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Business and Finance
1) Social Impact Investors (Thrive Global)2) I Invented Something; Now What? How To Go From Idea To Store Shelf (Thrive Global)
3) Instagram reels: will your business be using the new feature? (Kivo Daily)
4) How do you market your website maintenance services? (Cloudways)
5) Guide to customer Engagement (Business.com)
6) How to keep hiring managers engaged? (Pinpoint blog)
7) Changes to recruitment process post Covid? (Pinpoint Blog)
8) What tech to provide better candidate experience? (Pinpoint Blogs)
9) Best Books for Software Engineers Right Now (Hack Reactor)
10) What's the best Zapier automation your company has set up and how is it helpful? (Databox Blog)
11) What is ONE important LinkedIn metric that you track and how is it helpful? (Databox Blog)
12) What's ONE strategy for improving your company's share of voice in search engines? (Databox Blog)
13) After COVID-19 is ESG disclosure more important than ever? (Medium)
14) Seeking information from practice owners on facing COVID in a healthcare practice (Business Insider)
15) Need real estate expert/house buying negotiations during COVID-19 (Reviews.com)
16) What's an uncommon way to use advertising/marketing techniques? (www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro)
17) Customer Service during Coronavirus (legalzoom)
18) Mall bankruptcies (National Real Estate Investor Online)
19) Amazon and Simon Property Group (National Real Estate Investor Online)
20) What's the best HR software tool? (AppSumo)
21) Successful course creators (CourseMethod.com)
22) Families that own pyrotechnic companies (Anonymous)
23) Financial experts: Impact of COVID on dividend-paying stocks (Forbes)
24) US Patent Agent or Attorney Career Stories (patenteducationseries.com)
25) How can real estate professionals prevent mortgage fraud? (interest.com)
26) What Kind of Home Insurance Do You Need If You're Selling A Home? (Forbes)
27) Is Your Home Insurance Ready For The Next Natural Disaster? (Forbes)
28) Virtual vs Physical Valuations (VentureBeat)
29) Building a foundation/strategy for workplace culture? (Anonymous)
30) Do you have a side hustle that earns at least $500/month? (Side Hustle School)
31) looking for very interesting people who are eager to open up honestly and share fascinating stories (Inc)
32) Diversity & Inclusion in Real Estate (AgentAdvice.com)
33) Fashion/Beauty Tech Entrepreneurs (Femfounder)
34) Customer Covid Liability Waivers (LegalZoom)
35) Business Using a Covid Liability waiver (LegalZoom)
36) Successful Marketing Experts & Business Owners (Anonymous)
37) Have you hosted a virtual event this year? (Knotch)
38) Seeking Experts on Fidelity Mutual Funds (US News)
39) Best Value Mutual Funds for a Recession (US News)
40) Investing in Real Estate for Passive Income (US News)
41) Airbnb Profile (InvestorPlace.com)
42) Risks of Investing in Private Equity (InvestorPlace.com)
43) How does compassionate leadership inspire high performing teams (Anonymous)
44) How an influx of Hong Kong refugees could be a boon for US (Newsmax)
45) Equity admins / senior leaders to comment on equity plans when expanding (Anonymous)
46) Business owners who decreased product/svc offerings (Inc.)
47) NYC employees taking pay cuts / reduced benefits (The New York Post)
48) How to build reports your executives will love (mrc's Cup of Joe Blog)
49) From remote-to-office (TechNewsWorld)
50) Looking for an executive to comment on a fictional case about rebranding a racist product (Harvard Business Review)
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Business and Finance
1) Summary: Social Impact InvestorsName: Yitzi Weiner and Jason Hartman Thrive Global
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b45l@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Thrive Global
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 September
Query:
Dear Friends We are working on a new series about Social Impact
Investors. Full description here https://bit.ly/3kmPAZU
We would like to feature VCs who are are looking to create more
opportunities for women and people of color and close the gender
and ethnic equity gaps
We would also like to feature VCs who focus on Social impact
Investing, investing in companies that make a social or
environmental benefit, in addition to a financial return.
