ARD quits shock exit: No news block on weekends!

ARD quits shock exit: No news block on weekends!

ARD chief spokesman Jens Riewa surprisingly announced a significant change in the "daily topics". In a video recently published on Instagram, he pointed out that there will be no news block on the weekend. This decision marks the end of a traditional format that has accompanied many spectators over the years. Riewa expressed melancholy about this change, which significantly shapes his professional career, since he has been moderating the "Tagesschau" since 1995 and appointed chief spokesman in 2020.

From June 1st, the new regulation will come into force. Riewa explained that after the "Tagesschau" he was finished at 8 p.m. "A piece of history is over," said Riewa in his emotional statement. But the reactions of the audience were mostly negative. Around 20,000 followers from Riewa were dissatisfied on Instagram with the change, which was expressed in numerous critical comments. A user described the decision as a shame and emphasized the importance of information.

reactions of the viewers

The spectators expressed their displeasure in different comments about the upcoming change. A user asked the rhetorical question: "Why, oh, why? Where do you go, information?" Another critical comment referred to the GEZ payments, with the remark that the fee payers would get less and less for their contributions. The actor Hans Sigl also joined the criticism and asked what would happen to the information.

The ARD has already dispensed with the news block in the past in the past in the past to create space for in -depth interviews or explanatory elements. This practice should now be used more to make the shipment more contemporary. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how this change affects the number of spectators. Some fans of the "daily topics" already indicated that they could possibly switch to ZDF format "Today Journal".

continuous media development

In the context of these changes, it is interesting to see how ARD and ZDF react to the requirements of media use. The current ARD/ZDF-Medien study 2024 brings relevant long-term studies together to capture developments in media use in Germany. These studies are crucial to map trends and changes in the spectator preference and ensure that the content remains up to date.

The ARD/ZDF media study refers to basic information about media use and captures both linear and non-linear media offers. The new developments show that the broadcasters endeavor to integrate innovations into the program design. Ultimately, it will be important how the viewers react to the desired changes and whether they give the new concepts a chance.