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header-wrapper"> <div class="council-header communications text--center"> <h1><strong>Forbes Communications Council</strong> Is A Professional Organization for Senior-Level Marketing & Communications Executives</h1> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-wrapper "> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"> <h2 class="color--white">Who is Forbes Communications Council for?</h2> <p class="large color--white" aria-level="3" role="heading">Members are respected marketing, PR, and communications leaders who are selected for the council based on their depth and diversity of experience.</p> <p class="color--white">Senior-level communications executives of companies earning $1M USD in revenue annually, or have received $1M USD in funding are eligible to apply for membership.</p> <p class="color--white">Eligible applicants are vetted by our selection committee, and if approved, are invited to select and purchase a membership package.</p> <p class="color--white">Examples of council members include C-level executives, controllers, VPs, and partners whose primary job function involves PR, marketing, and communications.</p> <p class="color--white">Forbes Communications Council is also an excellent fit for owners, founders, and CEOs of businesses primarily engaged in the marketing, PR, or communications industry.</p> </div> <div class="span6"> <h3 id="form" class="color--white">Start Your Application</h3> <span id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560383367_" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_form" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="form"><h3 id="hs_cos_wrapper_form_583985761_title" class="hs_cos_wrapper form-title" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget_field" data-hs-cos-type="text"></h3> <div id="hs_form_target_form_583985761"></div> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-3 dnd_area-row-1-padding 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class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560409431" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><div class="flexbox-img-text reverse-order "> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-1.png" alt="fc2-why-join-1" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="876" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=605&height=438&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 605w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 1210w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=1815&height=1314&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 1815w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=2420&height=1752&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 2420w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=3025&height=2190&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 3025w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-1.png?width=3630&height=2628&name=fc2-why-join-1.png 3630w" sizes="(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px"> </div> <div class="span6"> <h3><span>Be Recognized As An Expert</span></h3> <p>Our platform allows you to easily share your marketing & communications expertise through quick, concise quotes using our mobile app or web portal via Expert Panels. Members can select questions they have a unique perspective on and provide a response in under 400 characters. Then, the most apt responses are curated by our editorial team and distilled into a single piece.</p> <p>Expert Panels are the ideal path to increasing your visibility while balancing a demanding schedule, and all include your name, company name, and link to your Executive Profile.</p> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-6 dnd_area-row-2-padding dnd_area-row-2-max-width-section-centering dnd-section"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-7 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_module_17115604166754" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><div class="flexbox-img-text "> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-2.png" alt="fc2-why-join-2" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="876" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=605&height=438&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 605w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 1210w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=1815&height=1314&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 1815w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=2420&height=1752&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 2420w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=3025&height=2190&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 3025w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-2.png?width=3630&height=2628&name=fc2-why-join-2.png 3630w" sizes="(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px"> </div> <div class="span6"> <h3>Publishing Bylined Articles on Forbes.com</h3> <p>Forbes Communications Council members can submit bylined articles to be published on Forbes.com, each piece is edited collaboratively with our team of expert editors to meet the publication’s guidelines.</p> <p>Articles are published on Forbes.com and syndicated across our social media channels, select pieces get extra promotion in our Marketing Pulse newsletter. Articles feature your headshot and bio. You’ll also receive an author page on Forbes.com which includes your headshot, name, short-form bio, and a link to your full Executive Profile.</p> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-8 dnd_area-row-3-max-width-section-centering dnd-section dnd_area-row-3-padding"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-9 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_module_17115604148414" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><div class="flexbox-img-text reverse-order "> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-3.png" alt="fc2-why-join-3" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="876" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=605&height=438&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 605w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=1210&height=876&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 1210w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=1815&height=1314&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 1815w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=2420&height=1752&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 2420w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=3025&height=2190&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 3025w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/councils/communications/fc2-why-join-3.png?width=3630&height=2628&name=fc2-why-join-3.png 3630w" sizes="(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px"> </div> <div class="span6"> <h3>Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com</h3> <p>Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com is optimized to be search-friendly, affirming your credibility as a marketing & communications leader. Profiles include your headshot, professional bio, company description, links to your social media and website, and all of the content you’ve been featured in on Forbes.com.</p> <p>You’ll also receive an assortment of badging options for use on social media and business websites, highlighting your status as a Forbes Communications Council member.</p> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-10 dnd-section dnd_area-row-4-max-width-section-centering dnd_area-row-4-background-layers dnd_area-row-4-background-color dnd_area-row-4-padding"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-11 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560686070" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><div class="ready-to-join"> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6 content-container mobile-text--center"> <img class="logo" src="https://councils.forbes.com/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/logos/forbes-logo-horizontal-gray.svg" alt="Forbes Councils logo."> <h2 class="color--white">Ready to Join?</h2> <p class="large color--white" role="heading" aria-level="3">Apply for membership today.</p> <a href="#form" class="button button--primary">Begin Your Application</a> </div> <div class="span6 testimonial-container"> <div class="testimonial"> <div class="inner"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=200&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg" width="200" loading="lazy" style="max-width: 200px;" alt="A headshot of Patrick Ward." srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=100&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=200&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=300&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 300w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=400&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 400w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=500&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 500w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=600&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px"> <img class="quote-icon" src="https://councils.forbes.com/hubfs/quote.svg" width="31" alt="Quote icon."