SanomaWSOY - Annual Report 2003


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Year 2003
Outlook 2004
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Sanoma

Sanoma publishes and prints Helsingin Sanomat, the largest subscription-based newspaper in the Nordic region, and Ilta-Sanomat, Finland’s second-largest newspaper. Sanoma’s other national papers include the business daily Taloussanomat, a sports and a sport betting weekly, and two free-ad publications. Sanoma’s titles also include three regional papers, as well as several local papers in Southeastern Finland.

Most profitable and dynamic in the Nordic region

“Sanoma’s goal is to be the most profitable and dynamic newspaper publisher in the Nordic region. Quality journalism must be independent, and this is only possible when profitability is secured and the organisation is committed to developing its operations and its products.”

Seppo Kievari, President of Sanoma Corporation


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Ilta-Sanomat has strengthened its position as one of Finland’s leading news media. Senior Editor-in-Chief, A-P Pietilä, and News Editor, Riika Kuuskoski. A revamp of Helsingin Sanomat included the launch of a new Home & Style section. Producer Juha Sainio, design editor Heikki Hankimo, and assistant editors Raija Forsström and Suvi Ahola, were all involved in the revamp. Taloussanomat produces the content for TV channel Nelonen’s business news. Newscasters Niina Hyrsky and Petri Korhonen and cameraman Esa Selin. Helsingin Sanomat was the only representative of the Finnish media with US troops during the Iraq war. Journalist Sami Sillanpää. Sanomala’s new SanoMan printing press offers exciting four-colour opportunities for advertisers. Maintenance engineer Janne Räihä. Lehtikuva now offers customers video news images together with still photos. Picture editor Kalle Parkkinen. The launch of Helsingin Sanomat’s revamp made a splash in Helsinki city centre. Editor-in-Chief Heleena Savela. The Parliamentary elections were a major feature of the news year. Ilta-Sanomat’s newsroom at 1.30 a.m. on election night. From the left: Managing Editor Tapio Sadeoja and Chief of the Political Affairs Desk Pekka Ervasti, with News Editor Ulla Appelsin in the foreground. The Crown Princess of Sweden visited Sanoma House during her state visit to Finland. From the right: journalist Jukka Kajava, Crown Princess Victoria, Senior Editor-in-Chief Janne Virkkunen, and Editor-in-Chief Reetta Meriläinen.
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