Observed Signal · Sep 29, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
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.
Represents a notable editorial talent move in the Swiss media landscape, potentially signaling shifts in digital news production strategies, but does not directly impact ad technology or marketing infrastructure.
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- 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.
- Brotz previously worked at Ringier's SonntagsBlick from 2000 to 2008.
- Ringier discontinued daily news broadcasts on Blick TV in 2023, following the departure of former SRF host Jonas Projer.
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