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Biotech and Healthcare

1) NJ Based OB-GYN (New Jersey Family)

2) Seeking medical experts who can discuss how to lower cortisol levels (INSIDER)

3) Insight from Health Experts (Best Health)

Business and Finance

4) Story about billiard retailers being green (BCA Insider Magazine)

5) Life Settlement Companies (The Balance)

6) Negotiating benefits with current employees and new hires (SHRM Online)

7) Managing cybersecurity for employee benefits during the pandemic and this year's open enrollment (SHRM Online)

8) What's the best social media app your team uses to assist in your marketing efforts? (Databox Blog)

9) What's the best SEO plug-in you use with WordPress? (Databox Blog)

10) What SEO services does your agency provide? (Databox Blog)

11) What's the highest number of ads you've run at the same time? (www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro)

12) Diagnosing and fixing underperforming CX (CMS Wire)

13) Voice of Customer: Top Challenges (CMS Wire)

14) Persuasion in Political Advertising & Slogans (Persuasion by the Pint)

15) What is a company merger, and how does it work? (Business News Daily)

16) Seeking Accountancy Professionals for Business Growth Tips! (Meet Hugo)

17) Business leaders and employees who have ramped up learning. (Forbes)

18) Student Loans and Student Debt (Best Company)

19) Recruiters needed: what positive changes has Covid-19 brought in how you recruit? (Anonymous)

20) Do you run an ESP ( Email service provider )? Are you a full service provider? (The Dallas Morning News)

21) Looking for business owners in seasonal, tourism-heavy towns (Entrepreneur)

22) Seeking Top Influencers Who Coach Financial Professionals (Anonymous)

23) Seeking Marketing Influencers Who Coach Financial Advisors (Anonymous)

24) Seeking Annuity FMO Business Owners Who Work With Financial Advisors (Anonymous)

25) All About Business Operations Managers (Built In)

Education

26) Pandemic Pods & Monitored Learning Environments (Jersey Family Fun)

27) Are you in a pandemic pod? (New Jersey Family)

General

28) NYPL Community Pet Halloween (NYPL Community Pet Halloween)

29) What is Formative AI and how can it be used in the enterprise? (CMSWire)

30) Holiday Guide Offerings (Hello Betty)

31) Stocking Stuffers (Face Masks) (Hello Betty)

32) Pet Gift Guide (Hello Betty)

33) Housewares Gift Guide (blogger )

34) Teen Gift Guide (blogger )

35) Holiday gift guide (blogger )

36) Looking for weird and tasteless Halloween costumes (HuffPost)

37) Crib mattresses and other baby sleeping essentials (Little Helpers in Life)

38) car seats for babies and toddlers (Little Helpers in Life)

39) candles and home fragrance (Little Helpers in Life)

40) Looking for private car sale stories. Funny/Scary/Human (Anonymous)

41) Holiday Gift Guide (Blogger)

42) How to remove hair dye from your hands/skin/face (YourTango)

43) Everything you need to set up your back-to-school virtual classroom (YourTango)

44) What makes a job candidate stand out? (CareerBeacon)

45) Birthday Gift For Her (blogger)

46) Decor for Dorms (blogger)

47) Makeup/health and beauty for teens (blogger)

High Tech

48) Business Leaders: How To Prepare For High Pressure Moments (Thrive Global)

49) Web Development Technology and Trends (Web Net)

50) Voice of Customer: Best Practices (CMS Wire)

51) How Long Should You Hold Onto Data (Logit)

52) What code management software do you use and why? (Anonymous)

53) AI: What Are VCs looking for? (Forbes.com)

Lifestyle and Fitness

54) Expert Wedding Planners/Events Professionals (Anonymous)

55) Health Anxiety Expert (MSN)

56) Do Cat Pheromone Diffusers Work? (Great Pet Care)

57) How to tell a guest to wear mask (AARP Bulletin Today Online)

58) Dream therapists for "should you take cheating dreams seriously?" (Bustle)

59) Relationships therapists for "how to end a relationship via text." (Bustle)

60) Question For Scientist, Pediatrician, etc. (Romper)

61) How to adequately rest (The Good Trade)

62) Workout tips for women over 40 (Healthline)

Public Policy and Government

63) How to avoid rental scams in New York (InsideHook)

64) Fact-checking our media consumption (The Good Trade)

Travel

65) Looking for individuals with stories of their best road trip ever (Rumble Strip Books)

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Summary: NJ Based OB-GYN

Name: Ronnie Koenig New Jersey Family

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-b5xb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: New Jersey Family

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

Need tips from an MD on preg during COVID. Must be NJ-based.

