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Business and Finance
1) "X" Ways To Deal With Constant Changes in Technology (CEO Blog Nation)2) Rideshare insurance (Forbes)
3) Looking to cover Indian fintech companies (YourStory)
4) How to qualify for a business credit card (Rapid Finance)
5) Top bookkeeping issues businesses face and their solutions! (Cogneesol)
6) Employee appreciation while remote (Urban Sports Club)
7) Brand Experts: Empathy's role in brand design, marketing and product development (BXP - Brand Experience Magazine)
8) Qualified domestic relations orders (U.S. News & World Report)
9) Checklist – Take These Preparatory Steps Before Applying for a Personal Loan (MatchFinancial.com)
10) What is a "Credit Freeze" – and When Should You Use One? (MatchFinancial.com)
11) Microsoft Excel Mobile Feature Set (Anonymous)
12) The human aspect of digital transformation (Anonymous)
13) Why I vote conservative (Anonymous)
14) What's the best way to reach out when you're applying for a job? (Rewire.org)
15) Do you have a corporate brand or a celebrity client who is passionate about sustainability? (Anonymous)
16) What is your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for your business? (CEO Blog Nation)
17) What's your motivation for you to grow your business? (CEO Blog Nation)
18) Is it a good idea to book holiday travel now? (HuffPost)
19) why logging all your data in one place is essential (Logit)
20) How Microsoft went from hating Linux to loving it (Insider Pro)
21) Are you going to be hiring a social media consultant (Thirteen Thoughts )
22) How to plan engaging virtual events - lessons learned (The Enterprisers Project )
23) High profile individuals in meditation zen etc. (book)
24) Large company sustainability practices in the wake of COVID-19 (American Express Business)
25) Is Bitcoin really used as a payment method? (Decrypt)
26) High-Paying Remote Tech Jobs and the Skills You Need for Them (CyberCoders )
27) Looking to speak with a Chinese national who has recently bought a house in the U.S. (Reuters News)
28) Entrepreneurs Who Turned a Hobby Into a Business (Legal Zoom)
29) Is climate change making it harder to insure homes and property? (HuffPost)
30) Virtual networking: what approach works best for you? (The Story Exchange)
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Business and Finance
1) Summary: "X" Ways To Deal With Constant Changes in TechnologyName: Thylan Le CEO Blog Nation
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bazi@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation
Deadline: 12:00 AM EST - 29 September
Query:
What is your number one tip to deal with constant changes in
technology? (For example, how do you communicate new changes to
your team/clients, how do you integrate new tech into the day to
day, etc.)
Requirements:
MUST BE A CEO OR WRITING FOR A CEO
50 words minimum, 200 words MAX (3-6 sentences suggested); Name,
Headshot****, Respondent's LinkedIn URL, and Company/Company URL
of CEO. Please include all these things to be considered. Please
answer in complete sentences (no bullet points). Expand on your
insights fully. Please be original, actionable, and
non-promotional.
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Name: John Egan Forbes
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb29@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
For a story on rideshare insurance, I'm seeking answers to these
questions:
-- How needs rideshare insurance?
-- What does it cover? How does the complement standard auto
insurance?
-- What does it not cover?
-- How much does this coverage cost?
-- What else should buyers of this coverage know?
Requirements:
You must be an insurer or insurance agent who's familiar with
rideshare insurance and, preferably, sells it. Please, no
responses from online insurance platforms, and no product
pitches.
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Name: Aparajita Saxena YourStory
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb4g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: YourStory
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
Hi,
I'm looking to profile Indian fintech startups, no matter how
big or small. Please send in your pitch with a few lines on what
you do, what cities you're present in, and a link to your
website.
Thanks!
Requirements:
- Indian fintech startups
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Name: Dan Rafter Rapid Finance
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb4h@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Rapid Finance
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 28 September
Query:
Hello: I'm working on a feature story for the blog at Rapid
Finance, a site run by Quicken Loans, giving advice to consumers
on how they can successfully apply for a business credit card.
I'm looking for comments from or phone interviews with credit,
finance and business experts about the factors that credit card
providers look for when determining who qualifies for a business
credit card and who doesn't.
I'm mot interested in talking about the most important factors
in qualifying for a business credit card, what financial
problems could cause a person to get rejected for a business
credit card and the differences between a business credit card
and a traditional credit card. I'm also interested in talking
about why business owners should choose a business credit card
over a traditional credit card.
Please send your comments to me or let me know if you are
available for a phone interview. I'd be happy to include your
comments in my story.
