WhatsApp channels: The new direct line for citizens in Alsergrund!

WhatsApp channels: The new direct line for citizens in Alsergrund!

Things are getting more and more colorful in Vienna! On November 21, 2025, numerous visitors took the opportunity to stop by the traditional punch stand at the St. Anna Children's Hospital. With warm drinks and warm conversations, the guests were not only able to enjoy the great atmosphere, but also make a contribution to a good cause - the proceeds go directly to the St. Anna Children's Hospital. The event impressively shows how a sense of community and helpfulness can be combined.

Directed by Fabian Franz, the event began at 9:49 a.m. and offered participants the opportunity to exchange ideas with the hospital staff. This type of public relations work not only increases awareness of the children's hospital, but also offers a direct insight into its work and the challenges that the employees have to face every day.

WhatsApp and the new communication channels

Another exciting aspect in the world of communication is WhatsApp's recently widely introduced channel function. This allows celebrities, companies and clubs to reach their followers directly. Users have the opportunity to subscribe to channels that interest them, which creates real added value for the community. In fact, over 85% of the German-speaking population already uses WhatsApp daily, making the chat service the undisputed number one in the region, as franziskabluhm.de reports.

WhatsApp represents a growth engine, especially for users over 50 who are more difficult to reach via traditional media. Initiatives such as the German Bundestag's WhatsApp channels, which already had 30,000 followers in just ten months when they were launched, show how effective this new form of communication is.

Statistics and usage behavior

The use of WhatsApp is on the rise worldwide. In 2025, the app is expected to have over 3 billion monthly active users. This is also reflected in the daily figures: over 100 billion messages are sent every day! Users also appreciate the simplicity of the platform; thanks to the end-to-end encryption for chats and calls, they feel like they are communicating securely. The average usage time of around 33 minutes per day also speaks for itself. socialplug.io highlights that interaction via WhatsApp Business is also constantly increasing. Over 175 million users contact companies via this platform every day.

A completely new way to share information and current news is enabled by the new WhatsApp channels. Organizations like WDR Aktuell regularly achieve a reach of over 200,000 accounts, many of which are not subscribers.

The fusion of charity and modern means of communication impressively shows how diverse the possibilities are today. Be it at the punch stand for the St. Anna Children's Hospital or through innovative channels on WhatsApp - the Viennese are always ready to achieve great things together!