Overview
Forbes is a global media brand covering business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. Beyond journalism, Forbes convenes audiences through lists, newsletters, video, and events that put founders, operators, and executives in conversation with ideas shaping markets and culture.
For SUCCESS Events attendees, Forbes matters as a trusted business-media organizer of conversations and gatherings around leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship—not only as a magazine masthead.
Approach / Themes
Editorial and brand themes include:
- Entrepreneurship, markets, and leadership storytelling
- Technology and innovation coverage for decision-makers
- Lists and rankings that spotlight companies, people, and institutions
- Newsletters, briefings, and multimedia for time-pressed executives
Forbes positions itself as a connector of influential business audiences across digital and live formats.
Who it's for
- Founders and executives tracking markets and leadership ideas
- Investors and operators who follow Forbes journalism and lists
- Professionals attending Forbes-branded business conversations/events
- Readers seeking business news with an entrepreneurial lens
Frequently asked
Is Forbes only a magazine?
No—Forbes operates as a multi-platform media company spanning digital publishing, newsletters, video, lists, and live brand experiences.
Relevant for personal development?
Leadership and entrepreneurship coverage often overlaps with growth-minded professionals; event programming varies by franchise.
How do I find events?
Use Forbes channels and Success.events listings for specific upcoming Forbes-organized or Forbes-related gatherings.
Lists vs. journalism?
Both are core: reporting and franchise lists reinforce each other as discovery tools for people and companies.