Thank you for considering my request, and I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely, Dan Rafter
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Name: Stacey Howard Cogneesol
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb5x@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Cogneesol
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
All the business owners, I'm looking for your answers on top
bookkeeping issue that you have faced and how you have overcome
it. Looking for only 1 issue that you have recently faced and
its solution.
Requirements:
We're hoping to hear from Business owners, accountants, CPAs.
Please also include in your reply your full name, short bio,
profile picture and website URL (we'll link to your site) or
LinkedIn
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Name: Alexandra Cote Urban Sports Club
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb6c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Urban Sports Club
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
I need a detailed quote on one or more of the topics below:
1. How switching to working remotely has led employees to feel
less appreciated and how you fixed that
2. Why you need an employee appreciation plan for your remote
team
3. How you set goals for your employee recognition programs
4. How to make recognition programs visible - Methods of letting
everyone know they're available without leaving anyone out of
the picture
5. What do you do to encourage peer-to-peer recognition?
6. How to give employees a voice - Give employees the chance to
voice their opinion and concerns +/or using a feedback survey
7. How to choose your reward criteria
8. Why it's important to give perks to everyone
9. How you assess the results of your employee appreciation
program!
Please provide hands-on insights besides presenting the
problems you dealt with.
Requirements:
HR managers, team managers, and CEOs only. Send your name, role,
company with link, and large headshot. Thanks!
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Name: keith Loria BXP - Brand Experience Magazine
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb6y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BXP - Brand Experience Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Looking to talk with brand experts about empathy's role in brand
design, marketing and product development and how technology is
helping researchers and brand leaders leverage empathy to build
better brand experiences. Very short deadline so any help is
appreciated.
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Name: Geoff Williams U.S. News & World Report
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb7a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: U.S. News & World Report
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
I'm writing an article for "U.S. News & World Report" about
QDROs (qualified domestic relations orders). Looking for divorce
attorneys on this one, or perhaps a retirement expert. Hoping to
get some thoughts on who needs them, why they're important
and/or advice for anybody who wants to file a QDRO. Thanks.
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Name: Brian O'Connell MatchFinancial.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb7k@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MatchFinancial.com
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Hi Folks,
We're looking to create a "checklist" story for people looking
to take out a personal loan.
We'd need these questions answered.
1. Why is prep time so important when taking out a loan?
2. What are the key steps to take when preparing for a personal
loan? What are the big priorities and why?
3. How much time should it take to prepare for taking out a
personal loan. A week? Two weeks? More? What's the sweet spot?
4. What mistakes can be avoided by building a personal loan
checklist?
All comments welcome. Thanks.
Requirements:
Personal loan experts, money management experts, lending
experts, credit experts, time management experts, people who
have prepared for taking out a personal loan (how did you do it?)
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Name: Brian O'Connell MatchFinancial.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb7m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MatchFinancial.com
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
We're doing a story on credit freezes - the act of shutting down
a credit report so fraudsters can't get in and steal
data/identity.
We'd need these questions answered for the story:
1. What is a credit freeze? Why would someone want to freeze
their credit?
2. What are the necessary steps to freezing one's credit? Where
do you start?
3. How long should a credit freeze last? How would a consumer
know it's time to end a credit freeze?
4. Any special tips when it comes to credit freezes?
Thanks - all comments welcome.
Requirements:
Credit report experts, credit score experts, ID theft experts,
money management experts, people who have frozen their credit
cards
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bb8b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
MS Excel has been one of the most popular spreadsheet
applications. With improved data visualization capabilities,
drawing insights from the data is easier than ever.
However many jobs need continuous mobility and hence they have
limited access to laptops/desktops.
How can we improve Microsoft Excel mobile application to empower
all employees (who may not have continuous access to
laptop/desktops) to do their day to day spreadsheet related
Requirements:
State design features for the MS Excel mobile application to
increase the productivity of employees whose jobs demand
mobility. Provide your name, title, company and URL (for a back
link).
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bb8j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Looking to profile someone who showed their true pioneering
spirit--a time when they didn't stop, despite naysayers and
obstacles. Do you have an inspiring story about pushing through
expectations and into solutions that were never dreamed of,
about going from problem-solving to predicting what's next and
then getting in front of it?
Requirements:
Technology industry leaders in small start-ups or large
enterprises. The story shouldn't be too focused on COVID-19, but
positioned to be more evergreen.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bb9m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM CST - 25 September
Query:
I am looking for traditional and new GOP voters who would like
to share their reasons and motivation for voting conservative
this November.
