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Queries!

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Summary: Physician practices in flu season: Should they do more, or less, this year?

Name: Roy Edroso Part B News

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-b9xm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Part B News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Between the CDC's anticipation that COVID-19 fears may keep
people from getting their flu shots, and aggressive marketing of
vaccinations by urgent care centers and drug stores, physician
practices may wonder what their role is the 2020 flu season.

Should practices anticipate a lower volume of flue shot traffic?
Or a higher one?

Should practices reach out to patients to get shots? Or should
they offload that job to local pharmacy chains?

What else might factor into practices' 2020 fly season plans?

Thanks, Roy Edroso Part B News https://pbn.decisionhealth.com/

Requirements:

Seeking physician practice experts

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2) Summary: Could COVID-19 cause.a decline in life expectancy

Name: Lekan Oguntoyinbo Healthline

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba2l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Healthline

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

The pandemic has led to hundreds of thousands o deaths, a number
that continues to rise. Now a new analysis of period life
expectancy shows that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a
short-term decline in life expectancy in many regions of the
world.

Requirements:

Are you a population expert or public health expert who studies
population or life expectancy trends? Are you a health care
expert or researchers who's been studying the pandemic and has a
strong working knowledge of life expectancy trends? We'd love to
hear from you.

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3) Summary: BIPOC OBGYN, Sexologist for Everything You Need To Know About WAP, Vaginal Dryness, And Arousal

Name: Jamie LeClaire Well + Good

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba6k@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Well + Good

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 18 September

Query:

Well + Good recognizes that not all people with vulvas are
women. Please refrain from using gendered language in your
responses or they will be ignored.

1. What does it mean to have a WAP? Is it normal? is it ever an
indication of something being wrong? 2. Does a WAP indicate
someone is aroused? 3. What is vaginal fluid and what is it for?
When is it released? What is the consistency? 4. How is this
fluid different from discharge? 5. What is vaginal dryness? Is
it common? What causes it? 6. Does vaginal wetness/dryness have
an impact on sexual arousal and sexual pleasure? 7. If so, how
can one navigate this? Are there products for vaginal dryness?
8. Any final messages/lessons you would like to leave readers
with vulvas about their vaginas and arousal? 9. How should I
quote you? What link should I use?

Requirements:

Sexologist, reproductive health expert, obgyn

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4) Summary: Sleep and PTSD

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba72@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

For a story for a brand's blog, I'm looking for a couple of
comments about why sleep problems and PTSD go hand in hand.

Hyperarousal and other issues that make it difficult for people
who suffer with PTSD to sleep well.

Also, looking for tips that can be helpful.

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5) Summary: Seeking infectious disease specialists on Covid vs. flu (Prevention.com)

Name: Lauren Krouse Freelance

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba7s@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Freelance

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 September

Query:

Hi!

I am seeking infectious disease specialists (MD, MPH, and/or
PhD) to comment on the following by 9/24 EOD via phone or email.
*Comparisons between Covid-19 and the flu began at the very
beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Why do you think
people feel compelled to compare the two? What is the difference
between Covid-19 and the flu? *In terms of population-based
outcomes, how might Covid-19 compare to the flu and why? *When
it comes to Covid-19 vs. the flu, what's your big-picture
takeaway for readers, if you will? *Is there anything else you'd
like to add about this topic? Thanks so much in advance,
Lauren

Requirements:

Infectious disease specialist (MD, MPH, and/or PhD) currently in
practice and ideally affiliated with a university.

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6) Summary: Older women cured by alternative remedies

Name: Erica Manfred Women's World (print)

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba88@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Women's World (print)

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

I'm profiling older women (the older the better, must be over
45) who have changed their lives with an alternative remedy for
a health issue. Must use real name and photo. Remedy MUST be
inexpensive and widely available. MUST be only ONE remedy not
a combination. Follow this pitch format to get a response. *
Name, age, location, occupation of woman * Describe
Issue/symptoms she was dealing with: * Describe ONE and
only ONE novel cure (no combinations) * How much it costs:
* How long did it take to cure her * How she feels today

Requirements:

Women over 45 only

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7) Summary: Looking for dog trainers/behaviorists/keepers to share myths on dog training

Name: Marketing ezcare ESADoctorsReview

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-b9q6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: ESADoctorsReview

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

What do think are the top 3 myths about dog training? Please
follow the requirements below so we can link back to your
website and twitter account

Requirements:

-Don't overly self promote - Include a link to a 200*200
headshot image, a brief 50 word or less bio, link to your
website, link to your twitter account (any social media) and an
email address to contact you at

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8) Summary: Looking for insights on great dentist resumes

Name: Hannah Chenoweth Berxi

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba4e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Berxi

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Hi! I'm currently writing an article for Berxi on how to create
a great dentist resume and looking to interview an expert who
can provide insights on "do's" and "don'ts"- whether you're a
healthcare HR professional or seasoned dentist, I'd love to hear
from you!

Requirements:

HR professional (ideally focused on healthcare/dentistry) or
dentist!

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9) Summary: How Parents Can Help Their Kids With COVID-19 Safety Measures

Name: Leah Campbell Healthline

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba4z@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Healthline

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

We're working on a story about role-modeling proper safe
behavior during the pandemic for kids.

I'm on a tight timeline, making written answers ideal. I'd love
to hear from pediatricians, teachers and child development
specialists who can answer the following questions:

1) How often are children's decisions and personal feelings
shaped by the things their parents say and do?

2) When it comes to wearing masks, practicing social distancing,
and following other protocols recommended by health officials,
how important is a parent's attitude in shaping how easily their
children will embrace or discard these recommendations?

3) What ages of children are most likely to look to their
parents as role models in developing their own attitudes toward
these protocols?

4) Why are those ages so likely to follow their parent's
example?

5) What are the dangers of bad role modeling in this situation
(parents refusing to wear masks, eschewing social distancing
guidelines, failing to follow proper handwashing techniques,
etc.)?

6) In a classroom setting, especially, what challenges can this
bad role modeling present to teachers trying to enforce school
rules while also keeping themselves and the other students safe?

7) In contrast, what difference can good role modeling by
parents make for these teachers? (How much more likely are
children to easily comply if their parents are setting that
example?)

8) Why should parents be trying to set a good example for their
children in terms of safety protocols right now?

9) Is there anything else our readers should know?

Requirements:

Pediatricians, teachers and child development specialists

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10) Summary: Dealing with Election Stress Anxiety

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-ba7r@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 18 September

Query:

For a major women's website I am working on a piece dealing with
how to what has been dubbed 'election stress disorder'. I am
looking for anecdotes and expert advice. Thanks

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Business and Finance

11) Summary: Seeking Women-Owned Online Clothing Stores for Comment

Name: Candice Helfand-Rogers The Story Exchange

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9hl@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Story Exchange

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

We are looking for insights and experiences from women-owned
clothing retailers with online/e-commerce arms to their ventures
who would normally have experienced an uptick in sales ahead of
schools reopening (does NOT have to be a children's clothing
retailer, though!).

How has Covid-19 impacted sales? How are you keeping customers
engaged on social media, and purchasing your clothes? What
concerns have customers expressed to you? Have you had any
shipping problems, if you use USPS?

Please share with us any insights you're willing to see
published - and the more detail, the better. When you reach out,
please include your full name, title, business name and URL, and
the city/state you're located in. Thank you!