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2) Summary: Seeking medical experts who can discuss how to lower cortisol levels

Name: Erin Heger INSIDER

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-b5z3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: INSIDER

Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

I'm working on a piece for Insider Health about how to lower
cortisol. I need responses to these questions via email:

1) What is cortisol? Why would someone want to lower levels?
What are high levels associated with?

2) What are a few relaxation techniques that can lower cortisol?
Is there any research on exercises that can do this? Deep
breathing? Massage? Meditation?

3) How does your diet affect cortisol levels? What has research
found about this?

4) What types of foods should you cut back on? What types of
foods should you eat more of? Let's list both of these in
separate bullet point lists.

5) What has research found about the relationship between
cortisol and sleep? How much sleep should you get if you want to
lower cortisol levels?

6) What can you do to help you sleep if your cortisol levels are
high?

7) What has research found about the relationship between pets
and cortisol levels? How have therapy dogs been helpful for
lowering levels in certain instances?

8) Is caring for a pet an effective way to lower cortisol
levels? Who might it be best for?

9) What has research found about the relationship between
cortisol and happiness? What types of activities are commonly
associated with lowering cortisol levels?

Requirements:

Doctor or medical expert who can discuss how to lower cortisol
levels

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3) Summary: Insight from Health Experts

Name: Anna Sipes Best Health

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-b5xr@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Best Health

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

We are looking for insight on EVERYTHING HEALTH from all health
experts. Whether it is general or specific, weight loss,
nutrition, addictions, dental, hair loss, skin care, plastic
surgery info, diabetes, emotional, psychological...just to name
a few, we want to hear from you.

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Business and Finance

4) Summary: Story about billiard retailers being green

Name: Anthony Stoeckert BCA Insider Magazine

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5n2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: BCA Insider Magazine

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

I'm writing a story on how billiard and home recreation
retailers can make their stores more green and environmentally
friendly. Here are the questions I'm asking....

How can a retail business being green help the environment and
also help business?

What steps can a billiard retailer or other store take to become
green?

I think a lot of people think it's hard to become green, is it
easier than people think?

Should a business promote the fact that it's green? Are some
customers seeking out green stores to shop specifically?

What about carrying products that have been made through
recycling or other environmentally conscious ways?





Requirements:

I'm looking to hear from business and 'green living' experts.
I'd also love to hear success stories from business owners,
especially retailers, not necessarily in the billiard industry.

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5) Summary: Life Settlement Companies

Name: Jeff White The Balance

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5wk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Balance

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

Looking for experts that know about or have used life settlement
companies. What should someone look for in a good company to
partner with? What do I need to know before selling my life
insurance policy? What do I need to know about selling my life
insurance policy?

When should I sell? When should i not sell? Is it better to just
default on the payment of life insurance or can I benefit from
this?


Requirements:

Looking for an expert to provide answers to any or all of the
questions above. Please submit responses and I'll follow up with
additional questions as needed.

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6) Summary: Negotiating benefits with current employees and new hires

Name: Joanne Sammer SHRM Online

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SHRM Online

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

I would like to speak to employers about whether they negotiate
around benefits with current employees and/or new hires. What
benefit programs are on the table in these discussions? How do
you set goals and parameters for these discussions? Is this
limited to current benefit programs or are you open to
establishing new programs to meet the needs of these employees
and job candidates? What are some tips for managing this process
effectively?

Requirements:

I will be scheduling interviews for the week of 8/24.

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7) Summary: Managing cybersecurity for employee benefits during the pandemic and this year's open enrollment

Name: Joanne Sammer SHRM Online

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SHRM Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

I would like to speak to employers and other experts about how
they are safeguarding employee benefits cybersecurity as more
people work from home. What are the best practices you are
following? What are the key risks and points of vulnerability?
What role do employees play in these efforts to safeguard
benefits?

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8) Summary: What's the best social media app your team uses to assist in your marketing efforts?

Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xv@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Databox Blog

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

1) What's the best social media app your team uses to assist in
your marketing efforts?

2) How does it help?

Requirements:

Include your name, last name, company name and URL.

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9) Summary: What's the best SEO plug-in you use with WordPress?

Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Databox Blog

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

1) What's the best SEO plug-in you use with WordPress?

2) How does it help with optimization?

Requirements:

Include your name, last name, company name and URL.

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10) Summary: What SEO services does your agency provide?

Name: Spela Mlekuz Databox Blog

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Databox Blog

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

1) What type of SEO services does your agency provide?

2) How do your SEO services differ from competitors?

3) What type of results do your clients typically see from your
SEO services?

