Schibsted vs Tamedia

VGX steps up the search for the news service of the future

The VGX project has been extended for another two years as Schibsted continues its experiment to develop a digital news service for young people.

Schibsted Press & News: VGX extended, SMS Sweden named Sales Org of the Year, Radio Aftonbladet launches

The Schibsted press page lists multiple recent announcements: VGX project extended for two years, SMS Sweden named Sales Organisation of the Year 2026, Radio Aftonbladet goes live, Schibsted strengthens Nordic position with stronger results, Raoul Grünthal appointed new Chair of Tinius Trust, Aftonbladet Radio opens for advertisers, Schibsted secures rights deal for Norwegian football, partnership with Estercare for women's health, joint digital advertising offering with TV4, open sourcing AI tool Videofy, and several award wins.

Schibsted Press & News: VGX extended, Radio Aftonbladet live, and more

Schibsted's press page features multiple news items including the extension of the VGX project, Radio Aftonbladet going live, SMS Sweden named Sales Organisation of the Year, and other corporate announcements.

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.