Forbes announces expanded three-part CIO Next virtual event series
Forbes has launched a three-part exclusive CIO Next virtual event series centering on the theme, “The Future Fit CIO: Preparing For 2021 – And Beyond.” The event will bring together the world’s leading chief information officers, who are making use of collaborative, innovative and integration strategies to develop new technologies and to drive digital-first growth […]
Forbes and JUST Capital unveil “2021 JUST 100 ranking”
Forbes and JUST Capital have released the 2021 Just 100 list, a ranking of 100 of the American corporations that are disrupting broken systems and reimagining business. Microsoft has taken the top position in the list for the third consecutive year. Steven Bertoni, VP and senior editor, CEO Network at Forbes, said: “Now more than […]
Forbes hires managing editor and assistant managing editor
Forbes announced Monday the hiring of Joyce Bautista Ferrari as managing editor and Ali Jackson-Jolley as assistant managing ditor. Reporting to chief content officer Randall Lane, Ferrari is charged with establishing a process for internal talent mobility, career pathing, succession planning and ensuring that all facets of the Forbes newsroom continue to advocate for systemic […]
Forbes is dropping the word “minority” from its content
Rashaad Lambert of Forbes writes about the business magazine’s decision to drop the word “minority” from editorial coverage. Lambert writes, “This wasn’t a hard decision. First, non-whites are already a majority of the world’s population. Second, in my lifetime, people of color will compose a majority in America. Finally, as any Black or Brown person […]
Ex Forbes editorial staffer alleges racism, sexism
Samar Marwan, a former West Coast-based assistant editor of technology at Forbes, writes about the sexism and racism she experienced at the publication. Marwan writes, “Forbes has serious issues with racism and sexism. As one of the few women of color who worked at Forbes, I can share how it impacted me. There are a […]
Forbes, Nuveen announce Impact 50 list of investors working to make a difference
Forbes, the world’s biggest business media brand, and Nuveen, a global leader in impact investing with five decades of experience in responsible investing, are collaborating to launch the second annual Impact 50 list, which recognizes notable investors working to make a difference with their dollars. The list will be launched in conjunction with the Forbes […]
Forbes seeks an assistant editor for to cover esports, gaming
Forbes Media seeks an assistant editor to support the Forbes SportsMoney, Esports/Gaming beats in our Jersey City, NJ, office. This is a junior position appropriate for candidates with a background or interest in the business of sports and esports and a demonstrable foundation in reporting, writing and multimedia journalism. Assistant Editors are the linchpin of […]
Forbes expands coverage of BIPOC entrepreneurs
Forbes announced Wednesday that it has named Rashaad Lambert, founder of For(bes) The Culture, as director of culture and community to expand its coverage of young Black and Brown entrepreneurs. Forbes is creating a dedicated For(bes) The Culture channel on Forbes.com and establishing a new For(bes) The Culture newsletter, under the direction of Lambert and Brianne Garrett, who was recently […]
Forbes hires Vidhi Choudhary as a news desk reporter
Forbes has hired Vidhi Choudhary as a reporter on its news desk on a contract basis. She will cover the intersection between tech and politics for the upcoming election. She starts on Thursday. Choudhary has spent the last year at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in the master’s program for business and economics journalism. She previously […]
How Forbes adjusted during the pandemic
The Forbes staff talked about how they have adjusted during the pandemic. “You must cut through the fog,” said chief content officer Randall Lane, “deliver the truth, and find news ways to engage.” Added executive editor Kerry Lauerman: “We saw early on how quickly the news cycle was moving, so we doubled the size of our news […]
