Google has signed deals for News Showcase with more than 2,500 publications globally, with the product already live in 25 countries, including the United States, France, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Romania, and Slovenia.
Petteri Putkiranta, the President of News and Feature at Sanoma Media Finland, emphasized the importance of Google News Showcase in reaching new audiences. He believes it provides a unique opportunity to promote independent journalism and stay connected with people.
Collaboration with the News Industry in Finland
The launch of News Showcase in Finland is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to support journalists and publishers in the country with their digital transformation. Google has previously assisted Finnish publishers in growing their subscriber base through innovative projects and organized an event last year during Finland’s media literacy week to address online misinformation.
Google is committed to continuing its support for Finnish journalists and publishers to ensure sustainable access to diverse and high-quality content for the people.