Business Magazin

What Business Magazin does

Business Magazin is a Romanian weekly business magazine and digital content platform operated by BUSINESSMEX S.A. (CUI 51945238), headquartered in Bucharest and founded in 2004. The publication produces 48 print issues per year covering Romanian and international business news, CEO interviews, and industry analysis across verticals including finance, real estate, energy, retail, transport, tourism, agriculture, industry, and HR. Its content is delivered across an integrated multi-format platform consisting of a print magazine, the businessmagazin.ro website, a PageSuite-powered e-paper delivered one day before print, video content on YouTube, email newsletters, RSS syndication, and active social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, and X.

The product portfolio includes the core weekly magazine, subscription tiers combining Business Magazin with Ziarul Financiar (ZF) — the leading Romanian financial newspaper within the shared Mediafax Group ecosystem — plus annual catalogs such as 'Top 100 Young Managers', '100 Most Powerful Women in Business', and 'Most Admired CEOs', which also function as event and sponsorship assets. Subscription pricing is denominated in Romanian Lei (RON) and structured into annual tiers ranging from 1,160 to 2,300 lei + TVA, including a student discount and a regionally priced Transylvania package.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring print and digital subscriptions, advertising (print and online, with online ad sales handled exclusively by BUSINESSMEX S.A. via [email protected]), and event sponsorships tied to the branded awards and conference portfolio. The publication serves primarily Romanian business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals, with a secondary student/academic segment. The company has no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and operates with a headcount of 11–50 employees.

Name

Business Magazin

Legal name

BUSINESSMEX S.A.

Website

https://businessmagazin.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Business Magazin is a Romanian weekly business magazine and digital platform (founded 2004) covering Romanian and international business news, CEO interviews, and industry analysis, serving executives, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals via print, e-paper, video, and social channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business News Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Business, Financial & Trade News Publishers (MPAJADAC)

Keywords

• Business news publishing
• Weekly business magazine
• Business journalism media
• Executive interview content
• Digital business media

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Magazine Sales: Weekly print magazine (48 issues per year) sold through direct subscriptions and newsstand distribution. Premium business publication targeting Romanian business leaders and executives.
2. Digital Subscriptions: E-paper digital editions, ZF Print online access, and digital-only subscription packages providing digital versions of the magazine and related business publications.
3. Print Advertising: Advertising space sold in the print magazine to businesses targeting Romanian business professionals. Contact sales team manages print ad placements.
4. Online Advertising: Digital advertising on businessmagazin.ro website, managed exclusively by BUSINESSMEX S.A. Online ad sales contact: [email protected]
5. Event Sponsorships: Business events and conferences featuring the Business Magazin brand, including awards ceremonies (Top 100 CEOs, Most Powerful Women in Business, Young Managers).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Business Magazin is a Romanian weekly business magazine publishing 48 print issues per year, covering business news, CEO interviews, industry analysis, and economic trends across finance, real estate, energy, retail, technology, and other sectors. The publication offers digital editions, e-paper access, annual catalogs (Top 100 rankings), video content, newsletters, and event sponsorships targeted at Romanian business leaders and professionals.

Product overview

Business Magazin is a Romanian weekly business magazine published by BUSINESSMEX S.A., offering both print and digital subscription packages. The publication covers business news, analysis, and features about Romania and global markets. The product portfolio includes the core weekly magazine (48 print issues/year), e-paper digital editions, thematic catalogs (such as 'Top 100 Young Managers', '100 Most Powerful Women in Business', 'Most Admired CEOs'), video content, newsletters, and RSS feeds. Subscription tiers combine Business Magazin with Ziarul Financiar offerings, including access to yearbooks, thematic supplements, and corporate profile features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BUSINESSMEX S.A.coreOthersBUSINESSMEX S.A. is the legal entity operating the businessmagazin.ro platform and Business Magazin publication. Located at Sos. Fabrica de Glucoza nr.21, Bucharest, with CUI 51945238. Handles online advertising sales exclusively.
• Mediafax Group / ZF (Ziarul Financiar)coreOthersBusiness Magazin operates within the Mediafax Group ecosystem alongside Ziarul Financiar (ZF), Romania's leading financial newspaper. Combined subscription packages offer access to both publications. Cross-promotional content and shared distribution infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Financial Times: Global business newspaper targeting senior executives with premium subscription model. Comparable business intelligence product, premium pricing, and executive audience — though at global rather than Romanian scale.
• Inc. Magazine: US business magazine focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and growing companies. Comparable editorial product (CEO interviews, rankings, cover stories) targeting founders and executives, with bundled print + digital subscriptions.
• Bloomberg: Global business and financial news organization with subscription services for executives. Comparable as a premium business intelligence provider targeting the same senior finance and corporate decision-maker audience.
• The Economist: Global weekly business and current-affairs publication with subscription-driven model and similar weekly cadence. Comparable format (weekly print + digital + events) and executive target audience, though at global scale.

Direct peers

• Ziarul Financiar (ZF): Romania's leading financial newspaper and the sister publication of Business Magazin within the Mediafax Group ecosystem. Directly comparable as a Romanian business/financial publication targeting executives with combined print + digital subscription offerings.
• Profit.ro: Major Romanian business news portal providing real-time financial and corporate news. Directly competes for the same executive readership, primarily via a digital-first model that pressures traditional print magazines.
• Forbes Romania: Romanian edition of Forbes covering business, leadership, and entrepreneurship for a similar C-suite audience. Closely comparable in editorial format (cover stories, CEO profiles, rankings) and target demographic.
• Business Review Romania: English-language Romanian business news outlet covering corporate news, interviews, and analysis for executives and investors. Comparable audience and editorial product, with English-language differentiation.
• Capital (Romania): Romanian business and economy magazine covering companies, finance, and leadership. Comparable weekly business magazine targeting Romanian business professionals with similar advertising-supported print + digital model.
• Wall-Street.ro: Leading Romanian online business and technology news portal. Comparable audience (Romanian executives, entrepreneurs, finance professionals) and competes for the same digital advertising and reader attention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/businessmag
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@businessmagazin9787
• Facebookfacebook.com/businessmagazin.ro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/business-magazin
• Instagraminstagram.com/businessmag.ro
• TikToktiktok.com/@businessmagazin.ro

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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