What Akersposten Media does

Akersposten Media AS is a Norwegian local newspaper publisher headquartered at Griniveien 10, Oslo, operating under the Akersposten and Ullern Avis mastheads to serve the western Oslo boroughs of Ullern and Vestre Aker — including the neighborhoods of Røa, Skøyen, Majorstuen, Frogner, Vinderen, Slemdal, and Sollerud. The editorial operation is led by Editor-in-Chief Karl Andreas Kjelstrup and News Editor Anette Tjemsland, with a small team of approximately seven employees, and is regulated under the Norwegian Press Code (Vær Varsom-plakaten) with oversight by the Pressens Faglige Utvalg (PFU). The publication covers local news, crime, real estate, business, sports, and lifestyle topics specific to the Oslo west region.

The product portfolio centers on a printed weekly newspaper (Akersposten papiravisen) and is supported by digital extensions including the eAviser digital e-paper archive (hosted on e-pages.dk), the MinAkersposten subscriber management portal, the Boligpriser real estate transaction data service, and a classified advertising platform covering job listings, real estate, and local business directories (derdubor). Distribution is digital-first through the akersposten.no website, mobile apps, and video content, with physical print delivery retained for traditional subscribers. The publication is embedded in the broader aMedia network of Norwegian local newspapers, which supplies the unified advertising platform at amediaannonse.no and shared back-office infrastructure.

Akersposten monetizes through three primary revenue streams: recurring digital subscriptions with gated premium content, print newspaper subscriptions, and local advertising sales. A freemium tier provides free digital access to youth aged 15-20 under the "UNG" program, functioning as a future-subscriber pipeline. The ALT subscription bundle extends the offering to include the Alt.no platform, Direktesport sports streaming, and the Untold mobile app, enabling cross-product engagement within the aMedia ecosystem. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Akersposten Media

Legal name

Akersposten Media AS

Website

https://akersposten.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Akersposten Media AS is a Norwegian local newspaper publisher serving the western Oslo boroughs of Ullern and Vestre Aker, operating print and digital news products under the Akersposten and Ullern Avis mastheads within the aMedia network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Local newspaper publishing
• Hyperlocal journalism
• Digital news subscriptions
• Print newspaper delivery
• Community news coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

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

Revenue model

1. Digital subscriptions: Online news content requiring subscription for full access. Premium subscriber-only articles indicated.
2. Print newspaper subscription: Traditional paper edition available through eAviser (digital newspaper archive) and physical delivery.
3. Advertising: Local business advertising through a mediaannonse.no platform, including job listings, real estate, and local business directory.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akersposten Media AS publishes a hyperlocal newspaper covering western Oslo districts (Vestre Aker and Ullern boroughs), including print editions, digital e-paper access via eAviser, a subscriber portal (MinAkersposten), and bundled digital subscriptions (Alt) that include sports streaming and mobile apps. The company also sells local business advertising and provides real estate transaction data for its coverage area.

Product overview

Akersposten Media operates as a local newspaper publisher with a multi-platform offering. The core product is the printed Akersposten newspaper covering western Oslo districts. Digital offerings include eAviser (digital e-paper versions), MinAkersposten (subscriber portal), and the ALT subscription bundle. The company also provides sports streaming via Direktesport and the Untold mobile app. Property transaction data is available through Boligpriser. The publication is owned by a-media and follows Norwegian press ethics standards (Vær Varsom-plakaten).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• aMediaminorOthersParent media company providing infrastructure, advertising platform (amediaannonse.no), and content syndication through the aMedia network of Norwegian local newspapers.
• DirektesportminorOthersSports content partner providing live sports coverage and integration with Akersposten's local sports reporting.
• AltminorOthersDigital platform partnership providing extended content access and cross-promotion of digital services.
• UntoldminorOthersAssociated digital platform under the same media ecosystem for extended content offerings.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Østkantavisen: aMedia sister local newspaper covering Oslo's east-side boroughs. Direct comparable in print+digital local publishing model.
• Romerikes Blad: Local newspaper serving the Romerike region north of Oslo. Similar hyperlocal print+digital model serving a defined Norwegian local market.
• Akers Avis Groruddalen: Another aMedia sister local newspaper covering Oslo's Groruddalen boroughs. Same group, same local newspaper business model, similar size and structure.
• Budstikka: Local newspaper serving Bærum and Asker, affluent suburban municipalities adjacent to Oslo west. Highly comparable demographic profile and hyperlocal news/advertising model.
• Nordstrands Blad: Sister aMedia local newspaper covering another Oslo borough (Nordstrand). Closest comparable: same ownership, same hyperlocal print+digital model, similar scale and staffing pattern.
• Sagene Avis: aMedia sister paper covering the Sagene borough of Oslo. Direct comparable in operating model and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Dagsavisen: Oslo-based daily newspaper covering the capital region with broader remit than a hyperlocal paper; competes for the same Oslo digital subscribers and advertisers.
• VG: Norway's largest online news outlet (Schibsted). Competes with Akersposten for digital attention and ad spend in the Oslo market, though it serves a national audience.
• Nettavisen: Major Norwegian digital-first news outlet that competes for Oslo-area online advertising and subscription spend, despite a national rather than hyperlocal focus.
• Aftenposten: Norway's largest newspaper, owned by Schibsted. Overlaps with Akersposten on Oslo news coverage but operates as a broad national/regional incumbent rather than a hyperlocal specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akersposten-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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