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LinkedIn Channels Now On Pulse!

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:34:16 -0700

We’ve been busy the past few weeks: not only have we added LinkedIn sharing to our iOS and Android apps, we’ve also been dreaming up fresh, exciting ways to bring you amazing content. It just so happens that our new partner in crime is producing and curating top-notch professional articles, so the future of Pulse is looking bright indeed.

You’ve already been enjoying some of LinkedIn’s great content on Pulse through the LinkedIn Influencers feed, which features content from the world’s top thought leaders, but we’re not stopping there. Today we’re happy to add LinkedIn Channels, a collection of feeds featuring articles catered to your industries and interests. From the inspirational (Best Advice, Big Ideas & Innovation) to the practical (Marketing Strategies, Leadership & Management) and beyond, LinkedIn Channels provide the news and insights you need to know. Be sure to also check out the brand new Commencement Channel in What’s New, where over 90 LinkedIn Influencers share their commencement addresses and advice for today’s graduates.

Channels are yet another way that LinkedIn keeps you current on your professional life, and Pulse is thrilled to put that information right in your hands. We’re working closely with the LinkedIn team to develop even more exciting features—stay tuned!

New On Pulse

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:00 -0700

This past Friday, the Pulse team stopped by LinkedIn’s SF office to meet another member of our new family: SlideShare. The presentation-sharing network has a thriving community—and with more than ten million uploads under their belt, they have buckets of incredible content. After meeting the forces behind this social network powerhouse, we’re looking forward to collaborating more with their team in the months and years to come.

We’re happy to offer the best presentations on SlideShare in one feed. Read more about SlideShare on their blog, and check out our other great additions this week below!

SlideShare

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SlideShare is a community-powered platform for presentation sharing, filled with dazzling visuals and easily digestible facts and figures. Browse the hottest presentations now on Pulse.

Careerealism

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Careerealism is a no-nonsense source of professional advice. Become your company’s top performer, move forward on your career path, keep your resumé polished, and more.

CNET Crave

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CNET Crave brings gadget news and reviews from trusted CNET authors. If there’s one thing we know about the Pulse community, it’s that they can’t get enough tech—and this source is top-notch.

This Week On Pulse

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:10 -0700

Not at Google I/O? Follow the action with Pulse’s great tech sources. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites in this week’s What’s New. Check ‘em out and see some of their current I/O updates below.

The Next Web

Google announces 41 new Google+ features including Pinterest-like card-based Stream

Google announces 900 million Android activations, 48 billion apps downloaded

Engadget

Live from Google I/O’s 2013 opening keynote!

Google launches All Access music-streaming service in the US: $9.99 monthly fee

Android Community

Google Chromebook Pixel handed out to every IO attendee

Google I/O 2013: We’re here live!

New On Pulse

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:51:26 -0700

Welcome to another round of new sources on Pulse! Our launches this week run the gamut from beauty to business, and we’ve also put some top tech sources to keep you updated on Google I/O. Get a taste of our brand new sites below:

xoVain

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Are you a fan of xoJane? Then check out sister site xoVain, your go-to resource for beauty tips and editorial. Written with the same personal touch as xoJane, this new offshoot is sure to win you over.

PRI Business

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Listen to informative broadcasts from PRI (Public Radio International) Business. Their shows cover economic issues spanning the globe, from Spanish entrepreneurship to Chinese land reform.

Rant Sports: NBA

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We’re happy to add Rant Sports to our repertoire, and we’re kicking things off with their NBA feed. Don’t miss a minute of basketball action.

Where Were We 10 Years Ago?

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:00 -0700

It’s LinkedIn’s tenth anniversary, and we can’t help but reflect on how quickly time passes. These years have brought some incredible changes: not only was Pulse barely a flicker in anyone’s imagination, there weren’t even iPhones ten years ago. We had no idea how much our worlds—indeed, the world—would transform.