Requirements:

- Must be a woman-owned business (or majority woman-owned) -
Must sell clothing, specifically - You may sell any type of
clothing - it does not have to be children's clothing - Must
have an e-commerce/online section of your business, at the very
least (if not solely online) - Must be able to provide numbers
for context (for publication) - Can be from anywhere within the
U.S. - Cannot be a franchisee

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12) Summary: Looking for expert input for an article

Name: Barri Segal RedVentures

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9r8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: RedVentures

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Hi, all!

We just got the results from our latest retail card study. I
have pasted them below. I am looking for answers from experts
regarding the following questions: Why APRs on store-only cards
are especially high How do deferred interest deals work? Are
cobranded cards a better option than store-only cards? What
things should you watch out for when you get a retail card? What
kinds of rewards are retailers offering cardholders?

THE POLL RESULTS

Key themes:

* Retail credit cards continue to charge much higher interest
rates than other types of credit cards.

* Even though the Fed has cut rates significantly over the
past year, many retail card APRs have remained unchanged
(especially the highest rates). A couple actually rose.

* The high APRs also come into play with many stores' 0%
interest promotions, because many of these represent deferred
interest. If you don't pay the full amount by the time the clock
expires, they can charge you retroactive interest on your
average daily balance all the way back to the beginning. It's a
nasty trick that's much more common on retail cards than
general-purpose cards.

* It's not all bad news, however. As long as you pay in full
and avoid interest, the rewards on some of these cards can be
worth it.

Specifics:

The average retail card APR is almost 5 percentage points higher
than the national average

Overall retail card APR: 24.36% (down 165 bp from 26.01% last
year)

Using the same methodology (averaging the high and low APR), the
national average for all non-retail cards is 19.69%. It was
21.10% last year.

Store-only APR: 25.90% (down 162 bp from 27.52%)

Cobranded APR: 21.82% (down 157 bp from 23.39%)

The federal funds rate (and in turn the prime rate, which
variable card APRs are almost always based upon) declined 175 bp
since last year's study

Highest APRs this year:

Big Lots, Discount Tire, Jared, Kay, Piercing Pagoda, Sterling
Family, Zales all 29.99%. All unchanged from last year (when
they were 2nd-highest behind BrandSource's 30.24%; BrandSource
has since dropped to 28.49%).

These are all store-only cards. In fact, 26 of the 28 highest
APRs are offered by store-only cards.

Lowest APRs this year:

Military Star Card 10.24% Sears Home Improvement Account 14.40%
Costco Anywhere Visa by Citi 15.24% Apple Card 16.49% (10.99 -
21.99%)* Dillard's American Express Credit Card 17.49% (9.99 -
24.99%)*

* Because of the APR ranges, these last two could potentially
offer the lowest APRs, depending on the cardholder's credit score

Interestingly, the 3 lowest are also store-only cards, although
they're very specific (the Military Star and Costco cards
require memberships and the Sears Home Improvement Account is
only for certain types of purchases).

85 of the 93 cards in this year's survey were also included last
year. 68 now have lower APRs. 15 currently have the same APR:
Belk (2 cards), Big Lots, Discount Tire, Home Depot, Ikea (2
cards), Jared, Kay, Lowe's, Menards, Piercing Pagoda, Saks,
Sterling, Zales. 2 increased (both Nordstrom cards).

"Some retail cards offer compelling rewards programs. Amazon,
Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Lowe's and others give cardholders 5%
cash back. Some retail cards also dangle incentives like special
discounts, exclusive cardholder events and/or free shipping. If
you value these perks and avoid interest by paying in full, then
a store credit card can make sense."

It's also common to get a sizable discount (often 10-25%) off
your first purchase after signing up for a retail credit card.
If it's a big purchase, that can be well worth it.

Requirements:

Please emails answers -- thanks so much!

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13) Summary: Five Ways to Effectively "Coach" Staffers

Name: Brian O'Connell SHRM.org

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9un@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SHRM.org

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

STORY: Five Ways to Effectively "Coach" Staffers.

Employee coaching is becoming increasingly pervasive in the
global workforce, with good coaching from management leading to
more motivated and performance from staffers - hopefully.

But is coaching the same thing as managing? Not quite, even if
coaching is a branch of the management tree. Here's how and why
coaching matters, and how managers can become skilled coaches
for their team members.

--- We're taking a closer look at the trend of "coaching"
employees instead of managing them.

This is a new concept and we're basically trying to define and
explain employee coaching, the benefits it provides, the
distinction between managing and coaching, and whether employee
coaching actually works or not.

Any thoughts on the above queries? What's your take on
"coaching" rather than managing employees. Any personal stories?
Any tips on better coaching practices? Is there a future for
coaching, and not managing, employees? Or can both teaching
models co-exist?

All comments welcome. Sorry, no corporate jargon - just real
discussions, explanations and advice.

Thank you in advance.

Requirements:

Business leadership experts, company managers, employee coaching
professionals and experts, employees who have been coached by a
manager, business educators/academics, business owners and
executives.

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14) Summary: What do most homeowners not know about homeowners insurance?

Name: Zoe Bauer Insurance.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba33@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Insurance.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Tell me what most homeowners don't know about homeowners
insurance.

What are ways to get better coverage that people don't know
about?

What to avoid that people don't know about?

Requirements:

MUST provide website url of the site where you want a backlink.

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15) Summary: Tips that help ease the rush of next busy tax season

Name: Adriene Raynott Cogneesol

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba50@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Cogneesol

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

Looking for US-based tax experts/advisor, tax accountant, tax
attorney, CPAs, Accountants who can write about A CPA guide:
Tips that help to ease the rush of your next busy tax season or
any tax preparation hacks to make tax season less stressful.

Requirements:

1. Respond with 150-200 words of content can be readily used for
our article 2. Do not overly self-promote yourself 3. Include
a link to 200x200 headshot image of yourself 4. Write a brief
30 word or less bio 5. Include a link to your website,
twitter/LinkedIn, and an email address

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16) Summary: Why should businesses wait to apply for PPP loan forgiveness?

Name: Rachel Blakely-Gray Patriot Software

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba5o@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Patriot Software

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 22 September

Query:

Why would it be beneficial for business owners to hold off on
completing their Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness
application?

Requirements:

2-3 sentence quote on why business owners should consider
waiting to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loan
forgiveness. Businesses & lenders familiar with the PPP process,
please.

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17) Summary: Female Financial Advisor needed for an award winning woman's podcast

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba7f@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 18 September

Query:

Female Financial Advisor needed for an award winning woman's
podcast.

Topics: -Figuring out financial security during a time of
scarcity. For women who don't have collateral or consigner; who
have bad credit because of unemployment; who have $1000 left in
their bank account, who are asking how can you save during a
pandemic and who are on the brink of being evicted.

Requirements:

Please be a FEMALE financial advisor.

Be available Monday Sept. 21st 2020 Call time 12:45pm PT Show
time 1:00pm PT

Be able to discuss above topics.

Be camera ready for a zoom call, interview.

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18) Summary: Gen Z entrepreneurs

Name: Sonya Stinson Major National Business Website

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba7t@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Major National Business Website

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

For an brand-sponsored article for a major national business
publication's website, I'm looking to interview Gen Z
entrepreneurs (age 24 and younger) about how the COVID-19
pandemic has affected their business and how they are turning
the situation into a moment to innovate. Must be for-profit
businesses.