The interview series will have two stages.
All of the full interviews will be published in Arianna
Huffington's Thrive Global and Authority Magazine, and they will
look like the following:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-sidney-madison-prescott-of-spotify-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-b544f5833234?source=false---------2
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-firefox-vp-selena-deckelmann-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-stem-b42525f715af?source=false---------6
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-heena-purohit-of-ibm-watson-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-stem-d5dbba1437
In addition, after the all interviews are completed, an article
featuring the best ideas will be submitted to Buzzfeed and
Entrepreneur.com, like these we have done:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/345415
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/340907
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/339554
The Buzzfeed article will look similar to this:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewziegler/heres-what-the-best-athletes-of-the-90s-look-lik
Individuals who are accepted for this series will be featured in
at least 2 - 4 articles.
Yitzi Weiner, Vicky Colas, Jilea Hemmings and Tyler Gallagher
will be the primary lead for the series. Most interviews will
not require phone interviews and can be done by email.
Requirements:
We would like to feature VCs who are are looking to create more
opportunities for women and people of color and close the gender
and ethnic equity gaps
We would also like to feature VCs who focus on Social impact
Investing, investing in companies that make a social or
environmental benefit, in addition to a financial return.
Deadline to submit a pitch: September 1
Please leave your pitch below so that we do not miss your
email. (The text of your submission will be a pitch for an
interview, and will not be used in the actual article)
Other articles that our team is actively working on (including
this one) can be seen here bit.ly/otherarticlesweareworkingon
Our complete list of story-lines can be seen here
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ongoing-interview-series-in-authority-magazine-7d633a349753
For more about Authority Magazine and other articles created by
our team, please see here:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/about-authority-magazine-bc4be45bdd05
Requirements:
We would like to feature VCs who are are looking to create more
opportunities for women and people of color and close the gender
and ethnic equity gaps
We would also like to feature VCs who focus on Social impact
Investing, investing in companies that make a social or
environmental benefit, in addition to a financial return.
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Name: Yitzi Weiner and Jason Hartman Thrive Global
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4a2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Thrive Global
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 September
Query:
Dear Friends We are working on a new series about Inventors,
called:
I Invented Something; Now What? How To Go From Idea To Store
Shelf
Full description here https://bit.ly/33B7a67
Many people have ideas for a new product, design, or service,
but have no idea how to bring that idea to manifestation. We
would like to talk to experts who can share how to take an idea
from its concept, all the way to retail distribution and
widespread customer use.
We would like to interview the following groups of experts
1.Inventors who who had an idea, produced that concept, and
eventually brought it to widespread distribution 2.Invention
Development Consultants, experts who help inventors take their
idea towards its final stages 3.Retailers and Retail Buyers who
can talk about their experiences working with a newly created
product The interview series will have two stages.
All of the full interviews will be published in Arianna
Huffington's Thrive Global and Authority Magazine, and they will
look like the following:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-sidney-madison-prescott-of-spotify-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-b544f5833234?source=false---------2
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-firefox-vp-selena-deckelmann-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-stem-b42525f715af?source=false---------6
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-heena-purohit-of-ibm-watson-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-in-stem-d5dbba1437
In addition, after the all interviews are completed, an article
featuring the best ideas will be submitted to Buzzfeed and
Entrepreneur.com, like these we have done:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/345415
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/340907
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/339554
The Buzzfeed article will look similar to this:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewziegler/heres-what-the-best-athletes-of-the-90s-look-lik
Individuals who are accepted for this series will be featured in
at least 2 - 4 articles.
Yitzi Weiner, Jason Hartman, Jilea Hemmings and Tyler Gallagher
will be the primary lead for the series. Most interviews will
not require phone interviews and can be done by email.
