INTERVIEW by Ringier is the premium magazine for inspiring personalities and in-depth conversations. Through insightful interviews, creative short-form features and the striking imagery of leading international photographers, it offers unique insights into moving life stories. A stimulating reading experience with a wow factor – for a discerning readership and committed advertising partners.
CHF 19’500
1/1 page, gross rate
2x per year
Frequency
88’000
Distributed circulation
Source for distributed circulation = Publisher
Source: Publisher
Publication formats
Publication and advertising deadlines
| Issue | Publication | Advertising deadline | Deadline for print material |
| 01 | 05.06.2026 | 30.04.2026 | 07.05.2026 |
| 02 | 27.11.2026 | 22.10.2026 | 29.10.2026 |
Advertising formats & rates
Cover pages
| Formats | Placement | Full bleed in mm (W x H) | Gross price in CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd cover page | – | 223 x 298 | 23,400 |
| 3rd cover page | – | 223 x 298 | 21,450 |
| 4th cover page | – | 223 x 298 | 29,500 |
| Opening | 2nd cover page and page 3 | 446 x 298 | 43,900 |
Double-page spreads
| Formats | Full bleed in mm (W x H) | Gross price in CHF |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1 page | 446 x 298 | 39,000 |
Advertorials
| Formats | Full bleed in mm (W x H) | Gross price in CHF |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1 page | 210 x 298 | 22,600 |
Production surcharges
The following production surcharges apply when print material (text and design) is produced by the Brand Studio*:
| Formats | Layout | Full bleed in mm (W x H) | Gross price in CHF** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1 page | Magazine or journal format | 420 x 298 | 5,000 |
| 1/1 page | Magazine or journal format | 210 x 298 | 3,300 |
**Neither tiered discount nor entitled for Advisory commission or Annual turnover premium
Tip-on
| Weights in gramm | Gross price in CHF |
|---|---|
| ≤ 15 | 22,000 |
| 16 – 25 | 44,000 |
| 26 – 35 | 51,920 |
| 36 – 50 | 62,920 |
Loose supplements
- Heavy specialities on request
- 30 % surcharge for inserts with samples
| Weights in gramm | Gross price in CHF |
|---|---|
| ≤ 15 | 51,040 |
| 16 – 25 | 58,080 |
| 26 – 35 | 59,840 |
| 36 – 50 | 61,600 |
General policies
The prices and information are subject to change at any time without prior notice. All technical data and weight information is non-binding. All prices are quoted in CHF excl. 8.1 % VAT; prices are valid from 1st January 2026.
Specifications & delivery
Publishing title
Circulation
| Title | Gross circulation 2026 |
|---|---|
| Interview by Ringier | 88,000* |
Technical conditions
| Print process | Offset |
| Magazine format | 223 x 298 mm |
| Bleed advertisements | +5 mm trim on all sides. Text and image elements that may not be trimmed must be 8 mm away from the edge of the magazine |
| UCR | 300 % (sum C+M+Y+K) |
| ICC profile | PSO uncoated_v3_FOGRA52.icc |
| Print material colours | To optimally reproduce advertisements, the printer must receive a binding Qualiproof in accordance with the ISO Coated standard by the specified deadline. The proof must have a Fogra media wedge on it. If no colour proof is available as a reference, your order will be printed in line with the PSO standard. |
| Colour composition | All advertisements must be created using the Euroscale colours (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) |
| Bitmap | 845 dpi, greyscale and colour: 300 dpi. Format: PDF. No RGB, DCS or OPI images |
| Panorama pages | In the case of 2/1 pages with overflowing text, always take the gutter allowance into account or consult Ringier Advertising |
| Data format | Delivery as a PDF file is considered standard and is preferable to delivery in other file formats |
| Documents | PDF/X-4 (other documents on request). For the settings, please see www.pdfx-ready.ch. |
Data transmission
| Address | Ringier AG Ringier Advertising Classifieds & Prepress Flurstrasse 55 8021 Zürich anzeigen-prod@ringier.ch |
Requirements for the creation of advertorials
| Publishing title | The name and logo of the title and its categories may not be used |
| Typography & Layout | The advertorial must be clearly distinguishable from the editorial section in terms of typography and layout in order to be recognisable to the reader |
| Client | The advertiser must be clearly recognisable |
| Note | The advertorial must be labelled “PUBLIREPORTAGE” at the top left or right |
| Autorisation | Before publication, we request a layout for approval by the publisher |
Tip-on
Technical conditions
| Formats | Minimum: 60 x 80 mm Maximum: 170 x 252 mm |
| Scope | min. 2 pages |
| Weight | max. 20 g |
| Thickness | max. 2 mm |
| Quality | Postcards must comply with postal regulations. Paper weight for 2-page tip-ons: minimum 120 gm2 and maximum 300 gm2. |
| Restrictions | Bound tip-ons on agreement only (stapling position). |
| Layout | Multi-page tip-ons can only be processed if they have a cross, central or roll fold. Zig-zag folds cannot be processed. The closed side of the tip-on must point towards the binding. In the event of any processing difficulties, completion of the magazine print run will take priority over that of the tip-on. Placement errors equating to 2 % of the total quantity provided are reserved (positional deviations, missing carrier or tip-on etc.). |
| Booking & Cancellation | 5 weeks before publication. |
| Dummy version | The final acceptance (good to go) requires a binding sample and a precise positional diagram to be provided on time. |
| Third-party ads | Third-party ads with up to three pages will be charged at +30 % of the gross price for a 1/1 page per ad (irrespective of existing contracts and without agency commissions and annual sales bonuses). Four or more third-party ads on request. |
| Glue strips | 3 mm from the left edge (glue strips on the item to be glued) |
| Positioning | – On the right-hand ad page – On the top or bottom half of the page (according to the tip-on diagram) |
| Positional deviations | +/- 9 mm possible (horizontal/vertical) / 4° axial |
| Carrier ad | Minimum format 1/1 page |
Packaging specifications
- By-products: By-products must be delivered without bent corners, creases, or displaced backs.
