il manifesto

What il manifesto does

il manifesto is an Italian daily newspaper founded in 1971 and published by il nuovo manifesto società cooperativa editrice, a worker-owned cooperative headquartered in Rome (via Angelo Bargoni 8). It operates as a left-leaning, ideologically committed publication covering Italian and international politics, economics, culture, sport, and the environment, with a readership of politically engaged Italian consumers plus an international subscriber base reachable through postal delivery abroad. The company employs 51-100 people and is led by Direttore Responsabile Andrea Fabozzi, with a board chaired by Giansandro Merli.

Its product portfolio rests on a daily print edition, a digital platform (ilmanifesto.it and mobile app), multiple recurring newsletters, and an original podcast network. Specialized weekly and periodic inserts extend the core: Alias and Alias Domenica for culture, ExtraTerrestre for environmental coverage, La fine del mondo for comics/graphic novels (launched December 4, 2025 with a Dylan Dog cross-over), and the Italian edition of Le Monde Diplomatique for international affairs. Distribution combines edicola newsstand, domestic postal delivery, international postal subscription, self-serve digital subscription, podcasts, and social (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Vimeo, Spreaker, Pinterest).

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: digital subscriptions (Tutto digitale at weekly €3.99, 3-month €59, annual €189), print and combined print+digital subscriptions, a semi-annual membership (€11.99) with cooperative-assembly participation, advertising in print and digital, store and merchandise sales (books, special editions, founder-related goods), and Italian direct publishing subsidies under L. 198/2016 / d.lgs 70/2017. The publication is registered as a Cultural and Creative Enterprise (ICC) at the Rome Chamber of Commerce, holds a European trademark, and is listed in the Italian Ministry of Economic Development's register of historic brands. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent-company relationships are disclosed; the structure is wholly worker-cooperative.

Name

il manifesto

Legal name

il nuovo manifesto società cooperativa editrice

Website

https://ilmanifesto.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

il manifesto is a worker-cooperative Italian daily newspaper (founded 1971, Rome) publishing politics, economics, culture, and international affairs from a left-wing editorial perspective, serving politically engaged Italian readers via print, digital subscriptions, podcasts, newsletters, and specialized inserts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Daily Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alternative/Independent Newsweeklies & Opinion Press (MPAJADAH)

Keywords

• Italian newspaper publishing
• Daily news media
• Print journalism
• Digital news subscription
• Left-wing journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Revenue from digital-only subscriptions including Tutto digitale plans at various price points (weekly, quarterly, annual) with automatic renewal
2. Print Subscriptions: Revenue from postal/newspaper delivery subscriptions including digital add-ons, available for Italy and international delivery
3. Membership Program: Semi-annual membership subscriptions offering additional benefits including free articles, digital access, and Le Monde Diplomatique content
4. Advertising: Revenue from advertising space sold in the newspaper and on the digital platform
5. Store and Merchandise: Revenue from store sales including special editions, books, and merchandise related to the newspaper's founders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

il manifesto publishes a daily Italian newspaper covering politics, international affairs, culture, and society from a left-wing editorial perspective. It sells access through print and digital subscriptions (Tutto digitale, Membership, postal domestic and international tiers), distributed via newsstands, postal delivery, and its own website and mobile app. The portfolio is supplemented by weekly/monthly inserts (Alias, Alias Domenica, ExtraTerrestre, Le Monde Diplomatique, La fine del mondo), multiple original podcast series, and themed email newsletters.

Product overview

il manifesto is an Italian daily newspaper operated as a cooperative, offering a portfolio of print and digital products. The core offering is the daily newspaper (il manifesto), supplemented by several specialized inserts: Alias (weekly cultural/music insert), Alias Domenica (Sunday cultural/literary insert), ExtraTerrestre (Thursday ecology insert), La fine del mondo (comics magazine), and Le Monde Diplomatique (monthly geopolitics supplement). Digital access is provided through the 'Tutto digitale' subscription and Membership program. The company also offers multiple newsletters (daily, weekly, and themed) and podcasts covering Italian and international affairs. The publication celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2025/2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alias: Weekly supplement covering music, arts, and leisure
• Alias Domenica
• ExtraTerrestre
• La fine del mondo
• il manifesto del manifesto (MdM)

Products and services

• il manifesto (daily newspaper) The main daily newspaper of il manifesto, published in print and digital formats, covering Italian and international politics, culture, and society from a left-wing editorial perspective. Available through subscriptions and on newsstands (edicola).
• Tutto digitale (digital subscription)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Le Monde DiplomatiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partneril manifesto distributes the Italian edition of Le Monde Diplomatique, including postal delivery and app access as part of subscription packages. This partnership provides international perspective content to il manifesto's readers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ilmanifesto
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ilmanifestoweb
• Facebookfacebook.com/ilmanifesto
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilmanifesto
• Pinterestpinterest.it/ilmanifesto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ilmanifesto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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 →

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