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| Categories | Men's (Entertainment, Fashion, London, Sport, Technology, Business) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Digital |
| Publisher | Magnate |
| First issue | December 2012 |
| Final issue | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Magnate was a free men's lifestyle publication. [1] It was published between 2012 and 2016.
Originally a print publication, the magazine launched on 12 December 2012. [1] The launch edition of the magazine was distributed on 14 December 2012 throughout London's Kings Cross, Victoria, Liverpool Street and Paddington Railway stations and throughout office locations in Central London. [2]
In mid-2013 it was announced that Magnate would be distributed exclusively to distribution stands in the capital, replacing all train station distribution.
The publication launched with a cover-interview with Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson, speaking about Virgin Galactic. The headline of the cover read "Branson on Mars". Other cover-stars have included cast member of E4's Made in Chelsea Jamie Laing and British rapper Wretch 32. [1]
Magnate published a number of interviews, including with Boris Johnson, [1] SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards, [1] Matt Cardle and Jonathan Kite. [3] The magazine folded in 2016. [4]
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