Business — scored on the SourceScore Index
4 sources in the business category, ranked by SourceScore Index. Average Index across this category: 69.
- #1McKinsey InsightsB·75mckinsey.comMcKinsey & Company's research arm; widely cited in business press despite client-conflict caveats.
- #2B·73
- #3GartnerC·69gartner.comIT industry research firm since 1979; Magic Quadrant + Hype Cycle frameworks widely cited.
- #4ForbesC·58forbes.comBusiness + finance brand mixing in-house staff reporting with a large external-contributor program.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most reliable business sources to cite?
By the SourceScore Index, the top 4 business sources are: 1. McKinsey Insights (B 75/100); 2. BCG Insights (B 73/100); 3. Gartner (C 69/100); 4. Forbes (C 58/100). Each is hand-scored on Citation Discipline, Modern Reference, and Citation Velocity — full ranking below.
Which business source ranks highest on SourceScore?
McKinsey Insights (mckinsey.com) ranks #1 of 4 business sources, scoring B (75/100) on the SourceScore Index. McKinsey & Company's research arm; widely cited in business press despite client-conflict caveats.
How are business sources scored?
Each of the 4 business sources is hand-scored against the SourceScore methodology v0.1 across Citation Discipline (sourcing rigor), Modern Reference (AI-era fitness), and Citation Velocity (tier-1 cite rate). The category averages 69/100 on the composite Index.