Berlin’s Checkpoint”: The newsletter that changes everything!

Berlin’s Checkpoint”: The newsletter that changes everything!

What's happening in Cologne? Today, on June 21, 2025, we take a look behind the scenes of the digital media landscape and highlight one of Germany's most exciting newsletters: the “Tagesspiegel Checkpoint”. As the editorial team reports, this newsletter is not only the first paid newsletter in the B2C sector, but is also very popular nationwide, especially in Berlin.

Published by Tagesspiegel editor-in-chief Lorenz Maroldt and his dedicated team, the “Tagesspiegel Checkpoint” offers interesting insights into Berlin politics, business and society every day from 6 a.m. Particular attention is paid to current issues such as traffic chaos and the tense housing situation in the capital. Gastronomic recommendations and cultural tips are also not neglected, so that readers are always well informed. For those in a hurry, there is also the “Checkpoint Short Route”, a free and compressed version that provides information about the most important news of the day from Monday to Saturday. Further information can be found here.

Popular awards and constant development

The “Tagesspiegel Checkpoint” can look back on a number of prominent awards, including the “Grimme Online Award”, the “European Digital Publishing Award” and the “Nova Innovation Award” from the BDZV. These successes underline the high quality of the platform and the journalistic offering, which impresses with pointed, empathetic and critical reporting.

In the midst of digital change, the entire industry is facing challenges. According to Inxmail, the average opening rate of emails fell to just under 25 percent in 2023, compared to around 30 percent in previous years. This decline is partly due to the introduction of Apple's Mail Privacy Protection feature, which affects the openness of contact statistics. This is particularly important in the B2C segment.

A look at the future

So what awaits us in the future? As these challenges develop, the “Tagesspiegel Checkpoint” must constantly adapt and develop in order to address visitors and subscribers with high-quality content. The combination of personal storytelling and critical analysis remains an important feature that sets the newsletter apart and ensures a loyal readership.

In summary, it can be said that the “Tagesspiegel Checkpoint” is not only an informative companion for readers, but also a beacon of quality in digital journalism. You can read more details about this interesting project here.