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- Alma Media Oyj is a Finnish digital service and media company focusing on digital services, journalistic media content, and online marketplaces primarily in Finland and parts of Europe. Its core products and services include digital marketplaces for housing and automotive sectors (Etuovi.com, Vuokraovi.com, Nettiauto), financial and professional media brands (Kauppalehti, Talouselämä), national consumer media (Iltalehti), recruitment services (Monster.fi, Jobs.cz, Prace.cz, Profesia.sk, MojPosao.net), and an online marketplace for commercial properties. The company operates mainly in Finland, Eastern Central Europe, Sweden, the Baltics, and Southern Europe, providing content and data services for both consumers and business professionals.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Helsinki, Alma Media has transitioned from reliance on print media to a strong digital business, with 84.2% of its 2024 revenue generated from digital operations. In recent years, Alma Media has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Edilex Oy and Effortia Oy in 2025, which support its digital services growth. It also divested its Netello business in late 2025 to focus on areas with stronger scalability and competitive advantages. The company continuously integrates artificial intelligence into its services to enhance efficiency and customer value. As of 2024, Alma Media employs approximately 1,700 professionals and generates revenues of approximately EUR 313 million.
Alma Media's business segments include Alma Markets, encompassing online housing, automotive, recruitment, and commercial property marketplaces; Alma Talent, offering professional media and recruitment solutions; and Alma News Media, providing national, regional, and local consumer media. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Helsinki stock exchange under ticker ALMA. Its ongoing strategy emphasizes sustaining growth via digital transformation and expanding service offerings beyond traditional media toward scalable digital platforms and AI-powered solutions.