BECOME A FORBES USA CONTRIBUTOR
~ Ability to Publish Articles
~ Ranks well in Google | Network with Top Business Leaders and Founders | Great for Branding and Growing your Online Presence
~ Ability to Publish Articles
~ Ranks well in Google | Network with Top Business Leaders and Founders | Great for Branding and Growing your Online Presence
BECOMING A FORBES WRITER
We have internal contacts who can guarantee a Forbes profile for any established person !
What's included in the program? :
A profile for your name and social links on Forbes that rank very well in Google
The ability to publish bylined articles on Forbes
Monthly opportunity to be featured as an Expert
High-touch editorial and concierge support
Networking with other leaders, founders and writers
Complimentary membership for yourself and 2 executives in EXEC, a highly curated hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program
Email us at [email protected] to discuss more
We have internal contacts who can guarantee a Forbes profile for any established person !
What's included in the program? :
A profile for your name and social links on Forbes that rank very well in Google
The ability to publish bylined articles on Forbes
Monthly opportunity to be featured as an Expert
High-touch editorial and concierge support
Networking with other leaders, founders and writers
Complimentary membership for yourself and 2 executives in EXEC, a highly curated hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program
Email us at [email protected] to discuss more
Why Join Forbes?
Members are respected leaders of fast growing startups, established companies, influencers, entrepreneurs, and content creators who are selected for the council based on the depth and diversity of experience in their industry.
Members of Forbes elite business communities receive three pillars of value:
connections, visibility, and growth.
connections, visibility, and growth.
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Connections
Connections are the heart of business success. In Forbes Agency Council, you’ll quickly meet the right people and start building meaningful connections.
Forbes' powerful, people-first approach ensures that every time you log in to the community, you’ll find interesting people discussing topics you care about. You can continue the conversation by making a post, visiting an interactive Group, following a member, or connecting via direct message. |
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Visibility
Members elevate their reputation with a professional profile and an assortment of badging options that increase online visibility.
They have the exclusive ability to publish their expert insights on Forbes.com. Working with skilled editors, members participate in expert panels and write bylined articles to enhance their reputation as thought leaders. |
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Growth
Members help one another grow personally and professionally through posts, interactive Groups, direct connections, and virtual events.
Topics you care about will be displayed on your customized home feed, so you can see:
By sharing topics you care about, you’ll build relationships that spark growth and get a true sense of community. |
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Position
You must be well-known or have some existing online presence
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Revenue
Your company must generate strong revenue
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CONNECT AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER EXPERTS IN YOUR INDUSTRY.It can get lonely at the top.
It can get lonely at the top. Finding an executive networking community can be challenging. You need a community that “gets it” and has the expertise you’re looking for — without expending extra time and energy to find those professional connections on your own. With Forbes Councils communities, you can finally get answers to your most pressing business questions from a network you can trust. No more wasting time scouring the internet, only to settle for generalized suggestions from unverified sources. Member conversations are full of industry-specific advice from peers who are experiencing the same challenges, pain points, and successes that you are. |
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Executives Have Questions, Too
That’s why members-only communities are so popular. You’ll find answers to questions like…
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Lauren Abda, Branchfood
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“Whenever I have a challenge I’m working through with a
client, if I share my dilemma with the group, I get a wealth of information back almost instantly.” Alexandra Phillips Alexandra Phillips Consulting |
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Gain Access To A Community Of Executive-Level Peers Who Freely Share Experiences That Benefit The Group Forbes Councils have a generous culture. Members get the most out of this community because it isn't about exchanging cards or pitching each other. Forbes created Forbes Councils to develop communities of like-minded professionals who have a desire to both give and get answers to difficult business questions. |
Hoda Mahmoodzadegan, Founder & CEO, Molly's Milk Truck
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SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS AND EXPERTISE ON FORBES.COM
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“Why should I take the time to create expert content when I have a business to run and 10,000 other things to do?”
The answer is simple. When you publish and share valuable, non-promotional content on a regular basis, it builds credibility, and increases your professional visibility, which creates more business opportunities. Publishing on Forbes.com isn’t about selling — it’s about educating and empowering your target audience. By regularly sharing your insights with Forbes.com's audience, you build trust and set yourself up as a top-of-mind expert others can rely upon. |
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Visibility + Trust = Big Opportunities
It’s true, it does take time to create and publish expert content, but it’s worth it.
It’s true, it does take time to create and publish expert content, but it’s worth it.
61%Of C-suite executives will pay a premium to work with a company that publishes thought leadership over one that doesn’t |
47%Of C-suite executives shared their contact information after consuming thought leadership |
92%Of decision makers report that consuming thought leadership improves their respect for an organization |
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Become Known As An Expert In Your Field Forbes Councils has created a platform for high-level professionals like yourself to share your expertise, impact your industries, and represent the Forbes brand. As a Forbes Council member, you’ll build credibility in two ways:
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A Six-Step Guide To Article Publishing
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Personalized Writing And
Publishing Services at Your Fingertips Even if you're a pro at communicating with your team and clients one-on-one, it can be a daunting task to write an article for a major publication. As a Forbes Councils member, you can rely on our personalized path to publishing. Forbes support you every step of the way. With our in-house publishing team’s guidance, you’ll never be left wondering, what’s next? The main guidelines for a Forbes.com article are simple. Your article should be:
Whether it’s you, your assistant, or even an internal writing team, managing your publishing to-do’s through your member dashboard is easy. Once the process begins, you can expect your article go live on Forbes.com within four to six weeks — just enough time to make sure it has everything necessary to grab the attention of your target audience. |
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"The thought leadership that I contribute is
super helpful to our branding and marketing. I’m using it as an asset to communicate with our existing audience. I look at it as validation." 
Erik Huberman
Founder and CEO, Hawke Media
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Need Topic Ideas?
Still not sure what to write about? These are some of our favorite prompts that often result in strong articles:
Forbes.com has millions of monthly readers. But what good are those impressions if you’re not writing content geared toward people who make a difference to your business? Our team can help you choose topics that resonate with your target audience and best showcase your expertise and elevating your personal and professional profile! |
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No Time To Write?
Our Team Can Help Forbes created Premium memberships exclusively for members who have the inspiration and knowledge but not the time. For an additional cost, you’ll have access to our in-house team of content strategists and writers to turn your expert insights into expert articles. Your dedicated strategist will personally shepherd your articles through the entire publishing process, eliminating back-and-forth, streamlining the writing experience, and saving you more of your most valuable asset — time. |
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You are Published
Once you’ve got your article up and out into the world, Forbes need to make sure it gets into the right hands. |
These are a few of our recommendations for marketing your articles:
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Wear Your Membership With Pride
Being a member of Forbes Councils means you’ve got the expertise and drive necessary to make it to the top. Forbes Councils has selected you to represent their brand. Then take advantage of your Forbes.com Executive Profile page by customizing it with information about yourself and your company. Your custom page ranks high in search results for your name and includes your executive and company bios; your areas of expertise and skills; and links to your social profile and website so visitors can connect with you directly. |
