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Core to Forbes is our extensive portfolio of community-driven lists and rankings—publishing over 100 annually across categories like innovation, entrepreneurship, entertainment, sports, finance, and breakthrough companies. 

 

Flagship rankings like the Forbes Billionaires, 30 Under 30, Most Powerful Women, and Top Creators spotlight the people, places, and organizations reshaping the world. Each list is backed by a rigorous editorial process, with a dedicated team of reporters and researchers, utilizing proprietary methodologies that are refined each year.

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A NOTE FROM OUR EDITOR

With over 100 lists per year, Forbes brings you the people, places and companies that are changing the world as we know it.

Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer

Forbes Lists & Franchises

Forbes franchises spans across categories including wealth and affluence, entertainment, sports, places, retirement, companies and of course, people. Each list and franchise has a team of reporters, fact-checkers, and researchers as well as their own unique methodology that is updated annually.

ForbesLive: Immersive Editorial

Anchored in our award-winning editorial, ForbesLive industry events—whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid—bring Forbes franchises to life throughout the year giving readers an immersive experience with the topics that matter most to them.
ForbesLive: Immersive Editorial

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Keep up with the biggest business success stories and Forbes list launches. Click here to access the detailed 2025 editorial list launch calendar.
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