Vocento, S.A.

Vocento, S.A., is a leading multimedia communications company in Spain, with a long history that dates all the way back to 1854. It operates through various segments, including ABC, Regional, Supplements and Magazines, Audiovisual, Classifieds, Gastronomy and Structure. The company is mainly engaged in the newspapers, supplements, magazines, television, audiovisual production, film distribution, and Internet in the areas of information and entertainment. It publishes regional newspapers under the El Correo, La Verdad, El Diario Vasco, El Norte de Castilla, El Diario Montañés, Ideal, Sur, Las Provincias, El Comercio, Hoy, La Rioja, and Colpisa titles. Vocento also has the ABC, a national daily newspaper, and supplements such as XL Semanal and Mujer Hoy. It also operates WomenNow, an event specifically tailored towards women, and Mujerhoy.com, a website for women.

In addition to its traditional operations, the company also offers a variety of digital services and initiatives. Its GELT app offers online coupons and cashback for purchases made in supermarkets, while its Shows on Demand digital platform allows users to book their favorite artist to perform in their town. The company also provides Premium Leads, a type of online lead generation service, and financing services to recently-created companies and those in the midst of growth with a proven model. Vocento also operates a network of national classified advertising under the autocasion.com, autoscout24.es, and pisos.com brands. Lastly, it engages in the press printing and distribution activities, sale of printed and digital advertising and contents, sale of supplement and magazine, and hosting of food fairs and events.

Vocento has its headquarters in Bilbao, Spain, and has grown significantly since its inception in 1854. It has a presence in Spain and Portugal, serving more than 9.2 million customers every day. In 2020, Vocento’s total revenue amounted to over 690 million euros, and its profits reached around 97 million euros. Vocento also has a strong presence in the digital space, with more than 8.7 million unique visitors to its websites every month. Furthermore, Vocento currently employs over 2,600 people, making it one of the largest media companies in the country.