

Advertise in Forbes Kazakhstan: What Brands Need to Know
Advertise in Forbes Kazakhstan to reach Kazakh entrepreneurs, senior executives and investors through the local edition of a world-famous business brand. Rankings, business stories and economic coverage set the agenda, so your message sits among readers who follow money and enterprise.
For global advertisers, Forbes Kazakhstan is a premium route into Kazakhstan's business community and a gateway to Central Asia. The edition runs in Russian, Kazakh and English, which gives one plan several language options.
This guide covers what the placement delivers, where your brand can appear and how our expert team at Masscom Global books it for you.
Why Forbes Kazakhstan Works for Investors and High-Net-Worth Readers


Media Intelligence: Reaching Investors and High-Net-Worth Readers in Kazakhstan
Why Forbes Kazakhstan Matters in Kazakhstan
Forbes Kazakhstan launched in 2011, and in 2021 it marked ten years in the market (Forbes Kazakhstan, 2021). It publishes a print magazine and a website, with separate Kazakh and English editions alongside the main Russian-language site.
Its editorial range includes a Rankings section, Forbes Women, 30 Under 30, blogs and video, and it runs channels on Telegram, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. A Kazakh-language issue of the magazine appeared in October 2020.
What the Published Data Says About the Audience
- Years in market. Launched in 2011 and marked ten years in 2021 (Forbes Kazakhstan, 2021).
- Languages. Russian main site, plus Kazakh and English editions (forbes.kz, 2021).
- Formats. Print magazine, website, and Telegram, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels (forbes.kz, 2021).
- Editorial franchises. Rankings, Forbes Women and 30 Under 30 sections (forbes.kz, 2021).
A Media Planner's View: Where to Place
Use Forbes Kazakhstan for premium brand placements aimed at business leaders and investors in Kazakhstan. The print magazine suits full-page brand and image advertising, while the website and social channels support timing and reach.
Align placements with ranking and list content, where attention tends to be highest, and use the Kazakh and English editions when the audience brief requires them. Pair with airport media in Astana and Almaty for added frequency among business travellers.
Masscom Expert Recommendation: Why Advertise Here
Forbes Kazakhstan has been part of the country's business media since 2011, and the Forbes name carries weight with company leaders and investors. For banking, wealth management, property, energy-linked services, luxury and professional services brands, it is a credible environment for reaching decision makers in Kazakhstan.
How we would use it. We would combine the print magazine for brand and premium messaging with website placements, timed to ranking publications. Russian leads for business reach, with Kazakh or English added when the brief calls for it.
Our guidance. We plan Forbes Kazakhstan as the premium business anchor in the country and decide language mix, print and digital balance, and timing around your brief.
How We Would Run Your Forbes Kazakhstan Campaign
We start with the audience you need to reach, whether that is investors, business owners or high-net-worth families, and work back to the title, section and edition that put you in front of them. The schedule follows from that.
The rest is ours to handle: creative adapted for Russian, the insertion booked and proofed, and reporting once the advertisement has run.
Where Can Your Brand Appear in Forbes Kazakhstan?
- Print display. Full-page and premium positions in the magazine.
- Website. Display and sponsored content on forbes.kz and its Kazakh and English editions.
- Rankings content. Placements aligned with the Rankings, Forbes Women and 30 Under 30 sections.
- Social and video. Campaign support on Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Available formats, positions and lead times vary by edition, so our expert team at Masscom Global confirms them with the publisher for your dates.
Why Advertise in Forbes Kazakhstan?
Forbes Kazakhstan pairs a world-famous business name with an audience of Kazakh entrepreneurs, executives and investors. It is a premium route for brands that want to be seen where business leaders in Kazakhstan read about money, companies and rankings.
Key Reasons Advertisers Choose It
- A trusted business brand. The Forbes name signals quality to company leaders and investors.
- Ten years in market. A track record since 2011 gives advertisers an established environment.
- Several languages and channels. Print, web, social and three language editions let one plan cover more ground.
Book Forbes Kazakhstan Through Masscom Global
Our expert team at Masscom Global plans and books premium press and digital placements for brands targeting business and high-net-worth audiences in over 140 countries. Tell us your objective, budget and dates and we will confirm current rates and positions for Forbes Kazakhstan.
✅ Placement guidance across print and digital
✅ Creative and localisation support
✅ Coordination with airport, OOH and digital media
✅ Reporting once your placement is live
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I advertise in Forbes Kazakhstan?
Our expert team at Masscom Global plans and books Forbes Kazakhstan placements. Share your objective, budget and dates, and we handle formats, creative and timing.
Does Forbes Kazakhstan reach high-net-worth individuals and investors?
Yes, in Masscom's planning view. Forbes Kazakhstan is a business and rankings title, so its readers include company leaders and investors, which suits wealth, banking, property and premium brands.
Where should I advertise to reach investors in Kazakhstan?
Forbes Kazakhstan is a strong premium business option, and our expert team at Masscom combines it with other Kazakh business media and airport placements in Astana and Almaty.
Should I choose Forbes Kazakhstan print or online?
Print suits premium brand messaging, while the website and social channels add timing and reach. Our expert team at Masscom sets the balance from your brief.
How much does Forbes Kazakhstan advertising cost?
Rates depend on format, section, position and timing. Our expert team at Masscom Global confirms current rates against your brief.
Do you handle Russian creative?
Yes. Our expert team at Masscom Global coordinates Russian localisation, and Kazakh or English versions where needed, and can pair Forbes Kazakhstan with airport media.