Two Forbes reporters to write book on Zappos founder
Forbes staff writers Angel Au-Yeung and David Jeans have signed a contract to write a book about the life of former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. The publisher is Henry Holt & Co. The book will focus on Hsieh’s life and impact in the business world, and how his pursuit for happiness and real-world change came […]
Houston Chronicle tech editor Silverman joining Forbes
Houston Chronicle tech editor Dwight Silverman, who is taking the paper’s buyout offer, is joining Forbes magazine. “I’ll be writing about personal technology for Forbes’ website,” he wrote on Twitter. “There will be online posts and there will be a newsletter, though the mix has yet to be determined. Some of what I do may end […]
Forbes launches fellowship program for HBCU students
Forbes announced Wednesday a new fellowship program for journalism students at historically black colleges and universities. The Forbes Fellowship for Business Journalism was created as a step toward realizing this ideal, focusing on preparing and supporting emerging black journalists and journalists of color from HBCUs interested in business journalism. This paid fellowship offers workshops and mentoring programs, […]
Business Insider hires Cuccinello from Forbes to be be senior wealth reporter
Forbes wealth reporter Hayley Cuccinello is leaving to become a senior wealth reporter at Business Insider. Her last day at Forbes was Thursday. She will start at Business Insider on Dec. 21. Cuccinello has been at Forbes since September 2015, starting out as a media and entertainment coordinator. She has been a wealth reporter since March 2019. […]
Forbes has launched a high-end real estate platform
Forbes and luxury real estate veterans are launching a new Zillow-like platform Thursday for properties over $2 million, reports Sarah Paynter of Yahoo Finance. Paynter reports, “The listing site will feature luxury homes around the globe from $2 million to $160 million. Over 200 listings on the site are worth over $10 million. The partnership with Forbes […]
The Plug hires Melton of Forbes as managing editor
Monica Melton, who covered innovation at Forbes, has been hired as managing editor of The Plug. The Plug covers Black tech news. “She’ll shape our voice, expand our reach, and build a stellar team across the platform,” wrote The Plug founder Sherrell Dorsey on Twitter. Melton has been at Forbes since January 2019, covering innovation, technology, and […]
How the Forbes’ “30 Under 30” helps it sell advertising
Forbes uses its “30 Under 30” initiative to sell more advertising, reports Kayleigh Barber of Digiday. Barber reports, “‘In just 10 years, the 30 Under 30 platform has added immeasurable value to our brand,’ according to the publication’s CEO Mike Federle. The company declined to disclose hard revenue figures attached to the franchise. “Several of the franchise […]
Business Insider, Forbes are top business news sites in England
Business Insider and Forbes are the top two business news sites in England, while Fortune has lost a chunk of its online British readers, reports Aisha Majid of The Press Gazette. Majid writes, “As of the third quarter of 2020, digital-only publication Business Insider continues to be the most widely-read business title online. From July to […]
Forbes’ Dammarell talks journalism, its pitfalls and misinformation
Evan Dammarell started out writing about fantasy basketball for Hashtag Basketball, focusing on the Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He landed with Forbes during the summer of 2018, and now covers the financial and business aspects of the Cavaliers with Forbes, serves as an editor at SB Nation’s Fear the Sword, […]
Forbes names Wood its managing director for Europe
Forbes magazine has named Alex Wood its managing director for Europe. He previously was Europe editor. Wood writes, “Forbes has always been an innovator – creating industry-leading new models of publishing and marketing engagement – and I’m looking forward to driving that spirit of innovation across Europe. “In this new strategic role, I’ll be developing and implementing […]
