It is one of those hammer blows whose echoes can be heard weeks in advance. But when they happen, you are surprised by their force. It is similar with the departure of "Blick" editor-in-chief Ralph Grosse-Bley, which Ringier announced this morning. There had already been various rumors about his resignation, but yesterday the signs were dark red. Newsnet and PR professional Sacha Wigdorovits predicted the quick departure of Switzerland's most controversial and mysterious editor-in-chief, and the press office did not even deny it, but refrained from making any comment. The case seemed clear.
But that is only the outward singapore rcs data appearance. Grosse-Bley's departure - for whatever reason - signals a change of direction at Dufourstrasse. The era of German tabloid journalists, long preferred by publisher Michael Ringier over local journalists, seems to be over. But in contrast to Grosse-Bley's "journalistic twin" from the "Bild" kitchen, the former "SoBli" boss Carsten Witzmann, Grosse-Bley leaves his mark. Despite all the criticism of his management style and his alleged arrogance, "Blick" has become better, more exciting, more attractive but also more German under his aegis. "Blick" has - and this is undoubtedly Grosse-Bley's achievement - found its way back to what it really is: a tabloid.
Colorful, shrill - and sometimes unfair. Only the readers have not really thanked him for it, the numbers have not shot up explosively. But it is doubtful whether Grosse-Bley can be blamed for this. Be that as it may: the appointment of Andrea Bleicher as the new "Blick" editor-in-chief was the most pragmatic, the most cost-effective but certainly not the worst solution. And also a historic one: the first woman to head the editorial team. "Blick" top. The "SonntagsBlick" has definitely improved under Rolf Cavalli, Bleicher's partner and Witzmann's successor. The fact is: the leadership of the "Blick" family with Andrea Bleicher, Rolf Cavalli and Peter Röthlisberger ("Blick am Abend") is now back in Swiss hands. CEO Marc Walder has moral support from the very top for this coup. In the February issue of "persönlich", former Chancellor and Ringier advisor Gerhard Schröder raves about Managing Director Walder. You can't get more than that. And even in a potential power struggle, the Chancellor's words are still worth their weight in gold.