Where were Pulse co-founders Akshay Kothari and Ankit Gupta ten years ago? Long before they met at Stanford, long before Pulse took shape in Palo Alto cafes and classrooms, they were living very different lives:

Akshay Kothari:

Ten years ago, on this day, I had just graduated from high school. I was excited about the summer vacation to begin, for which I had planned a 60-day trip across India. At the same time, I was fairly confused about my next steps. I had the option of traveling half way around the world to study at a top engineering college in the US or comfortably stay at home (with a house chef and chauffeur) and go to a decent college four miles from home. I kept delaying the decision, hoping that things would fall in place automagically. Frankly, I never was able to make up my mind. My parents pushed me over the edge, and I decided to fly from India to Indiana to study at Purdue University. The last ten years have been such a tremendous learning experience—from Purdue to Stanford to Pulse and, now, to LinkedIn. I am grateful to my parents for making all this possible and to my family for supporting me on this epic journey thus far.

Ankit Gupta:

Ten years back, I was immersed in Math, Physics, and Chemistry textbooks in a small Indian town called Kota. It was a unique place, overflowing with thousands students who had come together from all over the country to work tirelessly towards one goal: the opportunity to get educated in one of the seven best engineering schools in India at that time, the IITs. A worthy goal it was, since after studying days and nights for two years in high school, you and 500,000 other students take the entrance test. But less than 5,000 actually get to live the dream. And luckily, I was one of them.

I worked hard not because I was told to, but because I was inspired to do so. The classwork was extremely challenging—that adrenaline rush one gets after solving a particularly hard problem is unreal. My peers inspired me—always positive, motivated, collaborative, and competitive. My life was exciting; each day was unlike the previous one, with new theories, problems, and solutions.

Looking back, I realize that those two years set a high bar for how I want to spend every day of my life. I have been fortunate to have spent each day of the last ten years being equally inspired, if not more. And my only wish for the next ten is to continue the ride!

This Week On Pulse

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:40 -0700

We’re extra excited this week: it’s LinkedIn’s tenth anniversary! As a new part of the family, the Pulse team is inspired by their history and plans for the future. For some inspirational stories from members of the LinkedIn community, check out the Influencers feed on Pulse—industry leaders have shared heartfelt stories about the things that drive them.

We want to know: what inspires you? Tell us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and you could be featured on Pulse.

What else is new this week? As usual, we have a great round of sources in our What’s New section:

Robb Report

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Who doesn’t love a little luxury? Get your fill of all things fabulous with Robb Report, your online destination for international sophistication.

SB Nation NHL

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We’re back with another great hockey resource, SB Nation NHL. Get the playoffs run-down and all the latest NHL news.

ESPN NBA

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Check out ESPN NBA for updates on your favorite teams and players. Don’t miss a minute of basketball action.

The Daily Beast: Amazing Women

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought this was a perfect time to showcase some of the amazing women in the world. The Daily Beast: Amazing Women is a provocative and enlightening look at some of the issues and key figures in the modern landscape.

Working Mother

Image: 13 Mother’s Day Ideas for All the Moms in Your Life (Including You)

Working Mother is full of inspiring and helpful reads, for moms and more. Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day ideas or scouring the web for kid-friendly recipes, Working Mother has all the answers.

Brain Pickings

Image: Love And Art: The Secret to a Romantic Relationship That’s Also a Creative Collaboration

Brain Pickings will stimulate your brain. It compiles nuggets of creativity and wisdom from the world’s best thinkers, making this the perfect source for a more intellectually fulfilling commute.

99u

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Get your creative juices flowing with 99u. From savvy business advice to crucial tips for les artistes, this source will delight, inform, and inspire you.

Etsy Blog

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Your mom is unlike any other, so why would you get her a cookie cutter Mother’s Day gift? Stop by the Etsy Blog for some enchanting ideas, and make this weekend extra special for that special lady.

Source Spotlight: Advertising Age

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:52:00 -0700

Advertising Age is a crucial voice in the world of advertising and marketing. As the name suggests, the publication analyzes trends and changes in an industry that’s constantly evolving; over the course of its lengthy history, AdAge has documented media’s many game-changing moments, from groundbreaking marketing campaigns to cutting-edge companies. How do they stay fresh? What trends are they watching now? We spoke with the team to find out.

How has AdAge become a leading authority in the world of advertising, marketing, and media?

We’ve built up that trust over time through the quality of our coverage and depth of our content and perspective. We’ve also always been very focused on our readers and users, keeping them informed on the top stories of the moment, especially in today’s digital and social world, but also providing them with our take on the trends to watch and helping our audience not just stay informed but stay ahead and get their jobs done each day.

