Kronen Zeitung

Newspaper Publishingkrone.at

Kronen Zeitung is an Austrian mass-market media company, founded in 1900 and based in Vienna, publishing a national newspaper and operating the krone.at news portal, Krone+ premium subscription, mobile apps, ePaper, and krone.tv streaming platform for Austrian readers across all nine federal states.

Company typePrivate
Founded1900
HeadquartersVienna, Austria
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingDigital Commerce or Content

What Kronen Zeitung does

Kronen Zeitung is a Vienna-based Austrian media company, founded in 1900 and operated through Krone Multimedia GmbH & Co KG. It publishes Austria's most widely-read newspaper and operates a multi-platform media ecosystem centered on krone.at, the national news portal, and supported by Krone+ premium subscription content, Krone Mobile apps (iOS/Android), an ePaper digital replica, and the krone.tv video/streaming platform. Content spans politics, sports (Formula 1, MotoGP, football including WM 2026, winter sports), economy, entertainment, regional news for all nine Austrian Bundesländer, lifestyle, and consumer-advocacy services via Krone Ombudsfrau. Print distribution runs through Trafik retail outlets and home delivery, supplemented by digital distribution via website, apps, and streaming.

Monetisation is diversified across recurring subscriptions (Kombi-Abo, Jahres-Abo, Digital-Abo, Test-Abo, Kurz-Abo, Wochenend-Abo, Trafik-Rabatt-Abo, Ungebundenes-Abonnement), display and promotional advertising on krone.at, affiliate referral income through the Vorteilswelt loyalty platform and adjacent marketplaces (dibeo.at for real estate, jobkrone.at for jobs, bazar.at for classifieds), and Gewinnspiele competitions. The company is privately held, with operational linkage to Mediaprint Zeitungs- und Zeitschriftenverlag GmbH & Co KG for subscription services, and has 101–250 employees. ServusTV is a core channel partner for Formula 1 coverage through 2029. No public AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary technology platforms are disclosed; the technology stack consists of standard web, mobile, ePaper, and streaming infrastructure.

Kronen Zeitung firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Kronen Zeitung
Legal name: Krone Multimedia GmbH & Co KG
Website: https://krone.at
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1900
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Kronen Zeitung is an Austrian mass-market media company, founded in 1900 and based in Vienna, publishing a national newspaper and operating the krone.at news portal, Krone+ premium subscription, mobile apps, ePaper, and krone.tv streaming platform for Austrian readers across all nine federal states.
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Kronen Zeitung industry classification

Industry

Product category: Newspaper Publishing
NAICS: Newspaper Publishers (513110)
SIC: Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)
akta.pro primary industry: National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB), News & Politics Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAG)

Keywords

Newspaper publishing
Digital news media
Print journalism
News subscription
Online news portal

Where Kronen Zeitung is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vienna
HQ country: Austria
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kronen Zeitung business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Subscription Revenue: Recurring subscription revenue from print and digital subscriptions including Kombi-Abo (combined print+digital), Jahres-Abo (annual), Digital-Abo, Test-Abo, Kurz-Abo, Wochenend-Abo, and Trafik-Rabatt-Abo. Krone+ premium digital content accessible to subscribers.
Advertising Revenue: Display advertising on krone.at website and digital properties. The website shows sponsored content sections and promotional partnerships.
Loyalty Program & Marketplace: Vorteilswelt customer loyalty platform offering discounts, competitions, events, and partner deals. Revenue from affiliate partnerships and promotional featured offerings.
Gewinnspiele (Competitions): Various prize competitions and sweepstakes generating engagement and secondary revenue through partnership sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Digital-Abo
Subscription	Annual	Kombi-Abo
Subscription	Annual	Jahres-Abo
Subscription	Monthly	Wochenend-Abo

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Kronen Zeitung product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kronen Zeitung is one of Austria's most widely-read daily newspapers, publishing national and regional news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle content. It operates a multi-platform offering including the print newspaper, the krone.at digital news portal, premium Krone+ subscription content, ePaper, mobile apps (Krone Mobile), video streaming (krone.tv), and the Vorteilswelt customer loyalty platform. Subscriptions are offered via Kombi-Abo (combined print+digital), Jahres-Abo, Digital-Abo, and other tiers.

Product overview

Kronen Zeitung operates a multi-platform digital news and media ecosystem centered on krone.at, Austria's leading news portal. The core offering consists of krone.at for general news coverage supplemented by Krone+ premium subscription content. The portfolio includes video/streaming services (krone.tv), mobile applications (Krone Mobile for iOS/Android), digital newspaper editions (ePaper), and a dedicated sports portal covering Formula 1, MotoGP, winter sports, and football including the WM 2026. Additional offerings include the Vorteilswelt customer loyalty program with bonus cards and discounts, interactive community features with forums and reader letters, free browser games, a newsletter service, and consumer advocacy through Krone Ombudsfrau. The ecosystem spans news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle content, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

krone.at Digital News Platform The primary digital news portal of Kronen Zeitung, providing breaking news, sports coverage (including World Cup 2026, Formula 1, MotoGP, winter sports), politics, economy, entertainment, and regional content for Austrian audiences across all nine Bundesländer.
Krone+ Premium Subscription Premium subscription tier offering exclusive articles, in-depth reporting, and ad-free access to content on krone.at for subscribers.
Kronen Zeitung Print Newspaper The flagship daily print newspaper of Kronen Zeitung with multiple regional editions for all nine Austrian states. Subscription tiers include Kombi-Abo (combined print+digital), Jahres-Abo (annual print), Wochenend-Abo (weekend-only), and Trafik-Rabatt-Abo.
Krone Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing news access, push notifications, and optimized reading experience for smartphone users.
Krone ePaper Digital version of the printed newspaper, allowing subscribers to read the full Kronen Zeitung publication online.
Krone Sportportal Dedicated sports portal covering Formula 1, MotoGP, winter sports, football (including WM 2026), tennis, and motorsport with live tickers and results.
Vorteilswelt Loyalty Platform Customer loyalty and benefits platform offering subscribers exclusive deals, discounts, magazines, competitions, events, and partner rewards through the Krone BonusCard program.
Krone Newsletter Email newsletter service delivering personalized news alerts and updates to subscribers.
krone.tv Video Streaming Video and streaming platform featuring news shows (Krone zu Mittag, Krone News-Show), sports coverage, entertainment content, and clips available via streaming.krone.at and krone.tv.

Companies that use Kronen Zeitung

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Kronen Zeitung technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Kronen Zeitung partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

ServusTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026ServusTV and Formel 1 (Formula 1) have extended their broadcasting partnership until 2029. Kronen Zeitung provides extensive coverage of Formula 1 racing, including the Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with live tickers, race previews, and analysis. The partnership ensures comprehensive F1 content availability in Austria.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kronen Zeitung competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Kronen Zeitung financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Kronen Zeitung leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Kronen Zeitung funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Kronen Zeitung M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Kronen Zeitung

What does Kronen Zeitung do?

Is Kronen Zeitung a public or private company?

Kronen Zeitung is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Kronen Zeitung founded?

Kronen Zeitung was founded in 1900. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Kronen Zeitung based?

Kronen Zeitung is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, in the Europe region.

How does Kronen Zeitung make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Subscription Revenue is the primary driver. The others are advertising Revenue, loyalty Program & Marketplace and gewinnspiele (Competitions).

Does Kronen Zeitung have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kronen Zeitung.

What industry is Kronen Zeitung in?

Kronen Zeitung's product category is Newspaper Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJADAA, National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital), with a secondary code of MPAJADAB, Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital). Its NAICS code is 513110 and its SIC code is 2711.