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The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is an organization that aims to protect the rights of journalists and publishers worldwide to operate independent media. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. It provides its members with expertise and services to thrive in the digital world and fulfill their important role in society. With formal representative status at the United Nations, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe, WAN-IFRA derives its authority from its network of leading news publishing companies and technology entrepreneurs, as well as its 60 national association members representing 18,000 publications in 120 countries. The German company was founded in 1948, and Vincent Peyrègne has been the CEO since 2012.

AZ Medien AG publishes newspapers and periodicals. Its products include newspapers, magazines, daily newspapers, classified ads, digital, television and radio, books, as well as customer and newspaper printing. The company was founded on December 16, 1887 and is headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland.

Part of TX Group AG, Tamedia Publications Romandes SA is a newspaper publisher. The company is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Serge Reymond has been the CEO of the Swiss company since 2009.

Edipresse Groupe SA provides advertising services. The company is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Virtual Network SA operates internet website. The firm also provides online advertising network. The company was founded by Stephane Pictet and Stefan Renninger in 1997 and is headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland.

Somedia AG publishes news paper and provides media services. It offers media, advertise, distribution and book publishing services. The company is headquartered in Chur, Switzerland.

Somedia Production AG operates as media company. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Chur, Switzerland.

Part of Neue Zürcher Zeitung AG, RMH Regionalmedien provides newspaper publishing services. The company is based in Lucerne, Switzerland. RMH Regionalmedien was acquired by NZZ Regionalmedien AG on May 25, 2021 for $5.99 million.

CH Media Holding AG engages in the provision of media publishing and broadcasting services. The firm focuses on the management and publication of regional newspapers and online portals, radio and television stations, as well as magazines. It distributes Fit for Life, Nidwaldner Zeitung, Aargauer Zeitung, Anzeiger Luzern, WochenBlatt, Luzerner Zeitung, Zuger Presse, Oltner Tagblatt, Azeiger, Zuger Zeitung, Stadt Anzeiger, ToggenburgerTagblatt, Schweizer Musikzeitung, and Urner Zeitung. The company was founded on June 20, 2018 and is headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland.