Drammens Tidende

What Drammens Tidende does

Drammens Tidende is a regional newspaper serving Drammen and the surrounding Buskerud region of Norway, published by Drammens Tidende AS since 1832. The publication operates as a multi-platform news outlet offering print (Papiravisen), digital (eAvis), and supplementary content including video (DT TV), live sports streaming (Direktesport), business news (DT24), classified listings, obituaries, and interactive puzzles. Its core technology comprises a digital publishing platform (DT.no) and e-paper system, with shared infrastructure and advertising services provided through its integration in the Amedia regional newspaper network, Norway's second-largest media group. The publication's audience consists of local residents in the Drammen metropolitan area seeking hyper-local news, sports coverage (particularly Strømsgodset and MIF), cultural content, and community information.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring subscriptions (print and digital tiers), advertising (display and classified), single-copy sales, and classified listings (real estate, jobs, obituaries). The company also participates in Amedia's +Alt multi-newspaper subscription bundle, creating cross-publication revenue sharing. A free digital access program (UNG 15-20) targets youth aged 15-20 as a subscriber pipeline initiative. The go-to-market is largely subscription-led with local distribution dominance, supported by content marketing through the DT.no website, email newsletters, and Facebook engagement. The publication employs 68 staff and is editorially led by Espen Sandli, who holds dual roles as Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director. The company is a private limited liability entity with no venture capital or private equity backing identified.

Name

Drammens Tidende

Legal name

Drammens Tidende AS

Website

https://dt.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Drammens Tidende is a 1832-founded regional newspaper in Drammen, Norway, delivering local news, sports, and community content via print, digital subscription, and video to residents of the Drammen and Buskerud region, operating within the Amedia newspaper network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Drammen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Recurring subscription revenue from print newspaper (Papiravisen) and digital access (eAvis). Subscribers can choose between paper, digital, or combined packages including the +Alt multi-newspaper subscription.
2. Advertising: Revenue from classified ads, display advertising, and business advertising through the newspaper and its digital platforms.
3. Classified Listings: Revenue from specialized classified sections including obituary notices (Dødsannonser), job listings (Stilling ledig), real estate (Eiendom), and reader submission sections.
4. Single Copy Sales: Revenue from individual newspaper sales for non-subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drammens Tidende is a regional Norwegian newspaper founded in 1832, publishing hyper-local news, sports, culture, and business content for the Drammen and Buskerud region. It distributes content through a printed edition (Papiravisen) and digital access via the eAvis platform and DT.no website, with subscriptions available in print, digital, and combined tiers including a youth free-access program (UNG 15-20) and the +Alt multi-newspaper bundle.

Product overview

Drammens Tidende is a single unified newspaper product offered across multiple platforms including print, digital subscription (eAvis), and free access tiers. The portfolio consists of a core news product delivering local, regional, and sports content, complemented by specialized modules including DT24 business news, Direktesport live sports streaming, DT TV video content, bildeserier photo galleries, and puzzle services. Subscription tiers include UNG 15-20 (youth free access), standard digital, and +Alt network bundles. The publication operates within the Amedia local newspaper network, sharing infrastructure with affiliated regional publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DT24: Business news section covering local commerce and industry in the Drammen region.
• Direktesport
• eAvis

Products and services

• Drammens Tidende Newspaper (Papiravisen & eAvis) Core newspaper product delivering local news, sports, culture, and community content for Drammen and surrounding areas, available as print (Papiravisen) and digital (eAvis) subscriptions for individual readers and households.
• DT24 (Business News) Dedicated business and local economy news section covering regional commerce and industry (næringsliv) for readers interested in Drammen-area business developments.
• Direktesport (Live Sports Streaming) Live sports streaming service covering local teams including Strømsgodset football and MIF, integrated with the main publication for sports fans seeking live local match coverage.
• DT TV (Video Content) Video content platform featuring local news videos, sports highlights, and visual storytelling for digital and on-demand viewers.
• +Alt Multi-Newspaper Subscription Premium subscription bundle offering access to multiple regional newspapers and content from the Amedia network for readers seeking broader Norwegian regional coverage.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AmediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrammens Tidende is part of the Amedia regional newspaper network, Norway's second-largest newspaper group. Amedia provides shared technology platforms, advertising services (amediaannonse.no), career listings (amedia.no), and cross-promotion among member newspapers. The partnership includes shared digital infrastructure, advertising sales, and subscriber services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amedia: Norway's second-largest newspaper group and the parent network to which Drammens Tidende belongs. Operates a portfolio of ~90+ local newspapers and shared subscription, advertising, and digital infrastructure. Directly comparable as the umbrella group for DT's business model and the source of its scale advantages.
• NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation): Norway's public broadcaster, providing free national and regional news across TV, radio, and digital. While not subscription-based, NRK competes directly with regional newspapers for reader attention and local-news advertising share, and sets the baseline for free digital news in Norway. Comparable as the dominant adjacent competitor to DT's local news coverage.
• Aftenposten: Norway's largest newspaper, owned by Schibsted. Operates print and digital with both national and Oslo-region coverage. While national in scope, Aftenposten competes with Drammens Tidende for regional advertising and digital reader attention in the Greater Oslo/Drammen corridor and shares the same subscription-led business model.

Direct peers

• Stavanger Aftenblad: Regional newspaper serving the Stavanger region with print and digital subscription offerings. Operates under a similar regional newspaper model with local sports, business, and culture coverage. Comparable as a Norwegian regional broadsheet with overlapping subscription and advertising revenue mechanics.
• Østlands-Posten: Regional newspaper covering Vestfold and parts of Buskerud, also part of Amedia. Directly comparable in scale, regional focus, and Amedia network affiliation. Overlaps with Drammens Tidende's Buskerud coverage zone in some municipalities.
• Adresseavisen: Regional newspaper serving Trondheim and Trøndelag, part of the Polaris Media group. Operates print, digital, and local TV with a similar subscription-led business model. Comparable in scale and structure to Drammens Tidende as a major Norwegian regional newspaper.
• Fædrelandsvennen: Regional newspaper based in Kristiansand covering the Agder region. Part of Polaris Media. Offers print, digital subscription, and local-news verticals structurally similar to Drammens Tidende. Direct comparable on regional newspaper economics and Amedia/Polaris network dynamics.
• Bergens Tidende: Major Norwegian regional newspaper based in Bergen, also part of Amedia. Covers local news, sports, and culture for the Bergen region with print and digital subscription models nearly identical to Drammens Tidende. Closest comparable in terms of regional monopoly positioning, Amedia affiliation, and product mix.
• Romerikes Blad: Local newspaper serving the Romerike region east of Oslo, part of Amedia. Closest geographic peer to Drammens Tidende within the Amedia network — similar suburban/proximity-to-capital dynamics, same subscription tiers including +Alt. Direct comparator on DT's pricing, distribution, and subscriber acquisition playbook.
• Tønsbergs Blad: Regional newspaper serving Tønsberg and Vestfold, part of Amedia. Operates print + digital + local TV under the same network model as Drammens Tidende. Highly comparable as a small-to-mid sized regional title within Amedia with similar revenue mix and subscriber base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drammenstidende
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drammens-tidende

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 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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