We’re also unique in being able to pull so many pieces together for our audience: From the news that we report, to the intelligence and data that we compile, to the brand creative that we evaluate, to the conferences that we hold and the communities that we bring together. This is a big reason that our audience relies on us — we’re positioned like no one else to be able to look at this world and where its headed.

We’re also the authority in these worlds because we report, compile, and have become the go-to source for the industry’s authoritative numbers, rankings, and listings — from our recent Agency Report 2013, our annual ranking of ad and marketing-services agencies, to our look at who’s reinventing advertising with Ad Age’s 2013 Agency A-List.

How does AdAge stay fresh and innovate?

While we’ve been covering the marketing, ad, and media world for over 80 years now, we’re always looking at what’s next. This means having the right people to cover the innovations and spot trends across categories, whether digital or data. It means delivering our content across platforms, whether on our sites, our apps, across social channels, or services like Pulse. It means continually bringing together industry leaders at our conferences to talk about how they’re innovating. And it also means how, with our clients and partners, we continually work on developing creative solutions with them.

Who are some of the current game-changers in advertising and marketing?

One of the fun things about covering our worlds is that there’s no lack of creative people and companies who are, indeed, game-changers. For example:

· Meet Ad Age’s 40 under 40, where we honor the innovative, young marketing leaders who have made their mark in the client, agency, and media realms.

· Take a look at this year’s Digital A-List, where we honor the people, companies, products, and things changing the way we think about digital, from The Weather Co. to Oreo.

· Take a look at a few of the individuals who participated in our Digital Conference this year to see who’s doing some great and interesting things: From Facebook CMO Rebecca Van Dyck to Robert Wong, CCO of Google Creative Lab, to Stipple CEO Ray Flemings.

What are the top advertising trends to watch this year?

At the beginning of this year, we outlined a few challenges in the ad and marketing world for 2013 and offered a up a few predictions. Some trends that we’re seeing:

· Native advertising will see more rigor: Everyone’s been talking about “native” ads, though the definition can be a moving target (we’re essentially talking about ads that mirror tone or type of content in some way), and we see publishers who take the time to help advertisers produce content that incorporates a brand’s value in smart ways getting bigger piece of the pie.

· Big-data problem - too few scientists: More and more companies need or want a data quant, but there simply aren’t enough computer scientists, mathematicians and engineers to go around.

· The rise of branded experiences: Branded experiences and stunts will get even more ambitious and meaningful. Digital has increased brands’ appetite for commanding attention in the real world, providing fuel for social-media fodder.

When it comes down to it, brands still just want to tell their stories. They’re finding new ways to do that across media, they’re finding increasing ways to target their audience, and they’re finding an increasing number of ways to measure the effectiveness of it.

New On Pulse: LinkedIn Sharing and more!

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:23:00 -0700

Pulse is getting into the swing of things at LinkedIn HQ! We’ve been exploring the Mountain View campus (check it out on TechCrunch’s TC Cribs), meeting the rest of the team, and working hard to prepare the next phase of exciting collaborations.

We’re happy to unveil the first of these efforts today with the latest version of Pulse. Out now on Android and iOS, this new release features some snazzy integrations with LinkedIn and even more great content.

Share To LinkedIn

You asked, we answered: you can now share articles to LinkedIn! Once you’ve added your account (connect from Settings at the top of the left navigation bar), you can start sharing stories to your professional network.

Add the LinkedIn Influencers Feed

The Influencers feed was our first foray into the world of LinkedIn, and it’s already been a hit. It features compelling original content from industry leaders and luminaries, from Deepak Chopra to Maria Shriver. (And that’s just this week.) Add the feed from Pulse’s What’s New section now, and enjoy this thoroughly thought-provoking series.

Stay tuned for more updates over the coming weeks and months—we have exciting things in store, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

As always, tell us what you think! We’re listening on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

New on Pulse

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:34 -0700

We’ve found some fabulous sources to keep you posted on all the latest news and updates. Check out a Best Ads feed from AdAge, entertainment news from TODAY, hockey happenings from The Score, and more.

If you haven’t checked it out already, don’t forget to peep our LinkedIn Influencers feed for compelling original content from industry leaders and luminaries. Add it from What’s New now!

AdAge: Best Ads

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Stay up on the advertising landscape with AdAge’s special Best Ads feed. See the game-changing commercials, follow the groundbreaking companies, and never miss a moment in this fast-paced industry.

