When was Ilta-Sanomat founded and what was its original name?
Ilta-Sanomat began in 1932 as an afternoon edition of Helsingin Sanomat. The publication gained independence and adopted the name Ilta-Sanomat on the 1st of January 1949.
Questions about Ilta-Sanomat
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Who served as editor-in-chief for Ilta-Sanomat from 1932 to 1938?
Eljas Erkko served as editor-in-chief for Ilta-Sanomat from 1932 through 1938. He simultaneously led Helsingin Sanomat during this period while the two papers shared resources.
What was the peak print circulation number for Ilta-Sanomat and when did it occur?
Print circulation reached its highest point in 2001 with 218,829 copies distributed across Finland. This figure represented the second most read status for the publication after Helsingin Sanomat.
How many people accessed the online version of Ilta-Sanomat each week by 2019?
By 2019 the outlet reached approximately 2.5 million Finns through its online channels alone. More than 1.8 million people accessed the digital platform each week according to national media research by 2010.
When did Johanna Lahti take office as editor-in-chief of Ilta-Sanomat?
Johanna Lahti took office as editor-in-chief in November 2019 following Tapio Sadeoja's retirement after 38 years. She had no prior experience leading a major Finnish publication before her appointment.