Ringier Medien Schweiz AG vs TX Group

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.

Ringier Marketplaces: United Classifieds and Imobiliare join forces to accelerate product innovation and scale

Ringier Marketplaces announces a strategic partnership between United Classifieds and Imobiliare to accelerate product innovation and scale.

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.

Goldbach Group Restructures, Cuts Up to 35 Jobs in Audience-Media Fusion

Swiss ad marketer Goldbach Group is cutting up to 35 positions following the merger of its audience and media sales units. CEO Christoph Marty discusses the move in an interview, citing the need for leaner structures and agility in a changing media market. This is the third restructuring in three years, with over 110 positions eliminated since 2024. The company states no further measures are planned, but processes are continuously reviewed. The restructuring is backed by shareholders TX Group, RTL, and Seven.One.

• Goldbach Group eliminates up to 35 jobs due to fusion of audience and media marketing.
• Over 110 positions cut since 2024.
• Restructuring is backed by shareholders TX Group, RTL, and Seven.One.

Swiss Publishers Sign Anti-Plagiarism Code; TX Group Opts Out

The Swiss media association VSM launched a memorandum against unfair text copying in journalism. Ringier Medien Schweiz, NZZ, CH Media, Somedia, Freiburger Nachrichten, and Gammeter Media signed it. The TX Group's publications, including 20 Minuten and Tamedia, declined to participate, arguing that their own editorial guidelines and existing law are sufficient. They also decided to join the international Spur Coalition, which addresses AI use in journalism. This is the second time the TX Group has not supported a VSM initiative, following its refusal to sign the SRG agreement in May 2025.

• VSM published a memorandum 'Transparenz und faire Übernahme journalistischer Inhalte' on 09.09.2026.
• Signatories include Ringier Medien Schweiz, NZZ, CH Media, Somedia, Freiburger Nachrichten, and Gammeter Media.
• 20 Minuten and Tamedia (TX Group) did not sign the memorandum.