TODAY Entertainment

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Entertainment may move at lightning speed, but TODAY Entertainment highlights the noteworthy celeb news.

Bleacher Report NBA

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Don’t miss any of the NBA playoffs excitement with Bleacher Report NBA. Stay up on scores and follow all the basketball action.

The Score Hockey

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The Score NHL is more than just sports scores. Get everything from in-depth analysis to podcasts to fantasy lineups with their rich and informative feed.

Yahoo! Sports NFL

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Still buzzing over the NFL draft? So are we, and so is Yahoo! Sports NFL. From thoughtful reflections to breaking news, they’ve got the lowdown on the upcoming football season.

New On Pulse

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:02:00 -0700

Happy Earth Day! We’re getting our nature on this week—check out great sources from National Geographic to AP Science. We also have new feeds from AdAge, BuzzFeed, and more. Add them from our What’s New section now!

AdAge: Latest News

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Get updates from the ad world, straight from the experts. AdAge: Latest News covers all the movers and shakers, from big brands to up-and-comers, from television to tech.

BuzzFeed: Inspiration

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BuzzFeed: Inspiration is a wonderful mixed bag, blending lighthearted musings with thought-provoking missives. This new feed from the media powerhouse is entertaining and enlightening.

National Geographic

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National Geographic will certainly help you appreciate the earth (and beyond!) this Earth Day. Embrace nature, space, and everything in between with this renowned resource.

AP Science

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AP Science offers straightforward news from the world of science and tech, covering topics as diverse as space exploration, robotics, and biology.

Scientific American: Latest News

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Enjoy updates from Scientific American, one of the leading authorities in the world of science and technology. The esteemed publication delves deep into hot topics from the scientific community, from research to politics.

Source Spotlight: SHEfinds Weddings

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:56:00 -0700

SHEfinds is an amazing resource for women on the go. They compile the best catches from across the web—the incredible deals, the hottest fashion trends, and more. SHEfinds Weddings, which you can add now on Pulse, provides the same service for brides-to-be. We spoke with Senior Editor Justine Schwartz to get the inside scoop on all things weddings.

How do you find the best items to showcase on SHEfinds?

A lot of items that I found while planning my own wedding ended up on the site, and our weddings writers are all brides or brides-to-be themselves, so they often cover topics, brands, designers, etc., that they have worked with for their big day. So much of weddings is word of mouth and referrals, so I think speaking from experience is the best service we can provide to readers.

I also read wedding magazines (New York Weddings is a favorite) and am constantly checking my favorite wedding sites (blogs like Style Me Pretty and retailers like Shopbop and Net-A-Porter who have great designer wedding boutiques).

Also, I am a Pinterest fanatic, and like 99% of brides out there, am so inspired by the photos and ideas there. You can tell I spend a lot of time on that site! http://pinterest.com/shefindswedding/

How do bridal trends differ from traditional fashion trends?

Bridal trends have a much longer shelf life than fashion trends - they don’t change much from season to season (although over time they certainly evolve).

Like fashion trends, bridal trends are cyclical. In the 1980s, high-neck lace dresses were wildly popular, but it took a certain Duchess to bring them back into popularity today. For gowns, “classic” dress silhouettes - lace, strapless, ballgown - are usually more popular and in-demand than the “trendy” ones - high-low hems, one shoulder, color. For decor and bridesmaid dresses, there are certainly “trends,” but in the end, the bride’s personal tastes always trump the trends.

What advice do you have for brides beginning their wedding planning and shopping?

First and foremost, enjoy the engagement. Before you start filling a binder with notes and inspiration images and linen samples, take some time to really enjoy the fact that you got that ring and are about to embark on an incredible journey with your groom!

After that, get organized and trust your gut. Don’t let outside opinions throw you off your game - you probably have an idea of what you want almost every aspect of your wedding to be, so be decisive and don’t second-guess yourself - especially on the small details. For the aspects you don’t REALLY care about, let your mother and mother-in-law take those over. They desperately want to be involved with planning (and by the way, your groom doesn’t, so don’t pester him too much). I, for example, didn’t really care much about the cake, so my mom spearheaded that project completely. She was happy to do the cake tasting for me!

When dress shopping, I always recommend going alone or bringing 1 really close friend to your first fitting — too many cooks in the kitchen will spoil the experience! Bring heels that are roughly the height you want to wear on the big day, and also try on veils with your dresses to get a sense of the overall look.