> <div class="blockquote"><p><span>The great thing about the exposure of Forbes Councils is that it allows a level of social proof that can't always be commanded by the brand of your company.</span></p></div> <div class="author-content text--right"> <p class="font--proxima font--bold">Patrick Ward</p> <p>VP of Marketing, Formula.Monks</p> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=100&name=formula-monks-logo.png" width="100" loading="lazy" class="company-logo" alt="Formula.Monks logo." 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id="hs_cos_wrapper_module_17115605150498_" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_header" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="header"><h2>Additional Benefits for Forbes Councils Members</h2></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-15 cell_17122601273763-row-1-vertical-alignment dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span6 widget-span widget-type-cell cell_1712260130638-vertical-alignment dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="6"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-16 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560531863" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module widget-type-rich_text" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"><div class="rich-text" data-aos="" data-aos-duration="1000"> <span id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560531863_" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="rich_text"><h3>Connect, Learn, and Grow With Your Peers</h3> <p>Through our member portal and mobile app, you’ll be able to connect with a network of like-minded, successful communications leaders. As a member, you’ll be able to message others directly, share insights, pose questions, and participate in council-wide and group conversations.</p> <p>With exclusive access to other senior-level communications executives, the opportunities for business development and strategic partnerships are plenty.</p> <p>Our members are committed to a lifetime of learning and growth. We host regular virtual events, led by a broad range of experts on the communication topics most relevant to you and your work, providing you you the breadth of information required to address dynamic, real-time business challenges.</p></span> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="span6 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column cell_1712260139927-vertical-alignment" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="6" data-w="6"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-17 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1711560548765" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module widget-type-linked_image" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <div class="img-wrapper" style="text-align: LEFT; overflow: hidden; "> <div data-aos="" data-aos-duration="2000"> <span 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inline;"><strong>Communications Council</strong></p> <h2 class="color--white">Forbes Communications Council Members</h2> </div> <div class="slider-wrap"> <div class="testimonial-item 21 21"> <div class="inner"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=200&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg" alt="Kobi Ben Meir headshot." width="200" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=100&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=200&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=300&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 300w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=400&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 400w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=500&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 500w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg?width=600&name=kobi-ben-meir-headshot.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px"> <img class="quote-icon" src="https://councils.forbes.com/hubfs/quote.svg" width="31" alt="Quote icon."> <div class="quote blockquote"> <p></p><p><span>The relationship I have with Forbes Councils is very important...When we position [myself] as an expert, then the company becomes more reliable than competitors.</span></p><p></p> </div> <div class="author-info text--right"> <p><strong>Kobi Ben Meir</strong></p> <p>Founder, Marketing Trailblazer</p> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=100&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png" alt="Marketing Trailblazer logo." class="company-logo" loading="lazy" width="100" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=50&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 50w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=100&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=150&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 150w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=200&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=250&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 250w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png?width=300&name=marketing-trailblazer-logo-2.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-item 22 22"> <div class="inner"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=200&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg" alt="Patrick Ward headshot." width="200" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=100&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=200&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=300&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 300w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=400&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 400w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=500&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 500w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg?width=600&name=patrick-ward-headshot-2.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px"> <img class="quote-icon" src="https://councils.forbes.com/hubfs/quote.svg" width="31" alt="Quote icon."> <div class="quote blockquote"> <p></p><p><span>The great thing about the exposure of Forbes Councils is that it allows a level of social proof that can't always be commanded by the brand of your company.</span></p><p></p> </div> <div class="author-info text--right"> <p><strong>Patrick Ward</strong></p> <p>VP of Marketing, Formula.Monks</p> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=100&name=formula-monks-logo.png" alt="Formula.Monks logo." class="company-logo" loading="lazy" width="100" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=50&name=formula-monks-logo.png 50w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=100&name=formula-monks-logo.png 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=150&name=formula-monks-logo.png 150w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=200&name=formula-monks-logo.png 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=250&name=formula-monks-logo.png 250w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/formula-monks-logo.png?width=300&name=formula-monks-logo.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-item 26 26"> <div class="inner"> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=200&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg" alt="Amanda Brodbaek headshot." width="200" srcset="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=100&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 100w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=200&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 200w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=300&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 300w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=400&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 400w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=500&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 500w, https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg?width=600&name=amanda-brodbaek-headshot.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px"> <img class="quote-icon" src="https://councils.forbes.com/hubfs/quote.svg" width="31" alt="Quote icon."> <div class="quote blockquote"> <p><span>Forbes Communications Council helps me develop my brand through its own brand equity and by offering access to a community of support and a wide variety of tools.</span></p> </div> <div class="author-info text--right"> <p><strong>Amanda Brodbaek</strong></p> <p>Director of Marketing, Swift Navigation</p> <img src="https://councils.forbes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/forbes-councils-theme/testimonials/communications/swift-navigation-logo.jpg?width=100&name=swift-navigation-logo.jpg" alt="Swift Navigation logo." class="company-logo" loading="lazy" width="100" 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