Time, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1923 and operates with approximately 1,770 employees. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in book and periodical publishing as a global media company, publishing over 90 magazines, which include notable titles such as Time, Sports Illustrated, Travel + Leisure, and Food & Wine.
On July 9, 2026, Markel was named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, which TIME presented in collaboration with Statista. This recognition followed earlier news on the same day that Contentstack secured TIME as a flagship client for its Agentic Experience Platform. Previously, American States Water Company received inclusion on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, distinguishing itself as one of only two investor-owned water utilities. Earlier on July 9, RingCentral was also named to the America’s Best Companies 2026 list, with the ranking recognizing companies for excellence in employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability transparency. This sequence of announcements began with Pathward's inclusion on TIME’s inaugural America’s Best Companies 2026 list.