What’s next for SHEfinds?

SHEfinds continues to expand its content areas - even with weddings. While we were once primarily a shopping site, we are now offering tips and advice to brides that go beyond that - everything from how to deal with your in-laws, to how to alleviate day-of stresses and how to be the happiest bride ever! But of course, that still starts with a great dress :)

What trends are you watching as wedding season approaches?

I am a sucker for celebrity weddings, so I can’t wait to see what Jennifer Aniston wears to hers! I’m also interested in how all the pregnant celebrity brides - Jessica Simpson, Halle Berry, etc - will influence maternity dress trends for bridal. I am also dying to see whether Vera Wang’s black wedding dresses catch on! She’s such an innovator, but this is a trend I’m a little wary of…

Pulse Joins the LinkedIn Family

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:11:00 -0700

When we started Pulse in 2010, as a class project at Stanford’s d.school, we never imagined what the future would hold. We were motivated by our own frustrations with mobile news reading: we wanted an effortless experience, with clean design and easy access to all of our favorite sources. As our time in the Launchpad class continued, and as we spent day after day talking to our local community, we realized that this was a shared desire—and we sought to meet their need.

It didn’t take long, however, before Pulse expanded beyond its academic beginnings. Suddenly our app was being used by thousands of people and had shot to the top of the App Store; we spent our days at cafes, answering feedback and building upon what had quickly become a much larger vision. We rode the wave of change as news itself transformed, moving from a few trusted sources to hundreds, from ‘news sites’ to blogs and social media, from broadcast to conversation. As the landscape shifted and our community grew, we imagined better and brighter opportunities for Pulse. Thanks to the support of our passionate readers, we realized we could help foster these conversations, build a more informed society, and truly contribute to the world.

These three years have been exhilarating and inspiring. We’ve learned about ourselves and our industry, grown our amazing team, and developed a community that we cherish. It’s with this past in mind that we’re proud to announce our next step: Pulse is joining the LinkedIn family.

LinkedIn is the perfect partner as we continue our journey. The company shares our passions and values, our belief in the power of knowledge and elevated discussion, particularly for professionals looking for insights to help make them better at what they do. We believe this important step is the key to an even better experience for our community, and we’re excited for what’s to come.

With LinkedIn by our side, our team will continue to make Pulse the best it can be. We’re still working together on the product you love, and will continue to provide an innovative and visual news reading experience. For now, the Pulse apps will remain the same, and our two teams are excited to work together to create cool and useful new offerings.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re happy to offer a brand new LinkedIn Influencer feed on Pulse, filled with posts by luminaries like Richard Branson, Jack Welch, and more. It’s the first of many opportunities ahead, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s next. Join us on this journey, and help us shape the future of news.

Akshay, Ankit, & the Pulse Team

Please read more from the LinkedIn team here.

Download Pulse for iOS and Android.

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Special thanks to Alan Patricof (& Greycroft), Patrick Chung (& NEA), Michael Dearing, Emily Melton and all other advisors who have helped Pulse grow into what it has become. We are forever grateful for your support on this journey.

Another huge thanks to all of our publisher, brand, and agency partners for your ongoing support. We look forward to continuing to innovate together.

New On Pulse: Weddings, Music, MLB, and More

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:42:29 -0700

Spring is about more than just the weather. Maybe it signifies the start of baseball season, the influx of wedding invites, or the countdown to your favorite summer festival. We have something for everyone this week, with our special Sports Illustrated MLB feed, brand new Wedding Collection, and more.

Wedding Collection

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Wedding season has begun, and we’re already working on our bouquet-catching skills. Check out top-notch nuptial sources like Loverly, SHEfinds: Weddings, The Knot, and Destination Weddings in our new collection under Lifestyle.

Sports Illustrated MLB

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We have a special offering from that big kahuna of sports publications, Sports Illustrated. Don’t miss their comprehensive coverage of major baseball moments.

AppleInsider

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Are you an Apple junkie? Take it to the next level and be a true insider. From apps to iTunes, AppleInsider has the news and analysis for even the biggest fans.

Hypebeast: Music

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Get your music news from those arbiters of taste and trends, Hypebeast. They put the same care and curation into their music choices as they do fashion, art, and culture, so rest assured you’re getting the cream of the crop.

