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A wake-up call! Is the media losing its role as a defender of democracy? 🗞️👇 Schibsted Media recently published a new report that highlights a troubling trend: the influence of editorial media on Europe’s democracies has been in sharp decline over the past 15 years. Einar Hålien, Group editor at Schibsted Media's Public Policy team and author of the report bases the results on: 📉 Four comprehensive datasets 🎙️ Numerous expert interviews Economic pressures, media distrust, and fewer innovative formats are just a few factors behind the growing disconnect—especially among younger audiences and those in rural areas. “This is a wake-up call! ⏰ Strengthening editorial media could be a game-changer in combating disinformation and supporting liberal democracies," says Petra Wikström-Van Eemeren, Schibsted’s Head of Public Policy. 🔗 Read the full report via the link in the comment section. #innovation #democracy #journalism #newsmedia #publicpolicy #schibstedmedia #schibsted

We are excited to share that Schibsted has been recognised as a Career Company by Karriärföretagen for the sixth year in a row! 🌟 As Schibsted Media and Schibsted Marketplaces continue as separate entities, we will remain committed to fostering a workplace where diversity and innovation drive our success. A big thank you to all our team members who contribute to making this possible! #Careercompany2025

These are the winners of The Power of Journalism Awards 2024 🎉👇 Schibsted Media hosted its annual Power of Journalism Awards this Tuesday, honouring the exceptional work of its journalists over the past year. The awards celebrated the best contributions in investigative reporting, innovation, storytelling, and collaboration, as part of a conference attended by 300 employees from Sweden and Norway. 🌟 – It’s inspiring to lead an organisation like Schibsted Media, where independent journalism strengthens our democracies every day, says CEO of Schibsted Media Siv (Juvik) Tveitnes. And here are the winners: 🔍 Best Scoop: Aftonbladet: Anna Kinberg Batra’s Note Olof Svensson and Fredrik Björkman exposed abuses of power in public administration, blending traditional investigative methods with creative approaches to reveal nepotism with far-reaching consequences. 💻 Best Innovation: VG - Verdens Gang AS Murders in Norway, Murder Case Overview Jarle Grivi Brenna, Jonas Nilsson, Marianne Vikås, Christina Quist, Hilde Kristine Misje, and Øyvind Engan created an innovative overview of 24 years of murder cases in Norway, earning praise for combining data and design in a groundbreaking platform. 💬 Best Storytelling: Aftenposten: Kristoffer Ingebrigtsen "I thought he was going to kill me" Andreas Bakke Foss, Tonje Egedius, Synne Søhoel Drageset, and Marte Gundersen shared a deeply personal story about Kristoffer Ingebrigtsen, delivering a powerful narrative through text and sound. 🤖 Best Collaboration: Bergens Tidende: BT’s BreakingBot Bergens Tidende's BreakingBot transformed breaking news coverage with new tech features like audio transcription and license plate searches. Created by Anders Grimsrud Eriksen and Halvard Alvheim Vegum, along with data journalists and developers at VG/Aftenposten. #thepowerofjournalism #newsmedia #journalism #media #schibsted #trust

Shaping the future requires many perspectives! 💬 This fall, IN/LAB - Schibsted Media’s and Tinius Trust’s joint innovation lab focused on inclusion - hosted a new round of Futures Forum in Stockholm! It gathers young adults and media professionals to discuss desirable futures for the news media, this time on the topic of trust.Participants shared their thoughts on prototypes on possible futures and on how news media can evolve. Here is what we learned from the young participants in the group: 📍Trust in Proximity and Expertise - Firsthand, on-the-ground experience and no hidden motives make sources feel credible and trustworthy. 🤖Human Intuition vs AI Judgement - Mixing AI’s analytical power with human intuition could strengthen news credibility, but there is a risk of over-relying on biassed human instincts. 🔍Transparency Calms Misinformation Concerns - Unverified news risks the spread of misinformation, and we therefore need more transparency about information certainty. 🎯Tailored Complexity Makes News Accessible - News that adapts to your knowledge feels less repetitive and easier to follow. 🔧Direct Line to Your Algorithm - Algorithms provide personal relevance, but there is a desire for more control over them to shape your own news feed. 🌟Personalisation Evolved: News That Challenges You - Attractive, personalised news is understood as tailored content that still pushes you out of your comfort zone. A big thanks to all participants for their energy and insights! Check out the video from the sessions below and read more about the learnings on IN/LAB’s website: https://lnkd.in/dSeZxXDW #innovation #trust #IN/LAB #future #journalism #newsmedia

