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Agnes Stenbom is Sweden's AI Person of the Year 2024!💡🎉 Today, Agnes Stenbom was recognised by TechSverige for her trailblazing work in responsible AI development in journalism, earning her the title of Sweden’s AI Person of the Year 2024. Agnes is head of Schibsted Media’s inclusion lab IN/LAB and responsible for trust initiatives at Schibsted Media. Through initiatives like Nordic AI Journalism and Schibsted’s IN/LAB, Agnes champions the use of AI to promote inclusion, trust, and democracy in media. Through her work, she demonstrates how technology can strengthen citizens' access to reliable and relevant information. "With her knowledge and relentless curiosity, Agnes is a true source of inspiration, setting new standards for responsible AI use that prioritises societal benefit," says Åsa Zetterberg, director of TechSverige and chair of the jury. Big congratulations 👏 #AI #Trust #journalism #media #TechSverige

Today, the European Commission announced that it has adopted a decision finding that Meta violated EU competition rules in the markets for online classified ads. Schibsted Marketplaces has actively followed the procedure and given input to the Commission. “We welcome that the Commission has brought this case to an end today. We have long expressed our concerns about Meta’s unfair practices in the markets for online classified ads and are happy to see that the Commission acted forcefully to protect fairness and contestability in the European digital markets. We look forward to seeing how Meta will comply with the Commission’s decision,” says Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces.

👋  Meet Jovana, a Product Manager at Schibsted Marketplaces who’s been with FINN.no – mulighetenes marked for five years. Starting as a market analyst, she is now the PM of the Recruiter Success team, and her passion for teamwork is at the heart of what she does. Let’s get to know her a little better! 💬 So, Jovana, what’s your role like? As a Product Manager, I’m the team’s advocate, which means lots of meetings and collaboration! I talk to many people each day, but my favourites are my teammates, our users and sales teams. Recently, I’ve also been carving out some focus-time to think, write, and crunch numbers—it’s a nice balance to all the meetings. 💬 What’s a typical day at Schibsted Marketplaces like for you? Lots of conversations! Whether it’s brainstorming, planning or user feedback, there’s always something going on. When our team comes together to solve user problems, that’s when I’m the happiest. 🎉 💬 What do you love most about working here? The people! I am lucky to get to work with such a dedicated, knowledgeable, funny and caring gang. 💬 Tell us a little about yourself outside of work! I’m originally from Serbia but have been living in Norway for 12 years. Outside of work, you’ll often find me hanging out with my two-year-old son. Luckily, being with him is my favourite thing to do! 💬 When you were a kid, what did you want to be? When I was little, I wanted to be either an astronaut or an archaeologist, because both made exciting discoveries and started with the letter “a” (kid logic). 💬 If you could automate one thing in your life, what would it be? Dressing my toddler! He and I both agree that we should automate this task, so It’s definitely on our roadmap! #schibstedmarketplaces #finn

Horizontal or vertical? How did you watch the U.S election? 🤳 VG - Verdens Gang AS's record-breaking vertical video success during the US election night 🎉 VG’s bold push into vertical video hit a high note with viewers, particularly among younger audiences flocking to the site. On 5 November, before US polls even closed, VG saw a new record with 1.14 million streams on their mobile-first video player. And the next day, the record was shattered again—1.69 million streams, with a huge interest in updates, including Donald Trump's victory. "These are incredible numbers for a courageous initiative the entire VG team worked hard to launch," says Development Editor Øyvind Brenne. The vertical video player, specially designed for mobile, allowed users to engage without needing to rotate their screens—ideal for a fresh, multi-frame approach. Over 800,000 of these views came from VG’s ongoing election broadcast, which also gained over 1.2 million views on TikTok. The results were promising: young audiences spent more time on VG’s front page and video content than usual. With the addition of a live chat feature in the election feed, engagement levels soared, especially among younger viewers. “We strongly believe in the importance of engaging in dialogue with our users and bringing that connection into our journalism, even in TV formats," says Product Lead Helle Skjervold. How do you think mobile-first video formats will change news consumption? 📲 #journalism #election #newsmedia

