Siv Tveitnes, Executive Vice President of Schibsted News Media, opening Newsroom Summit 2023 in Oslo. Siv Tveitnes, Executive Vice President of Schibsted News Media, laid out Schibsted’s five factors that are still driving the Nordic media group’s transformation during her opening keynote presentation at WAN-IFRA’s Newsroom Summit which took place at the company’s iconic news brand, VG (Verdens Gang), in late October. (Editor’s note: This presentation took place before the announcement on 11 December that the Tinius Trust in Oslo aims to acquire Schibsted’s news operations and have a 100% controlling interest, meaning Schibsted News Media will be managed as a separate company and no longer be listed on the stock exchange, with t he remaining business, consisting of the current business areas Nordic Marketplaces, which includes Delivery, and Growth & Investments continuing to be a listed company. The Tinius Trust retains its 26% ownership stake in this (latter) company. It is a non-binding agreement that is subject to approval in 2024. Here is an in-depth interview about the possible acquisition.) Context and structure to Schibsted’s success Schibsted’s key brands operate in Norway and Sweden and enjoy top market positions: primary news destinations VG in Norway and Aftonbladet in […]