The Industry List selects 10 peer-nominated professionals per industry and publishes their story in leading global media — Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and more. Apply for yourself, or put forward someone in your industry who deserves to be seen.
Being on The Industry List isn't just a directory listing. It comes with an editorial feature in a globally recognised publication — giving you a permanent, credible presence that search engines, AI tools, and future clients will find for years to come.
Your editorial feature appears in a real, indexed publication — Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, or similar. A byline that carries real authority and follows you everywhere you go professionally.
Articles in high-authority publications rank on Google. When someone searches your name or area of expertise, your Industry List feature is one of the first things they find. Not a social post. An editorial article.
ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews draw from the same high-authority outlets your feature will appear in. Being published there means AI systems recognise your expertise too — not just human readers.
Every industry has people who others consistently refer clients to, learn from, and want in the room. The Industry List puts those names in writing — not based on ad spend or follower counts, but on genuine peer reputation.
It's an editorially curated directory built through peer nominations and direct applications. The same way professional credibility actually works — except now it's published somewhere the world can find it.
Each list features ten professionals. That's it. Scarcity is the point.
Anyone can nominate someone they genuinely respect — a mentor, a collaborator, a peer whose work speaks for itself. Nominations are the community saying: this person matters.
Don't wait to be discovered. If your track record stands on its own, apply. Tell us your story and why your industry's list isn't complete without you.
Each list has exactly ten names. Not a hundred. Not a leaderboard. Being one of ten in your industry is a very different statement — and a much stronger one.
Every list brings together ten professionals who've already earned each other's respect. You'll be introduced — opening doors for referrals, collaborations, and shared press.
Not just a name on a page. A published feature, a credential you can use everywhere, and a community of peers in your corner.
Your listing includes an editorial feature in a globally recognised publication. Forbes. Business Insider. Entrepreneur. A real article, not a press release — permanently indexed and searchable.
"Peer-nominated · Featured in Forbes" is the kind of line that makes people stop and read. Add it to your LinkedIn headline, bio, and email signature — it does the credibility work before you say a word.
Your profile lives on a high-authority indexed page that builds SEO value over time. Unlike a social post that disappears in 48 hours, this is still discoverable years from now.
The ten people on your list are introduced to each other. A natural foundation for referrals, joint ventures, and collaborative press — with people who already have the right reputation.
Receive a digital badge and branded profile card for LinkedIn, Instagram, and your website. Visual, shareable, and immediately understood — "Peer-Nominated · The Industry List" cuts through the noise.
Your list is promoted as a cohort — meaning your name rides a shared announcement, social campaign, and press push. Ten respected professionals amplifying each other is far more powerful than any solo post.
Every list gets a dedicated, branded landing page — searchable, shareable, and built to live permanently online. Your name, your credentials, and your media feature all in one place. A permanent digital home for your industry recognition.
A professionally written press release announcing your listing is distributed to news wires and media contacts. More coverage, more inbound links, and more reasons for Google — and AI search — to surface your name with authority.
Both paths lead to the same place — recognition from the people who matter most in your industry.
If your work and reputation in your industry speak for themselves — don't wait to be discovered. Apply directly and tell us your story. Our editorial team reviews every application on its merits.
Think of someone in your industry who is consistently excellent and widely respected — and give them their moment. Put their name forward and we'll handle the rest. They'll thank you for it.
If your industry doesn't have a list yet, you can start one. Reach out to the ten people you most respect in your space, nominate them, and form the inaugural cohort. It's a powerful way to collaborate on marketing and promotion, establish yourself as a connector, and build something your whole industry will want to be part of. The cost of production is shared — and the impact is multiplied.
Start a List for Your Industry →Click any industry to apply or nominate. New lists are opening monthly — early applicants shape the inaugural cohort.
From application to published media feature in under two weeks.
Submit an application for yourself or nominate someone you genuinely respect. The form takes five minutes.
Our team reviews every application. We shortlist based on genuine reputation and peer standing — not follower counts or ad spend.
Selected professionals confirm their listing. Our team writes your editorial profile and prepares your media submission, digital badge, and social assets.
Your editorial feature goes live in a top-tier publication. You're introduced to your list cohort, and the group is promoted across our network.
Once your list is formed, members can opt into a co-sponsored LinkedIn campaign that puts all ten names in front of a targeted professional audience — at a fraction of what a solo campaign would cost.
A professional LinkedIn Sponsored Content campaign split across ten people. What would cost thousands solo becomes manageable for everyone.
The ad promotes the entire Industry List — not a single person. Your name appears alongside nine other credible professionals, which makes the campaign more compelling and more trustworthy to viewers.
Lists are curated to avoid direct competitors — members typically serve different regions, niches, or audiences. The result is a genuine peer network where collaboration is more likely than rivalry.
Group LinkedIn campaigns are optional and available to confirmed list members only. Participation is limited to one member per region per industry to avoid overlap.
Ask About Group Campaigns →The Industry List is a peer-nominated editorial directory that recognises standout professionals across industries — and gets them published in a top-tier media publication such as Forbes, Business Insider, or Entrepreneur. It's recognition driven by your peers, amplified by media coverage that lasts.
Both are welcome. You can put your name forward directly — our editorial team reviews every application on its own merits. Alternatively, if a peer nominates you, we'll reach out with next steps. The process is the same from there.
Yes — a production fee applies to cover editorial development, article writing, and placement in a top-tier publication. The exact fee varies depending on the publication and your goals. A member of our team will walk you through all the details after reviewing your application — there's no pressure and no obligation at the application stage.
We work with a network of 200+ publications. Depending on your industry and goals, this could include Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, USA Today, and more. We'll recommend the best fit during your consultation.
From application to published article is typically 10–14 days. Some placements happen faster. You review and approve the article before submission — so nothing goes live without your sign-off.
Once your list is confirmed, members can opt into a co-sponsored LinkedIn Sponsored Content campaign that promotes the entire Industry List to a targeted professional audience. The cost is split across all participating members — making a high-quality LinkedIn campaign accessible at a fraction of the usual solo price. Lists are curated to avoid direct competitors, so members typically serve different regions or niches. It's a genuine opportunity to build visibility and peer relationships at the same time. Participation is entirely optional and details are shared after your application is approved.
Absolutely — and you're encouraged to. You'll receive the article URL, a digital "As Seen In" badge, a PDF version, your own dedicated industry landing page, and a professionally written press release. These assets are built to work for you across LinkedIn, your website, pitch decks, and social content. Most members see a measurable lift in credibility and enquiries within weeks of going live.
Apply directly or nominate someone in your industry who deserves recognition and a media feature. Lists are forming now — ten spots per industry, first come, peer-confirmed.
A production fee applies. Full details provided after application review — no obligation at this stage.