A business model centered on selling advertising space in local information newspapers
First written in FY2016. 7 of 18 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Non-print revenue driving overall performanceAnnual report
「As a result of vigorously implementing these initiatives, non-print revenue from public-private partnership (PPP) projects, proposal-based projects, and digital businesses drove overall performance, and revenue reached a record high.」
The Company states that, while maintaining a business model centered on sales of advertising space in its publications, it has reached a stage where non-print revenue from PPP-related businesses, proposals for local governments, and digital businesses is driving total revenue. - 2026-08-27AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Town News advertising sales ¥2,682.748 million Other ¥1,304.886 million」
Sales classified as “Other,” outside advertising placements, amounted to ¥1,304.886 million, accounting for approximately 32.7% of total sales of ¥3,987.635 million. The figures show the growing contribution of non-placement businesses. - FY2026-H1Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥1,247.676 million Other ¥597.171 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥1,844.848 million Revenue from external customers ¥1,844.848 million」
For the six-month period, Town News advertising revenue was ¥1,247.676 million, while other non-publication revenue, including website production and other printed materials, was ¥597.171 million. Other revenue increased from ¥403.483 million in the same period of the previous year, and its share of total revenue rose from approximately 24.1% to approximately 32.4%. - FY2025-H1Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥1,271.061 million Other ¥403.483 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥1,674.545 million Revenue from external customers ¥1,674.545 million」
Other revenue for the six-month period was ¥403.483 million, representing approximately 24.1% of total revenue. The contribution of non-publication revenue increased from ¥396.856 million, or approximately 22.7%, in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q3Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥2,294.542 million Other ¥658.088 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥2,952.630 million Revenue from external customers ¥2,952.630 million」
Other non-publication revenue was ¥658.088 million, up from ¥589.133 million in the same period of the previous year. Its share of total revenue also rose from approximately 19.7% to approximately 22.3%, and the contribution of non-publication businesses continues to increase while advertising revenue in the publications remains central. - FY2024-Q2Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥1,348.295 million Other ¥396.856 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥1,745.151 million Revenue from external customers ¥1,745.151 million」
Other non-publication revenue was ¥396.856 million, up from ¥340.814 million in the same period of the previous year. Its share of total revenue also rose from approximately 19.5% to approximately 22.7%, and the contribution of non-publication businesses continues to increase. - FY2024-Q1Continued growth in non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥711.296 million Other ¥186.998 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥898.295 million Revenue from external customers ¥898.295 million」
Other non-publication revenue increased from ¥161.623 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥186.998 million, while its share of total revenue rose from approximately 18.3% to approximately 20.8%. The contribution of non-publication businesses continues to increase while advertising revenue remains central. - FY2023-Q3Continued growth in non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥2,396.813 million Other ¥589.133 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥2,985.947 million Revenue from external customers ¥2,985.947 million」
Other non-publication revenue increased from ¥316.453 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥589.133 million, while its share of total revenue rose from approximately 12.6% to approximately 19.7%. The contribution of non-publication businesses, including website production and other printed materials, continues to increase while advertising revenue remains central. - FY2023-Q2Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥1,403.630 million Other ¥340.814 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥1,744.445 million Revenue from external customers ¥1,744.445 million」
Other revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥340.814 million, up from ¥160.739 million in the same period of the previous year. Its share of total revenue also increased from approximately 10.8% to approximately 19.5%, indicating a further increase in the contribution of non-publication businesses while advertising revenue remained central. - FY2023-Q1Increasing contribution from non-publication revenueAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥723.246 million Other ¥161.623 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥884.870 million Revenue from external customers ¥884.870 million」
In the cumulative first quarter, revenue outside the publications, including website production and other printed materials, was ¥161.623 million, compared with Town News advertising revenue of ¥723.246 million. Other revenue increased from ¥70.579 million in the same period of the previous year, raising the contribution of non-publication revenue. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company continues to pursue a business model of publishing local information newspapers, with sales of advertising space in the publications as its main source of revenue. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥2,192.394 million Other ¥316.453 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥2,508.847 million Revenue from external customers ¥2,508.847 million」
For the cumulative third quarter, Town News advertising revenue was ¥2,192.394 million and other revenue, including website production and printed materials, was ¥316.453 million, continuing to indicate a revenue mix centered on advertising placements but also including non-publication businesses. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Town News advertising revenue ¥687.432 million Other ¥70.579 million Revenue from contracts with customers ¥758.011 million Revenue from external customers ¥758.011 million」
Town News advertising revenue was ¥687.432 million, while revenue outside the publications, including website production and other printed materials, was ¥70.579 million, indicating a revenue mix centered on advertising placements but also including non-publication businesses. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company continues to pursue a business model of publishing free local information newspapers, with advertising space sales as its main source of revenue. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company continues to pursue a business model of publishing local information newspapers, with advertising space sales as its main source of revenue. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company continues to pursue a business model of publishing local information newspapers, with advertising space sales as its main source of revenue. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company continues to pursue a business model of publishing free local information newspapers, with advertising space sales as its main source of revenue. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our business consists of publishing Town News and primarily selling advertising space in it.」
The Company publishes free local information newspapers, with direct sales to advertisers and sales of advertising space through advertising agencies as its main sources of revenue.