Observed Signal · Sep 10, 2026 · Business Update · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Ringier's Sunday Paper Closure Hits 561 Presto Employees
Ringier's decision to cease publication of the SonntagsBlick newspaper on Sundays will impact 561 of Presto's 4,390 employees, more than one in eight. The union Syndicom criticizes Ringier for not contributing to a social plan for affected delivery workers, while Ringier rejects any financial responsibility. Presto, a Swiss Post subsidiary, will adapt contracts for 491 employees and terminate up to 70 positions. The last SonntagsBlick will appear on December 27, 2026, before merging into the Saturday edition 'Blick fürs Wochenende' from January 9, 2027. Presto and its social partners are entering consultations on a social plan.
The closure of a major Sunday newspaper and the impact on distribution workers is significant for the Swiss media market, but it is not directly affecting the advertising technology industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ringier will stop publishing the SonntagsBlick on December 27, 2026, merging it into the Saturday edition 'Blick fürs Wochenende'.
- Presto, a Swiss Post subsidiary, employs 4,390 people, of which 561 are affected by the Sunday paper closure.
- Up to 70 Presto delivery staff will lose their jobs entirely, while 491 will receive reduced contracts.
- Syndicom demands Ringier contribute to a social plan for affected Presto employees, but Ringier refuses.
- Presto will consult with social partners Syndicom and Transfair on a social plan.
- NZZ am Sonntag and SonntagsZeitung will continue to be delivered on Sundays.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mapped“Ringier announced the cessation of the SonntagsBlick newspaper and merged it into the Blick fürs Wochenende....”
“Tamedia spokesperson commented on potential effects on the SonntagsZeitung....”
“NZZ analyzes the impact of the Ringier decision but continues with the NZZ am Sonntag....”
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Ringier reportedly to end SonntagsBlick
Ringier Medien Schweiz has denied reports that it will discontinue SonntagsBlick, saying in an internal memo the title will remain an independent weekend editorial product while the publisher considers operational changes. Internally, Ringier is studying whether to move delivery from Sunday to Saturday and possibly rename the title depending on the delivery day, but says no final decision or immediate timetable has been set. Earlier reporting by CH Media and SRF, and an internal memo seen by Keystone-SDA, flagged studies into earlier production/delivery, potential consolidation with Blick’s Saturday edition and non-disclosure agreements among participants. Digital outlet Republik had reported the paper would be discontinued by end-2026; Ringier contradicts that. Founded in 1969, SonntagsBlick has a circulation of about 75,000, and any shift off Sunday could change cost-sharing arrangements with SonntagsZeitung and NZZ am Sonntag.
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 replaces SonntagsBlick with 'Blick fürs Wochenende'
Ringier has announced that its Sunday newspaper SonntagsBlick, which has been published since 1969, will be discontinued. Starting January 9, 2027, it will be replaced by a new Saturday edition called 'Blick fürs Wochenende'. The separate Saturday edition of Blick will be merged into this new 96-page weekend publication, which will be published in two sections. The move comes as Swiss print advertising revenue has fallen sharply, from 1.5 billion Swiss francs in 2014 to 600 million today. No job cuts are planned, and the editorial team will remain at its current strength. The last edition of SonntagsBlick will appear on December 27, 2026.
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