Requirements:

Include your name, last name, company name and URL.

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11) Summary: What's the highest number of ads you've run at the same time?

Name: Brett Friedman www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5y1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

If you're an advertiser of any kind...

What's the most ads you've run at once?

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12) Summary: Diagnosing and fixing underperforming CX

Name: Phil Britt CMS Wire

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5y4@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CMS Wire

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

If CX is underperforming, what are the best ways to diagnose and
fix the problem(s)?. Looking for in-depth (250-300) words from
marketing experts, consultants, etc. NO VENDORS, NO BRIEF
SUBMISSIONS, BOTH A WASTE OF TIME. Preference given for earlier
responses.

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13) Summary: Voice of Customer: Top Challenges

Name: Phil Britt CMS Wire

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5ya@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CMS Wire

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Need in-depth (250-300 words) commentary on what are the 1-3 top
challenges -- and fixes -- for n Voice of Customer. NO VENDOR
PITCHES, NO RESPONSES THAT DON'T MEET "IN-DEPTH" Parameters -- a
waste of your time. Preference given to earlier responses.

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14) Summary: Persuasion in Political Advertising & Slogans

Name: Jonathan Taylor Persuasion by the Pint

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5yx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Persuasion by the Pint

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

Looking for a guest expert to join us this coming Friday
afternoon (8/21) at 4pm EST to discuss the topic of "Persuasion
and Political Adverting". What makes certain ads, slogans &
commercials persuasive. We'd like to discuss some examples that
are being run right now. This is NOT a political discussion,
but a discussion based on the principles of persuasion (Robert
CIaldini) and advertising.

Requirements:

Looking for a guest expert to join us this coming Friday
afternoon (8/21) at 4pm EST to discuss the topic of "Persuasion
and Political Adverting". What makes certain ads, slogans &
commercials persuasive. We'd like to discuss some examples that
are being run right now. This is not a political discussion but
a discussion based on the principles of persuasion (Robert
CIaldini) and advertising.

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15) Summary: What is a company merger, and how does it work?

Name: Skye Schooley Business News Daily

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5nv@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Business News Daily

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

1. What is a company merger? 2. How does a company merger work?
3. Why do companies merge? 4. What happens to your stock in a
merger? 5. What is the difference between a merger and an
acquisition? 6. What are the different types of company mergers
(please give an example of each)? 7. Please include anything
else a small business owner should know about company mergers.
8. Please list your name, company, job title, social media
handles and relevant links.

Requirements:

experts on company mergers; business consultants, legal experts

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16) Summary: Seeking Accountancy Professionals for Business Growth Tips!

Name: Giovanna L Meet Hugo

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5r7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Meet Hugo

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Hi!

Hi! I'm looking for five professionals in the accounting
industry who can share their top business growth tip and share
how to generate more leads. One or two paragraphs is ideal, and
your contribution will feature in an upcoming blog post. If you
are happy to provide a high quality photo of yourself too, that
would be great to add in the post however there is no obligation
to.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Requirements:

Either work within the accounting industry or own an accountancy
firm

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17) Summary: Business leaders and employees who have ramped up learning.

Name: Alex McCord Forbes

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5s3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Looking for case studies of business leaders and employees who
have ramped up their learning since lockdown began.

Ideally this needs to have been prompted by your company
offering you access to an e-learning / online course platform.

What courses have you done - both professional and personal?
What new skills have you gained? Is there a culture of learning
in your company now - and why is this important?

Requirements:

We would prefer case studies with good headshots but will
consider ones without.

For a Forbes contributor column. Max 150 word comments
attributed to a spokesperson please. We do read every single
email, but regret we cannot reply to all. Thank you in advance!

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18) Summary: Student Loans and Student Debt

Name: Kalicia Bateman Best Company

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5sj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Best Company

Deadline: 12:00 PM MST - 21 August

Query:

What are the biggest differences between federal and private
student loans? Which is better and why? Tips and insights for
approaching student debt and paying it off? Personal experiences
with student loans and paying off student debt?

Requirements:

Must be an expert in the personal finance, student loans and/or
student debt industries.

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19) Summary: Recruiters needed: what positive changes has Covid-19 brought in how you recruit?

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5u7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 12:00 PM GMT - 21 August

Query:

Hello! I'm looking to hear from both in-house and agency
recruiters on how Covid-19 has forced positive changes in the
way they approach recruitment. This can be related to
technology, process, relationships, etc. Comments will be
included in a blog post on the changes brought on by Covid and
how this has affected recruitment processes and recruitment
technology.

