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Ringier introduces new login after OneLog failure

Ringier is introducing a new user login system for its Swiss media platforms, marking the final departure from the failed joint login infrastructure OneLog. The OneLog project, launched in 2021 by Ringier and TX Group, was intended to provide a shared login across Swiss publishers, but was abandoned after a severe cyberattack and the withdrawal of key partners. Ringier's new login will unify access across its Swiss titles, including Blick, Beobachter, and Bilanz. The move follows the earlier adoption of a new login by 20 Minuten in January. Ringier's CEO Marc Walder was the first president of the OneLog joint venture.

• Ringier is introducing a new user login for its Swiss media platforms.
• The new login will provide access to all Ringier Medien Schweiz titles, including Blick, Beobachter, and Bilanz.
• OneLog, the joint login infrastructure, was abandoned after a cyberattack and the withdrawal of partners.

Ringier opens a new chapter with “Blick fürs Wochenende”

Ringier announces major changes: after nearly 60 years, SonntagsBlick will be replaced by a new Saturday publication, 'Blick fürs Wochenende', debuting on January 9, 2027. The announcement was made at a celebrity event, with appearances by Marc Walder and Ladina Heimgartner. Publisher Matthias Ackeret confirmed no job cuts and emphasized giving the new product a chance. Additionally, leadership transitions at EqualVoice (September 3, 2026) and a new collaboration between Ringier and OpenAI (August 31, 2026) were announced. The podcast also reflects on the recent passing of publisher Jürg Marquard, honoring his influence on the Swiss media industry.

• Ringier will launch 'Blick fürs Wochenende' on January 9, 2027, replacing SonntagsBlick.
• The new publication will appear on Saturdays instead of Sundays.
• The announcement was made at a celebrity event featuring Marc Walder and Ladina Heimgartner.

Ringier opens new chapter with “Blick fürs Wochenende” after almost 60 years of SonntagsBlick

Ringier announces the launch of “Blick fürs Wochenende” replacing SonntagsBlick after nearly 60 years, marking a major product change. Also announced: leadership transition at EqualVoice and collaboration with OpenAI.

Nebelspalter journalist Michèle Binswanger launches 'Binswangers Radar' newsletter

Swiss satirical magazine Nebelspalter has introduced a new newsletter by journalist Michèle Binswanger, titled 'Binswangers Radar'. The newsletter, published twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, comments on current events under three sections: 'Was ist', 'Was kommt', and 'Was buzzt'. In the first issue, Binswanger discusses the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and critiques the growing number of accredited influencers at the US Open. Binswanger joined Nebelspalter from Tamedia in late April, where she focuses on investigative journalism. A related podcast is also planned. Chefredaktor Markus Somm praised her contributions.

• Binswanger's newsletter 'Binswangers Radar' launched on September 10, 2026.
• The newsletter appears twice per week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
• It includes sections labeled 'Was ist', 'Was kommt', and 'Was buzzt'.

SonntagsBlick competitors stick to Sunday print

Ringier is set to unveil the 'next chapter' of its Sunday newspaper SonntagsBlick, with speculation of a move to Saturday delivery. Competitors Tamedia and NZZ, publishers of SonntagsZeitung and NZZ am Sonntag respectively, reaffirm their commitment to Sunday as a publication day. They cite reader demand for in-depth journalism on weekends and see no need to change their print schedules. The potential exit of SonntagsBlick from Sunday delivery would increase distribution costs for the remaining two titles, as they share the costs of early-morning delivery via Presto Presse-Vertriebs AG. Both competitors acknowledge declining readership but remain confident in the future of Sunday print.

• Ringier will present the 'next chapter' of SonntagsBlick at a VIP event on Wednesday, potentially moving to Saturday delivery.
• Tamedia's SonntagsZeitung remains the largest Sunday paper in German-speaking Switzerland with 368,000 readers, down from 431,000.
• NZZ am Sonntag has 322,000 readers, a statistically insignificant decline from 331,000.

Tages-Anzeiger's 'Der Morgen' Newsletter Now Led by Editors

The Tages-Anzeiger, a Swiss daily newspaper, has restructured the production of its morning newsletter 'Der Morgen'. Starting Tuesday, the editorial leadership team, including Editor-in-Chief Raphaela Birrer and her deputy Matthias Chapman, will write the newsletter. This change follows personnel shifts in the previous newsletter team, leading to the dissolution of the dedicated team. Two of the five former authors, Edgar Schuler and Deborah Bischof, are leaving Tamedia, the parent company. The other three remain in different roles. Tamedia spokesperson Edi Estermann emphasized this is not a cost-cutting measure but an efficiency improvement to better align the newsletter with newsroom operations. The newsletter, launched in November 2016, has a subscriber base in the mid-six-figure range.

• Tages-Anzeiger dissolved its dedicated newsletter team for 'Der Morgen'.
• The editorial leadership, including Chefredaktorin Raphaela Birrer, now writes the newsletter.
• Edgar Schuler and Deborah Bischof are leaving Tamedia.