When was Ilta-Sanomat founded?
Ilta-Sanomat was established in 1932 as the afternoon edition of Helsingin Sanomat. It became an independent newspaper in 1949 and was given its current name at that time.
Questions about Ilta-Sanomat
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Who owns Ilta-Sanomat?
Ilta-Sanomat is part of the Sanoma media group. Its sister paper Helsingin Sanomat is also owned by Sanoma.
Who is the current editor-in-chief of Ilta-Sanomat?
Johanna Lahti has been editor-in-chief since November 2019. She succeeded Tapio Sadeoja, who retired after 38 years with the organization.
How many readers does Ilta-Sanomat have in Finland?
According to the 2019 National Media Research, Ilta-Sanomat reaches about 2.5 million Finns, making it the largest digital media in the country.
What is Ilta-Sanomat's main rival in Finland?
Iltalehti is Ilta-Sanomat's counterpart and biggest rival. Both are prominent tabloid-size evening newspapers in Finland.
What was the peak print circulation of Ilta-Sanomat?
Ilta-Sanomat's highest recorded weekday print circulation was 218,829 copies in 2001, when it ranked as the second most read newspaper in Finland. Weekend circulation reached 243,443 copies in 2002.