Requirements:

You must be directly involved in the recruitment process and not
a candidate.

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20) Summary: Do you run an ESP ( Email service provider )? Are you a full service provider?

Name: Markus Horner The Dallas Morning News

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5v5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Dallas Morning News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

I am looking for full service ESP's ( Email service providers ).
What are your capabilities? Do you have any experience in or
knowledge of the anti-bullying world? Do you have experience in
building landing pages? Do you have templates available or can
you do custom templates if necessary?

Requirements:

Preferrably at least two years experience.

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21) Summary: Looking for business owners in seasonal, tourism-heavy towns

Name: Jessica Thomas Entrepreneur

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5va@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Entrepreneur

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

For a story on entrepreneur.com, I'm interested in interviewing
business owners on how their seasonal businesses have coped with
the pandemic and ongoing shutdowns. Do you own a restaurant in a
beach town? An entertainment venue? I want to hear about how
you've adapted and what your plans are now that summer is coming
to a close.

Requirements:

Looking for business owners in towns that heavily rely on
seasonal tourism.

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22) Summary: Seeking Top Influencers Who Coach Financial Professionals

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

If you are an iinfluencer who coaches others in the financial
industry, and stands out in your industry, we'd love to
interview you for an upcoming book for practicing financial
advisors. I am under contract with BMD Publishing for the book
with a release date of 4th quarter of 2020.

Requirements:

Must be an influencer in the financial services industry.

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23) Summary: Seeking Marketing Influencers Who Coach Financial Advisors

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

If you are a marketing influencer who coaches and works with
financial advisors, and you stand out in your industry as one of
the best, we'd love to interview you for an upcoming book for
practicing financial advisors. I am under contract with BMD
Publishing for the book with a release date of 4th quarter of
2020.

Requirements:

Must be a marketing influencer who works with or coaches
financial advisors.

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24) Summary: Seeking Annuity FMO Business Owners Who Work With Financial Advisors

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5xg@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

If you are an annuity FMO business owner who works with
financial advisors, we'd love to interview you for an upcoming
book for practicing financial advisors. I am under contract with
BMD Publishing for the book with a release date of 4th quarter
of 2020.

Requirements:

Must be an annuity FMO business owner who works with financial
advisors.

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25) Summary: All About Business Operations Managers

Name: Hal Koss Built In

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b5y5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Built In

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

I'm writing an article about what a business operations manager
does, and would like to speak with one who can tell me all about
what their job entails, in detail, and with concrete examples.
Thanks!

Requirements:

Source must work for a tech company and hold the title of
"business operations manager" -- or something very close to it.

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Education

26) Summary: Pandemic Pods & Monitored Learning Environments

Name: Jennifer Auer Jersey Family Fun

Category: Education

Email: query-b5v8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Jersey Family Fun

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 August

Query:

We are looking for New Jersey businesses (childcare centers and
otherwise) hosting pandemic pods or monitored learning
environments where school age children and teens can learn
during the day. We are creating a resource guide for NJ families.

Requirements:

To be considered the business MUST be in New Jersey. Please send
the following information in this format. Name of
business/organizer/venue Phone number Brief description of the
learning environment that includes pricing information Details
about COVID and safety precautions being taken Url for for more
information and details about registration.

Looking for this information ASAP. DEADLINE Wednesday, August
26. Our guide may be published sooner if enough responses come
in prior to the deadline.

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27) Summary: Are you in a pandemic pod?

Name: Ronnie Koenig New Jersey Family

Category: Education

Email: query-b5xc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: New Jersey Family

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

Looking to speak with parents who are starting or joining pods.
Must be NJ-based.

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General

28) Summary: NYPL Community Pet Halloween

Name: Bobbi Mitchell NYPL Community Pet Halloween

Category: General

Email: query-b4y3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: NYPL Community Pet Halloween

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 17 October

Query:

Saturday, October 31st, NYPL is hosting a Community Pet
Halloween Event for the Bronx community pet parents. The first
ever Bronx Best Dressed Costume Contest will take place along
with information on how to care for your pet, while caring for
your community. Coverage by NY1 and selected TV outlets

Requirements:

Giftbags will be handed out to 75 pet parents to include -
wipes, poop bags and holders, pee pads, leashes, harnesses
treats and other dog products. 100 is requested or 3 products to
be used as prizes. Products to be in hand no later than October
17th.

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29) Summary: What is Formative AI and how can it be used in the enterprise?

Name: David Roe CMSWire

Category: General

Email: query-b5x2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CMSWire

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

Formative AI has appeared on Gartner's recently published
Hypecycle for Emerging Technologies. Formative AI a set of
emerging AI and related technologies that can dynamically change
to respond to situational variances. Some of these technologies
are used by application developers and UX designers to create
new solutions by using AI enabled tools.

