How a Forbes reporter calculates Trump’s wealth
Charlie Herman of WNYC interviewed Forbes reporter Dan Alexander about the business magazine’s reporting tactics used to determine President Donald Trump’s wealth. Forbes estimates that Trump’s net worth is $3.1 billion, down from $4.5 billion it estimates in 2015. The magazine drew on interviews with nearly 200 of the president’s colleagues, partners and industry observers […]
Forbes hires USA Today’s Mandaro to run SF bureau
USA Today tech and science editor Laura Mandaro has been hired by Forbes as assistant managing editor for technology and innovation, based in San Francisco, reports Sara Guaglione of Publisher’s Daily. Guaglione writes, “She will be responsible for hiring four additional writers to beef up Forbes’ coverage on tech and innovation. Mandaro will take on her new position October 29. “‘Every […]
Forbes introduces newsletter with editor’s picks
Forbes has introduced a morning newsletter that will feature 12 curated stories picked from across its platforms, reports Sara Guaglione of Publishers Daily. Guaglione writes, “The new ‘Daily Dozen’ newsletter joins Forbes‘ roster of over two dozen newsletters. “The newsletter will spotlight Forbes’ daily cover stories, investigative pieces, lists like the ‘Forbes 400′ and ’30 […]
Forbes loses NY Media softball championship game
Forbes magazine lost the championship game of the New York Media Softball League by a 5-2 score to High Times magazine on Saturday. The game was played in New York’s Central Park. High Times defended its championship. Forbes, after finishing first in the regular season with a 10-2 record, was seeking its first title. The […]
Axios hires auto reporter Muller from Forbes
Axios has hired auto industry reporting titan Joann Muller, who currently is Detroit bureau chief for Forbes. She starts Oct. 1. Muller brings more than 20 years of experience reporting in the auto and tech industries to Axios as it veers into delivering the news and insight on the future of autonomous vehicles. She’ll be writing Axios’ […]
Forbes hires Ahmed to explore M&A, partnerships
Forbes has hired Taha Ahmed as strategic investment associate, a new management role within the company that focuses on mergers and acquisitions, strategic and venture investments, and partnerships. The hiring follows Forbes’ acquisition earlier this year of The Memo – a British online publication that enabled Forbes to rapidly expand its footprint in Europe – […]
Forbes seeks an autos reporter
Forbes Autos is a new initiative in the automotive space. We are seeking top talent to become founding members of this team. If you’re looking for challenges and opportunities similar to those found on a startup, but with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company, then read on: We are looking for a Writer/Editor. […]
Forbes Russia is sold; editor will return
Forbes Russia, whose staff had been protesting about its owner’s meddling, has been sold to a new owner and its editor in chief will return, according to an Interfax story. Interfax reported, “The new owner of the Russian Forbes is businessman Magomed Musayev, his former chief secretary Nikolai Uskov will return to the new editorial […]
Forbes.com hits a record for visitors in July
Mike Federle, the CEO of Forbes Media, sent out the following to the staff: Team – Last month’s trifecta of innovations has paid dividends. The introduction of daily cover stories and evocative new brand campaigns – all wrapped up in a beautiful new OS – has propelled us to new digital heights. According to comScore, […]
Forbes Russia publisher sues ex-editor for defamation
The publisher of Forbes Russia has filed lawsuits against a former editor of the magazine alleging defamation and the disclosure of trade secrets amid reports that staffers have been without pay for at least two weeks. A Moscow Times story reports, “Russian publisher Alexander Fedotov took over the business magazine’s license in 2015 after Russia […]