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19) Summary: How to Deposit Cash at an ATM

Name: Lauren Ward Bankrate

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba7y@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bankrate

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for financial experts to give advice on how to deposit
cash at an ATM.

What about online banks? How do you deposit cash if you only use
mobile banking? Any workarounds for this issue?

Do most banks charge an ATM fee for cash deposits?

Requirements:

Please include your name, title, organization and website in
order to be quoted.

My deadline is Monday, September 21 at noon EST.

Thank you in advance!

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20) Summary: Quotes needed from tiny house and standard home insurance brokers, agents, professionals

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba8p@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

I'm working on a series of insurance advice articles and need
insight on the following topics. Please feel free to answer as
many as you're experienced with:

1. What is your experience with Progressive Insurance? What type
of coverage (home, vehicle, renter's) is the most popular or the
one you'd recommend and why?

2. In your experience, do insurance companies reimburse repairs
ordered from the Home Adviser website? Any advice on what your
clients should look for or provide when submitting a claim for
reimbursement after using the service? Do insurance companies
deny reimbursement because of the choice of contractor used? And
why?

3. Are you seeing any insurers offering coverage specifically
for a home cinema? Do homeowners need additional coverage for
expensive projection or audio equipment in a home cinema room?
If "home cinema insurance" isn't available from an insurance
company, are the furnishings and equipment covered by a standard
policy? Should homeowners disclose they have a cinema or movie
room in their house when they're getting coverage? What areas of
the country are asking you for home cinema insurance most?

4. Do any insurance companies provide homeowners insurance
designed for Tiny Houses? Are there any special insurance
requirements customers should know about? Are you seeing an
increase in homeowners shopping for tiny house insurance?

Requirements:

Looking for insights from insurance agents/brokers, or related
researchers who have statistics on these topics. Please include
your link for credit. Thanks for your time!

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21) Summary: Entrepreneurs! How do you stay motivated?

Name: Gresham Harkless CEO Blog Nation

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b7wm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

Looking for a paragraph response from entrepreneurs and business
owners on how they stay motivated while running their business.
Selected responses will be included in articles similar to posts
below. Please include a paragraph, link to your headshot your
name and company name and website URL. Previous posts:
https://rescue.ceoblognation.com/2020/08/09/21-entrepreneurs-share-their-best-tips-in-being-disruptive/
&
https://teach.ceoblognation.com/2020/06/26/21-entrepreneurs-reveal-their-favorite-book-on-leadership/.
CEO Blog Nation is a community hub featuring niche blogs for
entrepreneurs and business owners.

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22) Summary: How do you shatter your business goals?

Name: Gresham Harkless CEO Blog Nation

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b7wn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Looking for a paragraph response from entrepreneurs and
business owners on how they shatter their business goals.
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/2019/09/29/30-entrepreneurs-reveal-the-most-important-traits-to-be-successful-as-an-entrepreneur/
and
https://hear.ceoblognation.com/2019/03/27/entrepreneurs-explain-their-favorite-songs-to-get-them-motivated/.
CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a community hub featuring niche
blogs for entrepreneurs and business owners.

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23) Summary: Package Management in Apartment Buildings

Name: Jeff Steele Multi-Housing News

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9ed@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Multi-Housing News

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

The article will focus on package management strategy: a look at
current best practices by apartment type/property size and
should include the primary pain points each of the property
type/sizes often experience as a result of not having a package
management strategy in place.

Requirements:

Request phone interviews or written responses

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24) Summary: Virtual team building activities

Name: Klaudija Nikolova Enterprise League

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9fe@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Enterprise League

Deadline: 8:00 AM GMT - 21 September

Query:

With remote working reaching its peak these days many teams are
facing challenges to stay coherent. So it's time to get creative
and resort to some fun virtual team building activities.

Name ONE virtual team building activity you have done with your
team and explain it in a paragraph of no more than 130 words.

Requirements:

Please include your name, position, company, website.

Biographies and company backgrounds are not needed.

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25) Summary: Financial checklist for the death of a parent

Name: Brian Acton PolicyGenius Blog

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9ux@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PolicyGenius Blog

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

When a parent passes away, it is often left to the adult
children (and any surviving spouse) to sift through the finances
of the deceased and handle their affairs.

To that end, I am working on a financial checklist of
documentation and steps to take when a parent passes away,
including:

-Estate plan -Necessary documentation (death certificate, etc.)
-Handling financial accounts -Taxes -etc.

Looking for insight into any or all of the steps that children
of a deceased parent need to take to get their affairs in order.

Requirements:

Estate planning attorneys, financial planners and other industry
professionals preferred.

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26) Summary: Looking for business owners in Washington DC to comment on business life in DC

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-b9v2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 12:00 AM CST - 21 September

Query:

Please answer at least one of the following questions. 1. What's
your favorite thing about running a business in DC? 2. Why start
a business in DC? 3. Best advice for someone planning to open a
business in DC.

Requirements:

Must be a business owner or business manager within the DC area.
Please share honestly and candidly.

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27) Summary: Biggest Business Failure & What You Did Next

Name: Jeffrey Kelly Medium.com Article

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba2e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Medium.com Article

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Business owners and c-level responses please. I'm writing a
series on significant failures in business and strategies for
entrepreneurs to overcome major failures.

Describe your biggest failure in business, the specific
action(s) you took to recover, and a later major success that
would not have happened without the failure

Requirements:

Owner or C-Level leader who has had to overcome a significant
business failure. Please indicate if you are also available for
follow up or video series/podcast appearance.

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28) Summary: How do you conduct performance reviews

Name: Britta Howlett ProSky

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba4l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: ProSky

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

We are working on an article and need your input as an employer
on how you conduct performance reviews for your company. What
have you found the most helpful?

Requirements:

Employers, HR representatives, no spam. Please include your job
title, company and a head shot.

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29) Summary: Home office makeover

Name: Missy Warener Thirteen Thoughts

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba6u@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thirteen Thoughts

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

With fall coming up, and many people now working from home due
to the pandemic, it's time for a home decor upgrade!

We look to hear from companies with products and decor
essentials that will enable utmost efficiency for entrepreneurs
and at-home workers in the home this season.

Examples of products would be:

*Office furniture and electronic equipment (chairs, room
dividers, desks, speakers, printers, scanners, lighting devices,
etc.)

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30) Summary: How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Name: Rick Orford Medium

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba75@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Medium

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

I'm currently working on a roundup and need your help!

I'm looking for the best tips you you might tell your younger
self about how to start investing in real estate.

For example, should you first buy your own home? Or, should you
buy a multi unit (duplex/triplex)

What about an apartment block or international property?

Also, how do you suggest financing real estate investments?
100% cash? Mortgage? And if so, what terms?

What about bringing on a partner?

Any other ideas about "How to start investing real estate" will
be considered.

Requirements:

Unique, out of the box ideas go straight to the top! Your
response should be clear and written in a "what I would tell my
younger self" manner. Please proofread your response and feel
free to include your most important URL or social media link
(Instagram, FB, Twitter, Youtube, etc), and headshot.

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31) Summary: Seeking individuals who received their MBA in the last 5 years to share insights

Name: Amy Bryant OnlineMBA.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba7z@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: OnlineMBA.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

OnlineMBA.com is looking for an individual who received their
MBA within the last 5 years to share insights on what they wish
they knew before pursuing the degree. Please send a short bio
for consideration. Thank you!

Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who received their MBA within
the last 5 years to share insights on what they wish they knew
before pursuing the degree.

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32) Summary: Seeking individuals who completed an internship as a program requirement while pursuing their MBA

Name: Amy Bryant onlinemba.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-ba81@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: onlinemba.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

OnlineMBA.com is looking for an individual who received their
MBA in the last 5 years and completed an internship as a program
requirement. This individual would be willing to answer a short
question set, sharing their internship experience and how it has
positively impacted their career. Please send a short bio for
consideration. Thank you!

Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who received their MBA in the
last 5 years and completed an internship as a program
requirement. This individual would be willing to answer a short
question set, sharing their internship experience and how it has
positively impacted their career.

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Education

33) Summary: Visual Thinking Strategies for Logos

Name: Aamina Suleman Graphic Design

Category: Education

Email: query-ba56@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Graphic Design

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Name your best visual thinking strategy for designing a logo or
branding for your company. How did you go about thinking to
create a logo for your brand.

Requirements:

- Designers can answers - Business owners involved in brand
identity design can answer - Give one strategy and explain how
it helped you create a winning logo for your company (preferably
startup)

- mention your name, position and company. One link is allowed
in self description.

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34) Summary: Teaching Kids Cybe ethics

Name: Judy Mandell the washington post

Category: Education

Email: query-ba7q@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: the washington post

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 September

Query:

I am proposing an article to the Washington Post titled
"Teaching Kids Cyber-Ethics in The Age of Covid-19."

With kids at home 24/7, there's an explosion of illegal behavior
by children on the web. Although most kids know that data and
files are copyrighted (i.e. movies, music, software, games, and
websites), many download them anyway.

Getting children to respect copyright is a growing challenge.
Why aren't our kids "doing the right thing?"

Most parents have no idea of what their kids are up to online --
behind closed doors in their rooms or at friends' houses.

Even with computers set up in the kitchen or family room, moms
and dads don't always know what the kids are doing, possibly
something inappropriate or illegal in terms of copyrighted
files.

I will interview parents for their stories.

I will also interview Internet/cyberspace experts, ethicists,
psychologists, parenting experts, teachers, lawyers, and the
police.

I am looking for studies/data on the topic.

I will ask experts to e-mail answers to these questions for
starters.

How do we teach kids "cyber-ethics?" How can we stop kids from
this stealing stuff online? What's the best way for parents to
respond and correct this behavior? Where do we start? What
resources are "out there" to help us teach children
cyber-etiquette? Is parental vigilance the answer? Could our
children really get in trouble with the law because of illegal
downloading/uploading of computer files?

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35) Summary: Examples of clear marketing messages

Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa

Category: Education

Email: query-ba0r@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 22 September

Query:

Clarity trumps persuasion. We're looking for specific examples
where clear messages performed better than hype. Examples can be
from marketing, advertising, public relations, internal
communications, business, nonprofits, etc.

The specific example can be from any industry and should
include: * Before (if applicable) * After (example of how
the customer saw the clear message) * Results * Advice for
other marketers based on your specific example * Your/your
sources' role in the campaign/message

Please include your (and/or your client's) name, title, and
company, so we know how to attribute you in the article if your
example is chosen (if your proposed source works for an agency,
platform or other vendor, we need a quote with advice for
marketers from someone who actually works at the brand/client as
well).

Feel free to include your LinkedIn and Twitter handles for when
we share the article with our audience on social media
(https://twitter.com/marketingsherpa).

Here is a key piece of content we'll be sharing in the article,
to spark your thinking:

https://marketingexperiments.com/a-b-testing/5-examples-clarity-soundly-beat-out-persuasion-tactics

Here are previous articles to give you an example of what the
final published article will look like:

https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/inspirational-guide-in-uncertain-times-for-marketers-business-leaders

https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/using-data-as-a-force-for-the-good

https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/6-mini-marketing-case-studies-of-effective-copywriting

A few things I do to make the experience better for sources:

- I respond to every pitch to let you know I got it

- If you are included in the article, I will send you a link
once it is published

- If you have a question, I will answer it

Requirements:

Specific examples of clear, effective marketing messages

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Energy and Green Tech

36) Summary: Should primary care practices hire specialist PAs or NPs?

Name: Roy Edroso Part B News

Category: Energy and Green Tech

Email: query-b9xn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Part B News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

A primary care practice with a lot of patients who have
dermatology issues is thinking of hiring a physician assistant
who specializes in dermatology.

What would make hiring a specialist PA or NP a smart move for a
PCP?

On the one hand, these non-physician providers are paid much
less than MDs. For many conditions in many states, they have
full treatment and prescribing authority. And they can bill
incident to.

On the other hand, there are a lot of things they can't do than
an MD can, specialty or no.

What factors should be considered?

Thanks, Roy Edroso Part B News https://pbn.decisionhealth.com/

Requirements:

Seeking physician practice experts

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Entertainment and Media

37) Summary: Casinos & sportsbooks who have struggled with bank accounts

Name: Adam Connelly Coin Launcher

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-ba2a@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Coin Launcher

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

We're looking to speak with casino and sportsbook owners who
have struggled to maintain their existing bank account or have
been consistently rejected from new applications.

We're writing piece on the challenges faced by an industry that
is otherwise booming, where your funds are regularly shunned by
the finance world.

1. Have you been rejected for accounts or had your existing
account closed or blocked? 2. What reasons have you been given
by the banks for their decisions? 3. How has your gaming license
effected these decisions? 4. What alternatives do you have if
you're unable to find a suitable account provider?

Requirements:

We're looking for anyone who runs a casino or sporsbook online
business and has faced the relevant challenges such as CEO, CFO,
Accountants, legal advisors

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38) Summary: Email interviews with TV/Movie Well Knowns

Name: Maria Spanadoris Famadillo

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-ba5u@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Famadillo

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 October

Query:

Our interviews are really picking up. We do quick email
interviews so they're an easy hit but try to ask pretty deep
questions.

Who do you rep?

Famadillo.com is read by millions of moms a month!

Here's a recent interview:
http://famadillo.com/interview-with-lesley-fera-from-pretty-little-liars/

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39) Summary: Looking for Literary Magazine Editors

Name: Melissa Hart The Writer Magazine

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-ba8r@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Writer Magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Hello! For a feature article in The Writer Magazine, I'm looking
for literary magazine editors who have found creative ways to
pay their writers--examples: a digital tip jar, or a
crowdfunding campaign for each individual writer.

Requirements:

Must be a current editor at a literary magazine--international
is fine. Thank you!