- Pallet securing: Ensure protection against deformation and moisture.
- Grip height: Maximum 12 cm per layer, manageable quantities, uncrossed and not banded.
- Pallet weight: Maximum 650 kg
- Pallet loading height: Maximum 120 cm
- Materials: Reusable exchange pallets (Euro pallets, 800 x 1200 mm) → Avoid untreated solid wood; avoid pallets made from other materials.
Stacking
- Stack loose, glued-in and bound-in supplements cover-side up
- Piggyback and tip-ons cover-side down
Pallet labelling
The pallets must be labelled with the following information by attaching a pallet label to at least two sides:
- Delivery address
- Supplier & delivery date
- Client with contact person
- Item number (item code including issue number)
- Item description (type of specialty, publication title, publication date including calendar week)
- Number of items per pallet
- Number of items per type
- Number of pallets per type
- Weight of the pallet
Delivery note
The following information must be provided:
- Customer
- Type of supplement
- Circulation
- Host magazine
- Issue number
Sample copies
Two loose sample copies must be provided for each product.
Delivery date
Delivery dates are specified in the order confirmation In all events, the confirmed delivery deadlines must be observed.
Delivery times & delivery address
Request to mediaserviceprint@ringier.ch
Delivery from abroad
The order must clearly state that customs duties and import sales tax are to be charged to the customer and not to the recipient.
Loose supplements
Technical conditions
| Formats | Minimum: 100 x 150 mm Maximum: 195 x 267 mm |
| Scope | Minimum: 2 pages Maximum: 32 pages (higher number of pages following the presentation of a dummy version) |
| Paper | Individual sheet, double-sided: max. 120 – 300 gm2 4 – 8 pages: 80 gm2 (higher on request) From 8 pages: 60 gm2 (higher on request) |
| Weight (maximum weight) | 49 g (higher weight following the presentation of a dummy version) |
| Thickness (maximum) | 2 mm (thicker product on request) |
| Layout | Multi-page supplements can only be processed if they use a cross, central or roll fold. Zig-zag folds cannot be processed. The closed side of the supplement must point towards the binding. In the event of any processing difficulties, completion of the magazine print run will take priority over that of the supplement. |
| Booking & Cancellation | 5 weeks before publication |
| Dummy version | The final acceptance (good to go) requires a binding sample and precise positional diagram to be provided on time. |
| Scheduling | Multiple loose supplements are possible per issue. |
| Third-party ads | Third-party ads with up to 3 pages will be charged at +30% of the gross price for a 1/1 page 4c per ad (irrespective of existing contracts and without agency commissions and annual sales bonuses). 4 or more third-party ads on request. |
| Positioning | Anywhere inside the magazine. |
| Split | Split surcharge of CHF 3,000 per issue. The publishing house reserves the right to postpone publication due to partial booking. By postcode (subscribers) and cycle split (e.g. every 3rd subscriber) |
| Third party logo | Logos of Ringier Media Switzerland titles may only be used after consultation. |
Packaging specifications
- By-products: By-products must be delivered without bent corners, creases, or displaced backs.
- Pallet securing: Ensure protection against deformation and moisture.
- Grip height: Maximum 12 cm per layer, manageable quantities, uncrossed and not banded.
- Pallet weight: Maximum 650 kg
- Pallet loading height: Maximum 120 cm
- Materials: Reusable exchange pallets (Euro pallets, 800 x 1200 mm) → Avoid untreated solid wood; avoid pallets made from other materials.
Stacking
- Stack loose, glued-in and bound-in supplements cover-side up
- Piggyback and tip-ons cover-side down
Pallet labelling
The pallets must be labelled with the following information by attaching a pallet label to at least two sides:
- Delivery address
- Supplier & delivery date
- Client with contact person
- Item number (item code including issue number)
- Item description (type of specialty, publication title, publication date including calendar week)
- Number of items per pallet
- Number of items per type
- Number of pallets per type
- Weight of the pallet
Delivery note
The following information must be provided:
- Customer
- Type of supplement
- Circulation
- Host magazine
- Issue number
Sample copies
Two loose sample copies must be provided for each product.
Delivery date
Delivery dates are specified in the order confirmation In all events, the confirmed delivery deadlines must be observed.
Delivery times & delivery address
Request to mediaserviceprint@ringier.ch
Delivery from abroad
The order must clearly state that customs duties and import sales tax are to be charged to the customer and not to the recipient.
Conditions & Discounts
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Your Points of Contact
Thierry Hansen
Head of Sales Wirtschaft, Lifestyle, Living und Luxus
+41 44 259 88 52
thierry.hansen@ringier.ch
Print Services
Media Service Print
+41 44 259 88 44
mediaserviceprint@ringier.ch