The piece is for a weekly European news magazine (print and
online) that focuses on in-depth reporting and politics. The
publication was founded in 1970.
Requirements:
Sources in the Chicago area preferred (but not mandatory). I
must be able to verify your name and profession.
More infos about the publication and story's format as soon as I
get back to you.
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Name: Gretchen Brown Rewire.org
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb9n@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Rewire.org
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 29 September
Query:
Most job postings are online these days, and it feels
impersonal. should you reach out to a real person when you're
applying (for instance, if you see someone post it on social
media, or find an email address of the hiring manager) to let
them know you applied? If so, what should you say? Is it smart
to ask for advice on the application or who they're looking for?
Can reaching out ever hurt your chances? Looking for advice
especially tailored to first time job seekers who don't know the
norms.
Requirements:
career coaches, hiring managers with direct experience in this,
and people new to the workforce who have had varied levels of
success doing this
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-avym@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Join us on our popular podcast to share your views or
initiatives on sustainability, environment and impact.
For corporate brands, prefer to interview the Chief Marketing
Officer or Chief Sustainability Officer.
#UNSDGs #sustainability #ESG #impactinvesting #climatechange
Requirements:
Prefer major corporate brands, celebrities, artists,
professional athletes, activists, scientists, authors and
policymakers.
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Name: Gresham Harkless CEO Blog Nation
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b7wq@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 September
Query:
Looking for a paragraph response from entrepreneurs and business
owners on the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for their
business. Selected responses will be included in articles
similar to posts below. Please include a link to your headshot,
your paragraph and company name and company URL. Example post:
https://rescue.ceoblognation.com/2020/03/15/entrepreneurs-and-business-owners-explain-how-they-maintain-their-schedule-2/
and
https://hear.ceoblognation.com/2019/10/23/entrepreneurs-explain-their-motivation-to-grow-their-business/.
CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a community hub featuring niche
blogs for entrepreneurs and business owners
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Name: Gresham Harkless CEO Blog Nation
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b7wr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
Looking for a paragraph response from entrepreneurs and
business owners on their motivation to grow their business.
Selected responses will be included in articles similar to posts
below. Please include a link to your headshot, your paragraph
and company name and company URL. Example post:
https://hear.ceoblognation.com/2018/08/08/entrepreneurs-share-ideas-on-the-future-of-women-entrepreneurs/
and
https://hear.ceoblognation.com/2019/09/27/26-entrepreneurs-explain-what-they-love-about-being-an-entrepreneur-3/,
CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a community hub featuring niche
blogs for entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Name: Casey Bond HuffPost
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b8cn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HuffPost
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Looking for travel and health experts to comment on whether it's
a good idea to book holiday travel right now. On one hand,
prices are extremely cheap and some companies have instituted
generous cancellation policies. On the other hand, the pandemic
may be even worse by the end of the year and travel would be
unsafe. What should consumers do if they are considering booking
holiday travel, and what risks should they consider?
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Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-b8kk@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Logit
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
looking for sources to comment on why centralised logging is
preferred compared to logging separately across distributed
systems.
Looking for comments on why distributed systems may be harder to
troubleshoot, resolve errors & monitor for compliance and
security.
Requirements:
Technical background preferred.
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Name: Steven Vaughan-Nichols Insider Pro
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-baz3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Insider Pro
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
1) Where was MSFT at with Linux and open source when you started
at the company? 2) What changed? What was your role in that
change? 3) Why did MSFT change? 4) Where do you see MSFT now in
regards to Linux and open source software?
Thanks for any help you can provide. I'll need answers by
Monday, September 28.
Requirements:
I'd like to hear from current or former senior Microsoft staff
or analysts who cover MSFT closely about this journey via
e-mail.
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Name: Missy Warener Thirteen Thoughts
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb0q@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Thirteen Thoughts
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 28 September
Query:
I'm looking to companies that are in the process of hiring a
social media consultant. What qualities are you looking for?
What are the strengths? How will you know you've found the
right person? Are you looking for a freelancer or a remote-
from home position?
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Name: Carla Rudder The Enterprisers Project
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb2c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Enterprisers Project
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
We're six months into a pandemic that has changed so much about
the ways business is done and how people interact. Yet, for many
conference organizers and speakers, the show has gone on. What
have been the biggest lessons learned? For speakers - how do you
keep your talk engaging and interactive when you can no longer
read the room? For conference organizers - what aspects of live
events have you learned to let go of, and what aspects of
virtual events have been the most successful? As we head into
the fall conference season, what should event organizers,
speakers, and attendees keep in mind to get the most out of
their experience?
