Leggo
Italian newspaper
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Leggo (Italian for 'I read') is an Italian newspaper and was the first free daily newspaper published in Italy.[1][2][3]
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| Type | Free daily newspaper (Published from Monday to Friday) |
|---|---|
| Owner | Caltagirone Editore |
| Founded | March 2001 |
| Language | Italian |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
| Circulation | 1,050,000 |
| Website | http://www.leggo.it/ |
History and profile
Leggo was established by Caltagirone Editore,[4] owned by Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, in 2001.
It publishes 15 local editions for the cities of Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Bari, Genoa, Como, Bergamo, Brescia and Varese, with a total circulation of 1,050,000 copies.
In the period of 2001–2002 Leggo had a circulation of 715,000 copies.[4]
Following 2002, Leggo consolidated its position as one of Italy's leading free daily newspapers, expanding its readership through distribution n major cities and transport hubs.[1][3] During the late 2000s, the newspaper market underwent significant changes including declining print advertising revenue and growing digital competition, prompting restructuring and greater focus on core editions. From the 2010s onward, Leggo adapted to these pressures by developing digital editions, mobile platforms and online content, evolving from a traditional free newspaper into a multimedia news brand while remaining part of the Caltagirone Editore publishing group.[1][3]
