The history of Ringier is undoubtedly a success chapter in Swiss economic and media history. Publications like "Schweizer Illustrierte," "Blick," and "Cash" can today be considered milestones that shaped Swiss journalism in the 20th century and transformed the industry. However, Ringier's rise was by no means continuous. Like no other company, its name and its journalistic products are associated in public perception with unparalleled success, but also with bankruptcies, scandals, and controversies. Peter Meier and Thomas Häussler provide, for the first time, a comprehensive, scientifically grounded, and critical analysis of this tumultuous 175-year company history. They illuminate the very specific corporate culture and identity that has developed over several generations of publishers and journalists and continues to shape Ringier to this day.