Flocksy Case Study
Supporting World-Class Content
Supporting
World-Class Content
How Forbes Leveraged Flocksy to Power Brand Extensions and Editorial Assets
Overview
With Flocksy, Forbes scaled its creative capacity to meet evolving editorial and branded content needs without adding headcount or sacrificing quality.
Industry
Publishing / Media
Location:
Global
Project Types
Copywriting
Graphic Design
Custom Illustrations
Layout Design
80%
Faster Than Freelance
5.5
Assets per Brief
45%
Lower Creative Spend
4.95/5
Average Project Rating
The Challenge
Forbes required a flexible creative partner that could:
Execute within existing brand and editorial standards.
Deliver high-volume design work for special issues and advertorials.
Support cross-functional projects like reports, and editorial features.
Internal bottlenecks can occur during peak publishing cycles, meaning they needed a solution that combined speed, brand precision, and multi-format creative support.
The Flocksy
Solution
Flocksy became an always-on extension of Forbes’ brand studio and editorial team. Key projects included:
The Flocksy
Solution
Flocksy became an always-on extension of Forbes’ brand studio and editorial team. Key projects included:
-
Layout and cover design support for Forbes-branded
reports and digital guides. - Graphics for web-based storytelling and media partner activations.
- Branded ad banners with crystal clear messaging.
- Visual content supporting sponsored editorial initiatives.
- Layout and cover design support for Forbes-branded reports and digital guides.
- Graphics for web-based storytelling and media partner activations.
- Branded ad banners with crystal clear messaging.
- Visual content supporting sponsored editorial initiatives.
Using Brand Buckets and direct dashboard communication, Forbes could brief once and receive editorial-grade assets across multiple categories.
Results
That Matter
Results
That Matter
Expanded Creative Bandwidth Without Adding Staff
Flocksy enabled Forbes to take on more sponsored and special projects without overloading internal teams.
On-Brand Visuals for High-Visibility Initiatives
From tentpole events to global features, Forbes maintained its sharp editorial aesthetic and credibility across all creative deliverables.
On-Brand Visuals for
High-Visibility Initiatives
From tentpole events to global features, Forbes maintained its sharp editorial aesthetic and credibility across all creative deliverables.
AI + Human Collaboration =
Streamlined Editorial Workflows
Flocksy’s AI Assist helped reduce briefing friction while the team ensured polished results aligned with the Forbes brand.
What
Forbes Gained
What
Forbes Gained
Creative Flexibility
To support both recurring and one-off projects.
Brand Integrity
Through consistent visual and editorial alignment.
Turnkey Execution
For multi-asset requests tied to editorial calendars.
Client Feedback:
Trusted Partnership, Proven Results
Trusted Partnership,
Proven Results
Forbes’ internal teams praised Flocksy’s work across multiple creative categories.
“Amazing, looking forward
to the next project!”
- Research Video Editing Project
“Perfect, thank you!”
- Event Collateral Design
“Great as always, thank you!”
- Webinar & Showcase Video Project
Media-Grade Creative
On-Demand
Forbes showcases how media companies can rely on Flocksy to handle the high-pressure demands of sponsored content, editorial innovation, and fast-turnaround production without compromising on brand identity or design quality.
When your content leads the conversation, your creative should lead the industry. That’s why leading publishers choose Flocksy.
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