Music Festival Junkies

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Even if you’re not gearing up for a weekend in the desert, you may still be following the ins and outs of Indio, CA’s Coachella. It marks the beginning of music festival season, so keep your eyes peeled on Music Festival Junkies as the spring and summer go on.

Source Spotlight: Forbes

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:03:55 -0700

There are few sources as trusted and revered as Forbes. The publication has been a leader for nearly a century, and it continues to innovate and expand. We spoke with Bruce Upbin, Managing Editor of Forbes, to learn about its history, trajectory, and business trends for 2013.

How has Forbes evolved over the course of its history?
We’ve been at this for 96 years, so I’d say there’s been plenty of evolution, and even some disruption of the news business lately. Forbes started out as a financial column written by B.C. Forbes, a Scottish immigrant. He turned out his first magazine in 1917 but it really took off after the 1950s and 1960s under the late, great editor Jim Michaels. Ever since it has been one of the world’s most widely read business magazines for its sharp, contrarian takes on business movers and shakers, access to the world’s billionaires and sophisticated investing advice. We launched Forbes.com in 1996, quite early in the first dot-com boom and never stopped investing in it when a lot of other news sites pulled back after the early growth stalled. In the last 3 years we have built a whole new publishing platform and network of online contributors working alongside our veteran journalists. We’ve nearly tripled our global online audience since 2010 and now rank ahead of Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal (which have multiple times the number of employed writers) in domestic visitors. What’s amazing to me is that an almost 100-year-old brand can transform itself in a few short years, leading the way as entrepreneurially as the people we write about.

What sets Forbes apart as a leading business publication?
We’ve managed, so far, to find the right balance among the three attributes all publishers need to pursue: quality, quantity and variety. We cover the bread and butter stuff like breaking news, mergers and acquisitions, big product launches and executive hires and fires, but people also love us for our franchise lists of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful people, the highest-paid celebrities, most valuable sports teams, the best VCs in tech (the Midas List) and our city rankings of best and worst places to live or start a company. On top of all that we throw in some of the Web’s best video-game coverage (who knew?), biotech commentary and retirement and tax advice. We serve so many interests with the voices of more experts than can fit in all but the biggest newsrooms of the world.

How do you keep content fresh?
We have a staff of around 50 writers and a network of 1,000 contributors who are motivated and incentivized to post at least weekly if not daily. We look for contributors who are so passionate about their area of expertise that they feel the need to respond anytime some news breaks affecting what they know. We also get out of the way of our better contributors, who don’t have to pass through one or two editors before their posts hit the site. They get to hit publish. We want to eliminate delays between thought and publication. We operate with two gears. The magazine work is carefully edited, factchecked and designed. It could take a week or two weeks to perfect one story once the manuscript is handed in. The Web demands immediacy. We expect our contributors and staffers to get it right the first time, but we also expect there will be some fixing after the fact as corrections and updates demand.

What’s next for Forbes?
Continued push into mobile, which for us includes different approaches to tablets (like our new magazine app) and phones. Our mobile site keeps adding features and new ad formats. No one has gotten mobile right yet. We’re also pushing for more international growth. We get 30% of our traffic from outside the U.S. so we’re looking for more and better contributors in Europe and Asia. This year will also see a continued push for higher quality writers and contributors, and cutting the ones who fall short of our standards. In print, you’ll see bigger and better magazine cover stories, investigative features and sharper photography. One more thing we are working on for 2013 is more passive and active personalization on the site, with tools behind the scenes to surface stories you’ll want to read because they’re being shared and read on social and on Forbes.

Are there any business trends to watch in 2013?
“Crowd is the new cloud” is one of my new slogans. We’re seeing a lot more businesses getting funding and product ideas from customers and crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and all the new ones that will be sanctioned under the JOBS Act. Data is another big trend. I think this year we’ll hear less about how “big” data is and more about how businesses need to change what they do to take advantage of the insights they can get from all the data flowing in from social, email and the Web. My colleagues and I also get a sense that conflicts between age groups and classes will only get worse in the U.S., with more stories to come about retirees demanding more precious resources despite the protests of younger generations, which despite college degrees, are struggling to find a way up the economic ladder.

Pulse Turns 3!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:08:00 -0700

It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since the beginning of Pulse. As we celebrate our birthday, we can’t help but reflect on this wild ride—what started as a small class project has become so much more, and we’re thrilled to be a platform for millions of readers to access great content.