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General

40) Summary: Hunting Season Round Up

Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life

Category: General

Email: query-b99p@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Hello, my name is Amanda I am the owner of Little Helpers In
Life, where I write reviews, post gift guides, and so much more.
I am reaching out today looking for different items to add to my
Hunting Season Round Up. With hunting season quickly approaching
here in Michigan I am looking for the best items to help hunters
stay comfortable, while being able to get their deer this year.
These things can include, but are not limited to: hunting boots,
hunting attire, thermals, hand and foot warmers, items to help
cook over a camp fire, knives, pop up hunting blinds, ceramic
heaters, heaters ran on 12 volt battery, heated socks, tree
stands, scent control products, sleeping bag, items to keep you
warm in the cold, meat grinder, storage for meat, etc. This blog
follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 158k 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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41) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life

Category: General

Email: query-b99q@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Hello, my name is Amanda. I am the owner/operator of Little
Helpers In Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of
the best companies for my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. I want to
make sure to find the latest coolest gifts for everyone in your
family, including your pets. And even for your friends and
coworkers. All I require is full size products in exchange for a
feature in my guide This blog follows FTC blogger guidelines,
and has 158k 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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42) Summary: Carpet Cleaners, Vacuums, Cleaning Supplies

Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life

Category: General

Email: query-b99v@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Hello, my name is Amanda. I am the owner/operator of Little
Helpers In Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of
the best companies for my 2020 Household Gift Guide. I am
looking for carpet cleaners, vacuums, mops, brooms, cleaning
supplies, and any supplies to help better organize their homes.
Any products that will help fall clean up around the house be a
bit easier, and faster. With people still being stuck in their
homes for the most part. Or trying to stay home as much as
possible. Including schooling their kids from home, people now
have time to tackle those projects they have been holding off on
for a long time. All I require is full size products in exchange
for a feature in my guide This blog follows FTC blogger
guidelines, and has 158k 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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43) Summary: Personal Relationship Expert

Category: General

Email: query-b9ta@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

We are looking for Business Relationship Experts and Personal
Relationship Experts to offer their insights, we want to hear
from you. What was the inspiration and anything you have
experienced that could help others. Challenges or roadblocks
that you have overcome? Your story will be profiled in our
website and other membership site that will definitely drive
more traffic to you site.

Requirements:

To be considered for the interview, please send the following
information in your pitch: 1) Short bio 2) Website and Social
Media URL with atleast 6k followers 3) atleast 5 years in the
field

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44) Summary: Gift Guide for Daughter's Day

Name: Tanya Nayyar Women Fitness

Category: General

Email: query-b9u9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Women Fitness

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Unique gift out from the regular stuff to make your daughter
feel special.

Requirements:

10 gifts ideas, handmade preffered, to keep on table, easy to
carry, photos needed. Things that will remind her of childhood.

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45) Summary: Looking for popular authors for article feature

Name: Bridget McCabe Bookstr

Category: General

Email: query-b9w6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bookstr

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

With an audience of 1.5 million, Bookstr.com is the world's
largest independent online community of book lovers. We are
looking for authors to feature on our article series,
#AuthorBookshelf. The series allows our readers to connect with
their favorite authors and get to know all of their literary
favorites. The articles will be shared across our social
channels, with graphics that will be available to the author for
sharing purposes.

Requirements:

Authors must be published (not self-published). We would like to
feature popular authors, as our readership is quite active with
their favorites. Large social following and engagement is a
plus.

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46) Summary: Why is it so important for LatinX kids to have LatinX inclusive toys?

Name: Cat Bowen BDG Media

Category: General

Email: query-ba0h@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: BDG Media

Deadline: 8:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

What is the significance of LatinX toys for LatinX kids?

Requirements:

LatinX psychologist, activist, educator

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47) Summary: Food producers and food production facilities wanted to discuss new food safety blueprint

Name: KEITH LORIA Food Quality & Safety

Category: General

Email: query-ba16@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Food Quality & Safety

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking to talk to a food production facility in operations who
might currently use blockchain or a smaller producer of food who
might struggle to implement some of the technologies required by
the FDA's new food safety blueprint. All help appreciated.

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48) Summary: Supermarket Experts wanted to discuss foodservice catering programs

Name: KEITH LORIA Supermarket News

Category: General

Email: query-ba5z@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Supermarket News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking to talk to supermarket experts about the latest trends
in foodservice catering programs . All help appreciated.

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49) Summary: Best electric tea kettles

Name: Ni'Kesia Pannell Delish

Category: General

Email: query-ba8g@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Delish

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for standout electric kettles for a round up. Please
include anything that makes them unique in your pitch.

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50) Summary: Is My Home Insured Against Asteroids?

Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures

Category: General

Email: query-ba8l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Red Ventures

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

Does home insurance cover an asteroid impact on your house?
Explain steps to take in case of an accident such as this. How
common is it for an asteroid to impact your home and what
damages can it cause?

Requirements:

Experts can be academics who study the industry, professionals
who work in the industry, or even journalists with expertise in
the field. You must be a trustworthy authority on the subject
based on your experience, education, and/or institutional
affiliation.

U.S.-based sources only, please. Due to the short turnaround,
please reply with the quote you would like to submit for the
piece with your title and byline. Thank you in advance!

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51) Summary: What to Do if a Drone Crashes Through Your Window

Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures

Category: General

Email: query-ba8m@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Red Ventures

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

Does home insurance cover damages that a drone might cause to a
property? Discuss drone related incidents that have resulted in
home insurance claims being filed. Discuss how common these
incidents are and steps to take if you are victim to one.

Requirements:

U.S.-based sources only, please. Due to the short turnaround,
please reply with the quote you would like to submit for the
piece with your title and byline. Thank you in advance!

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52) Summary: U.S. Burglary Statistics: 8 Takeaways from the Latest Data

Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures

Category: General

Email: query-ba8q@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Red Ventures

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Writing a piece on 2018 crime statistics from the FBI's Uniform
Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018/topic-pages/burglary

Requirements:

Preferred sources include academic experts, professors and
university personnel. Also interested in hearing from
professionals and journalists with expertise in this field.

U.S.-based sources only, please. Due to the short turnaround,
please reply with the quote you would like to submit for the
piece with your title and byline. Thank you in advance!

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53) Summary: Scientists, researchers & technologists for youth podcast

Category: General

Email: query-ace0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Are you an engineer, scientist, technologist or researcher
working on cutting-edge innovation? Join us on our youth podcast
and share your latest research and development. We cover all
branches of science and technology.

This show is geared towards K-12 audience and hosted by a Middle
Schooler.

Requirements:

Prefer professors, PhD, PostDoc, MD, researchers, engineers and
technologists working on advanced, deep science or technology.

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54) Summary: Space startups

Category: General

Email: query-avtj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Are you a Series A - E startup in the space category? Join us on
our top-rated innovation podcast.

Satellites, rockets, space tourism, new manufacturing, moon &
comet mining, lab farm, lab meat, advanced material science,
space elevator, nuclear fusion, quantum computing, quantum
teleportation, soft robotics, robotics, cyborg, AI, robot
nannies, etc.

Requirements:

Must be a VC funded space startup with series A - E round or a
company generating $100M+ in annual revenue.

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55) Summary: Defense startups in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, space, human systems or human survival.

Category: General

Email: query-avub@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Are you a Series A - E startup in the defense category? Join us
on our top-rated innovation podcast.

AI, cybersecurity, robotics, autonomy, renewable energy, space,
human systems, human survival/ life extension.

Requirements:

Must be a VC funded startup with series A - E round.

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56) Summary: Home Management Skills to Teach Your Kids

Name: ChatterSource Devereaux ChatterSource

Category: General

Email: query-b8bq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: ChatterSource

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

What are the best home management skills to teach your kids? Why
is it important to teach your kids home management skills?

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57) Summary: Italian Grandmothers: What Are Your Best Cleaning Tips?

Name: Ashley Abramson the Kitchn

Category: General

Email: query-b9rg@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: the Kitchn

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Strange request, I know! Calling all Italian grandmothers
(whether you are one or have one). I'm writing a round-up of
cleaning tips sourced from grandmas who also happen to be
Italian. Would love your help getting connected!!