Requirements:
Our publication is targeted to IT leaders, so responses from IT
leaders and IT event organizers will be the most relevant.
Please share your response along with name, title, company
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Name: Bridgette Mongeon book
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb3x@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: book
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
Searching for high profile zen masters, those in mediation etc.
Also interested in those in business who are high profile and
practice zen meditation, prayer, and mindfulness. The
conversation is about zen and achievements or business along
with creativity and happiness. Can you still strive in business
and have zen in your life? Can advancement and contentment live
in harmony. If so how? What are your comments on happiness as
it pertains to life or business, and or finding zen/contentment
during difficult times. Any thoughts on creativity and zen?
This is for a book. These people will be added as respected
authorities in this area. Please add links to the individual so
that I can do some research on them.
Thank you for your time. You will find more prompts on my
instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/bridgettemongeon/
This is for a book and possible articles.
Requirements:
Please I'm interested only in high profile recognized
individuals or those who have published the subject.
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Name: Alexandra Levit American Express Business
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb53@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: American Express Business
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Hi all! I'm looking for larger company executives or managers to
comment on how corporate sustainability practices have evolved
this year. Specifically, I need to answer the questions:
1. How have you encouraged sustainable work from home practices
among your employee population? 2. Have you modified your vendor
and purchasing selections to be more environmentally-friendly
this year? If so, how? 3. What new processes has your company
implemented to more effectively measure and reduce its carbon
footprint?
Responses to any or all of these questions are welcome to
alexandra_levit@hotmail.com by EOD Sunday. Thank you!
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Name: Robert Stevens Decrypt
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb69@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Decrypt
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
We're running a piece that explores how Bitcoin is used as a
currency for payments. Looking for data that provides insight
about Bitcoin's usage as a payment method?
Thanks.
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Name: Andrea Smith CyberCoders
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb7x@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CyberCoders
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
High-Paying Remote Tech Jobs and the Skills You Need for Them
What are the highest-paying remote jobs in tech right now and
what skills do you need in order to be hired?
I'm looking for specific roles and tech skills that are a
pre-requisite for the job. Specific tech languages and knowledge
in addition to soft skills.
I'm focused on high level remote Engineering or IT positions
that might include the following:
Machine Learning Engineer
Full-Stack Developer
Robotics Engineer
Agile Coach
Data Scientist
Project Architect
Internet Of Things (IoT) Solutions Architect
Cyber Security Analyst
Requirements:
Responses MUST come from managers, hiring managers or in-house
HR/CEO. I can't use responses from recruiting firms. Please
email me the role, skills required, salary range if you know it.
One or two paragraphs is fine. Send along name, title and a link
to your company.
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Name: Ankit Ajmera Reuters News
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb8e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Reuters News
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
I am looking to speak with someone from China who has bought a
home in the United States after March 2020.
Requirements:
I would like to know the reason behind your investment in the
U.S. this year. Do lower interest rates help? Will the elections
affect your decision to make future investments in the U.S.?
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Name: Stephanie Vozza Legal Zoom
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb8h@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Legal Zoom
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 September
Query:
I'm looking for entrepreneurs who turned their hobby into a
business who would be willing to provide tips to others who are
contemplating the idea. Please send a sample of your tip in your
pitch. Thank you!
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Name: Casey Bond HuffPost
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb93@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HuffPost
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
Lately, I've heard stories from homeowners whose insurance
companies would not renew their policies due to the location and
it's risk for natural disasters. I'm looking for insurance
experts, analysts, etc. who can answer a few questions related
to this: 1. Is it harder these days to insure property and other
assets due to increased wildfires, flooding, etc.? 2. Is
climate change driving up the cost of insurance? 3. What should
a person do if their insurance company drops them for this
reason? 4. How can someone avoid ending up in this situation?
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Name: Heather Taylor The Story Exchange
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bb9t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Story Exchange
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 28 September
Query:
During COVID-19, entrepreneurs are getting creative and thinking
outside the box when it comes to networking with their small
business. We're looking for advice from women entrepreneurs and
small business owners about how they're navigating the virtual
networking world. What techniques are working for you and your
business? Which are flopping? Have you noticed any emerging
networking trends during this time? We'd like to hear about it!
Requirements:
Seeking responses from female entrepreneurs and small business
owners. Please include your name, job title and company name,
and answers to the questions when responding.
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