Other technologies enable the development of AI models that can
evolve dynamically to adapt over time. The most advanced can
generate entirely novel models that are targeted to solve
specific problems.

Enterprises looking to explore the boundaries of AI should
consider AI-assisted design, AI augmented development,
ontologies and graphs, small data, composite AI, adaptive ML,
self-supervised learning, generative AI and generative
adversarial networks. So what exactly is it and how can be used
in the enterprise?

For ref:
https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-08-18-gartner-identifies-five-emerging-trends-that-will-drive-technology-innovation-for-the-next-decade

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30) Summary: Holiday Guide Offerings

Name: Jaclyn Dryden Hello Betty

Category: General

Email: query-b5y9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Hello Betty

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

Hello Betty will be finishing up accepting holiday gift guide
options for their readers. This year we are doing smaller guides
so that our readers can have options but not overwhelming. We
are doing guides on home decor, tech, entertaining, toys, and
women's gifts. Product samples are required for posting and
feature. Hello Betty has over 70,000 page views and is FTC
compliant.

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31) Summary: Stocking Stuffers (Face Masks)

Name: Jaclyn Dryden Hello Betty

Category: General

Email: query-b5yb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Hello Betty

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

Since COVID is still effecting so many Hello Betty is going to
be putting together a stocking stuffers guide to help stop the
spread. Face masks can be so much fun not to mention give
everyone a unique look. We are looking for unique face masks to
share with our readers. Product samples are required for posting
and feature. Hello Betty has over 70,000 page views and is FTC
compliant.

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32) Summary: Pet Gift Guide

Name: Jaclyn Dryden Hello Betty

Category: General

Email: query-b5yc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Hello Betty

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

We are looking to share fun and amazing gifts for our fur loving
friends this holiday season. This posting will include bedding,
toys, home items just for pets and beyond. Product samples
required for this posting. Hello Betty has over 70,000 page
views and is FTC compliant.

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33) Summary: Housewares Gift Guide

Name: Nancy Reyes blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5yd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 September

Query:

Looking to review all housewares, coffee makers, microwaves,
blenders , toasters dishes, vacuums, carpet cleaners and more

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34) Summary: Teen Gift Guide

Name: Nancy Reyes blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5ye@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 September

Query:

Seeking product ideas for our Teen Holiday Gift Guide: make up,
hair care, body care, electric razors, gift cards, hand held
games, game consoles, games, perfume, body spray, body wash,
purses, wallets, iPods, iPad, lipstick, drones, electric cars,
phones, cameras, tablets, shoes, sneakers, clothes, pajamas,
slippers, speakers, hoover board, skate board, bikes, slipper
socks, water bottles, pens, notebooks, adult coloring books,
crayons, colored pencils, planners, ear buds, headphones,
movies, hair care products, blow dryers, straighteners, curling
irons, bath bombs, phone cases, weights, bean bag chair, charm
bracelets, personal jewelry, Virtual Reality accessories and
anything else teens would want.

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35) Summary: Holiday gift guide

Name: Nancy Reyes blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5yf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 September

Query:

I am seeking to review all items for a holiday gift guide for
ladies, men and children, from electronics to clothes, shoes,
toys, perfume, and much more.

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36) Summary: Looking for weird and tasteless Halloween costumes

Name: David Moye HuffPost

Category: General

Email: query-b5yy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: HuffPost

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

HuffPost is compiling a gallery of the year's most tasteless and
weird Halloween costumes. check out requirements before pitching.

Requirements:

Here's a link to last year's guide:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weird-halloween-costumes-2019_n_5d936a03e4b0ac3cddaf3bb0
As you can see, it's photo-driven so I need photos of the
costumes being worn. I'm only interested in costumes available
on a mass scale -- not homemade ones that aren't for sale.

Funny cheesy photos showing people using the product with
extreme joy. A url to the product, preferably not of a retailer
like Amazon or Walmart -- no hyperlinks (there's a reason) A
link to a high res photo of the product (see No. 1 for best
practices) An explanation in the email why the product is weird.
I need products that raise the eyebrows or make the mouth drop,
not stuff that just evokes a silent smile.

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37) Summary: Crib mattresses and other baby sleeping essentials

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little Helpers in Life

Category: General

Email: query-b4h7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers in Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 August

Query:

Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my baby and mommy gift guide. All I require is
full size products in exchange for a feature in my guide This
blog follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 145k unique monthly
visitors.There will be a permanent link for each item featured
on www.littlehelpersinlife.com Full size product is required for
photography and content creation reasons. Thank you for your
time.