Meet Carl Winte, a Product Manager at Blocket Mobility! 🚗 While Blocket might not instantly bring cars, boats and excavators to mind, our mobility vertical helps millions trade vehicles every month. With exciting shifts like electrification and new ownership models, the industry is transforming fast. At Schibsted Marketplaces, we’re passionate about making a difference. Running marketplaces that fuel the circular economy makes our work both impactful and inspiring. “We’ve made great strides, but there are endless opportunities to enhance user experiences and expand our reach,” Carl says. 📸 by Agris Jurjans #schibstedmarketplaces #meetourpeople

Podme reaches historic milestone 🌟👇🎙 In August, Martina Göransson stepped in as the new CEO of Podme. Back then, as she took on the role, she looked forward to "an exciting journey." Three months later, she concludes that the expectations have been met. Every single day 🌟 In interviews with industry media in Sweden and Norway, she reflects on her first months as Podme's CEO and the strategy moving forward. "It has been an amazing journey that Podme has both undertaken and continues to be on. It’s an incredible organisation with so many talented people. And we also have an enormous amount of great content," Martina says in an interview with the Norwegian newspaper Kampanje. She also takes the opportunity to share some big news! This fall, Podme surpassed 350,000 subscribers across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Martina describes it as a historic milestone: "We are very proud to have 350,000 subscribers. It’s very exciting and something we felt more people should know about. It also feels good to be a bit more transparent." Congratulations! 🎉 Foto: Podme #podcast #subscribers #record

Today, Schibsted Marketplaces holds its first Capital Markets Day as a pure-play marketplace company! Our leadership team is in Barcelona to present our strategy and financial targets for the future – join us live at 13:00 CET.

Agnes Stenbom is Sweden's AI Person of the Year 2024!💡🎉 Today, Agnes Stenbom was recognised by TechSverige for her trailblazing work in responsible AI development in journalism, earning her the title of Sweden’s AI Person of the Year 2024. Agnes is head of Schibsted Media’s inclusion lab IN/LAB and responsible for trust initiatives at Schibsted Media. Through initiatives like Nordic AI Journalism and Schibsted’s IN/LAB, Agnes champions the use of AI to promote inclusion, trust, and democracy in media. Through her work, she demonstrates how technology can strengthen citizens' access to reliable and relevant information. "With her knowledge and relentless curiosity, Agnes is a true source of inspiration, setting new standards for responsible AI use that prioritises societal benefit," says Åsa Zetterberg, director of TechSverige and chair of the jury. Big congratulations 👏 #AI #Trust #journalism #media #TechSverige

Today, the European Commission announced that it has adopted a decision finding that Meta violated EU competition rules in the markets for online classified ads. Schibsted Marketplaces has actively followed the procedure and given input to the Commission. “We welcome that the Commission has brought this case to an end today. We have long expressed our concerns about Meta’s unfair practices in the markets for online classified ads and are happy to see that the Commission acted forcefully to protect fairness and contestability in the European digital markets. We look forward to seeing how Meta will comply with the Commission’s decision,” says Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces.

👋  Meet Jovana, a Product Manager at Schibsted Marketplaces who’s been with FINN.no – mulighetenes marked for five years. Starting as a market analyst, she is now the PM of the Recruiter Success team, and her passion for teamwork is at the heart of what she does. Let’s get to know her a little better! 💬 So, Jovana, what’s your role like? As a Product Manager, I’m the team’s advocate, which means lots of meetings and collaboration! I talk to many people each day, but my favourites are my teammates, our users and sales teams. Recently, I’ve also been carving out some focus-time to think, write, and crunch numbers—it’s a nice balance to all the meetings. 💬 What’s a typical day at Schibsted Marketplaces like for you? Lots of conversations! Whether it’s brainstorming, planning or user feedback, there’s always something going on. When our team comes together to solve user problems, that’s when I’m the happiest. 🎉 💬 What do you love most about working here? The people! I am lucky to get to work with such a dedicated, knowledgeable, funny and caring gang. 💬 Tell us a little about yourself outside of work! I’m originally from Serbia but have been living in Norway for 12 years. Outside of work, you’ll often find me hanging out with my two-year-old son. Luckily, being with him is my favourite thing to do! 💬 When you were a kid, what did you want to be? When I was little, I wanted to be either an astronaut or an archaeologist, because both made exciting discoveries and started with the letter “a” (kid logic). 💬 If you could automate one thing in your life, what would it be? Dressing my toddler! He and I both agree that we should automate this task, so It’s definitely on our roadmap! #schibstedmarketplaces #finn