Requirements:

Italian grandmas only, please :)

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58) Summary: How to Talk About Social Media, Suicide, and Depression with Your Children

Name: Josh Ochs SmartSocial.com

Category: General

Email: query-b9wh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SmartSocial.com

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

It's Suicide Prevention Month and we are looking for educators,
doctors, and mental health experts who can share tips for
parents to talk to their children about the sadness associated
with social media and how to change that. How can social media
lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. On the flip side,
how can social media help students who are feeling down?

Requirements:

An answer to the above questions in 200 words or less, Links to
your personal LinkedIn and desired website, And a link to your
headshot. Thank you!

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59) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Category: General

Email: query-b9wp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 November

Query:

Seeking products to highlight in my holiday gift guide series.

If you have an item that makes for a perfect gift for kids,
women, men, parents, pets, or foodies, I would love to include
your brand this year!

Samples are required for inclusion and original photography. No
apps, ebooks or cbd will be considered.

Requirements:

Samples are required for inclusion and original photography. No
apps, ebooks or cbd will be considered.

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60) Summary: What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

Name: Kayla Lords Jack and Jill Adult

Category: General

Email: query-b9xb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Jack and Jill Adult

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

We're looking to hear from sex therapists on what you do -- as
therapists in general, how you work with clients, what kind of
issues you help people with, and also what you don't do (or
misconceptions people have about what to expect from a session
with a sex therapist). Obviously, we know you can't discuss
specific patients, so a general overview is fine.

We're looking for several examples of what a sex therapist might
be able to do for people who see them.

Requirements:

Must be a sex therapist.

Please include your name, pronouns, and website URL in your
response.

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61) Summary: Preparing your home for winter

Name: Dan Rafter Rocket Loans

Category: General

Email: query-b9zx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Rocket Loans

Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Hello: I'm writing a feature story for Rocket Loans, a consumer
site run by Quicken Loans, on the steps homeowners should take
to prepare their homes for winter.

I'm interested in comments from contractors, energy efficiency
experts and other experts about the most important steps owners
can take to make sure their homes are prepared for the winter
months.

Please send me your comments. I'd be happy to review them and
include them in my story.

Sincerely, Dan Rafter

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62) Summary: What miracle or magic changed the holidays for you?

Name: Melody Warnick Woman's Day

Category: General

Email: query-ba24@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Woman's Day

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

For the Woman's Day print magazine, I'd love to hear stories of
joyful experiences that changed the holidays for you. Maybe you
were grieving but decided to serve dinner at the homeless
shelter anyway, and it gave you clarity. Maybe you had a miracle
baby on December 25. Maybe someone gave you a particularly
meaningful gift that helped you through a rough patch. Maybe you
got a DNA kit for Christmas that helped you reunite with a
long-lost family member. Any magic or miracle or Christmas
spirit-inducing bit of joy is welcome!

Requirements:

Please share your name, location, and your story--and be
prepared to provide a photo. We're looking for a range of
ethnicities, genders, and geographies within North America. If I
think it might be a fit, I'll contact you. Thank you!

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63) Summary: Skincare ingredient: Acetyl glucosamine

Name: Estera Hayes Skin School

Category: General

Email: query-ba2o@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Skin School

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Looking for dermatologists or skincare experts to weigh in on
the benefits of acetyl glucosamine in skincare products. How is
it used? What are the benefits? Is it safe for all skin types?
Thank you!

Requirements:

US-based experts only. No product pitches, please.

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64) Summary: Seeking cleaning and home experts

Name: Lindsay Bosslett Woman's World

Category: General

Email: query-ba7j@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Woman's World

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

My next column features ways readers can speed-clean after
Thanksgiving dinner. I am looking for tips on the following:

1. How can I clean pans more quickly? Is there something I can
soak them in while we're eating dinner that will make
post-dinner scrubbing less onerous?

2. How can I get rid of cranberry sauce and gravy stains from my
favorite fancy tablecloth?

3. I used my actual-silver silverware for dinner--how do I clean
it quickly since it can't go in the dishwasher?

4. The dishwasher is packed with dinner dishes--how do I cut
down on or speed through the dessert dishes?

5. How do I package up all these leftovers more quickly and
easily?

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65) Summary: Is it OK to quit? Looking for expert quotes and opinions.

Name: Mackenzie Carro Scholastic Scope

Category: General

Email: query-ba7l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Scholastic Scope

Deadline: 7:00 AM EST - 21 September

Requirements:

Our magazine audience consists of mostly to 6th-8th graders, so
experts who work with children in this age range are preferred.

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66) Summary: Scholastic editor looking for middle schooler who has either quit (or almost quit) an activity.

Name: Mackenzie Carro Scholastic Scope

Category: General

Email: query-ba7n@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Scholastic Scope

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Scholastic Scope magazine (a language arts magazine for middle
schoolers) is publishing a short article about whether it is
ever OK to quit. The goal of the article will be to explore the
idea of quitting something--a sport, extracurricular, club,
etc.--and when it is acceptable/healthy to do so. On the flip
side, we'd also like to explore the benefits of sticking
something out, i.e. developing perseverance and grit and
learning to overcome challenges. for the article, we are looking
to speak with kids in 6th-8th grade who have had some kind of
experience with quitting--whether it be that they quit an
activity or that they thought about quitting something and
decided not to. We'd love to hear how the experience affected
them. Did quitting said activity improve other aspects of their
life? Or, did sticking with said activity end up being the
better decision for them? The activity in question could be
anything--a sport, extracurricular club, a volunteering
position, etc.

Requirements:

Looking to speak to kids in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade specifically,
but 5th or 9th graders welcome too.

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67) Summary: Expert Insight into California Home Insurance

Category: General

Email: query-ba8t@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Simple Dollar

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 25 September

Query:

We're looking for expert insight on a story about the state of
home insurance in California & the impact of wildfires on that.

Q: Wildfires in California have historically cost insurers
billions. Can you speak about the results and impact of the
wildfires on insurer behavior and how that affects California
customers?

Q: California officials have pressured insurers to reduce rates
in wildfire-prone areas, how does that play out for insurers and
how will it impact customers?

Q: What are the repercussions of losing access to private
insurance? Does it hurt home value? Make homes harder to sell?
Etc

Q: How would you advise someone who lives in a hazardous zone?
What should someone do if an insurer refuses to write new
coverage for homes in fire-prone areas?

Q: Anything else on the topic you'd like to add?

Q: How would you like to be attributed when quoted in our
article? (name, title, link to site/social)

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68) Summary: Do you have experience conducting remote job performance interviews?

Name: Regina Borsellino The Muse

Category: General

Email: query-ba8w@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Muse

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

I am a writer for The Muse, a premiere job search and career
advice site. I'm writing an article about how to prepare for a
job performance interview from the point of view of an employee
when you work remotely (either permanently or temporarily due to
COVID). I'm looking to speak with someone who has expertise or
experience with conducting remote job interviews (Ideally both)
who can speak to how an employee should prepare (and how it
differs from an in person interview) and is willing to be quoted
for the article.

Requirements:

Must have expertise in remote performance reviews or extensive
experience in conducting them.

