Het Kontakt

What Het Kontakt does

Het Kontakt Edities bv is a privately held Dutch regional newspaper group headquartered in Goudriaan, Netherlands, operating under the holding umbrella of KMP (HK Media Partners). The company publishes a portfolio of approximately 12–13 regional newspaper editions—including Alblasserwaard, Altena, Culemborgse Courant, De Molenkruier, Goudse Post, IJssel en Lekstreek, Klaroen (Alblasserdam/Papendrecht), Krimpenerwaard, Tiel en Buren, Vijfheerenlanden, West Betuwe, Woerdense Courant, and Zenderstreeknieuws—each maintaining its own editorial identity while sharing common digital and administrative infrastructure. Its core product is weekly print newspaper delivery to approximately 350,000 households, complemented by a digital platform built on the Pubble content management system that includes per-edition news websites, a flipbook-style digital newspaper reader, native iOS and Android applications with push notifications, themed email newsletters, a podcast series, thematic dossiers, a searchable archive, and an integrated event agenda and job vacancy section.

The company's revenue model is primarily advertising-driven, combining print newspaper advertising (banner ads, advertorials, and themed special editions such as Duurzaamheidsspecial, Vacaturespecial, Papendrecht in beeld, and Kerstwenses) with online advertising on its regional websites, which together generate more than 3.5 million monthly page views. A secondary recurring revenue stream comes from digital subscriptions to online newspaper editions and newsletters, plus paid family announcements (obituaries and notices) submitted through the platform. Distribution leverages print home delivery, pickup points (afhaalpunten), web, mobile apps, push notifications, social media, and a network of eight regional WhatsApp tip lines with monthly prize drawings for contributors. Editorial leadership is anchored by Hoofdredacteur Rick den Besten, with dedicated journalists such as Bert Bons, Anne Marie Hoekstra, and Geurt Mouthaan covering the Klaroen edition, supported by an advertising team led by Nick Seton.

Name

Het Kontakt

Legal name

Het Kontakt Edities bv

Website

https://hetkontakt.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Het Kontakt is a Dutch regional newspaper group operating roughly 12–13 hyperlocal print and digital editions across central Netherlands, reaching 350,000 households in print and 3.5 million monthly page views online, monetized primarily through advertising and digital subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper Publishers (51311)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Regional newspaper publishing
• Local news media
• Community journalism
• Digital news platforms
• News advertising services

Headquarters

HQ city

Goudriaan

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print and digital advertising: Primary revenue stream from advertising. The company reaches 350,000 households through print editions and generates 3.5 million page views monthly on websites. Offers banner ads, social media advertising, and advertorials. Cross-media advertising packages combining print and online placements.
2. Subscription services: Digital subscriptions for online newspapers and newsletters across all regional editions. Readers can subscribe to receive digital editions and themed newsletters for specific regions.
3. Family announcements: Paid family notices including obituaries and congratulatory messages. Advertisers can submit family announcements through the platform.
4. Content sponsorship: Sponsored content sections including advertorials, special themed editions, and branded supplements. Media advisors help advertisers create effective campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Het Kontakt publishes 12 regional Dutch newspaper editions covering local news, sports, 112 emergency reports, business news, and family announcements for communities in the Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden region and surrounding areas. The company distributes both weekly print editions to 350,000 households and digital editions through regional websites, mobile apps, email newsletters, and a flipbook-style online newspaper reader, while generating revenue primarily from advertising and digital subscriptions.

Product overview

Het Kontakt is a regional newspaper publisher operating a multi-edition print and digital news network across the Netherlands, primarily serving the Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden region. The company offers a portfolio of 13 regional newspaper editions (including Alblasserwaard, Altena, Klaroen for Alblasserdam/Papendrecht, Krimpenerwaard, Tiel en Buren, Vijfheerenlanden, West Betuwe, and others), each functioning as a local news outlet with general news, sports, 112 emergency reports, business coverage, and family announcements. The core offering consists of printed newspapers distributed to households and a digital platform including online news websites, a flipbook-style digital newspaper reader, and mobile applications for iOS and Android. Supporting products include news archives, podcast series, local event agendas, job vacancy listings, and thematic dossiers. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising services, offered both in print (reaching 350,000 households) and online (3.5+ million monthly page views). The company is part of Het Kontakt Edities bv and uses Pubble as its website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alblasserwaard: Regional news edition covering Alblasserwaard area
• Altena
• Culemborgse Courant
• De Molenkruier
• Goudse Post
• IJssel en Lekstreek
• Krimpenerwaard
• Tiel en Buren
• Vijfheerenlanden
• West Betuwe
• Woerdense Courant
• Zenderstreeknieuws

Products and services

• Het Kontakt Regional Newspapers

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• PubblecoreTechnology or IntegrationPubble provides the content management system powering all Het Kontakt regional news websites. The platform enables digital publishing, article management, and website operations for all 12 regional editions.
• KMP (Kontakt Mediapartners)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKMP is the parent media company for multiple regional news platforms including Het Kontakt editions. They provide shared advertising sales, media partnerships, and cross-regional marketing services.
• Dutch Horeca GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch Horeca Group partnered with Fruitfestival for food and beverage services, mentioned in local Tiel en Buren edition as an event partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AD (Algemeen Dagblad): National Dutch daily with strong regional editions across the Randstad. Overlaps with Het Kontakt's geography and SMB ad market but operates at much larger scale via DPG Media.
• Mediahuis: Belgian-Dutch media group owning De Telegraaf and regional Dutch titles. Competes in the same Dutch regional news and SMB advertising space as Het Kontakt, with broader portfolio scale.
• DPG Media: Largest Dutch media conglomerate owning AD, De Volkskrant, NRC, and numerous regional titles. Operates in the same hyperlocal advertising market but at vastly larger scale and with cross-platform bundles.

Direct peers

• PZC (Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant): Regional newspaper for Zeeland with print and digital editions. Comparable in being a regional Dutch title dependent on local advertising and subscriptions, though serving a different geography.
• BDU Media: Independent Dutch regional publisher running multiple local newspaper titles across central Netherlands. Closely comparable multi-edition, hyperlocal model with shared back-office and ad sales infrastructure.
• De Stentor: Regional Dutch newspaper covering the Stentor area with print, website, and app. Highly comparable operating model — print + digital + push — targeting local readers in eastern Netherlands.
• Brabants Dagblad: Regional newspaper serving North Brabant with print and digital editions. Directly comparable in product mix, regional ad sales motion, and Dutch SMB advertiser focus.
• De Gelderlander: Major Dutch regional daily covering Gelderland with print and digital editions. Closely comparable to Het Kontakt's regional newspaper model, though De Gelderlander is larger and part of DPG Media.
• Tubantia: Regional Dutch newspaper covering Twente and eastern Netherlands with print + digital + app distribution. Directly comparable in target customer (local readers and SMB advertisers) and operating model.

Regional players

• NH Media: Regional broadcaster and digital news outlet for Noord-Holland with strong hyperlocal coverage. Adjacent rather than print-direct, but competes for the same local SMB advertiser wallet and reader attention in a different Dutch region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kontaktalblas
• Facebookfacebook.com/alblasserwaard.nieuws
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/het-kontakt-edities-b.v.

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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