Requirements:
We would like to talk to experts who can share how to take an
idea from its concept, all the way to retail distribution and
widespread customer use.
We would like to interview the following groups of experts
1.Inventors who who had an idea, produced that concept, and
eventually brought it to widespread distribution 2.Invention
Development Consultants, experts who help inventors take their
idea towards its final stages 3.Retailers and Retail Buyers who
can talk about their experiences working with a newly created
product
Deadline to submit a pitch: September 1
Please leave your pitch below so that we do not miss your
email. (The text of your submission will be a pitch for an
interview, and will not be used in the actual article)
Other articles that our team is actively working on (including
this one) can be seen here bit.ly/otherarticlesweareworkingon
Our complete list of story-lines can be seen here
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ongoing-interview-series-in-authority-magazine-7d633a349753
For more about Authority Magazine and other articles created by
our team, please see here:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/about-authority-magazine-bc4be45bdd05
Requirements:
We would like to talk to experts who can share how to take an
idea from its concept, all the way to retail distribution and
widespread customer use.
We would like to interview the following groups of experts
1.Inventors who who had an idea, produced that concept, and
eventually brought it to widespread distribution 2.Invention
Development Consultants, experts who help inventors take their
idea towards its final stages 3.Retailers and Retail Buyers who
can talk about their experiences working with a newly created
product
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Name: MARCIO DELGADO Kivo Daily
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4at@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Kivo Daily
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
Instagram Reels is out. The feature, which is very similar to
TikTok and lets people create short-form videos set to music
that can be shared with friends and followers, is now available
in several countries across the globe. Is it something your will
add to your social media strategy to promote your business?
Requirements:
I would like to hear from business owners, influencers and
agencies aware of the new feature and how they will use it for
business. Keep in mind that any new tool/feature you add to your
content calendar will require learning more and extra resources.
So if your answer is yes, please let me know how your are
intending to do it.
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Name: Najam Ahmed Cloudways
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4es@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Cloudways
Deadline: 7:00 PM CST - 10 August
Query:
Many agency owners offer website maintenance services, because
they are a great way to generate recurring revenue. But, how do
you market these services? Do you use any special tactics to
convince a potential client to go for them? Is it primarily an
upsell? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Requirements:
Looking for advice from agency owners or people in the marketing
niche,especially those who offer website maintenance services to
their clients.
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Name: Sammi Caramela Business.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4hy@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Business.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
1. Why is building a customer engagement strategy so important?
2. What are some customer engagement tips (e.g. social
media/digital marketing advice) 3. What are some great customer
engagement tools and why are they so helpful?
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Name: Jess Stanier Pinpoint blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4kj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Pinpoint blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
What have you done to keep hiring managers engaged in the
recruitment process whilst working remotely?
Requirements:
Suggestions and tips?
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Name: Jess Stanier Pinpoint Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4kk@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Pinpoint Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
What improvements have you made to your recruitment process as a
result of Covid-19 that you now want to keep in place forever?
Requirements:
Help and tips
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Name: Jess Stanier Pinpoint Blogs
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4kl@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Pinpoint Blogs
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
How are you using recruitment technology to make you more
efficient or offer a better remote candidate experience?
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Name: Kevin Juhasz Hack Reactor
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ko@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Hack Reactor
Deadline: 2:00 PM MST - 11 August
Query:
I'm writing an article for Hack Reactor blog that will list the
top 7 books for software engineers to read right now to help
their advance their careers.
I'd like to hear some recommendations from the software
engineering community.
Requirements:
All I need is for software engineers to respond to the query
with a few of the books they think are essential and why.
Your response may be used in the list, so please include your
full name and the title you prefer. Company names are optional
and links are encouraged.
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Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4l5@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Databox Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
1) What's the best Zapier automation your company has set up
and how is it helpful?
2) How many Zapier automations does your company have set up?
Requirements:
Include your name, last name, company name and URL.
