Dear
Friends of WRTH,
As we approach the publication of the 80th edition of
the World Radio TV Handbook (WRTH 2026), we find ourselves at both a moment
of celebration and of change. For eight decades, WRTH has been a constant
companion to radio listeners, broadcasters, and enthusiasts worldwide. We know
that many of you treasure the annual arrival of the printed book, and it is
with great care and reflection that we share the following news.
The Final Printed Edition
WRTH
2026 will be the last edition to appear in print. After this milestone 80th
edition, WRTH will move entirely to digital formats—our regularly updated Web
App and the twice-yearly E-book (Winter and Summer schedules). This is not a
decision we have taken lightly. The printed WRTH has been part of the identity
of our community, and we understand what it means to see it come to a
close.
Why This Change Is Necessary
Over
the past years, the costs of producing WRTH in print have risen sharply.
Printing, paper, tariffs, shipping, and logistics have all become increasingly
expensive and difficult to manage. Despite our best efforts to absorb these
pressures, continuing to publish in print on a yearly basis is no longer
sustainable. In order for WRTH to survive as a publication, and continue
serving the global broadcasting community, we must adapt.
Pre-Order Only: A Collector’s Edition
The
WRTH 2026 printed book will be available exclusively through pre-order, with
delivery scheduled for December 2025. There will be no launch
stock or reprints. Once pre-orders close, the book will not be available
again. This makes WRTH 2026 a true collector’s edition—our final tribute in
print to 80 years of The World’s Most Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Guide to
Broadcasting.
Pre-orders will open on Wednesday, September 24,
2025, and close on Friday, October 31, 2025. Please watch
our communication channels for the official announcement, and subscribe to our
newsletter to always stay up-to-date: https://wrth.info/newsletter/
Looking Ahead with Digital
Moving
forward, WRTH will be available in two formats:
·
The WRTH Web App, updated throughout the year with
the most current data.
·
The WRTH E-book, released twice a year to cover
Winter and Summer schedules.
We believe this transition will allow WRTH to remain relevant,
accessible, and sustainable, while providing you with more up-to-date
information than print has ever allowed.
Updated Pricing
To
reflect the realities of production and to keep WRTH alive in its new form,
prices for 2026 are as follows:
·
WRTH 2026 Printed Book: EUR 59,90 (excluding
shipping)
·
WRTH 2026 Web App: EUR 47,90
·
WRTH 2026 E-book (Winter and Summer editions): EUR 47,90
Please note: Prices are set in EUR. Currency conversion applies
at the point of purchase for all other currencies.
Shipping costs will remain similar to last year, varying by
region, with WRTH continuing to subsidize rates in some areas.
A Word of Thanks
We
know these changes may be difficult to accept, especially for those who have
collected the printed WRTH for many years. Please know that this was not an
easy decision for us to make. It comes from a deep responsibility: to ensure
that WRTH not only celebrates its remarkable past but also secures its
future.
We are grateful beyond words for your loyalty and support, and
for the place you have given WRTH in your lives. As we turn this page together,
we hope you will join us in celebrating the WRTH 2026—the final printed volume
and a lasting collector’s item—and in embracing the new digital editions that
will carry WRTH into the years ahead.
If you have any other questions, please visit our FAQs for quick, clear
answers and support.
With gratitude,
The
WRTH Team
