# Forbes

> Forbes champions success

Forbes is a global media company publishing business journalism, editorial lists, and research covering billionaires, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Forbes targets business professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking news and analysis on wealth, innovation, and leadership. Users can read daily coverage, explore editorial rankings such as the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30, access financial guidance through Forbes Advisor, and attend live events. Content reaches audiences through a print magazine, a digital platform, licensed international editions, and specialized topic verticals.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Media
- Status: Active
- Founded: 1917-09-15
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes

## Products

- [Forbes.com](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): Forbes.com is the digital editorial platform covering business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. It publishes original reporting, analysis, and journalism across content verticals including Forbes Digital Assets (cryptocurrency and blockchain coverage with crypto price tracking), Forbes Health, Forbes Vetted (product reviews and commerce), and Forbes Games. Signature editorial lists such as the World's Billionaires, the Forbes 400, and 30 Under 30 are produced here. Registered users access newsletters, save articles, and unlock premium content through a paid digital membership. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. (News & Media, Live, Main Product)
- [Forbes Advisor](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): Forbes Advisor is a financial guidance publication that produces editorial reviews, comparisons, and ranked lists of consumer financial products. Coverage spans credit cards, mortgage lenders, banking products, insurance, personal loans, student loans, investing platforms, retirement accounts, business services, and education programs. Each category is assessed by a dedicated editorial team using disclosed evaluation methodologies. Forbes Advisor also maintains separate regional editions for the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. (News & Media, Live)
- [Forbes Magazine](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): Forbes Magazine is the print and digital publication of Forbes Media. It covers business leaders, entrepreneurs, investing, technology, and lifestyle, and serves as the original platform for Forbes signature editorial lists including the Forbes 400, World's Billionaires, and 30 Under 30. The magazine is published multiple times per year and is available by subscription in both print and digital formats. The publication has operated continuously since its founding. (News & Media, Live)
- [Forbes Books](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): Forbes Books is the book publishing and media services program of Forbes Media. It provides independent publishing, distribution, and promotional services to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Authors retain full intellectual property rights to their work. Services include writing assistance, book design, distribution, and promotional access through the Forbes media network and Forbes.com. The program is positioned for business authors seeking to publish under the Forbes brand. (News & Media, Live)
- [ForbesLive](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): ForbesLive is the events division of Forbes Media, producing in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences, summits, and live programming for business and industry audiences. Recurring events include the Forbes Under 30 Summit, Forbes Power Women's Summit, Forbes CMO Summit, Forbes CIO Summit, Forbes Healthcare Summit, ForbesBLK Summit, and the Forbes 30/50 Summit. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, sponsorships, and brand partnerships. (Events & Conferences, Live)
- [Forbes Councils](https://thegrid.id/profiles/forbes): Forbes Councils is a collection of invitation-based professional membership communities for business executives and entrepreneurs. Members gain access to peer networks, professional development resources, and the ability to publish articles on Forbes.com through the BrandVoice contributor program. Nine distinct councils are offered, covering technology, business, business development, coaching, communications, finance, human resources, nonprofit leadership, and agency services. (Customer Engagement Platform, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.forbes.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://www.forbes.com/connect/media-kits)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.forbes.com/terms-and-conditions)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.forbes.com/privacy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/Forbes)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/forbes)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbes-magazine)

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- [Data Licensing & Disclaimers](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/data-licensing-and-disclaimers): Licensing models and disclaimers
- [Open Data (ODbL)](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data): Open Database License terms and scope for The Grid's open data service.
- [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service.
- [Web Services Terms](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/web-services-terms): commercial Terms for using data services.
- [All Legal Documents](https://about.thegrid.id/legal): Full index of terms, policies, and disclosures

## Optional

- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
- [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships
- [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type
- [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types
- [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP