Romsdals Budstikke, the leading news provider for the Romsdal region of Norway, reported its most successful year to date in 2025. The media company, based in Molde, encompasses a range of platforms including the Rbnett online news outlet, local newspapers such as Åndalsnes Avis and Driva, and the 1 FM radio station.
According to LinkedIn, Romsdals Budstikke currently employs between 11 and 50 people and reaches 33,600 daily readers. The company offers services including digital advertising, podcast production, content marketing, and recruitment advertising.
Romsdals Budstikke’s coverage area includes the municipalities of Molde, Rauma, Vestnes, Aukra, Gjemnes, and Hustadvika. The publication, politically independent since its founding in 1843, is owned by Polaris Media ASA. In 2022, the company reported an annual turnover of 85 million Norwegian kroner with 34 full-time employees.
Recent news reported by Rbnett includes a traffic incident in Molde, an explosion risk following a vehicle entering rocky terrain, and a reported break-in that turned out to be a false alarm due to a intoxicated tenant. Rbnett reported on the cancellation of an event in Kristiansund and the implementation of a digital health card for pregnant women.
The company is also involved in ongoing coverage of broader national issues, including the Epstein case’s reverberations in Norway, a recall of ham products due to listeria concerns, and a debate surrounding hospital funding approved by the Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament).
Romsdals Budstikke’s Facebook page currently has over 22,000 likes and is actively used for sharing local news and updates. The company is scheduled to close the RIR (Regional Industrial Recycling) facility on Friday.
