MEDIAparc SA - Frapp

What MEDIAparc SA - Frapp does

MEDIAparc SA operates a 2,000 m² multi-tenant media center in Villars-sur-Glâne, in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, housing six complementary regional media operations under one roof: RadioFr. (regional radio), La Télé Fribourg (regional television news), Frapp (a digital news mobile platform launched December 2020 with 50,000+ app downloads by June 2022), Sept.info (a regional news portal), Mediapub (the advertising sales agency that serves as the commercial arm of the ecosystem), and skippr (a digital agency providing web services). Construction began in November 2016 and the facility was officially inaugurated in December 2018 with 200 invited guests; an open house in May 2019 attracted over 4,000 visitors.

The underlying technology is a shared digital media production environment combining audio (radio studios), video (TV studio and newsroom), and text (digital news app and portal) production under one physical infrastructure, with no disclosed proprietary technology stack, API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities. Frapp functions as the primary consumer-facing digital product, distributing regional news, entertainment, sports, culture, and education content via a mobile app and web portal.

The business model is centered on advertising sales through Mediapub, which sells advertising inventory across RadioFr., La Télé, Frapp, and Sept.info to regional advertisers. Secondary revenue streams include venue rental (training room, newsroom, and cafeteria for press conferences, general assemblies, and events) and school workshop fees (curriculum-aligned media education for primary and secondary schools). The company is privately held (Swiss SA structure) with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and a small headcount (16 per firmographics, 0 per the German-language source), operating exclusively in the Fribourg canton market.

Name

MEDIAparc SA - Frapp

Legal name

MEDIAparc SA

Website

https://mediaparc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEDIAparc SA operates a multi-tenant media center in Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland, housing RadioFr., La Télé Fribourg, Frapp, Sept.info, Mediapub, and skippr. It delivers regional radio, television, digital news, and advertising services to the Fribourg canton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Media Center

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Media Digital Platforms & Streaming (Apps, On-demand, Podcasts) (MPABADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG), News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Regional media services
• Digital news platform
• Local radio broadcasting
• Regional television news
• Media production facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Villars-sur-Glâne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising (Mediapub): The Mediapub advertising agency operates within MEDIAparc as the commercial arm, selling advertising across the multiple media platforms housed in the center (RadioFr., La Télé, Frapp, Sept.info).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MEDIAparc operates a 2,000 m² multi-tenant regional media center in Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland, that brings together six media entities under one roof: RadioFr. (regional radio station), La Télé Fribourg (regional television newsroom), Frapp (digital news platform with mobile app), skippr (digital agency), Sept.info (regional news portal), and Mediapub (advertising agency). The center produces and distributes local news, entertainment, sports, culture, and education content to the Fribourg canton community via radio, TV, mobile app, and web channels.

