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Wemf Data: Blick Becomes Top-Selling Newspaper

The new Wemf circulation data, discussed in the persoenlich.com podcast, reveals that the printed Blick newspaper gained approximately 17 percent in readership, making it the most-read daily newspaper in German-speaking Switzerland. Publishers Matthias Ackeret and Christian Beck attribute this success to a long-term trend and the leadership of editor-in-chief Rolf Cavalli. In contrast, nine magazines, including Coopzeitung and Migros-Magazin, experienced significant readership declines. The podcast also covers job cuts at Ringier in Lausanne, where 14 positions are being eliminated. The discussion highlights the challenges facing print media in Switzerland, with magazines struggling against digital competition and changing consumer habits.

• Blick's printed edition gained approximately 17% in readership.
• Blick is now the most-read daily newspaper in German-speaking Switzerland.
• Nine magazines, including Coopzeitung and Migros-Magazin, lost significant readership.

Sandro Brotz Departs SRF, Launches Video Podcast at Blick

Sandro Brotz, the prominent host of Swiss public broadcaster SRF's political talk show 'Arena', is departing after 14 years, with his last show in mid-January 2026 (the end of January 2026). Starting in February 2026, he will join Ringier's 'Blick' media group to host a new high-profile video podcast published several times per week, covering Switzerland's most important political, economic, and social issues with expert guests. The podcast will be distributed across Blick's channels and major social and video platforms, as part of Blick's video and cross-media strategy, following the earlier departure of Jonas Projer, who left Blick TV after it was discontinued. Brotz, who previously worked at Ringier's 'SonntagsBlick' from 2000 to 2008, will not speculate on his successor at SRF. He emphasizes the podcast will prioritize probing questions over political stances, and despite facing harassment during the COVID era, he will maintain work-life balance in the new role.

• Sandro Brotz will leave SRF after 14 years, with his last 'Arena' episode in mid-January 2026, and start at Blick (Ringier) in February 2026.
• He will host a new 'premium video podcast' at Blick, published several times per week, covering politics, economy, and society with guests.
• The podcast will be distributed on Blick's channels and major social and video platforms, supporting Blick's video and cross-media strategy.

Tamedia probes 24 Heures over Christmas-party allegations

Tamedia is conducting external investigations after allegations of inappropriate and potentially criminal behaviour involving senior staff at the French‑language daily 24 Heures. Reporting by SonntagsBlick says two executives are accused of misconduct: one allegedly kissed and groped a young journalist without consent after a Christmas party; another, whose planned appointment as editor‑in‑chief in 2026 was abruptly halted, faces prior complaints and was later suspended following further allegations. Tamedia CEO Jessica Peppel‑Schulz ordered independent inquiries and has placed the accused employees on leave while external law firms examine two cases reported early in 2026. Investigations are ongoing and Tamedia states the presumption of innocence applies to all involved.

• Tamedia confirmed two alleged breaches of its code of conduct reported in early 2026.
• Tamedia CEO Jessica Peppel‑Schulz ordered external investigations and placed the accused employees on leave.
• One senior employee's planned promotion to editor‑in‑chief in 2026 was stopped after staff and the personnel commission objected.

Neuer Rückruf bei VW: Brandgefahr bei ID.-Modellen

Nach dem Lenkschrauben-Rückruf droht VW der nächste Ärger: Bei ID.-Modellen und Cupra Born besteht Akku-Brandgefahr. FOCUS online erklärt, wie Sie herausfinden, ob Ihr Fahrzeug betroffen ist.