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| Adresseavisen | |
|---|---|
| Name | Adresseavisen |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founded | 1767 |
| Owners | Polaris Media |
| Publisher | Adresseavisens Forlag |
| Editor | [see section] |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Headquarters | Trondheim |
| Circulation | [see section] |
Adresseavisen
Adresseavisen is a Norwegian daily newspaper published in Trondheim with origins in the 18th century. It has played a central role in Norwegian public life alongside institutions such as the Storting, Royal House of Norway, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Cathedral School and cultural organizations like the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. The paper has reported on events involving figures including Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen, King Haakon VII of Norway, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Erna Solberg and institutions such as the University of Oslo, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Aftenposten and Dagbladet.
Founded in 1767 during a period marked by figures like King Christian VII, Catherine the Great, Benjamin Franklin and contemporaneous with the publication of works by Adam Smith, the paper emerged in a media landscape featuring counterparts such as Berlingske, Helsingør Avis and later rivals like Aftenposten and Bergens Tidende. In the 19th century it covered events connected to the Napoleonic Wars, the Union between Sweden and Norway (1814–1905), debates involving Camilla Collett and Henrik Wergeland, and cultural movements alongside the Nationaltheatret and the Norwegian National Opera. During the early 20th century it reported on the careers of Knut Hamsun, Edvard Grieg, and political developments involving Christian Michelsen and the dissolution of the union with Sweden. In World War II it navigated censorship under the German occupation of Norway and covered resistance linked to the Norwegian resistance movement and figures like Max Manus and Knut Haugland. Postwar coverage included reconstruction associated with Einar Gerhardsen and NATO accession debates involving Trygve Lie and institutions such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries the newspaper reported on developments tied to Oil and Gas in Norway, the rise of parties like the Labour Party (Norway), Conservative Party (Norway), and leaders including Jens Stoltenberg.
The paper is part of a media group owned by Polaris Media, connected to corporate actors such as Schibsted, Amedia, and media investment structures similar to holdings of NHST Media Group and Egmont. Its governance involves boards with members affiliated with regional institutions like Trøndelag County Municipality, Trondheim Municipality, Sintef, NTNU, and cultural partners such as the MUNCH Museum and Trøndelag Theatre. The organizational structure includes departments interacting with entities such as the Norwegian Press Association, European Newspaper Publishers' Association, Nordic Media Forum and labor organizations such as Norwegian Union of Journalists. Publishing operations coordinate with printing and distribution networks analogous to Norsk Rikskringkasting logistics, freight partners and postal services.
The editorial line mixes regional reporting on Trondheim-area topics including coverage of St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim Port Authority, Ringve Museum and local politics involving the Trondheim City Council with national reporting on parliaments such as the Stortinget and international affairs linked to United Nations, European Union, NATO and conferences like the UN General Assembly. Cultural coverage engages with institutions and personalities such as Trøndelag Teater, Olavsfestdagene, Sverre Fehn, Pushwagner, Liv Ullmann and festivals including Trondheim Jazz Festival. Business pages cover firms and sectors exemplified by Equinor, Telenor, Yara International, Kongsberg Gruppen and Orkla ASA. Sports journalism reports on clubs such as Rosenborg BK, competitive events like the UEFA Champions League, and athletes including Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
Circulation trends have mirrored patterns seen at Aftenposten, Dagbladet and VG (newspaper), with print subscriptions declining as digital metrics rise. Readership includes demographics linked to Trondheim institutions such as Norwegian University of Science and Technology students, employees at St. Olav's Hospital, cultural consumers attending Rockheim and business leaders connected to Trondheim Business Region. The paper's audience interacts with advertisers and partners comparable to Schibsted Norge and local chambers like the Trondheim Chamber of Commerce.
The digital transformation involved investments in platforms and technologies similar to those used by VG, The New York Times, The Guardian and Der Spiegel, including content management systems, paywall models, mobile applications and analytics from providers like Google, Adobe Systems and Chartbeat. Social media activity aligns with networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and professional engagement via LinkedIn. Collaborations and projects have drawn inspiration from international initiatives including the Digital News Initiative and partnerships with research institutions like SINTEF and NTNU on AI, data journalism and multimedia reporting.
Contributors over time include journalists, editors and commentators who engaged with national personalities such as Jens Stoltenberg, Kjell Magne Bondevik, Thorbjørn Jagland, Karin Stoltenberg and cultural figures like Sigrid Undset. Editorial leaders and columnists have had careers intersecting with outlets such as Aftenposten, Dag og Tid, NRK and international media including BBC, The Washington Post and Le Monde. The newsroom has hosted investigative teams working on projects with entities such as the Norwegian Data Protection Authority and cross-border collaborations reminiscent of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
The newspaper and its journalists have received recognition paralleling awards like the SKUP Prize, Polaris Media Awards, Norwegian Press Association awards and regional cultural honors associated with the Litteraturfestivalen circuit. Controversies have involved editorial decisions, reporting on contentious topics related to figures such as Jens Stoltenberg or institutions like Equinor, and legal matters addressed by courts such as the Supreme Court of Norway. Investigations and editorial debates have at times paralleled national media controversies involving Aftenposten, Dagbladet and VG about sourcing, privacy and corrections.
Category:Newspapers published in Norway Category:Trondheim