Viborg Stifts Folkeblad

Viborg Stifts Folkeblad
Viborg Stifts Folkeblad on 3 October 1877
TypeDaily newspaper
OwnerJysk Fynske Medier P/S [da]
PublisherJysk Fynske Medier P/S
EditorAndreas Søndergaard
Founded1 October 1877; 149 years ago (1877-10-01)
Political alignment
Venstre (until 1976)
HeadquartersViborg, Denmark
Websitewww.viborg-folkeblad.dk

Viborg Stifts Folkeblad is a daily newspaper based in Viborg, Denmark. The paper serves the Viborg Municipality.

History

Viborg Stifts Folkeblad was founded on 1 October 1877 as an alternative to the conservative Viborg Stiftstidende  [da]. In 1880, the newspaper was taken over by De Bergske Blade [da], led by Christen Berg. Viborg Amts Tidende, a daily newspaper, was formed in 1890 as opposition to Folkeblad. It later ceased operations in 1910. Due to ownership by De Bergske Blade, the newspaper aligned with the Venstre, a liberal political party, until 1976.

The newspaper was purchased by Midtjyske Medier  [da] in 2007, following a merger with Berlingske. However, Midtjyske Medier later announced that it was ceasing operations in August 2012 by its parent company Mecom Group. Despite local interest to purchase the newspaper, both Mecom and Berlingske announced it would not allow the newspaper to become independent. It was purchased by its current ownership, Jysk Fynske Medier P/S [da], on 1 January 2016.

In 2011, Viborg Stifts Folkeblad announced an increase in circulation while other locals newspaper reported losses. In September 2023, the newspaper began delivery of its physical copies in the morning, citing a decline in paying readers due to an increase in digital news.

Editors

The current editor-in-chief is Andreas Søndergaard, who took over for Lars Norup [da] after Norup announced his own retirement in late 2023. Søndergaard took over his role on 19 January 2024.

References

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  2. 1 2 "Tidslinje over begivenheder i Viborg" [Timeline of events in Viborg] (in Danish). Viborg Museum. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Søllinge, Jette Drachmann (24 July 2017). "De Bergske Blade". lex.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Søllinge, Jette Drachmann (1 May 2023). "Viborg Stifts Folkeblad". Lex.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Berlingske fusionerer midtjyske selskaber" [Berlingske merges Central Jutland companies] (in Danish). DR. 7 December 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Fjord, Lars (17 May 2013). "Lokalaviser vil på lokale hænder" [Local newspapers will be in local hands] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Soelberg, Lise (21 June 2013). "Dagblad godt på vej mod selvstændighed" [Newspaper well on its way to independence] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Færgemand, Steen (30 August 2013). "Mecom sagde nej til lokale ejere af dagblade" [Mecom said no to local newspaper owners] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Fleischer, Max Ole (4 August 2012). "Lokale dagblade går imod strømmen" [Local newspapers go against the grain] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Møller, Louise Harkjær (4 September 2023). "Slut med ustabile leveringer: Dagblade bliver nu til morgenaviser" [No more unstable deliveries: Daily newspapers now become morning newspapers] (in Danish). TV Midtvest. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Albæk, Caroline Ryberg (19 January 2024). "Viborg Stifts Folkeblad har fundet ny chefredaktør" [Viborg Stifts Folkeblad has found a new editor-in-chief] (in Danish). MediaWatch A/S. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  12. ↑ Sodemann, Martin (14 November 2023). "Efter 30 år takker chefen af: - Dengang var der røg på redaktionen og øl på bordene" [After 30 years, the boss says goodbye: - Back then, there was smoke in the editorial office and beer on the tables] (in Danish). TV Midtvest. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  13. ↑ Fogde, Julie Mia (14 November 2023). "Mangeårig chefredaktør på Viborg Stifts Folkeblad stopper" [Long-time editor-in-chief of Viborg Stifts Folkeblad is leaving] (in Danish). MediaWatch A/S. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  14. ↑ Wraae, Ditte Georg (19 January 2024). "Viborg Stifts Folkeblad har fundet afløser" [Viborg Stifts Folkeblad has found a replacement] (in Danish). TV Midtvest. Retrieved 10 August 2025.