What Denník N does

Denník N is an independent Slovak digital and print media company that publishes daily journalism on Slovak politics, world affairs, economics, culture, science, sports, and society. Founded in 2015 and operated by the Slovak private limited company N Press, s. r. o., the company is built around paying individual subscribers and is positioned as an editorial alternative to government-aligned Slovak media. The core audience is educated Slovak-speaking readers seeking independent, in-depth reporting; secondary audiences consume podcast content, attend ticketed events, buy branded merchandise, and purchase self-published books.

The product portfolio is anchored by the digital news platform dennikn.sk, with iOS and Android mobile applications, a complete digital archive of printed newspapers and Magazín N issues (noviny.dennikn.sk), a suite of themed podcasts (including the Newsfilter variants, V redakcii, Terapia slovom, Enkonomika, and Vedecký podcast N2), and a real-time news ticker (Minúta po minúte). Wholly-owned sub-brands and themed portals extend the platform: Heroine (women's magazine, launched 2020), Denník E (economics), Magazín N (cultural supplement), Čierna labuť (current affairs), HistoryLab, Romano fórum, and Hiking.sk. Distribution runs through the company's self-service subscription storefront (predplatne.dennikn.sk), the print newspaper archive, an e-commerce merchandise store, and a ticketed event platform.

Denník N operates a diversified revenue model in which subscription revenue from digital and print access is the primary stream, supplemented by display advertising, branded merchandise sales (price points €7.90–€299), book publishing under its own imprint, and paid events. The direct-to-consumer go-to-market emphasizes recurring subscriber relationships, layered with community features such as Klub N, panel discussions (e.g., 'Ako zachrániť demokraciu'), and award projects like Hrdinky. International editions extend the addressable Central European audience via the Deník N brand in Czechia and Napunk in Hungary.

Name

Denník N

Legal name

N Press, s. r. o.

Website

https://dennikn.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Denník N is an independent Slovak digital and print media outlet offering subscription-based journalism across politics, economics, and culture. It serves educated Slovak-speaking readers through a multi-platform portfolio spanning news, podcasts, events, merchandise, and book publishing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital News Media

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Digital news media
• Subscription journalism
• Independent media
• Online news publishing
• Editorial content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital and Print Subscriptions: Primary revenue stream from subscription model offering digital and print access to journalism content
2. Advertising: Display advertising on digital platform
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including mugs, bags, prints, thermoses sold through e-commerce platform
4. Book Publishing: Book edition (edícia Denníka N) featuring authored works on Czech-Slovak history and current affairs
5. Events and Discussions: Paid ticket events including quiz nights, panel discussions 'Ako zachrániť demokraciu', and author meetups

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Denník N is an independent Slovak news media company that publishes daily journalism on politics, world affairs, economics, culture, sports, and society through its online portal dennikn.sk. It offers subscription-based digital and print access, supported by mobile applications, themed podcasts, and a print newspaper archive. Ancillary offerings include branded merchandise, an in-house book publishing line, live discussion events, and a reader membership club (Klub N).

Product overview

Denník N (N Press, s.r.o.) is a Slovak independent news media company offering a multi-platform portfolio centered on its flagship online news portal (dennikn.sk). The core product delivers daily news, commentary, and analysis across politics, world affairs, economics, culture, sports, and society. The portfolio extends through complementary products: multiple themed podcasts (Newsfilter series, Enkonomika, N2 science podcast), a real-time news ticker (Minúta po minúte), an e-commerce store (Obchod Denník N) selling branded merchandise and books, a book publishing line, live discussion events (Diskusie a podujatia), the 'Hrdinky' women awards project, membership club (Klub N), and vertical portals including Hiking.sk for outdoor activities and HistoryLab for historical content. The company also publishes a print newspaper and N Magazine through its complete archive (noviny.dennikn.sk). The ecosystem is anchored by a subscription service (predplatne.dennikn.sk) that provides both digital and print access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heroine: Women's magazine covering topics on women, relationships, gender equality, and social issues
• Hrdinky
• Denník E
• Magazín N
• Svetový newsfilter
• Ekonomický newsfilter
• Newsfilter
• Enkonomika
• Čierna labuť

