Aftonbladet has been granted a national radio licence by the Swedish Media Authority. The decision marks the start of a long-term investment as Aftonbladet now establishes a national radio channel. The ambition is to fill a gap in the Swedish radio landscape and reach more people with news journalism in
On February 12, the winners Schibsted’s Power of Journalism Awards 2025 were announced. Aftonbladet swept the board, winning two prizes: “Best Innovative Entry” for Hej Aftonbladet and “Best Storytelling” for Annika wanted to die. Our new Schibsted colleagues at TV4 won the Scoop category with The Lundin Case – Silence
In her new role, Christina Højer Mørkve will serve as a key advisor on political and regulatory matters that affect the framework conditions for Schibsted’s editorial media operations in Norway. Mørkve joins from the position of Senior Manager at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs, where she has worked on political processes
Podme has entered a new partnership with Telenor in Norway and has become part of Streamix, a unique streaming bundle that brings together leading services in one flexible, user-friendly offering. Podme joins the Streamix lineup alongside platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, Viaplay, Apple TV and more, giving Telenor customers
Schibsted and Helthjem have signed a new long-term agreement for newspaper distribution, ensuring continued home delivery to readers six days a week. The new agreement between Schibsted and Helthjem covers distribution of the group’s newspapers across Norway, as well as VG to more than 5,000 retail outlets. The agreement has
This summer, Schibsted’s acquisition of Sweden’s TV4 and Finland’s MTV was announced. Since then, we’ve been exploring how to collaborate in the best possible way. In Finland, things have already moved a step further, where one of the country’s most popular podcasters has paved the way for cross-company collaborations in
Schibsted took home five awards at this year’s Guldörat gala at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. The successes confirm Schibsted’s position as a leader in audio journalism, alongside its strength in text and video. Podme was recognised in four categories, while Svenska Dagbladet’s documentary podcast Mannen med revolvern (The
Svenska Dagbladet has reached a new milestone in its digital development. In July, the newspaper achieved its goal of 125,000 digital subscribers – six months ahead of schedule – and growth continues. As of September, SvD has close to 130,000 digital subscribers, representing a 35 percent increase in just one
Schibsted today announces the successful closing of the acquisition of Telia Company’s TV Media business (TVM) – TV4 in Sweden and MTV in Finland. The transaction marks a major step in building a stronger, more unified Nordic media presence that combines trusted journalism with engaging content across all platforms and
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