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Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4la@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Databox Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
1) What is ONE important LinkedIn metric that you track?
2) How is it helpful?
Requirements:
Include your name, last name, company name and URL.
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Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ld@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Databox Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
What's ONE effective tip for improving the gross profit of your
ecommerce store?
Requirements:
Include your name, last name, company name and URL.
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Name: Bruce Love Medium
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4lp@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Medium
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain
and productivity disruption that ensued, every day we're seeing
headlines in the business pages that say essentially the same
thing -- that 2020 has been a banner year for ESG investing.
While many of these articles particularly highlight the
importance of the "S" for Social (and the S is important), some
also highlight the "E" for Environmental.
So what next for the "E"?
Will this sentiment lose momentum once the virus has subsided?
Or will we see renewed focus on environmental issues, including
climate change (studies point to a connection between the
effects of climate change and deforestation and the rise of
infectious diseases)?
For an article on medium and the Measurabl website, I'm writing
an analysis piece looking at how companies will deal with ESG --
and particularly the E post-pandemic.
In short, is ESG disclosure more important than ever? And has
the pandemic made investors more scrupulous? (And is climate
change next in their sights?)
Requirements:
Looking for subject matter experts with strong insight in this
matter.
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Name: Alex Man Business Insider
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4mb@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Business Insider
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 12 August
Query:
What challenges do you face? Are you struggling with the
business during COVID? How is COVID affecting your business?
What have you tried to improve? What successful strategy did you
use? Please tell us about yourself and your clinic
Requirements:
Be a practice owner Please write with as much detail as you can.
We normally get a high volume of inquiries and detail will help
us decide who to highlight in our article.
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Name: Amy Sorter Reviews.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4mc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Reviews.com
Deadline: 11:00 PM CST - 11 August
Query:
I need a real estate expert (either a home-buyer representative
or REALTOR) to answer some questions about what potential
homebuyers need to consider when negotiating for a home during
the pandemic. I need answers to the following: 1) What are the
biggest pain points for your clients during the pandemic? 2)
What advantages does our new reality offer to new homebuyers 3)
If you could wave a magic wand and instantly win one concession
in negotiations (besides a lower price), what would you choose?
(Real Estate Expert) Please respond to these questions, via
email. Also need a headshot, bio and contact information.
Requirements:
Expertise in residential real estate negotiation (agent or
REALTOR), preferably representing buyers. Please be sure to send
a headshot, short bio and contact information. Thanks.
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Name: Brett Friedman www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4md@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
If you're a marketer, advertiser, founder who markets, or
creative of any kind...
What's an uncommon way to use advertising/marketing techniques?
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Name: Jenn Morson legalzoom
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4mf@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: legalzoom
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
What is the impact of good customer service? I am looking for
some actionable tips on what businesses can do to provide a
customer service experience during this pandemic and beyond.
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Name: John Egan National Real Estate Investor Online
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4na@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: National Real Estate Investor Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
Ten years ago, mall owner General Growth Properties exited
bankruptcy. Now, another mall owner, CBL, might be headed for
bankruptcy court. If CBL files for bankruptcy, what changes in
the bankruptcy code might it come across since the GGP case? How
would things be different this time around? From the plaintiff's
standpoint, would these changes be positive or negative for CBL
or any other mall owner?
Requirements:
Seeking comment from bankruptcy lawyers in the U.S. who are
familiar with commercial real estate.
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Name: John Egan National Real Estate Investor Online
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4np@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: National Real Estate Investor Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
Amazon reportedly will use vacant J.C. Penney and Sears stores
as fulfillment centers. Some mall owners have already been using
vacant department and big-box stores as fulfillment centers, but
this would be Amazon, a direct competitor to many of the other
mall tenants. And since many of their co-tenancy clauses would
be kicking in once a department store anchor leaves, how would
they react to Amazon moving in? What does all of this mean for
the retail real estate landscape?
Requirements:
Seeking comments from U.S. experts in retail and retail real
estate.
