News55 is an independent media outlet focusing on people aged 55 and over.

The company began its operations in 2015 by launching the news site. Since 2016, News55 has been one of Sweden's largest organisers of events for seniors. In November 2017, News55 launched the site E55.se, reporting on news and disseminating knowledge on finances, savings, and pensions.

The company's shares are traded on the trading platform Nordic MTF, overseen by Sweden's largest independent issuing house Aqurat Fondkommission AB.

News55 was founded by Artur Ringart and Fredrik Lundberg. They have recruited several experienced Swedish radio personalities and journalists - among these are Karin Fransson, Sven Ekberg, and Tommy Engstrand.

The information in this media profile was collected through desk research. Last updated: February 2023

Last updated date: April 2023

Location:
Farsta, Sweden
Year the organisation started publishing:
2015
Languages:
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Entertainment and culture
Economy and business
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Lifestyle
Politics
Health and well-being
Technology
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Reviews
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Primary tech platform or medium used to publish content:
Website

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
41571
Twitter number of followers:
436

Management and team

Founders

Female:
None
Male:
2
Founders:
Artur Ringart, Fredrik Lundberg
Directors:
Fredrik Lundberg

Team

Business structure and revenue sources

Organisation tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Paid Memberships
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue

Transparency

Has an ethics policy / manual
Publishes an ethics policy / manual
Has a data privacy policy
Publishes a data privacy policy
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