Forbes' Top Editor Took a Secret $6M From a Ranking Firm
Shook Research rebranded to Veritant after its founder admitted paying Forbes' editor for favorable coverage. Here is what that means for every media-adjacent business.

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Shook Research rebranded to Veritant after its founder admitted paying Forbes' editor for favorable coverage. Here is what that means for every media-adjacent business.
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