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Former Forbes Editor Receives $6 Million for Guidance on Shook Research Sale
Randall Lane, a former editor at Forbes, was paid $6 million by RJ Shook, founder of Shook Research, for his guidance during the firm's sale to a private-equity firm. Lane's involvement included advising on a partnership with Forbes prior to the sale.
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The Wall Street Journala month ago
Former Forbes Editor Got $6 Million for Helping Magazine’s Partner With Sale
A founder of Shook Research said Randall Lane, who was fired by Forbes in July, offered guidance during Shook’s sale to a private-equity firm.
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The New York Timesa month ago
Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor
RJ Shook of Shook Research said he paid Randall Lane, the former top editor at Forbes, for “services and guidance” in partnering with Forbes and later selling his research firm. Randall Lane, the former chief content officer of Forbes.
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