A newsroom platform built by journalists, for journalists — with readers at the center
In a time when digital-first publishing was still in its infancy, VG News Portal emerged as a groundbreaking platform that transformed how modern newsrooms worked. As CPO and CTO, I had the privilege of helping shape a tool that not only empowered editorial teams — but also fundamentally changed how news was experienced by readers.
Unlike traditional CMS platforms of the time, VG News Portal wasn’t just about publishing content. It was about connecting editorial teams and readers in real time, enabling journalists to respond faster, collaborate more effectively, and build immersive experiences around live events, breaking news, and ongoing stories. It gave publishers the tools to tell stories at the speed of relevance, across platforms, formats, and devices — all in a deeply intuitive, web-native interface.
From live coverage and drag-and-drop front pages to real-time multimedia editing and modular design, VG News Portal was years ahead of what was widely available in the market.
🌍 Global Reach: From Oslo to the World
What started in the fast-paced newsroom of VG (Verdens Gang) quickly evolved into a multi-tenant, multilingual platform used by leading media brands across the Nordics and beyond.
Some of the notable customers included:
- VG (Norway) – The originator and innovation driver behind the platform, pioneering digital-first journalism in Scandinavia.
www.vg.no - The Telegraph (Australia) – One of Australia’s largest daily newspapers, known for high-traffic breaking news and entertainment.
www.dailytelegraph.com.au - The Advertiser (Australia) – A leading regional news brand serving South Australia with local and national coverage.
www.adelaidenow.com.au - Blick (Switzerland) – A top Swiss tabloid with strong digital reach and real-time news coverage.
www.blick.ch - Kronen Zeitung (Austria) – Austria’s most-read newspaper, with broad national reach and a loyal readership.
www.krone.at - Aftonbladet (Sweden) – One of Scandinavia’s largest digital newspapers, with a strong tradition of breaking news and innovation.
www.aftonbladet.se - El Colombiano (Colombia) – A major Colombian daily serving the Medellín region and beyond with rich digital reporting.
www.elcolombiano.com.co - RTL (Germany) – One of Germany’s leading broadcasters, using the portal to support digital news experiences across RTL Aktuell.
www.rtl.de - 20Minutos (Spain) – A widely read free daily newspaper, targeting commuters with fast, accessible news content.
www.20minutos.es - Ekstra Bladet (Denmark) – Denmark’s leading tabloid with a strong online presence and live coverage capabilities.
ekstrabladet.dk - Grupo Ferré Rangel (Puerto Rico, US) – A major Puerto Rican media group, operating digital-first journalism via El Nuevo Día and others.
www.endi.com - Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) (Belgium) – One of Belgium’s largest newspapers, part of DPG Media, known for accessible national and regional coverage.
www.hln.be - Holtzbrinck Media Group (Germany) – A major German media group operating local and regional digital news brands, including SOL.DE.
www.sol.de - Red Cross Norway (Norway) – Used VG News Portal to manage communication and updates during humanitarian operations.
www.redcross.no - Svenska Dagbladet (Sweden) – A leading national broadsheet offering in-depth reporting and commentary, part of the Schibsted group.
www.svd.se - The Sun (United Kingdom) – One of the UK’s most-read tabloids, focused on quick, engaging digital content and mobile-first publishing.
www.thesun.co.uk
These brands used the platform not just to publish, but to orchestrate content, coordinate teams, and respond to readers in real time — making VG News Portal a trusted, mission-critical part of their digital presence.
The number of customers enabled us to predict number of unique storied each newspaper could expects. Giving our customers a competitive edge!