TAKEAWAY: Tyler Brulé, of Monocle, likes the look and feel of the new business format of Handelsblatt. So much so that he is devoting a segment of his Sunday, Nov. 1, Monocle Radio show to the project.
The countdown is on for relaunch of Handelsblatt
Shown here, opening pages of the Handelsblatt weekend section, yes, with that big H dominating at the top.
The new front page of the “business format” Handelsblatt : notice placement of the online refer at bottom of lead story text
Here is how we handle a double page opening of a new section: companies and markets, with navigation at the top for best stories within section.
Now we get ready for the final two miles of the marathon!
As a runner who has done 15 marathons, I can tell you that it is at that point, with just a little to go, that you start getting pumped up to see that finish line. That is where we are this Friday as we cross the t’s and dot the many i’s that are always part of introducing a new design. In this case, we have already taking care of the H, as you well know.
Nils Werner, art director of Handelsblatt, and I, will do a final review of styles, templates, training strategies, etc. today, then get ready to meet Sunday as we produce the first Handelsblatt in its new business format. It should be fun, it always is.
A lot rides on this relaunch: it is the first quality newspaper in Germany to go to a compact. I know that other publishers are watching, gauging and advertising reactions, and wondering if they should take a similar step. In my view, yes, why not? Germany is a country where free newspapers have simply not been able to survive. Unlike Spain, France or the Scandinavian countries, tabloid formats are reserved for the so called down market or boulevard newspapers. To break away from this stigma is not easy. Handelsblatt is doing it.
I think we will introduce a tabloid that immediately conveys the idea of seriousness, quality journalism, respectability——and, of course, the book concept in the daily newspaper. Let’s see how it goes.
Monocle radio interview
Tyler Brulé, editor of Monocle magazine, and host of Monocle Radio, has honored me with another invitation to appear in his show Sunday to discuss the design of Handelsblatt. Tyler, who is the guru of refinement, efficiency and chic, has given Handelsblatt a 10. He received one of the printed prototypes for review during his radio show.
Thanks, Tyler. This is comforting to me and the team as we approach the finish line.
The Monocle Radio show will air Sunday, Nov. 1, at 12:00 CET – from iTunes and also www.monocle.com. Another top story on the show is an update on the Economy of Abu Dhabi, pegged to the Formula 1 event there on Sunday, from the news anchor John Defterios, who presents CNN’s Marketplace Middle East.
Handelsblatt relaunch videos: Mario explains the new look, discusses design generally
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