Because of Corona: 20 Minuten abandons regional editions and sets up 150 new boxes
The commuter medium 20 Minuten, which belongs to the TX Group, is doing away with its regional editions during the coronavirus crisis. The newspaper is also setting up new boxes at busy grocery stores.
In a statement on Monday, the reason given for the discontinuation of the regional editions was the changed news situation and the sharp drop in advertising sales.
New appear 20 minutes in one version each for German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland and - unchanged - Ticino. As soon as the situation returns to normal, the regional editions will be published again as usual, it added.
In addition, the newspaper is now also coming to the stores: in cooperation with food retailers, the 20 minutes 150 new box locations throughout Switzerland. Despite widespread working from home and the elimination of commuting, 50 percent of the normal circulation is currently finding its way to readers. However, the new box locations will ensure that interested readers continue to receive the most important news. The newspaper could also shorten any waiting times in front of the stores. (SDA/swi)