Requirements:

Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.

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38) Summary: car seats for babies and toddlers

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little Helpers in Life

Category: General

Email: query-b4h8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers in Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 August

Query:

Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my baby and mommy gift guide, all about car seats,
and car accessories for babies and toddlers. All I require is
full size products in exchange for a feature in my guide This
blog follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 145k unique monthly
visitors.There will be a permanent link for each item featured
on www.littlehelpersinlife.com Full size product is required for
photography and content creation reasons. Thank you for your
time.

Requirements:

Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.

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39) Summary: candles and home fragrance

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little Helpers in Life

Category: General

Email: query-b4h9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers in Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 August

Query:

Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my home gift guide. All I require is full size
products in exchange for a feature in my guide This blog follows
FTC blogger guidelines, and has 145k unique monthly
visitors.There will be a permanent link for each item featured
on www.littlehelpersinlife.com Full size product is required for
photography and content creation reasons. Thank you for your
time.

Requirements:

Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.

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40) Summary: Looking for private car sale stories. Funny/Scary/Human

Category: General

Email: query-b5me@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

A lot of people are selling their car because of Covid or
downsizing. Looking for funny/scary/human stories around selling
your car and the best will be featured in a story and maybe a
podcast. Did weirdos come to your house? Did Someone not pay
you?We want to hear it all

Requirements:

Deadline Friday at noon and preferably stories form USA and
Canada.

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41) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide

Name: Nickki Mauceri Blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5qp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 September

Query:

I cannot believe I am saying this but I am currently looking for
holiday gifts to include in my upcoming holiday gift guides!!
These guides will be featured on kuwcoco.com my beauty and
lifestyle blog and social media pages. Some of my main
categories will be beauty, luxury, for her, for him,
fashionista, home items, foodies and stocking stuffers. Thank
you in advance and I look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements:

Full sized products are required for inclusion.

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42) Summary: How to remove hair dye from your hands/skin/face

Name: Aly Walansky YourTango

Category: General

Email: query-b5xk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: YourTango

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 21 August

Query:

Would love commentary on this. I end up with dye on my face
every time I tint my brows, so it's for stuff like that but also
when you are just doing an at-home hair dye job and end up with
dye on your face/hands.

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43) Summary: Everything you need to set up your back-to-school virtual classroom

Name: Aly Walansky YourTango

Category: General

Email: query-b5xl@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: YourTango

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Everything you need to set up your back-to-school virtual
classroom (since so many students of all ages are doing it
remote this fall) - so I'm looking for expert commentary but
also products to include as long as they are available online at
major retailers (think a lot of the same stuff you may need for
a home office, but younger, since this will be for little kids
thru, like, college kids.)

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44) Summary: What makes a job candidate stand out?

Name: Elizabeth Bromstein CareerBeacon

Category: General

Email: query-b5xu@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CareerBeacon

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

It's more important to stand out to hiring managers and
competition for roles is fierce. What are some ways in which a
job candidate can stand out for you and make a great impression?

Requirements:

Specifically looking for people in Senior Management, HR, and/or
hiring positions.

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45) Summary: Birthday Gift For Her

Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5z0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

Hello, We are looking for Birthday Gifts for her to feature on
our blog. We are looking to write reviews on amazing birthday
gifts for her. We are looking for dolls, girl toys, girls items,
lotions, teenage girl gift and adults gifts for her. .If you
have a product that you would like featured we would love to
collaborate with you.

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46) Summary: Decor for Dorms

Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5z1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

Hello, my name is Julie. We are looking for items to bring to
the dorms. We are looking for different products to feature on
our blog. Trashcans, bedding, supplies, decor and more. WE would
love to collaborate with you.

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47) Summary: Makeup/health and beauty for teens

Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger

Category: General

Email: query-b5z2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 August

Query:

Hi, my name is Julie from Emmy's Deals. I'm looking for product
to feature on my blog. WE are looking for items for teenager.
Health and beauty items like nail strip, nail polish, lip gloss,
makeup, lotions, health and beauty and more. If you would like
your product featured we would love to collaborate with you.

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High Tech

48) Summary: Business Leaders: How To Prepare For High Pressure Moments

Name: Karina Michel Feld and Yitzi Weiner Thrive Global

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b4wa@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thrive Global

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 September

Query:

Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new interview
series called

How Business Leaders Relieve Stress, Clear Their Heads, and
Prepare Themselves For Optimal Performance Before High Pressure
Moments

Full description here https://bit.ly/3ixnxoF

We would like to interview CEOs, Business leaders, and
Entrepreneurs who can share their techniques about how to relax,
and prepare their minds before high stakes, and high pressure
encounters, presentations, talks, or decisions.