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Name: Priscilla Tan AppSumo
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b3y2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: AppSumo
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
1) What's the best HR software tool?
2) What was the "trigger" (or specific moment) that led you seek
out this HR software?
3) What made you use this HR software instead of other HR tools?
4) What benefits/results did you get from using this HR software?
5) What do you NOT like about this HR software?
Requirements:
You must be a startup or small business.
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Name: Lisa Parmley CourseMethod.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b43s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CourseMethod.com
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 22 August
Query:
We are looking to interview successful course creators to share
how they got started, the tools they use, and advice for those
who are new to the business. Please send the URL to your online
course/digital training in the pitch.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-b4dh@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 14 August
Query:
Working on a piece that looks at families who have dangerous
businesses! Would love to hear specifically from this area,
however open to hearing more/different/unusual stories in the
"dangerous" space.
Requirements:
Nationwide.
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Name: E. Napoletano Forbes
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4do@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
Looking for credentialed financial experts to speak to what
impact the coronavirus has had on dividend stock payments thus
far--which sectors/major companies have reduced/cut dividends
and are there any that are on track to increase dividend
payments during COVID?
Requirements:
US-based sources only. Reply with name/title/credentials and
less than 100 words that explains the above query. Selected
sources will be reached out to for expanded interview questions.
Please be engaging in your reply and respond in colloquial,
complete sentences.
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Name: Lisa Parmley patenteducationseries.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4gj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: patenteducationseries.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 August
Query:
I'm looking for US patent agents or attorneys who have worked in
the field to provide me with some details on what a career in
patent law was/is like. Would like to know how you liked the
job, any interesting stories, how you were paid/treated,
advancement possibilities. Just anything you can add. The
quotes/stories will be compiled and used for people considering
a career in this field.
Requirements:
Requirements Someone who has worked or is working as a US patent
agent or attorney.
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Name: Michael Rand interest.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4h4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: interest.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
The pandemic is causing mortgage rates to fall. There is a
higher risk that ill-intentioned real estate investors may
misuse the mortgage lending process to secure profit.
What are the best ways for real estate professionals and lenders
to identify and prevent mortgage fraud? What are some of the red
flags, and what instructions can you provide to help real estate
professionals report mortgage fraud?
Requirements:
Quotes up to 300 words from mortgage professionals, real estate
professionals, or mortgage lenders.
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Name: Chris Elliott Forbes
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ho@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
I'm researching a story about selling your home and your
insurance needs. Does home insurance cover your house if you're
living in it, but intend to sell? What if it's unoccupied or
vacant? I'd love to hear from anyone who had to sell a home and
had to file a claim. Did you have to get special insurance for
an unoccupied home? How much did you pay for the policy? From
insurance experts, I'd love to know what the main considerations
are for home insurance when you're selling your home. What are
the pitfalls? How do you ensure you're fully insured?
Requirements:
Please read this before answering. I'd be very grateful if you
could send an initial response to my questions by email. Please
do not respond with a note that says you would like to be
considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview
with a source. I'm happy to consider you for this story. I've
included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute
to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I
will follow up right away. Kindly also include your full name
and a jargon-free, brief (two to three word) description of your
company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the
article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I
received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know
when the story appears. More information on my queries can be
found on my site:
https://chriselliotts.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-media-queries/
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Name: Chris Elliott Forbes
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4hp@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
I'm researching a story about natural disasters and home
insurance. This is already one of the most active hurricane
seasons in recent memory. I'm interested in hearing from anyone
who has had to file a home insurance claim. Did you have enough
insurance? How did you claim go? Do you have any advice for
other homeowners who may face a natural disaster this summer and
fall? From home insurance experts, I'd love to get your advice
on how to review your home insurance policy with an eye for the
next disaster. What kind of coverages should you be paying
attention to? What is often overlooked? And if you find a
problem, what should you do about it before the next hurricane
hits?
