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Bernt Olufsen
Bernt Olufsen (born 11 February 1954), is a Norwegian newspaper editor. He was born in Trondheim. He worked in ''Adresseavisen'' from 1975 to 1979, and was then employed in ''Verdens Gang'' (VG). After a period as subeditor he was promoted to editor in 1989, and was their editor-in-chief from 1994 to 2011. He was then hired as an editor in Schibsted. He has also been a board member of the Norwegian Union of Journalists from 1983 to 1986 and the Association of Norwegian Editors from 1995 to 1999. From 2013 he has chaired Polaris Media Polaris Media ASA is a media group which owns thirty newspapers in Norway. Based in Trondheim, the group was established in 2008. Major newspapers owned by the group include ''Adresseavisen'', ''Harstad Tidende'', ''Troms Folkeblad'', ''Sunnmørs .... References 1954 births Living people Norwegian newspaper editors Verdens Gang people People from Trondheim {{Norway-journalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernt Olufsen, Mediedagene 2010
Bernt is a North Germanic languages, Scandinavian variant of the German language, German masculine given name Berend, which is the Low German form of Bernard (Bernhard). The name Bernhard means "strong bear" (from Old High German, Old German ''bero'', "bear", and ''harti'', "strong"). Its use in Sweden was first documented in 1395.Eva Brylla, ''Förnamn i Sverige'' (2004), cited aftenordicnames.de Notable people with the name include: * Bernt Albert (born 1944), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party * Bernt Balchen, D.F.C. (1899–1973), Norwegian, and later Norwegian-American, polar and aviation pioneer * Bernt Bjørnsgaard (born 1973), Norwegian orienteering competitor and World champion * Bernt Bull (born 1946), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party * Bernt Carlsson (1938–1988), Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations and United Nations Commissioner for Namibia * Bernt Johan Collet (born 1941), son of Chamberlain and Master of the Royal Hunt, Harald Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trondheim
Trondheim ( , , ; sma, Tråante), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem (), is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2020, it had a population of 205,332, was the third most populous municipality in Norway, and was the fourth largest urban area. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva. Among the major technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), and St. Olavs University Hospital. The settlement was founded in 997 as a trading post, and it served as the capital of Norway during the Viking Age until 1217. From 1152 to 1537, the city was the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros; it then became, and has remained, the seat of the Lutheran Diocese of Nidaros, and the site of the Nidaros Cathedral. It was incorporated in 1838. The current municipalit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adresseavisen
''Adresseavisen'' (; commonly known as ''Adressa'') is a regional newspaper published daily, except Sundays, in Trondheim, Norway. The paper has been in circulation since 1767 and is one of the oldest newspapers after Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler which was launched in 1763. ''Adresseavisen'' is owned by Polaris Media, in which Schibsted controls 29% of the shares. History and profile The newspaper was first published on 3 July 1767 as ''Kongelig allene privilegerede Trondheims Adresse-Contoirs Efterretninger'', making it the oldest Norwegian newspaper still being published. The paper was founded as a classified advertising publication. The name of the newspaper was changed several times before its present name began to be used in 1927. Locally it is often referred to as ''Adressa''. The newspaper is based in Trondheim and covers the areas of Trøndelag and Nordmøre. Martinus Lind Nissen (1744–1795) was the founder and first editor of ''Adresseavisen''. At his death, Nissen w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verdens Gang
''Verdens Gang'' ("The course of the world"), generally known under the abbreviation ''VG'', is a Norwegian tabloid newspaper. In 2016, circulation numbers stood at 93,883, having declined from a peak circulation of 390,510 in 2002. ''VG'' is nevertheless the most read online newspaper in Norway, with about 2 million daily readers. Verdens Gang AS is a private company wholly owned by the public company Schibsted. History and profile ''VG'' was established by members of the Norwegian resistance movement shortly after the country was liberated from German occupation in 1945. The first issue of the paper was published on 23 June 1945. Christian A. R. Christensen was the first editor-in-chief of ''VG'' from its start in 1945 to 1967 when he died. ''VG'' is based in Oslo. The paper is published in tabloid format. The owner is the media conglomerate Schibsted, which also owns Norway's largest newspaper, ''Aftenposten'', as well as newspapers in Sweden and Estonia and shares in some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schibsted
Schibsted Media Group is an international media group. The company has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The CEO is Kristin Skogen Lund. In 2019, Schibsted spun off the majority of their online marketplaces business area into a new company called Adevinta. Brands such as Leboncoin.fr and Shpock were included, and stakes in similar websites across Europe were also transferred. As of December 2022 Schibsted continues to hold a 22.8% stake in the company. History In 1839 Christian Michael Schibsted founded the publishing company ''Chr. Schibsteds Forlag'' and in 1860 he started publishing the newspaper ''Christiania Adresseblad'', from 1885 known as ''Aftenposten''. In 1966 Schibsted also acquired ''Verdens Gang ''Verdens Gang'' ("The course of the world"), generally known under the abbreviation ''VG'', is a Norwegian tabloid newspaper. In 2016, circulation numbers stood at 93,883, having declined from a peak circulation of 390,510 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Store Norske Leksikon