Products and services

• Denník N Online News Portal Flagship daily online news portal covering Slovak politics, world affairs, economics, culture, sports, science, and society, with themed sections (Slovakia, Svet, Denník E, Kultúra, Šport), opinion commentary, and live breaking news. Targeted at educated Slovak-speaking readers who want independent in-depth journalism.
• Podcasty Denníka N Collection of themed podcast series (Newsfilter variants, V redakcii, Terapia slovom, O čom ženy nehovoria, Tridsiatnik, Enkonomika, Vedecký podcast N2, and more) covering politics, economics, science, culture, and family topics. Targeted at subscribers and podcast listeners seeking on-demand independent journalism.
• Predplatné Denníka N (Subscription) Subscription service for individual readers offering digital and/or print access to Denník N content, subscription management, gift subscriptions, and newsletter preferences. Targeted at individual subscribers who want full archive and ad-light access.
• Noviny Denníka N (Print Newspaper Archive) Complete online archive of Denník N's printed daily issues and Magazín N, accessible on-demand by subscribers and casual readers. Targeted at readers, researchers, and subscribers who want to revisit past issues.
• Obchod Denník N (Branded Merchandise Store) E-commerce storefront selling branded Denník N merchandise (Red mug N, Canvas bag, KeepCup glass and plastic thermoses, Shooty prints, Teren graphics) and charitable Ukrainian-themed products (50%+ to charity). Targeted at supporters, gift buyers, and brand-affinity shoppers.
• Knihy Denníka N (Book Publishing) Original book publishing imprint of Denník N offering authored titles on Czech-Slovak history and current affairs (e.g., 'Československo', 'Hovor ústami Yaka'). Targeted at readers interested in long-form, history-related works from the Denník N editorial team.
• Diskusie a podujatia (Discussions and Events) Ticketed live discussions, panel events (e.g., 'Ako zachrániť demokraciu' featuring journalists Leško, Šimečka, Kostolný, Hudák), quiz nights, author meetups, and school discussions on social media pitfalls. Targeted at engaged readers, students, and community members.
• Klub N (Reader Membership Club) Membership club for Denník N readers providing exclusive benefits and content beyond the standard subscription. Targeted at loyal subscribers and readers seeking closer community engagement.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kanovits Fine ArtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for high-quality art prints and reproductions. Denník N partnered with Kanovits Fine Art to produce signed, limited-edition prints of cartoonist Shooty's work and artist Laco Teren's iPad sketches. Prints are created using Epson pigment colors on archival FineArt paper with Hahnemühle certification.
• Saint JavelinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to distribute Ukrainian-themed merchandise (mugs, stickers, badges, caps). At least 50% of proceeds go to charitable causes in Ukraine. Denník N handles logistics, importing and customs, reducing shipping costs for buyers while maximizing direct support to those in need.
• Staver (KeepCup)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for branded thermoses. Staver manufactures KeepCup products, with Denník N branding applied for the 'Termoska Denník N + Hiking.sk' product.
• euobserver.comminorOthersAffiliated European news platform linked in Denník N navigation, providing cross-promotion of European affairs coverage.
• Deník NminorOthersCzech edition of the publication, sharing similar editorial approach and brand positioning for Czech audience.
• Heroine (heroine.cz)minorOthersCzech women's magazine with shared editorial values. Heroine's editor-in-chief served as jury member for Denník N's 'Hrdinky' (Heroines) award initiative.
• Respekt (respekt.cz)minorOthersCzech weekly magazine on politics and culture, linked as affiliated quality journalism outlet.
• Hiking.skminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-branded merchandise partnership producing 'Termoska Denník N + Hiking.sk' - a collaborative product combining outdoor gear with journalism branding.
• Romano fórum (romano forum.dennikn.sk)minorOthersDenník N hosts the Romano fórum section focusing on Roma community issues, with dedicated coverage and journalism.
• HistoryLab (historylab.dennikn.sk)minorOthersDenník N hosts HistoryLab, a thematic portal dedicated to historical content and education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aktuality.sk: Leading Slovak online news portal covering politics, world news, and society. Direct competitor for Slovak digital news audience and ad/reader revenue.
• SME: Major Slovak daily and online news outlet covering politics, economy, and society. Closely comparable to Denník N as a competing Slovak general-interest daily, though historically more establishment-aligned.
• Pravda: Historic Slovak daily newspaper with online edition covering politics and current affairs. Competes for the same Slovak daily news subscriber and reader market as Denník N.
• Respekt: Czech weekly magazine on politics and culture with subscription model; explicitly listed as an affiliated quality-journalism partner to Denník N. Mirrors the independent-journalism positioning.
• Hospodárske noviny (HN Online): Slovak economics and business daily, owned by the same publisher as SME. Closely comparable economics-focused content to Denník N's Denník E section.

Broad incumbents

• iDNES.cz: Largest Czech online news portal. Comparable as a multi-vertical digital news subscription and ad-supported platform serving a Central European audience.
• Deník N (Czech edition): Czech edition of the same publication lineage; demonstrates the cross-border brand-portability peer case while operating as a separate market presence.
• Novinky.cz: Major Czech news portal with broad reach across politics, world, and lifestyle. Regional competitor for Central European digital news audience.

Regional players

• EUobserver: European affairs publication explicitly listed as a partner of Denník N. Comparable as an independent subscription-supported niche news brand across European/regional markets.

Emerging players

• Startitup.sk: Slovak digital-first news and lifestyle media targeting younger audiences. Emerging competitor for digital ad inventory and audience share in Slovakia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dennikN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe_VgLz1y99hUF1q5ppQesA
• Facebookfacebook.com/projektn.sk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dennikn
• Instagraminstagram.com/dennikn
• TikToktiktok.com/@dennikntiktok

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Denník N