Requirements:
Please read this before answering. I'd be very grateful if you
could send an initial response to my questions by email. Please
do not respond with a note that says you would like to be
considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview
with a source. I'm happy to consider you for this story. I've
included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute
to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I
will follow up right away. Kindly also include your full name
and a jargon-free, brief (two to three word) description of your
company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the
article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I
received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know
when the story appears. More information on my queries can be
found on my site:
https://chriselliotts.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-media-queries/
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Name: Eric Schwartzman VentureBeat
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ht@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: VentureBeat
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
How has the shift to virtual delivery impacted the perceived
value of your products or services. If you've shifted from real
world to virtual events, how has that impacted what you're able
to charge? If you're working from home, how has the absence of
your physical presence impacted your employer's expectations of
you. If you're a business owner managing a remote workforce, how
has the shift to working from home changed the way you
prioritize jobs to be done?
Requirements:
Looking for businesses with a history of delivering products and
services to market pre-COVID, and that relied on real world
collaboration and/or lead generation prior to the pandemic.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-b4i2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
What tips and advice can you share for a coach/consultant who is
newly out on their own and wants to build a strategy that they
employ for their clients when it comes to their services?
How did you create yours and what does it look like? *** keep in
mind, this is for individuals who haven't yet taken on clients
and have just been let go or left their job and are looking to
consult/coach****
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Name: Chris Guillebeau Side Hustle School
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4i8@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Side Hustle School
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August
Query:
If you have a regular job AND a moneymaking side project, we'd
love to share your story with our highly engaged audience. Side
Hustle School is a daily podcast (7x/week for 1,300+ days and
counting) that highlights all the people who don't want a
startup but do like the idea of creating financial security. The
show is downloaded at least two million times a month and has
been featured in most major media outlets, including Good
Morning America and the New York Times.
But of course, we haven't heard *your* story yet ... and we'd
like to! Send us a pitch with info on your project or your
client. If it's a good fit, we'll send you to an intake form
where you can tell us more. Here's to your hustle!
Requirements:
-Your project must earn at least $500/month (i.e. it's not a
charity or hobby)
-You must have started it without spending much money, and while
working a full-time job
-The more interesting or "different," the better - our listeners
appreciate details and creativity!
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Name: Bill Murphy Jr. Inc
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4i9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Inc
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 14 August
Query:
Wanted: very interesting people who are eager to open up
honestly in interviews and share their most fascinating stories,
for my 700-1,000 word "as told to" features on
Understandably.com and in some cases for additional coverage on
Inc.com. I know this sounds like a very broad request -- and it
is. Please just think about whether the story you want to share
is truly "very interesting," and if you're truly "eager to open
up honestly," and if you're comfortable with the "as told to"
format.
You might want to check out a couple of my past examples of
these kinds of stories, for example: https://murph.me/attex1 and
https://murph.me/attex2. Other upcoming editions include (a) a
woman who had gone through multiple rounds of IVF without
success only to have an unplanned child at age 43, (b) a man who
lost his sight around his 30th birthday then became a leading
advocate for the blind, (c) a woman who decided she'd had enough
of being a pessimist and trained herself for more than a year to
be an optimist.
Asking for these on HARO is an experiment, but if it works I'll
ask again as this is an ongoing series.
Requirements:
Very important ... Please *only* send the following: (a) your
name/email address, (b) whether you're writing on your own
behalf or for someone else, (c) a 100-200 word (max!) summary
of the story you have to share and why it's fascinating, (d)
optional: 1-2 links (max) where I can learn more info,
preferably other published stories, first-person accounts, etc.,
and (e) if you're looking for press because you're
pitching/selling something specific (like a product or a
business), maybe one link so I can understand it. The focus
here is 100% on sharing really interesting first-person stories
that help readers understand other people. If it looks like it
might be a fit for what I'm looking for, I'll follow up with
more information, and we can set a time for a phone or Zoom
interview.