The ''Great Norwegian Encyclopedia'' ( no, Store Norske Leksikon, abbreviated ''SNL''), is a Norwegian-language online encyclopedia. The online encyclopedia is among the most-read Norwegian published sites, with more than two million unique visitors per month. Paper editions 1978–2007 The ''SNL'' was created in 1978, when the two publishing houses Aschehoug and Gyldendal merged their encyclopedias and created the company Kunnskapsforlaget. Up until 1978 the two publishing houses of Aschehoug and Gyldendal, Norway's two largest, had published ' and ', respectively. The respective first editions were published in 1907–1913 (Aschehoug) and 1933–1934 (Gyldendal). The slump in sales for paper-based encyclopedias around the turn of the 21st century hit Kunnskapsforlaget hard, but a fourth edition of the paper encyclopedia was secured by a grant of ten million Norwegian kroner from the foundation Fritt Ord in 2003. The fourth edition consisted of 16 volumes, a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Union Of Journalists
The Norwegian Union of Journalists ( no, Norsk Journalistlag, NJ) is a trade union in Norway. It consists of editorial personnel in newspapers, magazines, television and radio, as well as freelance journalists. A member organization of the Norwegian Press Association, it is not a part of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, but negotiates directly with the Norwegian Media Businesses' Association as well as representatives for the television and radio channels NRK, TV 2, TVNorge, Radio 1 and P4 Radio Hele Norge. It has a twenty-person strong board of directors, a leader and a secretary general. It publishes the magazine '' Journalisten and also co-owns the Norwegian Institute of Journalism [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association Of Norwegian Editors
The Association of Norwegian Editors ( no, Norsk Redaktørforening, NR) is an interest group for editors and middle managers in the various Norwegian media.Østbye, Helge. 2007. The Norwegian Media Landscape. In: Georgios Terzis (ed.), ''European Media Governance: National and Regional Dimensions'', pp. 157–168. Bristol, UL: Intellect Books, p. 167. The organization is not a professional organization in the traditional sense, but it is intended to "protect freedom of expression and freedom of expression as the pillars of the rule of law and democracy." The association was established in 1950 and has about 720 members. It is headquartered in Oslo. It is a member of the Norwegian Press Association. The association's general secretary is Arne Jensen, who succeeded Nils E. Øy on September 1, 2013. Reidun Kjelling Nybø is the deputy general secretary. Current board (2015–2017) * Harald Stanghelle (chair), political editor for ''Aftenposten'' * Hanna Relling Berg (vice chair), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polaris Media
Polaris Media ASA is a media group which owns thirty newspapers in Norway. Based in Trondheim, the group was established in 2008. Major newspapers owned by the group include ''Adresseavisen'', ''Harstad Tidende'', ''Troms Folkeblad'', ''Sunnmørsposten'' and ''Romsdals Budstikke''. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Business units PNV Media Stampen Group ( GP, TTELA, Hallandsposten, Hallands Nyheter, '' Bohusläningen, StrömstadsTidning, Alingsås Tidning, Kungsbacka-Posten, Kungälvs-Posten, Lokaltidningen STO, Mölndals-Posten and Free news pappers: Alingsås Kuriren, Lerums Tidning, ST-tidningen, Varbergsposten och Vänersborgaren)'' Adresseavisen Gruppen *Adresseavisen *Avisa Sør-Trøndelag *Brønnøysunds Avis *Fosna-Folket * Hitra-Frøya *Innherreds Folkeblad og Verdalingen *Levanger-Avisa *Trønderbladet Harstad Tidende Gruppen *Altaposten *Andøyposten *Framtid i Nord *Harstad Tidende *iTromsø *SortlandsAvisa *Troms Folkeblad *Vesteraalens Avis *Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Einar Hanseid
Einar Hanseid (born 19 November 1943) is a Norwegian retired newspaper editor. Biography Hanseid was born in Sandefjord, Norway. He started as a journalist in ''Sandefjords Blad'' from 1965 to 1966 and was the subeditor of '' Bondebladet'' from 1966 to 1968. He was then hired in ''Dagbladet''. After serving as editorial chief he was hired as the news editor of ''Verdens Gang'' in 1984. He was promoted to editor-in-chief in 1987, serving until 1993. He was then the editor-in-chief of ''Aftenposten'' from 1994 to 2003, and finished his career as an adviser in Schibsted Schibsted Media Group is an international media group. The company has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The CEO is Kristin Skogen Lund. In 2019, Schibsted spun off the majority of their online marketplac .... References 1943 births Living people People from Sandefjord Norwegian newspaper editors Verdens Gang people Aftenposten editors {{Norway-jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torry Pedersen
Torry Pedersen (born 28 September 1957) is a Norwegian newspaper editor and media executive. Educated in economics from the BI Norwegian Business School, he started his journalist career in '' Fredriksstad Blad''. He later worked in ''Dagbladet'' before being hired in ''Verdens Gang'' (VG). He was the chief executive of their website, VG Nett, from 2000 to 2008. From 2008 he was the chief executive of ''VG'', and from March 2011 he is also editor-in-chief of ''VG''. In 2017 he became director of publishing at the Schibsted Schibsted Media Group is an international media group. The company has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The CEO is Kristin Skogen Lund. In 2019, Schibsted spun off the majority of their online marketplac ... media group, where he has later been a special advisor. He resides in Vollen. References 1957 births Living people BI Norwegian Business School alumni Dagbladet people Verdens Gang people Norw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