Product overview

MEDIAparc is a multi-tenant media center located in Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland, housing six distinct media operations under one roof: RadioFr. (regional radio), La Télé Fribourg (regional television news), Frapp (digital news platform with 50,000+ app downloads), skippr (digital agency), Sept.info (news platform), and Mediapub (advertising agency). The facility spans 2,000 m² with studios, a newsroom, and workspaces. Frapp serves as the primary digital consumer product—a news mobile app and platform covering regional news, entertainment, Fribourg life, sports, culture, and education. The center also offers educational services through school workshops and facility tours. The various media entities share physical infrastructure and operate collaboratively to serve the Fribourg region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frapp Digital News Platform Digital news platform and mobile application providing regional news, entertainment, Fribourg lifestyle content, sports, culture, and education coverage for the Fribourg canton in French-speaking Switzerland. Serves as the exclusive partner of Tomorrowland Festival for Western Switzerland.
• RadioFr. Radio Station The Fribourg regional radio station operating from the MEDIAparc facility, providing audio broadcasting services and regional radio programming for the Fribourg area.
• La Télé Fribourg Regional Television The Fribourg regional edition of La Télé television station, producing local television news and entertainment content from the MEDIAparc newsroom.
• Mediapub Advertising Agency The advertising agency and sales representation (Werberegie) operating within MEDIAparc, handling media advertising sales across the various platforms housed in the media center.
• Sept.info Regional News Portal A regional news portal for Fribourg operating from MEDIAparc, contributing to regional news coverage alongside Frapp and other in-house media outlets.
• MEDIAparc Facility Tours and Venue Rental Guided tours of the MEDIAparc media center for groups of 10 or more people (associations, companies, clubs, institutions), including visits to television and radio studios, with optional aperitif. Spaces (training room, newsroom, cafeteria) are available for press conferences, general assemblies, and other events.
• School Workshops Interactive workshops for primary and secondary schools aligned with curriculum learning objectives, designed to educate students about media production and technology. Bookable online via anmeldung.radiofr.ch.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RadioFr.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio station operating within the MEDIAparc facility, providing radio broadcasting services for Fribourg region. The entire RadioFr. team was united under the MEDIAparc roof in March 2019, with official broadcast launch on March 19, 2019.
• La Télé (Fribourg Edition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelevision station with Fribourg regional edition operating from MEDIAparc. First 100% Fribourg news broadcast aired January 7, 2019. Shares TV studio facilities within the media center.
• FrappcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital news platform for Fribourg, launched December 20, 2020. Partner within the MEDIAparc ecosystem. Recorded over 50,000 app downloads by June 2022. Exclusive partner of Tomorrowland festival for Western Switzerland.
• skippr (Digital Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital agency operating within MEDIAparc, providing web design and digital services. Credited with web design for the MEDIAparc website.
• Sept.infocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional news portal for Fribourg operating from MEDIAparc. News platform sharing the media center facilities.
• Mediapub (Advertising Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising agency/regie operating within MEDIAparc, selling advertising across the multiple media platforms housed in the center. Commercial arm of the media ecosystem.
• FRiStyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned as partner entity within the MEDIAparc open day coverage. Part of the media center ecosystem.
• TPF (Transports Publics Fribourgeois)minorOthersPublic transportation provider. Bus line 5 connects Fribourg train station to Cormanon stop (7-minute journey), serving the MEDIAparc location. Bus operates every 7 minutes on weekdays.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Télé (other editions): La Télé's Vaud and other cantonal editions operate the same regional-edition model as La Télé Fribourg — same brand, similar news format, parallel advertiser pitch. Closest network peer to one of MEDIAparc's core tenants.
• Canal Alpha: Neuchâtel regional television station co-located with RTN — a structural twin to La Télé Fribourg's role within MEDIAparc. Direct competitor for regional TV ad budgets and viewers in adjacent French-speaking Swiss cantons.
• Rhône FM: Valais regional radio station comparable to RadioFr. — same French-speaking Swiss regional broadcaster model with local news, advertising sales and cantonal focus. Closest functional equivalent outside Fribourg.
• RTN (Radio Télévision Neuchâtel): Directly comparable Swiss cantonal broadcaster operating Radio RTN and Canal Alpha television in Neuchâtel. Identical regional-media-hub model to MEDIAparc: multi-platform regional news, advertising sales arm and community focus within a single French-speaking Swiss canton.

Broad incumbents

• CH Media: Largest private Swiss regional media group (TV, radio, print across German-speaking cantons). Competes for the same regional advertising budgets at greater scale and with deeper content resources; key incumbent benchmark for MEDIAparc's Mediapub sales pitch.
• Ringier: Major Swiss media group operating Blick and other digital/print titles with national reach. Competes with Frapp for digital advertising spend in the Fribourg region and represents a potential acquirer or partner at scale.
• RTS (SRG SSR): Public French-language Swiss broadcaster — sets the editorial benchmark for RadioFr. and La Télé Fribourg, and competes for the same regional advertisers and audiences with public funding. Indirect but dominant incumbent on MEDIAparc's core territory.
• 20 Minutes (Tamedia): Switzerland's largest free digital news outlet, with strong presence in Fribourg. Directly competes with Frapp for regional digital news attention and the same local advertiser budgets via digital ad inventory.

Others

• Groupe E (and other Fribourg-local advertisers/venues): Major Fribourg-based enterprises (energy, retail, public sector) are anchor advertisers for Mediapub. While not media peers, they represent the structural ceiling of MEDIAparc's local advertising TAM and are key ecosystem participants.

Emerging players

• Nau.ch: Swiss digital-native news startup with national and regional coverage including Fribourg. Comparable to Frapp as a digitally-led regional news platform targeting younger audiences, and a more scalable peer in the digital news category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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