Submit to Fast Company

Approval & timeline

Editorial pitches may take weeks to months with no guarantee. List features like Most Innovative Companies have annual deadlines. Professional Fast Company editorial team selects stories based on innovation narrative, news value, and reader interest — not directory form acceptance.

Pros

• DR 92 fastcompany.com with Very High referral traffic on published articles
• Innovation brand credibility for fundraising, hiring, and enterprise partnerships
• Articles indexed and shared across LinkedIn and business social channels
• Strong signal for downstream press pickup and brand search lift

Cons

• Backlink quality rated Weak — do not treat coverage primarily as SEO
• No self-serve product directory slot — requires PR pitch to editors
• Competitive editorial bar — innovation narrative required beyond features
• Traffic is spike-driven; long-tail referral after launch week is limited

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FAQ

How do I get Fast Company to cover my startup? Pitch an innovation or leadership story to the relevant beat reporter. There is no free self-serve directory listing.

Is Fast Company good for B2B SaaS launches? Yes if you frame around workplace innovation, design, or industry impact. Dry feature launches fit trade press and Product Hunt better.

Does Fast Company coverage help SEO? Articles link to your site, but we rate backlink quality Weak for DR pass-through. Value is brand traffic and credibility, not link building.

How is Fast Company different from Inc. Magazine? Both cover business innovation. Fast Company skews toward design, culture, and innovation narratives; Inc. focuses more on growth metrics and founder journeys.