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High Tech

69) Summary: Protect Your Business from an Advanced Persistent Threat

Name: Patricia Staino Motley Fool - The Blueprint

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b9sf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Motley Fool - The Blueprint

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

I am writing an explanatory guide for small and mid-sized
business owners on protecting themselves against advanced
persistent threats. This mean explaining key terminology,
explaining why/how they are at risk, how to know if they are
experiencing an APT, and how to resolve it. Key questions I need
to answer for them are: * What is an advanced persistent threat
(APT)? * Advanced persistent threat (APT) vs. malware: What's
the difference? * The stages of an advanced persistent threat
(APT) attack--what they are, how to prevent/defend/remediate
them * Advanced persistent threat (APT) frequently asked
questions--what questions does a small business owner most
frequenly ask and how do you respond? Or perhaps it's more about
what things do small business owners NOT understand about (but
need to!) an advanced persistent threat and how to protect
against it?

I'll need to explain the following terminology: * edr *
incident response * types of malware * apt attack * apt
security * apt hacking * persistent attack * apt malware

Requirements:

I would like to speak with security experts/providers,
particularly those who work with small and medium-sized
businesses. When I say small, I mean under 100 employees.

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70) Summary: A Beginner's Guide to Zero Trust

Name: Patricia Staino Motley Fool - The Blueprint

Category: High Tech

Email: query-b9sj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Motley Fool - The Blueprint

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

I am writing an explanatory guide for small and mid-sized
business owners on a beginner's guide to zero trust security.
This mean explaining key terminology, explaining why/how they
they should care about zero trust security, how it could impact
their business, and how to implement it. Key questions I need to
answer for them are:

* What is zero trust security? * What is the relevance of
zero trust security to a small business? * How does zero trust
security work? * Advantages of using zero trust
security--define and explain * How to implement zero trust
security--what are the steps to take?

I need to explain the following to our readers: * edr *
incident response * threat hunting * zero trust model *
security models * zero trust network * zero trust network
access * zero trust risk management

Requirements:

I am looking to speak to security experts and vendors who have
experience working with small businesses. They should be able to
offer concrete tips, ideas, and warnings specific to businesses
with less than 100 employees, many with less than 20.

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71) Summary: Seeking an individual who works in currently works in computer science, and completed a CS bootcamp

Name: Amy Bryant ComputerScience.org

Category: High Tech

Email: query-ba7u@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: ComputerScience.org

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

ComputerScience.org is seeking an individual who works in
currently works in the computer science field, and completed a
computer science focused bootcamp within the last 5 years.
Please send a short bio for consideration. Thank you!

Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who works in currently works in
computer science field, and completed a computer science focused
bootcamp within the last 5 years.

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72) Summary: LinkedIn Scams

Name: Morgan Cutolo Reader's Digest

Category: High Tech

Email: query-ba7w@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Reader's Digest

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

Hi, I'm writing a story on signs you shouldn't accept a LinkedIn
request and signs that a LinkedIn profile isn't real. It would
be great to hear from tech experts or people from LinkedIn that
know what scammers look like on the site? What are the key
things to check for before you accept someone's request to make
sure that they are legit. Also, what can scammers do on
LinkedIn? When they connect with you what are they trying to
steal/obtain from your profile?

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Lifestyle and Fitness

73) Summary: Activists + Self Care

Name: NIKHITA MAHTANI Health

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b9qf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Health

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Looking for millennial and Gen-Z women who are activists--who
have been involving in protesting and helping to create positive
change for rights such as BLM and LGBTQ+ rights. This article is
about how to practice self-care as an activist.

Requirements:

Ideally millennial aged women who are activists and have been
involved in recent protests and causes just such BLM and LGBTQ+
rights.

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74) Summary: COVID emergency workers

Name: NIKHITA MAHTANI Health

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b9qr@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Health

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

I'm looking for people on the frontlines of the COVID
pandemic--think doctors, emergency services, protestors. This
article is for Health about how to maintain time for self-care
at this time.

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75) Summary: Seeking psychologist to speak about benefits of mindfulness meditation in pandemic

Name: Jennifer Ball Honey Colony

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba4h@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Honey Colony

Deadline: 7:00 AM CST - 22 September

Query:

HoneyColony reaches 5 million readers per month and any experts
quoted in articles will get a do-follow link to their website in
the article.

A study published earlier this year in Nature attributed
mindfulness meditation to altruism. What other benefits in
addition to altruism does mindfulness meditation have?

How is mindfulness meditation different from other kinds of
meditation?

Is it more important now in the midst of the pandemic to promote
prosocial behavior and altruism since so many are struggling
right now?

Requirements:

Psychologist

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76) Summary: How to help your child transition from co-sleeping to crib

Name: Sharon Brandwein Moshi Sleep Blog

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba7h@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Moshi Sleep Blog

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for tips and advice(for quote) on how to help children
transition from co-sleeping to cribs.

Requirements:

Expert sources only please. Children's sleep expert or a
pediatrician

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77) Summary: Female Hot Topic expert

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba7o@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 18 September

Query:

Award winning woman's podcast is searching for a female hot
topic expert. Do you know all the gossip, all the hot topics,
the current trends? If so we want you to be our guest.

Requirements:

Female Hot Topic Expert Be camera ready for a Zoom interview and
be able to discuss the above.

Monday Sept. 21st Call time 12:45pm PT Show time 1:00pm PT

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78) Summary: Seeking a certified personal trainer

Name: Shameika Rhymes Parade Online

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba80@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Parade Online

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 19 September

Query:

I'm working on a story about 5 30 minute HIIT workouts for
beginners that can be done at home or at the gym. So far, I have
one workout that lists drills..so now I need 4 more! This will
be an email interview with a quick turn around.

Requirements:

Must be a certified personal trainer U.S. only

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79) Summary: URGENT - Philly AM TV Segment looking for Fall workout apparel and shoes

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba85@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 September

Query:

I'm a lifestyle expert urgently looking for men and women's
clothing and shoes to feature in a Philly live TV segment
filming this Monday (9/21) - topic is best workout gear for when
temperatures drop. I need it all - tops, shorts, shoes and
accessories - you name it!

Requirements:

Must be willing to overnight product/samples to Brooklyn
arriving no later than Sunday, 9/20.

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80) Summary: 10 Coffee Companies That Give Back

Name: Cheyenne Lentz Baked Brewed Beautiful

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba8j@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Baked Brewed Beautiful

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

This piece will list and describe some of the most generous and
charitable coffee companies that give back to their community
(in any sector). This will be a listicle mentioning the
brand/coffee shop along with a description of what type of
non-profit work they're doing in the community.

Requirements:

Would love to hear from all types of coffee shops, coffee
roasters, coffee companies, etc.

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81) Summary: How to Effectively Find Your Life's Purpose

Name: Shruti sood Morning Lazziness

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-b9zy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Morning Lazziness

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

Looking for researchers or PHd authors to share an article about
- How to Effectively Find Your Life's Purpose

Requirements:

Open to all

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82) Summary: How to Preserve Summer/Fall Produce Bounty

Name: Ashley Martens aSweatLife

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba2r@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: aSweatLife

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for tips on preserving summer and fall fruits and
vegetables, specifically blending, dehydrating, fermenting,
freezing, making jams/jellies and vacuum sealing.

Requirements:

Credible quotes to come from chefs, culinary professionals or
lifestyle experts.

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83) Summary: How bad are pumpkin spice lattes?

