service providing real-time audio streaming of the station's programming schedule, including music, news, talk shows, and live event coverage. Available on-air in Ticino and via web player on radio3i.ch for global online access.
• Radio3i Podcast On-demand podcast service offering recordings of radio shows, interviews, and special segments for streaming after original broadcast. Includes content from multiple programs such as Tre Tenori, Mix, Tandem, and Sombrero.
• Radio3i Playlist and Weekly Hits Chart Music playlist feature showcasing currently playing tracks and the station's curated weekly hit charts, allowing listeners to discover the songs broadcast on Radio3i.
• Palinsesto (Program Schedule) Published program schedule displaying the daily and weekly programming lineup, including show times, hosts, and program descriptions for Radio3i's broadcast day.
• Tre Tenori Midday Program Midday radio program hosted by Valerio Ventura, Riccardo Pellegrini, and Boris Piffaretti, airing Monday-Thursday 12:00-14:00 and Friday 13:00-15:00, featuring music selection and talk content for Ticino listeners.
• Tandem Afternoon Program Afternoon entertainment program hosted by Michael Casanova and Danny Morandi, airing Monday-Thursday 16:00-18:00 and Friday 15:00-18:00, featuring music, conversation, and interactive segments.
• Sombrero World Cup Program Football-focused entertainment program dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Maxi B with rotating co-hosts including Michael Casanova and Danny Morandi.
• Un caffè al Volo Saturday Program Saturday morning program hosted by Federica Volonterio, airing 8:00-12:00, featuring spontaneous conversation and light entertainment for weekend listeners.
• Radio3i On-Air Advertising and Event Sponsorships Advertising space and event sponsorship packages sold to businesses for on-air promotion during programming breaks and dedicated segments, plus sponsored events and programs. Sales handled by mediaTi marketing partner.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gruppo Corriere del TicinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent media group providing cross-platform integration with TeleTicino television and Corriere del Ticino newspaper. Radio3i is part of this larger media organization serving Ticino.
• TeleTicinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister television station within Gruppo Corriere del Ticino. Shared leadership includes Sacha Dalcol serving as vice director of both Radio3i and TeleTicino.
• mediaTi (La Tua Pubblicità Qui)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal advertising marketing partner handling advertising sales and promotion for Radio3i. Website link provided for 'La Tua Pubblicità Qui' (Your Advertising Here) service.
• Swiss Radio PlayerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Swiss radio aggregation platform integrating Radio3i for wider digital distribution across Switzerland.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Radio Capital: Italian national commercial radio station broadcasting talk, news, and music programming. Comparable in commercial Italian-language radio model with talk-driven content similar to Radio3i's Clacson and news segments.
• Radio Deejay: Major Italian national commercial radio network focused on music and entertainment. Comparable in commercial radio broadcasting model and Italian-language audience, though operating at national scale across Italy rather than regionally in Switzerland.
• Radio Italia: Italian national commercial radio network focused exclusively on Italian music. Comparable in commercial radio model and emphasis on Italian-language music — a content focus also central to Radio3i's programming.
• RDS – Radio Dimensione Suono: Italian national commercial radio network broadcasting contemporary music and entertainment. Comparable in commercial radio model, Italian-language audience, and music-led programming format.
• RTL 102.5: Leading Italian commercial radio network broadcasting contemporary hits and entertainment programming. Comparable as a commercial music-led radio operator serving Italian-speaking audiences, though at much larger national scale.
• RMC – Radio Monte Carlo: Italian national commercial radio network with music and entertainment programming. Comparable as a commercial Italian-language music radio broadcaster, though operating at significantly larger national scale.
• Radio 24 – Il Sole 24 Ore: Italian national talk and news radio owned by Il Sole 24 Ore publishing group. Comparable in commercial radio model with news/talk programming, anchored by a parent media organization — analogous to Radio3i's position within Gruppo Corriere del Ticino.

Emerging players

• Virgin Radio Italy: Italian rock/alternative music radio station. Comparable in commercial radio model and Italian-language audience with a music-led format that overlaps with portions of Radio3i's programming mix.

Regional players

• Energy Switzerland: Major Swiss commercial radio network with stations across multiple language regions. Comparable as a Swiss regional commercial radio broadcaster, though primarily German-speaking rather than Italian-speaking like Radio3i.

Direct peers

• RSI – Radiotelevisione svizzera (Rete Tre): Public broadcaster for Italian-speaking Switzerland, operating Rete Tre as its radio channel serving the same Ticino audience as Radio3i with news, music, and cultural programming. Directly comparable in geography, language, and target demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio3i

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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