Fast Company
Innovation-focused executives, design-conscious operators, future-of-work readers
Pay-for-play call
Fast Company under Mansueto Ventures runs editorial with separately-labeled brand partnerships. Most Innovative Companies list is editorially judged.
Pitching protocol
Pitch the relevant beat editor for editorial. Executive Board is paid byline access. The pitches that land are angle-driven, not press-release-driven — Fast Company values novelty and design / future-of-work tie-ins.
Response latency
~5-10 for staff pitches
Contributor program
Yes — Open contributor program for Fast Company Executive Board (paid membership, ~$1,800/year) plus standard pitch desk for staff editorial
Recent coverage
Innovation profiles, design / future of work, leadership, technology trends, Most Innovative Companies coverage
Brands with a novel / design / innovation angle; mission-driven companies; future-of-work products
Standard B2B without innovation hook; pure-revenue plays without thematic story
Sponsored content markings
- Sponsored
- Fast Company Studio
- Executive Board
Source-request platforms
- HARO
- Featured
- Qwoted
FAQ
Is Fast Company pay-for-play?
Fast Company under Mansueto Ventures runs editorial with separately-labeled brand partnerships. Most Innovative Companies list is editorially judged. The current classification is "cleared" as of 2026-05-08.
How do you actually pitch Fast Company?
Pitch the relevant beat editor for editorial. Executive Board is paid byline access. The pitches that land are angle-driven, not press-release-driven — Fast Company values novelty and design / future-of-work tie-ins.
Does Fast Company accept contributor posts?
Yes. Open contributor program for Fast Company Executive Board (paid membership, ~$1,800/year) plus standard pitch desk for staff editorial
What kinds of brands does Fast Company cover well?
Best for: Brands with a novel / design / innovation angle; mission-driven companies; future-of-work products. Worst for: Standard B2B without innovation hook; pure-revenue plays without thematic story.
Which source-request platforms carry Fast Company's queries?
Fast Company appears on: HARO, Featured, Qwoted.
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