Jürg Marquard

Jürg Marquard

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Jürg Marquard was a prominent Swiss publisher and entrepreneur known for founding the influential magazine 'Pop' and building an international media empire. Born in Urdorf, Switzerland, he began his career as a local reporter before launching 'Pop' in 1965, which captured the youthful zeitgeist of the era. Over the years, he expanded his portfolio to include successful titles like 'Metal Hammer' and 'Cosmopolitan', renowned for his innovative approach to publishing and keen understanding of market trends. Marquard was a larger-than-life figure, often seen as a jet-setter, but he was also a strategic businessman who carefully navigated the publishing landscape. His passing at the age of 81 in Zurich marked the end of an era for the Swiss media industry.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,740
Power
1,354$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.19% +0% 8,654,622 16,740 $700,000 1,354$
Totals 1 8,654,622 16,740 $700,000 1,354$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Jürg Marquard was a prominent Swiss publisher who founded the magazine 'Pop' and built an international media company. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Verleger Jürg Marquard ist tot: Nachruf auf Mr. Pop