Common questions about Fortune (magazine)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Fortune magazine officially debut and what was the initial subscription price?

Fortune magazine officially debuted in February 1930 with an initial subscription price of one dollar. This price was considered a staggering sum during the depths of the Great Depression.

Who founded Fortune magazine and when did the original name change occur?

Henry Luce founded Fortune magazine after his business partner Briton Hadden died suddenly on the 27th of February 1929. Luce had originally intended to title the publication Power but proceeded with the launch under the name Fortune following Hadden's death.

What years did Fortune magazine publish monthly before changing its schedule?

Fortune magazine was published monthly from its launch in 1930 until 1978. The publication shifted to a biweekly schedule in January 1978 and later changed to publishing every three weeks by October 2009.

Which photographers contributed to Fortune magazine during the 1950s and 1960s?

Legendary photographers Margaret Bourke-White, Ansel Adams, and Walker Evans contributed to Fortune magazine during the 1950s and 1960s. Walker Evans served as the photography editor from 1945 to 1965.

When did Meredith Corporation acquire Time Inc. and sell Fortune to Chatchaval Jiaravanon?

Meredith Corporation acquired Time Inc. in a 2.8 billion dollar deal completed on the 31st of January 2018. Just months later on the 9th of November 2018, Meredith Corporation sold Fortune to Thai billionaire Chatchaval Jiaravanon for 150 million dollars.

Who is the current editor-in-chief of Fortune magazine and when did they start the role?

Alyson Shontell has served as editor-in-chief of Fortune magazine since 2021. She took over the role following the elimination of the editor-in-chief position at Time Inc. in October 2013.