FROM HYPE TO ACTION: BECOMING AN AI-FIRST NEWSROOM 🚀👇 What does it take to move from digital-first to AI-first in today’s media landscape? At the AI Forum hosted by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in Madrid, Marcus Husby, Head of AI at VG - Verdens Gang AS, shared how Norway’s largest news brand is embracing AI to enhance every aspect of its journalism 👏 — with solid backing from its parent company, Schibsted Media. As a leading force in Scandinavian media, Schibsted Media supports VG’s innovation efforts, which include the development of nearly 30 AI tools to analyse news cycles and process internal data with custom-built insights. This technology is applied across all departments — from ⚽ sports and 🎥 entertainment to 🔎 investigative journalism — showcasing VG’s commitment to transforming its newsroom with AI. This shift is happening now—not just in theory. As Husby explained, moving from digital-first to AI-first requires clear strategy, advanced tech infrastructure, and a commitment to harnessing AI in meaningful ways. Foto: Celia Carmona 📸 #AI #MediaInnovation #VG #SchibstedMedia #journalism #newsmedia

Last week, we kicked off our 6th annual Security Month at Schibsted Marketplaces, focusing on the NIS2 Directive, Europe’s latest cybersecurity framework! 🌐 We were thrilled to see 700 colleagues from across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Poland join us in Week 1 to explore what NIS2 means for us and how we can strengthen our security culture together. Let's look at some key takeaways from last week: 🔑 Compliance is everyone’s job – NIS2 emphasizes shared responsibility and we’re embracing it. 🔑 Supplier security is essential – Strong vendor management helps us build even more robust defences. 🔑 Being prepared makes us stronger – Aligned incident management strengthens our response capabilities. A big thank you to our speakers—Ralph Benton, Urban Lofbom, Fredrik Olsson and Fredrik Säterby—for sharing their expertise! #cybersecmonth #NIS2 #securitymonth #schibstedmarketplaces

Nominated for Stora Journalistpriset! 🎉👇 Our Swedish media houses are once again leading the way this year as Stora Journalistpriset, Sweden’s most prestigious journalism award, prepares to announce its winners. The prize celebrates journalism that has made a significant impact on public debate and helped to highlight important issues. Three of twelve nominations go to Schibsted! Congratulations to: 👏 Aftonbladet's Olof Svensson and Fredrik Björkman for The Anna Kinberg Batra Affair. 👏 Staffan Lindberg, Magnus Wennman, and Sofia Boström for The Price of Glitter. 👏 Elinor Torp at SvD for her powerful story about twelve-year-old Karolina in The Girl in the Corridor. We also extend our congratulations to all the other nominees who help to ensure that Swedish journalism remains strong and continues to evolve. 🔗 Read more about our nominees in the link below. #StoraJournalistpriset #journalism #newsmedia #media #Aftonbladet #SvD

Meet Ida Thomasdotter Eriksson, Head of People & Culture at Lendo Group. Discover how her journey at Schibsted, from an HR coordinator to a leadership role at Lendo, exemplifies career growth at its best. 💬 Tell us about your current role! As Head of People & Culture at Lendo, I focus on aligning our people strategy with business objectives, from organisational development to talent management. Every day involves strategic planning and ensuring our teams are well-supported for success. 💬 Can you share a bit about your career journey at Schibsted? Starting as an HR coordinator in 2017, I've moved through various roles across Schibsted, allowing me to grow as a person and a leader. Today, I'm in my dream role, leading at Lendo and directly influencing our culture. 💬 How would you describe Lendo's culture? Lendo's dynamic and high-paced environment is rooted in teamwork, customer focus and execution. We believe in winning as a team and embody resilience in everything we do. 💚 💬 What has driven your growth at Schibsted? My journey has been supported by invaluable managers who believed in me and a robust HR community. The opportunities for learning and personal development within Schibsted have been significant, including participating in leadership programs and other training offered by our own Learning Lab. 💬 What advice would you give to others looking to advance their careers? Consider it a marathon. Be present and surround yourself with people who inspire, challenge and believe in you. Most importantly, reflect on this simple question: Do I find joy in what I do? If so, continue on that journey ahead. 👉 Want to learn more about Ida and her career journey? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gWiyxDUC

Yesterday, we kicked off Security Month at Schibsted Marketplaces! This month, we’re diving into the NIS2 directive to understand its impact on our business and to foster a strong culture of security and trust. Through expert-led talks and hands-on challenges, we’re empowering every employee to play an active role in protecting Schibsted Marketplaces and our users. Here’s to a month of learning and growth!💡 Is your organisation focusing on any security initiatives this month? #schibstedmarketplaces #datasecurity #NIS2

Is it possible to predict the US 2024 election? 👇🇺🇸 Our newsrooms are working around the clock to cover the presidential election happening night to 6th of November, European time. Built on Aftonbladet’s election AI bot, VG - Verdens Gang AS now has launched its own bot covering the election… and we had to test it. Read more about how we cover the election via the 🔗link in the comment section✨🇺🇸