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/constant-contact-cmo-john-orlando-why-you-need-to-hug-and-believe-what-your-data-is-telling-you-fbb1e3672d91?source=friends_link&sk=2ecc2724a3829e66cb08a3b30598bfa6

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/coldwell-banker-coo-liz-gehringer-we-need-to-allow-women-to-lead-which-might-not-be-in-the-same-2bdf01e9bfbf?source=friends_link&sk=580024364889afb554f67cc9b6811b97

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/social-impact-heroes-how-amber-zenith-emily-nelson-have-helped-to-reignite-a-love-for-aerobic-workouts-across-north-america/

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 and Parveen Panwar 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
interview CEOs, Business leaders, and Entrepreneurs who can
share their techniques about how to relax, and prepare their
minds before high stakes, and high pressure encounters,
presentations, talks, or decisions.

Deadline to submit a pitch: September 1st

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 interview CEOs, Business leaders, and
Entrepreneurs who can share their techniques about how to relax,
and prepare their minds before a high stakes, and high pressure
encounters, presentations, talks, or decisions.

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49) Summary: Web Development Technology and Trends

Name: Georgia Dean Web Net

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b5y3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Web Net

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 August

Query:

What are the new trends in Web Development and how companies can
adapt them?

Requirements:

Web Developers, Technology Enthusiasts, and anyone who can
provide their insights.

Please also fill out this form for your response so I can better
look into your responses personally:

https://forms.gle/4sXXG3zKQPFt8NGj8

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50) Summary: Voice of Customer: Best Practices

Name: Phil Britt CMS Wire

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b5y8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CMS Wire

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 21 August

Query:

Need in-depth (250-300 words) commentary on what are the 1-3
best practices in Voice of Customer. NO VENDOR PITCHES, NO
RESPONSES THAT DON'T MEET "IN-DEPTH" Parameters -- a waste of
your time. Preference given to earlier responses.

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51) Summary: How Long Should You Hold Onto Data

Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b4mq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit

Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 21 August

Query:

Looking for answers on how long you should hold onto business
data & reasons why retaining data for too long can harm your
business, anything around data types & how long data is valid
for under GDPR would be appreciated.

Requirements:

Technical background appreciated

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52) Summary: What code management software do you use and why?

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b5d1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 August

Query:

What code management software do you use and why?

Requirements:

Software development experience

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53) Summary: AI: What Are VCs looking for?

Name: Tom Taulli Forbes.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b5y2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

AI continues to grow. So then what are VCs looking for in AI
deals? What are the requirements? What are the interesting
categories to pursue? And what are some of the red flags with
AI deals?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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Lifestyle and Fitness

54) Summary: Expert Wedding Planners/Events Professionals

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5r9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 6:00 PM GMT - 21 August

Query:

I'm currently working on an article for Brides Magazine based on
bridal shower brunch ideas.

I am looking to speak to wedding planners or those working in
the events industry to quote as experts throughout the article.
I want to encourage BAME professionals to get in touch.

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55) Summary: Health Anxiety Expert

Name: Charlotte Grainger MSN

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5sh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MSN

Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

I'm currently working on an article for Espresso Communications
which will be published on MSN.com. The subject is health
anxiety and the signs that you have it.

I am looking to speak to an expert working in the mental health
sphere about this topic. I will include expert quotes and links
too.

Requirements:

therapist, psychologist, counsellor, mental health worker, doctor

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56) Summary: Do Cat Pheromone Diffusers Work?

Name: Monica Weymouth Great Pet Care

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5tl@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Great Pet Care

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Cat pheromone diffusers can be helpful for keeping cats relaxed.
For this article, we'd like to look at how they work, as well as
recommend some effective products to readers.

Sample questions include:

- How do pheromone diffusers work? - Do these diffusers work for
all cats? - Are pheromone diffusers made to be used alone, or in
combination with other calming tools? - What should you look for
when shopping for a diffuser? - Do you have a favorite diffuser
you could recommend?


Requirements:

For this article, I'm hoping to interview a cat behaviorist,
veterinarian, or expert.

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57) Summary: How to tell a guest to wear mask

Name: Anne Field AARP Bulletin Today Online

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5xt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: AARP Bulletin Today Online

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 21 August

Query:

I'm looking for people are 50 and older who hosted a gathering
at their house and asked guests to wear a mask, about what
happened. Specifically looking for situations where there was
some tension. Could be you expected a guest to resist but
surprised you by complying easily, or vica versa, or there was
some push back.

