Forbes was established in 1917 and written for C-level corporate executives, top managers, institutional and individual investors and affluent business professionals. Its mission is to give its readers a competitive edge by providing them with predictive and preemptive analysis of the corporate world and financial markets. Presents articles on industries, business trends, management issues, marketing, technology, investments and the people who hold power in American business.

Reports on hard-to-access executives and personalities, offers foresight and forecasts, and provides actionable business-building solutions and ideas. Published 18 times a year and specializes in big stories about companies, business personalities, technology, managing, Wall Street, media, marketing, personal finance, politics, policy and important corporate trends. Includes industry, investing, communications, science, and law.

Written for general business readers. According to its publisher, the editorial mission of the magazine is "to keep readers informed of important news that affects the business community in the U.S. and abroad and to interpret, analyze and evaluate these news events for business management." Articles examine broad industry trends, dramatic company and business events, new and interesting technologies and business personalities. Coverage includes company and industry profiles, the effects of regulatory moves on business, the business of technology and trend stories affecting employees, managers and consumers. Special reports analyze the economic factors affecting the industry, track fast-growing companies, discuss global finance and investments and list securities rankings.

Published by Mansueto Ventures for those responsible for building, growing and nurturing companies, specifically top management in small to midsize companies. Topics include emerging business, sales and marketing, personnel management and technology. Each month, in-depth case studies, company profiles and analysis of business trends and management strategies appear along with interviews of successful entrepreneurs. The magazine publishes an annual list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, the Inc. 500, which was first introduced in 1982. Founded in 1979 by Bernie Goldhirsh, an MIT-trained engineer who worked at Polaroid and on ballistic missiles before becoming an entrepreneur and founding Sail magazine, which he sold for $10 million, using the profits to found Inc. Inc. delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. It provides hands-on resources and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology. Inc. looks beyond work to address the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Pitch up to three months in advance. They normally look at how a business is doing [strategically] and not what products it makes or services it provides. Inc. DOES NOT ACCEPT by-lined articles/submissions. In addition, a variety of regular columns and departments offer executives practical advice for guiding a company through the various stages of development: - The Priority section provides case studies, small business news and trends and profiles of successful businesses, both large and small. - Hands On covers marketing strategies, human resources, management techniques, technology and corporate culture. - The Inc. Life primarily focuses on lifestyle topics, such as business travel, workplace environments, gift ideas and up-and-coming business communities. Publishes three monthly columns: Street Smarts, Grist and What's Next. Street Smarts and Grist provide firsthand advice on managing a business, while What's Next focuses on technology companies, trends and innovations. - Additional technology coverage appears in the Features section and in the magazine's annual Tech Buying Guide, which highlights new and innovative technology products. Products reviewed include laptop computers, handhelds, home office communication products, cell phones, Wi-Fi products, networks, digital cameras and videoconferencing equipment. Additional section includes Sourcebook which highlights new technology products.

Bankrate provides consumers and commercial audiences with unbiased rate information on credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, savings and checking accounts, personal loans and online banking. Sections include Mortgage, Refinance, Home Equity, CDs & Investments, Checking & Savings, Auto, Credit Cards, Debt Management, Insurance, College Finance, Retirement and Taxes. The information is gathered from more than 4,000 providers of financial services in 190 markets. Posts overnight averages on key products and allows users to check average rates in their state against those nationwide. It also provides articles analyzing product rates and industry news, equipping consumers with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions. It offers both news stories and basic how-to information for consumers. Bankrate.com DOES NOT accept bylined articles/submissions. They do not traditionally accept bylined articles/submissions but are open to including outside content on their site. The best point of contact is the Editor-in-Chief. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).