JydskeVestkysten
Danish daily newspaper
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JydskeVestkysten is a Danish language regional newspaper published in Esbjerg, Denmark, which is among the largest publications in the country.
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | Syddanske Medier |
| Publisher | Jydske Vestkysten A/S |
| Founded | 15 January 1991 |
Political alignment | Liberal |
| Language | Danish |
| Headquarters | Esbjerg |
| Country | Denmark |
| Website | www |
History and profile
JydskeVestkysten was first published on 15 January 1991[1] as a result of the merge between Vestkysten, which was founded in 1917, and Jydske Tidende.[2] The paper is based in Esbjerg.[3][4]
The Berlingske Media, a subsidiary of first Orkla Media and then, of Mecom,[5] had 50% share in the paper.[6][7] The other owner was the Den Sydvestjyske Venstrepresse company.[8][9] Syddanske Medier acquired 100% of the paper on 15 September 2013.[6] The publisher of the paper is Jydske Vestkysten A/S.[10][11]
JydskeVestkysten is published in broadsheet format.[11] In 1993, another local daily Kolding Folkeblad merged with the paper, allowing the paper to cover both western and southern Jutland.[1]
The European Parliament described JydskeVestkysten as a liberal newspaper in 1998.[12] It is also stated by the owner of the paper, indicating that the paper has no political affiliation.[1] However, the Danish ministry of foreign affairs regards paper as holding independent conservative views.[4] In a 2006 study, it was described as a right-wing newspaper.[13]
Circulation
In 1999, the circulation of JydskeVestkysten was 94,234 copies, making it the sixth largest newspaper in the country.[3][14] Its circulation was 91,000 copies in 2000, making it again the sixth bestselling paper.[15] The paper sold 86,000 copies in 2002.[16] In 2003, the paper had a circulation of 80,597 copies.[17] The 2004 circulation of the paper was 81,000 copies.[18] Its circulation was 76,550 copies in 2006[19] and 72,323 copies in 2007.[8] JydskeVestkysten sold 48,773 copies in 2013, being the seventh best-selling newspaper in the country.[20]