Schibsted:
The Digital Transformation of a Nordic Media Giant
(Routledge, 2025)
- a #1 Routlege Top 500 Best Seller research book
The first book on the digital expansion of Schibsted, 1989-2025, one of the largest traditional media and newspaper companies in the Nordic region, which is today considered a regional and international digital media pioneer.
The book examines the rise and role of Schibsted - an early mover and proactive media company in terms of technology adoption and online expansion, but also its power and influence.
Drawing on a wealth of sources, including original interviews with senior Schibsted executives throughout this 35-year long period, allow unprecedented insight into the company.
“Mjøs does a terrific job at mapping out the internal and external complexities that come with attempting to build an international media corporation that aims to become a Nordic, European, and global media corporation.”
Jonathan Hendrickx, Media International Australia (23 January 2026)
“Ole J. Mjøs constructs an overall captivating and convincing narrative of the various twists, turns, trials and tribulations that come with launching, growing, safeguarding, and, ultimately, splitting a large legacy media corporation.”
Jonathan Hendrickx, Media International Australia (23 January 2026)