Name: Leigh Weingus HuffPost

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba30@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: HuffPost

Deadline: 8:00 AM EST - 22 September

Query:

Looking for RDs to weigh in on a story about (what else?)
pumpkin spice lattes. Here are the questions I'd love answers
to:

-Do the traditional Starbucks PSLs offer any nutritional value?
-Speaking of PSL nutrition, what does the nutritional profile of
a PSL look like? -Are there ways to make them healthier (maybe a
few less pumps of syrup?) -Are there healthier fall-themed
beverages to order instead? -Get any DIY healthy pumpkin spice
latte tips people can try at home?

Requirements:

RDs are the only people who will be considered for this story,
thank you!

-----------------------------------

84) Summary: Nuts About Nut Butter - Here's the Nutritional Breakdown on Each

Name: Ashley Martens aSweatLife

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba3s@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: aSweatLife

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for nutritional facts about the following nut butters:

- Almond butter - Cashew butter - Hazelnut butter (Not Nutella,
true hazelnut butter) - Macadamia nut butter - Natural peanut
butter - Pecan butter - Pistachio butter - Walnut butter

Requirements:

Credible quotes should come from certified RDNS

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85) Summary: 10 Ways to Ease Constipation

Name: Ashley Martens aSweatLife

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba41@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: aSweatLife

Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for credible quotes surrounding tips on easing
constipation. I am specifically looking to cover the following
10 tips:

- Drink coffee - Eat fiber-rich foods - Enjoy high quality fats
- Hydrate - Incorporate probiotics - Make time for movement -
Stick to a sleep schedule - Stress less - Take a magnesium
supplement - Try intermittent fasting

Requirements:

Quotes should come from licensed doctors, nurses and/or
gastroenterologists.

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86) Summary: How dads can be more vulnerable with their kids — without feeling weird about it

Name: Ashley Abramson fatherly

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba4c@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: fatherly

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Vulnerability is so crucial to parenthood in general. But It's
very hard for a lot of men to express vulnerability with their
kids, for reasons that tie back to old notions of masculinity.

I'm hoping to speak with a few experts about some ways fathers
can demonstrate vulnerability with their kids in a way that
might not make them feel that strange about it. What are some
simple phrases men can say that kids need to what but also make
them express their vulnerability? What are some things they can
do?

Requirements:

Experts only (ideally psychology experts)

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87) Summary: Gift Guide for Working Women

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba5m@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

For a Hearst-owned publication, I'm working on a gift guide for
working women. If you represent a product or service that's
unique or perfect for working women (especially this year!),
please send me a hi-res image and details to be considered.
Thank you!

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88) Summary: Holiday gift guides

Name: Missy Warener Thirteen Thoughts

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba5n@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thirteen Thoughts

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

We are compiling a 2020 Holiday Gift Guide perfect for everyone
on your shopping list - mom, dad, teenagers, Let's, new
graduate, personalized gifts, gifts for pilots, new baby, new
home, mancave, tools, outdoor living spaces, gifts for the
coffee drinker, subscription box gifts, cooks, bakers, kitchen
gadgets and appliances, and on.. we are open to hearing about
your fabulous products and if you think we may like it for our
guide, send it on over

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89) Summary: Pro tips on preparing your landscape for hurricanes

Name: Douglas Dedrick Yourgreenpal.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba84@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Yourgreenpal.com

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

Looking for pro tips on the best practices to prepare your home
for landscaping.

Requirements:

Send your best tip in 100 words or less. As well as your name,
title and where you can be found online.

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90) Summary: At home hair removal devices

Name: Missy Warener Thirteen Thoughts

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba8e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thirteen Thoughts

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking to feature at home hair removal devices

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91) Summary: Crochet and amigurumi

Name: Missy Warener Thirteen Thoughts

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba8n@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thirteen Thoughts

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

Looking for the best crochet supplies to create great yarn
creations.

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92) Summary: BIPOC LQBTQ+ sex experts to help explain the definition of "queer" for an explainer.

Name: Carina Hsieh Cosmopolitan

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-ba8y@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Cosmopolitan

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 21 September

Query:

BIPOC LQBTQ+ sex experts to help explain the definition of
"queer" for an explainer.

Looking to update:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25243218/queer-meaning-definition/
with new info!

Requirements:

BIPOC LQBTQ+ sex experts to help explain the definition of
"queer" for an explainer.

Looking to update:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25243218/queer-meaning-definition/
with new info!

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Travel

93) Summary: Recipes from leading chefs / restaurants

Category: Travel

Email: query-b8x1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Leading online travel publication looking to feature recipes as
part of a high end regular recipe series. Michelin-starred chefs
or cuisine of a similar calibre sought. A link to the restaurant
or chef will be provided with every submission used.

Requirements:

Please just submit the name of the dish, no more than one or two
sentences at this stage, the restaurant / chef being represented
and the link to the website.

Nothing else is needed at this point in time but, if there's
interest, we will need a good quality image of the dish (this is
crucial) and will explain everything else we need (eg.
ingredients, directions, etc.) when replying. Please only submit
if you have a good quality image to accompany the feature. Thank
you.

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94) Summary: Best place to celebrate NYE

Name: Yoann Bierling International Consulting

Category: Travel

Email: query-b9lw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: International Consulting

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

In your experience what was the best New Year's Eve celebration
that you had attended? Would (or did) you go back, will you go
again given the opportunity? What makes it great and for which
budget?

Requirements:

No pandemic mention. Please share your story in ~200 words - one
or two paragraph. Include at your convenience your display name,
headshot/icon URL (no attachment), anchor text and URL, and max.
50 words bio for credit. Feel free to include your Instagram
post link for illustration, and your FB, LinkedIn, Twitter
social handles for mention upon publication.

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95) Summary: Best place to celebrate Christmas

Name: Yoann Bierling International Consulting

Category: Travel

Email: query-b9lx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: International Consulting

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

Have you ever celebrated Christmas out of the comfort of your
home? What was your experience? Where would celebrate it if you
could chose the location, and why there?

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96) Summary: Best place to celebrate Thanksgiving

Name: Yoann Bierling International Consulting

Category: Travel

Email: query-b9ly@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: International Consulting

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Have you ever celebrated Thanksgiving outside your family
circle? What was your experience? Where would celebrate it if
you could chose the location, and why there?

-----------------------------------

97) Summary: What are some things you can no longer do on cruises?

Name: Meghan Jones Reader's Digest

Category: Travel

Email: query-b9v5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Reader's Digest

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September

Query:

I know cruise ships are restarting now, and after the
devastating effect of COVID-19 on cruises, I'm sure they're
going to take major precautions to ensure there's not a repeat.
So we wanted to do a piece on things that people who are
embarking on a cruise right now will no longer be allowed to do,
and other ways cruises will be different.

Requirements:

We're hoping to hear from people who work for cruise lines,
and/or health experts who will have a good idea of what
precautions cruises will be taking.

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98) Summary: Leaf Peeping - New York area

Name: Meryl Pearlstein WhereTraveler.com

Category: Travel

Email: query-ba6m@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: WhereTraveler.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September

Query:

Looking for best routes, places to eat and drink, stay in key
leaf peeping areas.

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99) Summary: SoCal Coastal Getaways (Hotel/Resort Packages)

Name: Melissa Gillespie Ocean Home magazine

Category: Travel

Email: query-ba7m@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Ocean Home magazine

Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 20 September

Query:

For an online roundup, we are looking for a few fall/winter
packages for luxury southern California resorts. Must be
coastal. Please send a description of the package, destination
highlights, url, and images.

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