Thank you for joining us on this amazing journey—we can’t wait for the next three years!

“I started working at Pulse as a student intern when we were a scrappy desk pod in a shared workspace in Palo Alto. I would bike down from Stanford after my classes and spend the evenings hacking away. I can’t believe how many people we’ve touched in a few short years, how much I’ve grown in the process, and it’s only just the beginning!” - Elliot Babchick, Product Engineer

“I have never met this many smart and passionate people in such a short period of time. It’s the bee’s knees.” - Tim Jurka, Machine Learning Engineer

“In three years, we have gone from an app to a service, from San Francisco to New York. 3 years 3 platforms. The future looks bright.” - Ketaki Deo, Web Developer

“One of the most amazing things about Pulse is that as the team’s grown, we’ve managed to retain a family-like atmosphere in the office.” - Dmitry Shevelenko, Head of Monetization

“There’s a silly saying that “bad things come in threes”. Well, personally, I believe: “Great things come in threes” and Pulse is an example of it. Our first two years were focused on building up a great product and a phenomenal team. Now we’re at year three. In conjunction with growing, I think we’re at a stage where we can gather our learnings and really take Pulse to another level. I am excited to see what’s to come.

At the end of the day, I’m happy to be part of a company that pushes out a product that users love and are passionate about. I will never tire of hearing: “You work for Pulse?! I LOVE Pulse!” :)” - Jessica Chan, Partnerships Manager

“Time flies when you’re working on an amazing product with a great team. The most exciting stuff is yet to come!” - Albert Lai, Lead Android Developer

“Being part of Pulse has been a thrill and a joy. We’ve come so far in such a short time, and I’m so excited to see what’s next. With such a great team, I have faith that anything is possible.” - Katie Carroll, Social Media Manager

“This is an exciting time to join the team! I’m looking forward to the next 3 years of AWESOME.” - Jen White, Community Support Specialist

Introducing: The Daily Pulse

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:56:08 -0700

We’re always learning more about how our community reads the news. We’ve learned that some people enjoy reading Pulse on their phones as they commute to work, while others leisurely browse on their tablets in the evening. Still others use the web app to read news on their coffee breaks. Through our research, we discovered another exciting opportunity for providing our users with the best personalized reading experience.

We’re thrilled to announce that Pulse is launching a daily print service for your news. The Daily Pulse combines the customization of the digital age with the time-honored experience of a newspaper. You choose your sources, and we’ll deliver an individually-printed digest to your doorstep every morning. Enjoy the tactile sensation of newspaper while reading your Facebook feed, tech news, or entertainment updates. It’s the best of both worlds.

The Daily Pulse will be available soon. Keep your eyes peeled on our blog for more.

NEW: Easy Google Reader Importer!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:47:00 -0700

Keep those Google Reader feeds: use our new Importer and add them to Pulse!

You can already add Google Reader feeds to your mobile app, but now it’s easy-peasy to add them straight from the web. Just select your Google account and start enjoying more content on Pulse.

Import your feeds now.

Have questions? We’re here to help! Talk to us on Twitter and Facebook.

New On Pulse

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:33:00 -0700

What’s new on Pulse this week? If you’re in spring break mode (or just vacationing vicariously), we have some great sources to satisfy your wanderlust. We’ve also added Pocket Hits, a brand new Forbes Collection, and some extra spring goodies. Check out our What’s New section for more!

Pocket Hits

Image: A Box of Puppies (The New Yorker)

What are people Pocket-ing? Pocket Hits compiles the best of the best from Pocket for your reading pleasure.

Want to sync your Pulse stories to Pocket? Connect your account through your profile settings at the top of the left navigation bar. Then tap the star bookmark icon as you’re reading an article, and stories will sync to Pocket as well as your Saved Stories folder.

Forbes Collection

Image: Stunning Photos Of Google’s Massive Data Centers

We’re celebrating Forbes this week with our special Forbes Collection! Get the ins and outs of the business world through their myriad of amazing feeds. From Autos to Sports to Entrepreneurs, Forbes provides crucial perspectives on the wide world of finance.

VICE: Travel

Image: Agafia’s Taiga Life - Trailer

For some off-beat news, locales, and insights, check out VICE: Travel. This isn’t your typical travel source—you never know what you’ll find, but it will always enlighten and entertain.

