Ringier takes over Literaturen magazine
Ringier Switzerland is taking over the magazine Literaturen through its German subsidiary Ringier Publishing. The magazine previously belonged to Friedrich Berlin Verlag.
As early as the October issue, Literaturen will be published by Ringier Germany for the first time. Ringier has already notified the Federal Cartel Office of the acquisition. The acquisition of Literaturen is subject to the approval of the Cartel Office, Ringier wrote in a press release on Tuesday.
This year, Literaturen will still appear in its usual publication rhythm. Next year, it will then be reorganized and Literaturen will appear as a "magazine within a magazine" together with Cicero, with an anticipated five issues per year, according to the Ringier release. Friedrich Berlin Verlag is now passing on Literaturen in order to concentrate on its core competence in the performing arts in the future. Frauke Meyer-Gosau and Ronald Düker will continue to be responsible for editing Literaturen.
