Today, we’re releasing our Second-Hand Effect report! Schibsted Marketplaces has tracked the climate impacts and benefits of second-hand trade across our marketplaces FINN, Tori, DBA and Blocket. “At Schibsted Marketplaces, we recognise that circular business models are game-changers in reducing the environmental impact of consumption by cutting emissions. These insights
Schibsted ASA (“Schibsted” or “Schibsted Marketplaces”) today announces that the divestment of its news media operations to the Tinius Trust through Blommenholm Industrier AS (collectively the “Trust”) has been completed. As first announced in December 2023, with a final agreement signed in March 2024, the decision to divest its news
Next week, Schibsted will be divided into two companies – one media company and one marketplaces company. By then, we will have two separate homepages and separate newsflows. If you want to keep getting news from media, sign up below! Earlier this spring, the final agreements were signed to sell
Norway’s leading news site, VG, has already developed a large portfolio of AI tools for its journalists. Here is how journalist Martin Folkvord used AI to scan through 6,000 documents looking for signs of illegal adoptions. How can artificial intelligence (AI) be used in investigative journalism? At a session at
A ChatGPT enterprise agreement with OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, an AI Academy and an AI training course are just some of the ways Schibsted readies its employees for a future alongside AI. “We believe that the use and competence of AI among all employees who can use the tools must increase;
Schibsted ASA (“Schibsted” or “Schibsted Marketplaces”) today announced a new Executive Leadership Team, as part of its transformation into a new and more focused marketplaces company. The announcement follows the appointment of Christian Printzell Halvorsen as new CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces, communicated on 16 May 2024 (read more here). The
Schibsted ASA (“Schibsted” or “Schibsted Marketplaces”) today announced that Christian Printzell Halvorsen has been appointed as its next CEO. Christian Printzell Halvorsen, currently EVP of Schibsted’s business area Nordic Marketplaces, will take up his new position after the closing of the divestment of Schibsted’s news media operations to the Tinius
Andrew Kvålseth, EVP Growth and Investments and Chief Investment Officer of Schibsted, has decided to leave Schibsted for an external opportunity. Kvålseth’s current responsibilities include Schibsted’s growth portfolio, venture activities, and mergers and acquisitions. He will take on a CEO position in a listed company, to be announced at a
E24 both opened and closed the first day of the Nordic Media Days in Bergen by winning prestigious awards for its journalism. Additionally, Bergens Tidende received one of the main awards, “Innovation of the Year,” and VG was named “National News Site of the Year.” The media awards are presented
With a major interview study, Schibsted has identified four key drivers of media trust. “The study indicates investing in trust can be a key to unlocking user revenue,” says Agnes Stenbom. “For Schibsted’s media business, we have concluded that trust is the most important asset in the increasingly automated and
As the largest annual media conference in the Nordics kicks off this week, many familiar faces from Schibsted will be seen on stage. Our talented colleagues will discuss everything from investigative journalism to AI, diversity, leadership, editorial dilemmas, war journalism, and SEO. Here is an overview of the presentations: “AI
Schibsted’s newspapers have once again proven their excellence at the prestigious INMA Global Media Awards, clinching no less than 13 prizes across a variety of categories. The INMA Global Media Awards are known for recognizing outstanding achievements in the media industry, celebrating initiatives that drive growth and engage audiences worldwide.