Silvia Binggeli
"People and their stories never go out of fashion."
February 9, 2024
How do you convince important Swiss personalities from show, culture and sports business to invite a team of journalists and photographers to their homes and reveal personal information about themselves? That, togehter with a powerful team, is my job as editior-in-chief of the Swiss People Magazine.
I illustrate the stumbling blocks we have to overcome in the editorial office when dealing with celebrities and why listening is severly underestimated in our society with episodes from my everyday professional life and encounters with national and international stars.
Silvia Binggeli
Silvia Binggeli started her journalistic career at women's magazine "annabelle". In 2022 she took over as editior-in-chief at "Schweizer Illustrierte". "Schweizer Illustrierte" is THE people magazine in Switzerland and looks back on a 111-year history.
Recording of the lecture on February 9, 2024
Review of the evening lecture with Silvia Binggeli
In this captivating lecture, Silvia Binggeli, editor-in-chief of “Schweizer Illustrierte,” gives an exclusive insight into her career and her experiences in people journalism. She shares her fascinating encounters with celebrities and shows how her curiosity and empathy lead to in-depth and often surprising interviews. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities in journalism and the changing media landscape and highlights the importance of authentic and respectful listening in a society increasingly shaped by social media.