And we still have our eyes peeled on all things March Madness…check out our special curated feed!

Image: Kansas leaning on Jeff Withey so far with Ben McLemore struggling in the NCAA tournament (Yahoo! Sports)

This Week On Pulse: Inspiration

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:26:01 -0700

Here at Pulse, we’re constantly inspired by new sources and stories—so much so that we needed a brand new place to put them all! We’ve added an Inspiration category, and we’re particularly excited about the myriad of amazing sites we’re showcasing. See our new Inspiration category now! Just tap the blue Add Content button and swipe until you see our…well, enlightening new icon.

Are there any sites you find especially inspiring? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us your faves on Twitter or Facebook. See below for some articles that are inspiring us this week:

A “Google Earth On Steroids” Will Stream You Video Of The Planet From Space (Co.Exist)

The Goodhood Life Store: East London’s cult clothing boutique opens a new Zen den of enticing design wares (Coolhunting)

Print advertising: 55 brilliant examples (Creative Bloq)

It’s Alive! This 3-D Printed House Builds More Houses (Co.Exist)

The Girls of Atomic City – the untold story of the women behind the bomb. (Exp.lore)

Sign Painters: What a Disappearing Art Teaches Us About Creative Purpose and Process (Brain Pickings)

What's New On Pulse

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:05:43 -0700

We’re mad for March Madness! Check out Pulse’s special curated feed, SB Nation’s coverage, or go pro with Bleacher Report’s NBA feed. We’ve also added some handy resources for your news, from The Daily Dot’s internet round-up to the analysis of Freakonomics.

Pulse: March Madness 2013

Image: NCAA tourney Pick’Em 101: Tips on how to win your office pool (Yahoo! Sports)

We’ve gathered the best info from around the web for March Madness in our special curated feed. It’s time to spruce up those brackets, Pulse-style!

What We’re Reading: A Look At Some Major-Conference Sleepers For The NCAA Tournament (Sports Grid)

SB Nation: March Madness

Image: Printable NCAA bracket 2013: Enjoy March Madness

If you just can’t get enough, get even more March Madness coverage from the fine folks at SB Nation. Don’t miss a moment of sports analysis, predictions, news, and more.

What We’re Reading: NCAA bracket predictions 2013: Indiana takes another NCAA Championship

Bleacher Report: NBA

Image: Kobe Bryant’s Absence Is a Blessing in Disguise for LA Lakers’ Chemistry

Switch it up and go pro with Bleacher Report: NBA. From the Celtics to the Spurs, they have latest and greatest NBA news.

What We’re Reading: Each NBA Team’s Must Watch Prospect in the NCAA Tournament

Forbes

Image: Tech In New York! (Real Estate Feels the Boost)

Forbes is so much more than business news. It delves deep into various industries, the economic climate, trends, and far beyond, providing a comprehensive and thoughtful view of the world for leaders of all stripes.

What We’re Reading: Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?

Reuters

Image: China’s new premier pledges reform, sees risks

Reuters is a premiere resource for news, and their Pulse feed is the perfect way to sum up the day’s events. Add it from What’s New now to stay on top of breaking stories.

What We’re Reading: Analysis: Europe’s social shock-absorbers show crisis strain

The Atlantic

Image: Either the Best or the Craziest Job Ever

The Atlantic covers everything from mainstream news to offbeat op-eds, all with thought-provoking perspective. Add their feed now and prepare to enjoy some excellent reads.

What We’re Reading: The Shattered Cells of Henrietta Lacks

Freakonomics

Image: A New Website on Electoral Systems

Freakonomics goes beyond their great podcast with a feed of thoroughly enlightening reads. Get deeper analysis, different angles, and more.

What We’re Reading: Making a Living Through Pay-as-You-Wish

The Daily Dot

Image: Happy 28th birthday to the Internet’s first domain name

What’s making the rounds on the ‘Net? The Daily Dot does the exploration for you, gathering all those memes, videos, stories, photos, and more. See what’s happening all over cyberspace, right from Pulse!

What We’re Reading: Pope Francis ascends to the @Pontifex pulpit

The Daily Beast: Entertainment

Image: ‘Veronica Mars’ Wins Kickstarter

Don’t miss your entertainment news with The Daily Beast! Get a daily dose of info about your favorite movies, shows, celebs, and more.

What We’re Reading: JT Closes SXSW