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Schibsted Publishing House established
1839 is considered to be the year in which Schibsted Forlag was formally established. Schibsted becomes sole proprietor of the printing house in 1843. Read more
This is Schibsted
Schibsted is a family of digital brands with a mission to empower people in their daily lives. We do this by providing leading online marketplaces, building world-class media houses, and helping great companies scale.
Nordic Marketplaces
Our leading marketplaces in the Nordics connect millions of buyers and sellers every month. Read more
News Media
As the largest media group in Scandinavia, our world-class media houses continue to shape the media landscape of today – and tomorrow. Read more
Growth & Investments
We invest in great digital companies that empower consumers, and we are rethinking financial services. Innovation and growth are in our Schibsted DNA. Read more
A day in the Schibsted family
To explain who we are, we gave some of our employees cameras to share their daily lives and thoughts. Have a look at A day in the Schibsted family.
Our brands
Who we are
To define what Schibsted is and should aim to be, we have an overall strategy and identity. Learn more about what kind of company Schibsted should be in the hearts and minds of our stakeholders, our mission, vision and uniting principles.
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How we look
Schibsted's design is based on our over all strategy and identity, Schibsted’s Future State. It portraits our personality as a pioneer and has its fundaments in our history and in the Nordic aesthetics. Read more to find all guidelines and assets.
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How we speak
Schibsted personality is a confident pioneer who inspires you and makes you feel like you can do anything. To express this personality we have some clear voice and tone guidelines.
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Following the code
Trust is essential to our business, and to gain it we must earn it. This means that in everything we do, we aim to be fully compliant with all legal requirements, follow best practices and act with integrity.
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How we run things
The Board
As of today, the board consists of ten members – seven are shareholder's representatives and three are employee representatives.
Management Team
Schibsted’s Executive Management Team consists of experienced leaders representing our different business areas and functions.
Public Policy
Schibsted’s ambition is to be a leading voice in our industry. Our Public Policy department works to secure and improve conditions.
Our Locations
Our brands in Sweden
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Varberg, Ängelholm, Malmö
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Our brands in Norway
Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger
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Our brands in Poland
Kraków, Gdańsk
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Our brands in Finland
Helsinki
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Our brands in Denmark
Copenhagen, Aarhus
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Our brands in Portugal
Lisbon
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Our brands in Spain
Madrid
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Our brands in Austria
Vienna
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A trusted digital partner
Privacy and what it means
We are committed to being a trusted digital partner, contributing and sharing best practices within data privacy and security. Read more
Our privacy office
Our Privacy Office coordinates the overall privacy work and hosts weekly privacy network meetings to facilitate ongoing efforts. Read more
Welcome to GDPR
With the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have strict rules regarding how personal data is handled. Read more
We are dedicatedto responsible use of AI
There is great potential for AI across the Schibsted ecosystem. We are committed to capturing it in responsible ways. Learn more about our different initiatives and meet our experts.
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Schibsted Future Report – our outlook on trends
Get one step ahead of global trends within tech, people and business with our annual trend report, written by our own people.
Schibsted Future Report
Our history
Since 1839
1860
Aftenposten is founded
Christian Schibsted founded the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, then called Adresseavisen. When Christian dies in 1879, his son Amandus takes over management and turns Aftenposten into a modern newspaper.
1911
Exclusivity of the story on Amundsen’s South Pole success
Aftenposten gives heavy coverage to research work done on the Arctic and Antarctic over several years. Read more
1966
Schibsted acquires Verdens Gang
The first edition of VG, which had been established by members of the post-war resistance movement, sees the light of day on 23 June 1945. Read more
1992
Schibsted Listed on Oslo Stock Exchange
The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange 15th of July, with Tinius Nagell-Erichsen as the company’s board chair and VG Director Kjell Aamot as CEO. The closing price on the first day of trading is NOK 145. Read more
1995
The first investments in the internet and new media
1995 marks the year when Schibsted in many ways made the transition from a newspaper organization to a fully-fledged media corporation. Read more
1996
Schibsted acquires Aftonbladet
Schibsted acquires 49.9 percent of Aftonbladet, founded in 1830, from the Swedish Trade Union Confederation. Read more
1998
Schibsted acquires Svenska Dagbladet
In July Schibsted acquires 73.6 percent of the share in Svenska Dagbladet (SvD), one of Sweden's leading national quality newspapers. Read more
2000
Finn.no launched
FINN.no is established in October and soon gains a foothold as the leading online classified site in Norway. The company is owned by Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende, Adresseavisen, Stavanger Aftenblad and Fædrelandsvennen.
2003
Schibsted acquires Blocket
The acquisition of Blocket.se, Sweden’s biggest buyers’ and sellers’ marketplace, makes Aftonbladet the market leader in online classified advertising. Read more
2004
Large owners in Swedish TV4
Schibsted acquires a large ownership share in TV 4 by increasing its ownership interest to 20.1 percent. Its ownership interest was subsequently further increased.
2006
Schibsted’s european ambitions
Schibsted takes over the European and Latin American parts of Trader Classified Media, consisting of online classifieds services for cars, real estate, recruitment and private possessions. Read more
2008
The authorities give the go-ahead to establish Media Norge
After a long process, the Appeals Board for Media Ownership, overturns the Norwegian Media Authority’s decision to prohibit the formation of Media Norge. Read more
2009
Schibsted refines the group’s strategy and business portfolio
Schibsted pulls out of film and TV production. Among the largest companies and assets that are sold is Metronome Film & Television. Read more
2010
Investment in media houses and the online classified business
Schibsted takes over full control of the French online classifieds giant Leboncoin.fr, which is valued at EUR 400 million. Leboncoin.fr is Europe’s third-largest online classified site. Read more
2013
Joining forces to develop Classifieds
SnT Classifieds is established- A joint venture between Schibsted, Telenor and Singapore Press Holdings. Schibsted Media Group, Telenor and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) are teaming up to create two joint ventures in online classifieds. Read more
2014
Schibsted acquires Milanunscious and Avito
Schibsted completed the acquisition of Milanuncios.com, one of the top generalist online classifieds companies in Spain. And also Avito in Morocco.Read more
2017
Schibsted strengthens its position in Latin America
Schibsted strengthens its position in the rapidly growing Brazilian online classifieds site OLX.com.br by increasing the ownership from 25 to 50 percent. Read more
2019
Adevinta is listed on Oslo Børs
On April 10 2019, Schibsted's former international Marketplaces was listed as a separate company – Adevinta – at Oslo Børs. Read more
2019
Schibsted launches a new identity
New logotype, symbol, color palette and brand pattern”Schibsted has always been a forward-looking company with a spirit to keep evolving and to make a difference in people’s lives. Now it’s time to change the way we look; to get a modern look for a modern company,” says CEO Kristin Skogen Lund. Read more
2020
Schibsted acquires eBay Classifieds in Denmark
Related to Adevinta's acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group, Schibsted acquired eBay online classifieds businesses DBA.dk and Bilbasen.dk in Denmark. Read more
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