Sanoma is a strong European media company operating in over 20 countries. Sanoma provides millions of people with information, education, entertainment and experiences, every day, in their own languages and respecting local cultures.
The Sanoma Group has four divisions operating in different fields of media: Sanoma Media, Sanoma News, Sanoma Learning & Literature and Sanoma Trade. In 2010, Sanoma’s net sales totalled €2,76bn. The Sanoma Group employs nearly 20 000 people.
In Russia, Sanoma is a market leader in consumer magazines, publishing 25 magazines, including the women’s glossy Cosmopolitan. In addition to newspapers such as Vedomosti and The Moscow Times, the company maintains a strong online presence. In addition, Sanoma provides such B2B services as language services, business information and news analysis. In 2010, 17% (€468m) of the Group’s net sales came from Russia, Ukraine and CEE.
Sanoma’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq OMX Helsinki.