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Name: Fallon Scurry AgentAdvice.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ia@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: AgentAdvice.com
Deadline: 4:00 PM CST - 12 August
Query:
I am writing an article on the need for more diversity and
inclusion in the real estate industry. I am looking for things
your company/brokerage is doing to help positively impact
diversity and inclusion. Looking specifically for answers from
brokers or real estate agents. -Where specifically does the
real estate industry need to improve? -What does your
brokerage/company do to address this issue? Please send written
answers with name, title, company name, and website homepage
URL.
Requirements:
Looking for a professional who is a real estate agent, broker,
or could otherwise be considered a real estate expert.
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Name: Rachel Pederson Femfounder
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4kw@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Femfounder
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
We're interested in profiling entrepreneurs with unique startups
in the fashion/beauty tech space.
Requirements:
Send an email with your name, website, company background, and
social media channels.
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Name: Brette Sember LegalZoom
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4l1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: LegalZoom
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
Seeking an attorney to answer some questions via email about the
legality of Covid liability waivers that businesses are asking
customers to sign.
Requirements:
US attorney
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Name: Brette Sember LegalZoom
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4l3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: LegalZoom
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
I'm seeking a business in the US who is having customers sign a
Covid liability waiver to answer a few questions by email about
the waiver and customers' reactions.
Requirements:
US business using a Covid liability waiver
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-b4l4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
Do you consider yourself a successful marketing expert or
business owner? If so, we want to hear from you. What marketing
methods are most effective and profitable? We will be in touch
if we desire to use your input.
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Name: Matthew Speiser Knotch
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4lh@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Knotch
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
Knotch is writing a guide to how to host virtual events, and we
want to hear from marketers who have done so successfully in
2020. What was the event? How did you plan it? What sorts of
technology did you utilize? What were your goals? Was it
successful, and if so, how? What lessons did you learn that
you'll apply towards your next virtual event?
Requirements:
Marketers who have helped host virtual events only please!
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Name: Rebecca Lake US News
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4lq@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: US News
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
I'm looking for insight on the best Fidelity funds to buy and
hold. 1. What are the pros/cons of Fidelity funds for a buy and
hold investing strategy? 2. What Fidelity fund (or funds) do you
recommend for buy and hold investors? (Needs to be a specific
fund or funds, not just general commentary.) 3. Why do you
recommend this fund (or funds)? What's good about them for a buy
and hold strategy?
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Name: Rebecca Lake US News
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4lr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: US News
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
I'm seeking insight on the best value funds for a recession:
1. What are the value funds in general? Are they a good buy for
a recession and if so, why? 2. What fund (or funds) do you
recommend for value investors in a recession? (Needs to be a
specific fund or funds, not just general commentary. Also, no
funds with an expense ratio of more than 0.75%.) 3. Why do you
recommend this fund (or funds)?
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Name: Rebecca Lake US News
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ls@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: US News
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
I'm seeking insight on how to use real estate investments for
passive income.
1. Generally, what are the benefits of using real estate to
generate passive income? 2. What are the various ways to invest
in real estate passively and is one better than the other? If
there's one you prefer more than another, please explain why.
3. What are your best tips for using real estate investments to
generate passive income?
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Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4m4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
I'm writing a profile on Airbnb for InvestorPlace.com. So how
will the company fare with COVID-19? Has the company made the
right restructuring moves? What about the long-term prospects?
Requirements:
I'm looking for expert commentary.
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Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4m6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
The SEC is looking at whether to allow individual investors to
participate in private equity. Is this is a good idea? And
what are the risks to this type of investing? Also, could
private equity be a good way to achieve some level of
diversification?
Requirements:
I'm looking for expert commentary.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-b4m7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 4:00 AM EST - 12 August
Query:
Looking for ways compassionate leadership/management inspires
high performing teams and what other benefits come from being a
compassionate leader?