Requirements:

You must be age 50 or older. Situation must involve your being
the host.

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58) Summary: Dream therapists for "should you take cheating dreams seriously?"

Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5y6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

I'm working on an article for Bustle called "Should You Take
Cheating Dreams Seriously?"

It seems fairly common to have dreams about your partner
cheating. But are they something you to shake off the next
morning, or do they ever point to a problem? I'd love to hear
more about cheating dreams and when to take them seriously.

If you are a dream therapist, please see my questions below.

1. How common is it to have dreams that your partner is cheating?

2. What are the reasons why you might dream about your partner
cheating?

3. At what point should you take cheating dreams seriously, or
what are the signs they're stemming from an actual problem in
your relationship? And what's the best way to handle the
situation?

Thanks!

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59) Summary: Relationships therapists for "how to end a relationship via text."

Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5yv@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 19 August

Query:

I'm working on an article for Bustle called "9 Texts That Will
Help You End Any Relationship."

This article will offer sample texts to send to someone you no
longer want to date; tips for ending a not so serious
relationship, instead of ghosting them.

If you are a relationship therapist, please see my questions
below.

1. In what circumstances might it be okay to send a breakup
text? And why is it better to let someone know you're ending the
relationship, instead of ghosting?

2. Please share some sample texts you could send someone, and
briefly explain which situation it would work best in. (For
example, what's the best wording for someone who isn't getting
the hint. Or what could you say to someone you only met for one
date? Or if someone is mean/rude?)

Thanks!

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60) Summary: Question For Scientist, Pediatrician, etc.

Name: Jessica Booth Romper

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5tj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Hi, I am writing a story about if babies can learn a second
language in the womb and am looking to speak with an appropriate
expert, whether that's a scientist, doctor, OBGYN, or
pediatrician.

Requirements:

Someone who is knowledgable about what babies learn in the womb.

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61) Summary: How to adequately rest

Name: Emily Torres The Good Trade

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5vb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Good Trade

Deadline: 7:00 AM PST - 21 August

Query:

How can someone *actually* get good rest during a pandemic?
Looking for insights from therapists, researchers, and health
and mental health professionals on how to cultivate restorative
practices. Looking specifically for unique out-of-the-box ideas
that go beyond sleep and turning off our phones--how can we
really soothe and work on releasing the chronic stress of this
year?

This piece will also address the intersections of privilege and
the varying degrees of stress (from mild inconvenience of
working from home to processing major trauma and grief).
Thoughts welcome on navigating these differences thoughtfully.

Requirements:

Licensed professionals in health and mental health, or wellness
practitioners (please share your credentials in your pitch).

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62) Summary: Workout tips for women over 40

Name: BethAnn Clyde Healthline

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b5xs@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Healthline

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 August

Query:

Looking for experts to give give commentary on realistic workout
tips for women over 40.

Requirements:

Should work in sports medicine, personal training or PT. Must be
willing to speak over the phone for 15-20 minutes week of 8/24.

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Public Policy and Government

63) Summary: How to avoid rental scams in New York

Name: Kirk Miller InsideHook

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-b5o7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: InsideHook

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

Looking for people with experience in real estate (law, brokers,
housing commissions ... really, all sides of it) in New York to
discuss common rental scams in the city ... what they are, how
to avoid them, etc.

Requirements:

Experience in the housing market and with New York specifically!

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64) Summary: Fact-checking our media consumption

Name: Emily Torres The Good Trade

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-b5ve@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Good Trade

Deadline: 8:00 AM PST - 21 August

Query:

Looking for non-partisan resources to give insight into how to
fact-check media consumption thoughtfully during 2020--with
social justice movements, an election, and a pandemic to
consider, how can we look out for bias and get the information
we really need?

Here are a few guiding questions:

Are there good resources/websites for verifying information?

What questions should news consumers be asking themselves?

Are there any particular words or language that
readers/listeners should look out for that may indicate bias?

Requirements:

Non-partisan political science and journalism professionals.

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Travel

65) Summary: Looking for individuals with stories of their best road trip ever

Name: Gail Hulnick Rumble Strip Books

Category: Travel

Email: query-b55k@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Rumble Strip Books

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 August

Query:

I'm working on a book of amazing, hilarious, educational, or
otherwise noteworthy stories about a road trip you took in 2018,
2019 or 2020, anywhere in the world. Please include who, what,
when, where, and why it's a good (or a great!) story.

Requirements:

Road Trips only, please

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