The Group

The reference point for sports and lifestyle B2B and B2C publishing

Since 2004, the publishing group Sport Press has established itself in Italy as one of the most dynamic and innovative players in specialized publishing, gradually expanding its activities over the years into the fashion industry, event organization, and consulting.

In 2023, the company launched a major rebranding and repositioning process, becoming MagNet and broadening its expertise with a third division dedicated to consulting and Human Resources.

Over 1 million users among industry operators and the general public

+100k articles published online
+50k printed articles
+800k members of our community
+2k companies in our network
MagNet Media
Our Story
2004

Pointbreak Magazine is launched

The first periodical on board sports published by Sport Press, aimed at market professionals and the sector’s community: companies, distributors, importers, specialized and general retailers, chains, schools, clubs, and associations.

2007

Sport Press launches Outdoor Magazine

An authoritative and unmissable reference point for all industry professionals.

2008

Sport Press joins Assosport’s IOG

The Italian Outdoor Group (IOG) of Assosport is the group that brings together the leading Italian companies in the production, import, and distribution of outdoor products and mountain sports equipment.

2011

Running Magazine debuts

A media outlet covering new trends, products, events, initiatives, market data, and much more, featuring investigations, reports, and exclusive insights into the world of running.

2013

Bikefortrade launches

A publication collaborating with major brands in the bike industry, companies from other sectors, events, races, and tourist destinations.

2015

ORBDAYS is born

Outdoor & Running Business Days is the key event for professionals in the outdoor and running industries.

2017

Sport Press launches HUB Style

In May, Sport Press launched its fashion and lifestyle division with the editorial project HUB Style, a media outlet that captures and anticipates the profound evolutions in fashion.

2020

Sport Press becomes a Benefit Corporation

At the end of December, Sport Press became a Benefit Corporation, officially formalizing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

2021

Emoving Days and Emoving Magazine are launched

Sport Press joins the United Nations Global Compact and launches Emoving Days in Milan, a public event dedicated to the electric and urban mobility sector. In the same year, Emoving Magazine is also launched.

2022

Sport Press obtains B Corp certification and launches Padelbiz

In September, Sport Press joined the B Corp family, becoming one of the leading publishing houses to receive this important recognition. In May, it also launched Padelbiz.

2023

Sport Press becomes MagNet

Sport Press undergoes a rebranding and repositioning, becoming MagNet and launching its third division—dedicated to consulting and Human Resources—in addition to its editorial and events divisions. 2023 also marks the debut of Winter Business Days, an event dedicated to the winter trade market.

2024

MagNet presents Skimofestival and Prowinter Outdoor

The first Italian festival entirely dedicated to ski mountaineering, and signs an agreement with Fiera Bolzano and the Italian Outdoor Group of Assosport for a new and ambitious project: Prowinter Outdoor.

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