20 Minutes counts eight editions and distributes 870 000 copies in France alone – two thirds in Paris – and roughly 3 million daily copies across Europe. With almost 2 million readers every day, it officially leads the newspaper industry in France. President of France’s 20 Minutes, Pierre-Jean Bozo, declared the newspaper would hire 30 new staffers and increase funding for new media, including online, cell phones and video.

Mother company Schibsted also reaffirmed its emphasis on developing free papers, online titles and online advertising. Nowadays, over 50% of Schibsted’s revenues come from online activities (compare to 15% in 1995).

Source: Le Monde – Periodistas 21