Last year was marked by declining print revenues, a tough advertising market, and costs associated with establishing a new company. At the same time, 2024 also marked the beginning of a new chapter for Schibsted — with new ownership, clearer priorities, and steps to prepare the company for the future.
Several of Schibsted’s Norwegian companies strengthened their digital position and improved their financial performance in a challenging 2024. The 2024 annual financial statements for VG, VGTV, E24, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Stavanger Aftenblad and Podme Norway are now ready. “Several of our companies have shown positive development in a demanding market
Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and increased geopolitical uncertainty, Schibsted’s Swedish media houses continue to demonstrate digital growth and strong journalism. Both Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet manage to grow their digital businesses during 2024, and Podme significantly improves its results, in line with its strategy to build a leading Nordic
VG is soon turning 80 – and is marking the anniversary with a new visual identity and modernised design. The project isn’t about reinventing VG, but about strengthening what already makes the brand a powerful voice in Norwegian public life. In just a few days, the new VG design will
VG won two categories and Svenska Dagbladet one as the industry organization INMA handed out its prestigious awards in New York. The international awards ceremony, Global Media Awards, organized by the International News Media Association (INMA), took place at Edison Ballroom in New York on Thursday evening local time. VG
Today, Schibsted Media becomes Schibsted again as the media group becomes the sole owner of the name. The name change is natural as the publicly listed Schibsted Marketplaces officially changes its name to Vend and becomes a pure Nordic marketplace company. The media group Schibsted, founded in 1839 and today
At the annual media awards ceremony held during the Nordic Media Days in Bergen on Wednesday evening, Stavanger Aftenblad was named Media House of the Year, while Bergens Tidende won the Innovation of the Year award – for the second year in a row. The jury praised Stavanger Aftenblad as
Aftonbladet and VG are taking a joint step toward the future of news consumption when launching “Hej Aftonbladet” and “HeiVG”. These are AI-powered chat services developed together by the two media houses – making it easier than ever for millions of readers in Sweden and Norway to find, understand, and
At the Wan-Ifra Global Awards, VG’s TV coverage of the U.S. election reached new heights. Earlier this spring, VG was announced as the winner of the European award from the international media organization Wan-Ifra. Now it’s confirmed that VG’s U.S. election coverage was also judged the best globally.“VG redefined election
Bergens Tidende is recognized for revealing serious flaws in Norway’s rescue helicopter system. Bergens Tidende was awarded a SKUP diploma at this year’s investigative journalism conference in Tønsberg, for the project “What no one was supposed to know about the helicopter preparedness. ”The investigation revealed serious weaknesses in Norway’s offshore
Schibsted Media stood in the spotlight when Årets Dagstidning 2025 was held at Berns in Stockholm. Both Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet were recognized in multiple categories, once again showcasing the power of quality journalism, innovation, and bold editorial initiatives. Double win for Aftonbladet 🏆🏆 Aftonbladet received two major awards: Best
Gustaf Eriksson and Christian Haneborg are joining Schibsted Media’s executive management team, while Per Håkon Fasting is transitioning into a strategic role within the company. Gustaf Eriksson has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President of Consumer Business at Schibsted Media. Eriksson comes from the role of EVP of