El Periódico de España Prensa Ibérica

What El Periódico de España Prensa Ibérica does

El Periódico de España is a digital national newspaper published by Unidad de Medios Escritos SAU, operating as a title within the Prensa Ibérica Media group, a Spanish diversified media conglomerate with more than 50 publications. Headquartered in Madrid, the newspaper serves Spanish-speaking readers seeking coverage of national politics and economy, international affairs, society, sports, culture, and opinion, with a strong emphasis on hyper-local Madrid coverage through dedicated chronicle sections for municipalities (Alcalá de Henares, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Móstoles) and districts (Arganzuela, La Latina, Carabanchel), as well as a Toledo regional section.

The product portfolio is anchored on the epe.es web edition and is complemented by a four-product newsletter suite (Titulares de la mañana, Madrid al día, El Pulso de España, Vivir Salir Disfrutar), the 'Un café en las alturas' videopodcast hosted by director Armando Huerta, an online puzzles/games module (Juegos/Pasatiempos), the Oférica discount platform, and the Kiosco Prensa Ibérica unified subscription and digital newsstand. Distribution is multi-channel across web, email, social media (Instagram 200K+ followers, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), and video. No mobile app, public API, AI capabilities, or proprietary technology stack beyond standard digital publishing tools are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: digital advertising (display, sponsored sections, and contextual branded content), recurring subscription and newsletter revenue distributed via the Kiosco Prensa Ibérica platform, and content marketing services delivered in partnership with the BContent studio, including event-based monetization such as the 'Impulso Madrid' forum series and the 'Premios Empresa del Año Banco Sabadell' awards. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no headcount, revenue, or funding data are available; the publication operates as a private unit within the larger Prensa Ibérica Media conglomerate.

Name

El Periódico de España Prensa Ibérica

Legal name

Unidad de Medios Escritos SAU

Website

https://epe.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Periódico de España is a Madrid-headquartered digital national newspaper and unit of the Prensa Ibérica Media group, serving Spanish-speaking readers with national, international, and hyper-local Madrid coverage through web, newsletters, videopodcast, and social media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Advertising: The website displays sponsored content sections (e.g., 'Conoce China' with content from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Spain, 'Un proyecto de Nintendo', branded content from Nespresso, AXA, Caspe, etc.), generating advertising revenue from brands and institutional clients.
2. Subscription/Newsletter Services: Newsletter subscription services (Titulares de la mañana, Madrid al día, El Pulso de España, Vivir Salir Disfrutar) and premium content offerings through Kiosco Prensa Ibérica.
3. Content Marketing Services: BContent studio creates branded content for brands to reach customers, and special editorial projects like 'Impulso Madrid' and 'Premios Empresa del Año Banco Sabadell' in partnership with corporate sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

El Periódico de España is a digital national newspaper operated within the Prensa Ibérica Media group, providing comprehensive news coverage of Spain with a regional focus on Madrid. Its core offering is daily journalism across politics, economy, international affairs, society, sports, culture, and opinion, supplemented by specialized local chronicles for Madrid municipalities and districts, email newsletters, the 'Un café en las alturas' videopodcast, and digital subscription services.

Product overview

El Periódico de España is a digital national newspaper operating within the Prensa Ibérica Media group. The core offering is the newspaper itself, organized into themed sections (Madrid, Economía, Deportes, Cultura, Sociedad, Internacional, Opinión) with localized content for the Madrid region. Supporting products include newsletter subscriptions, an online games/puzzles section (Juegos/Pasatiempos), and the 'Un café en las alturas' videopodcast series. Additional services include the Kiosco Prensa Ibérica subscription kiosk, the 'Impulso Madrid' event initiative, 'Madrid en Comunidad' regional coverage, and the Oférica discount platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Un café en las alturas: A videopodcast presented by Armando Huerta, director of El Periódico de España

Products and services

• El Periódico de España (Digital Newspaper) Digital national newspaper for Spanish-speaking readers, covering Spain and Madrid with sections on Madrid, España, Economía, Internacional, Opinión, Sociedad, Deportes, Cultura, Toledo, and Actualidad.
• Email Newsletters Subscription-based email newsletter service delivering curated news bulletins and targeted coverage to registered readers.
• Un café en las alturas (Videopodcast) Videopodcast series featuring interviews and discussions with personalities from politics, society, and culture, hosted by the newspaper's director.
• Kiosco Prensa Ibérica Digital newsstand offering subscription packs for newspapers, weekly publications, and magazines across the Prensa Ibérica media group.
• Oférica Discount and savings platform offering exclusive deals from partner brands to El Periódico de España readers.
• Juegos / Pasatiempos Online puzzles and games section offering crosswords (crucigramas), sudoku, minesweeper (saltaminas), and word searches (sopas de letras).

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BContentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBContent is a content studio that helps brands create content to reach customers' hearts. El Periódico de España leverages BContent services for branded content creation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• eldiario.es: Leading digital-native Spanish news outlet. Competes with El Periódico de España for online readership, memberships/subscriptions, and political/news advertising in Spain.
• El Mundo: Major Spanish national newspaper (Unidad Editorial). Competes with El Periódico de España across national politics, opinion, and Madrid regional coverage, with overlapping subscription and advertising models.
• El Confidencial: Spanish digital-native news outlet focused on politics and economy. Comparable in digital-first subscription model, opinion-led coverage, and advertiser audience overlap.
• Vozpópuli: Spanish digital political and economic news outlet. Comparable as digital-native subscription-supported newsroom targeting similar politically engaged, Madrid-focused readers.
• La Razón: Spanish national daily newspaper with conservative editorial line. Comparable in national/Madrid coverage scope, subscription tiers, and print-to-digital transition strategy.
• ABC (Vocento): Long-established Spanish national newspaper from Vocento. Directly comparable in general-interest national/regional coverage, subscription structure, and multi-platform distribution.
• OKDiario: Spanish digital news outlet with strong political coverage. Comparable in digital-first national/Madrid news, opinion, and advertising-supported business model.
• El País: Flagship national Spanish newspaper from Prisa. Direct competitor to El Periódico de España for national/regional news readership, digital subscriptions, and display advertising in Spain.
• La Vanguardia: Major Spanish regional/national newspaper (Grupo Godó). Closely comparable digital newsroom structure, subscription model, and Madrid/Spain-wide coverage alongside regional strength.
• 20minutos: Free Spanish national newspaper with strong digital presence. Comparable in free + premium content mix, broad national/regional sections, and digital ad-supported model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ElPeriodico_Esp
• Facebookfacebook.com/elperiodicodeespana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/activosepe
• Instagraminstagram.com/elperiodicodeespana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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