European National Newspaper of the Year: „i informação“, Portugal

The editors of “i informação” are completely dedicated to the power of new ideas. Alternative journalistic styles, new sections and a modern, border-free layout that is oriented to the Internet.
“We want to throw away everything that does not work in traditional newspapers, and build a new newspaper,” says Art Director Nick Mrozowski. Daily newspapers are typically divided into departments. The Portuguese have a different system: first they bring out a crisp news roundup called “radar”. This is where the top reports of the day touch down, told in brief for quick reading.
Then the second major section takes off, called “Zoom”. The texts are longer and the articles provide more context. Here’s where you find analysis, reportage and essays. Quality journalism? Yes, but now with more pep.
In “i” you won’t see any of the usual press conference photos of people sitting on a panel. Instead, to tell the story of scenes like these differently, the paper sometimes also sends graphic illustrators to major events. They meant to capture the atmosphere and represent it in their unique way.
The homepage is also exciting, with its contemporary look and social media services like Facebook and Twitter.

“i informação” has a circulation of 30,000 and is printed in half Rhenish newspaper format (350 x 510-530 cm). The newspaper has 41 editors, 2 photographers, 4 freelance photo agencies and 5 layout artists.

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