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Name: Marisa Herman Newsmax
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4ml@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Newsmax
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 12 August
Query:
Are Hong Kongers the next Cuban refugees? The potential Hong
Kong influx of highly educated refugees and what it could mean
for the U.S. China's loss would be America's gain. An influx of
people from Hong Kong--and the knowledge, skills, money, and
entrepreneurship they would bring along--would be an economic
boon for the United States.
Requirements:
policy expert professors China/US relations Hong Kong expert
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-b4mt@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 14 August
Query:
One of the biggest considerations faced by growing companies is
how to grow globally. I am writing an article on how companies
successfully grew while managing equity, highlighting challenges
and how they overcame them.
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Name: Coeli Carr Inc.
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4mx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Inc.
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 August
Query:
Seeking business owners and companies who decided to trim their
product/service offerings with a view to making their company
more profitable/efficient. OK if you made this decision because
of or prior to COVID. Here's what I want to know: (1) What was
your decision process that helped you get to the point where you
decreased your offerings. And (2) What questions did you ask
yourself and what data shortterm/longterm, and did you consult
experts? Your response must explain this decision process. Your
response must contain answers to 1 and 2. Also include your
mobile and email. I will not work through 3rd parties or
publicists. Also interested in hearing from
professors/consultants/psychologists who can share what
companies in this position need to consider.
Requirements:
U.S. companies only.
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Name: Vicki Salemi The New York Post
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4mz@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The New York Post
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 10 August
Query:
I'm seeking NYC area sources by COB tomorrow who were forced to
take a pay cut in your job--you can be anonymous--you're doing
the same work (or working even harder now!) for less pay. YOU
ARE NOT SELF-EMPLOYED. Or your employer stopped your 401k
matching. Or your PTO was taken away/reduced. Or your employee
out of pocket health insurance costs will increase later this
year. Or... (no experts, please. Just seeking sources to share
your anecdotes.)
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Name: Steve Hansen mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4n0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 14 August
Query:
In this article, we're looking for tips and advice on enterprise
web reporting. Specifically, we're writing an article on what it
takes to make successful and useful reports that executives
love. What separates a good report from a bad report? What
aspects of a report do executives absolutely love? What
reporting features do managers most commonly ask for? In your
response, please list one or more ways to build reports that
executives love, and explain why they're important.
Requirements:
No product pitches, please. No phone interviews this time. Email
only, please.
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Name: Jack Germain TechNewsWorld
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4nn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: TechNewsWorld
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 11 August
Query:
Apple Store recently tried to reopen but had to shut down again
amid continuing COVID-19 infections. the remote-to-office
scenario that companies face in re-gathering their work forces?
What are the challenges companies will face going back-and-forth
between in-person and remote work and the lessons learned from
the first transition?
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Name: Amy Gallo Harvard Business Review
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b4no@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Harvard Business Review
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 12 August
Query:
We're looking for an executive to comment on a fictional case in
Harvard Business Review. The ideal person would be an executive
who has faced a decision to change a product, label, branding,
etc because it's been pointed out that it might be offensive. In
their commentary, they would advise what the fictional
protagonist of our case study should do and reference their own
experience with a similar dilemma.
In the fictional case, the protagonist is a manager of a whiskey
brand, which was founded in the early 19th century and named
after a slave of the original distiller. The brand manager
contemplates if and how to alter the brand amid the growing
global conversation about racism. While the whiskey hasn't yet
been called out for its problematic history on social media like
other products, the company's executives assume it's only a
matter of time and they want to be proactive. Do they need to
start from scratch and rebuild a new brand? Can they risk losing
the name recognition? Should they fold the whiskey into another
one of their popular brands? Or can they alter the name to
distance themselves from the product's racial implications? Or
is it possible -- or ethical -- to do nothing since their
research shows that those implications don't influence their
customers' buying habits?
Requirements:
Must be an executive willing to go on the record about your past
experience with re-branding decisions.
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