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Queries!
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General
1) Natural Hair Advocates Talk About Hair Discrimination (Thrive Global)2) How to Make Money as a Musician (Anonymous)
3) What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying? (UpJourney)
4) Doctors on whether trick-or-treating/Halloween parties are safe (Parade Online)
5) Why is stress one of the main reported reasons for methamphetamine use/relapse? (WebMD the Magazine)
6) Kids Posture During Distance Learning (BDG Media)
7) Looking for accent expert to weigh in on royal family's accents (and more) (Nicki Swift)
8) What Families Can Expect This Ski Season (TheExpedition.com)
9) Seeking Michigan-based experts on keeping the brain healthy and active (Metro Parent)
10) Seeking Michigan-based seniors to share how they are living their bucket list (Metro Parent)
11) How do I choose jumper cables? (The Inventory)
12) Expert Needed - Why Does My Cat Sleep On Me? (POPSUGAR)
13) Looking to speak with fire damage expert or clean-up expert for wildfire cleanup at your home (Reviewed.com)
14) Journalist looking for expert quotes about first date dealbreaker (Best Life Online)
15) What type of education and skills are necessary to join the FBI? (U.S. News & World Report)
16) How to Pay For Breast Cancer Treatments During COVID-19 (Red Ventures)
17) Is My Home Insured Against Asteroids? (Red Ventures)
18) What to Do if a Drone Crashes Through Your Window (Red Ventures)
19) Women Shaving their Heads (She's SINGLE Magazine)
20) Do you have experience conducting remote job performance reviews? (The Muse)
21) Facts about the Larynx (Anonymous)
22) holiday gift guide (little helpers in life)
23) swaddles, sleep sacks, and blankets (little helpers in life)
24) date night/adult only (little helpers in life)
25) Skin growths and bumps (Parents magazine)
26) How can real estate agents improve communication with clients? (AgentAdvice.com)
27) DIY At Home Dental Products (Ready for the Red Carpet)
28) Disinfectants and travelers with sensitivities or allergies (USA Today)
29) Airport parking after the pandemic: Here's everything you need to know (Forbes)
30) E-commerce experts (Anonymous)
31) Small business grants (Anonymous)
32) Cover letters for social media consultants (Anonymous)
33) Spending Hundreds/Thousands on Rare Houseplants (The Atlantic )
34) What are the best Christmas gift ideas for mom? (Edible Arrangements)
35) What are your favorite Christmas gift ideas for your wife? (Edible Arrangements)
36) What are the most amazing teacher gift ideas? (Edible Arrangements)
37) HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR PETS OR PET PARENTS (Pet Lifestyles Magazine)
38) Holiday Gift Guide (Anonymous)
39) Holiday Gift Guide (Blogger)
40) Black Friday offers by SaaS companies (Incredo)
41) Searching for doctors, nutritions, health bloggers, dieticians, and food bloggers (LifeHacker Guy)
42) Best Black Friday Deals (Men's Health Online)
43) Weighted Cooling Blankets (Men's Health Online)
44) New Yorkers: Do you live next to something strange, interesting, awkward, horrible? (BrickUnderground)
45) Prenatal vitamins (Women's Health)
46) Looking to speak to New Yorkers who moved from one neighborhood to another (BrickUnderground)
47) NYC broadcast segment- Looking for Hispanic owned beauty & lifestyle brands (Anonymous)
48) Seeking RDs for grocery shopping story (Livestrong.com)
49) Return to work employer incentives (TechRepublic)
50) Christmas gift for girls (blogger)
51) Christmas Guide (blogger)
52) Careers Now ?: (Tribune Publishing Company)
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General
1) Summary: Natural Hair Advocates Talk About Hair DiscriminationName: Yitzi Weiner Thrive Global
Category: GeneralEmail: query-b93s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Thrive Global
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 October
Query:
Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new series about
Meet The Natural Hair Advocates: What They Are Saying & Why It's
Important We Listen. Full description here https://bit.ly/3bMTt6h
We would like to interview and feature Natural Hair Advocates.
We would like to amplify the message they are sharing, and
explore why the topic of Hair Discrimination is more timely than
ever. It will, be a series similar to this
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gabrielle-union-keke-palmer-hair-discrimination-psa-193847179.html
The interview series will have two stages.
All of the full interviews will be published in Arianna
Huffington's Thrive Global and Authority Magazine, and they will
look like the following:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/life-lessons-from-a-power-couple-with-bobbi-brown-beauty-industry-titan-and-steven-plofker-4b371d75e083?source=friends_link&sk=69161fcc6e66f6ddae8f55325a805717
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/id-like-to-start-a-movement-for-us-all-to-stop-faking-no-one-is-perfect-with-melissa-butler-a0a4d5f22da2?source=friends_link&sk=b3e378cbf12ac62dff7c84d02b9c62e6
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-noel-elie-shares-her-top-selfcare-wellness-and-beauty-tips-63c5058f34b5?source=friends_link&sk=39afae7c0f49cf8d8bf924713be6907b
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/social-impact-heroes-how-amber-zenith-emily-nelson-have-helped-to-reignite-a-love-for-aerobic-workouts-across-north-america/
In addition, after the all interviews are completed, an article
featuring the ideas from the best interviews will be submitted
to Buzzfeed and Entrepreneur.com, like these we have done:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/345415
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/340907
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/339554
The Buzzfeed article will look similar to this:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewziegler/heres-what-the-best-athletes-of-the-90s-look-lik
Individuals who are accepted for this series will be featured in
at least 2 - 4 articles.
Yitzi Weiner, Kristin Marquet, and Jilea Hemmings will be the
primary leads for the series. Most interviews will not require
phone interviews and can be done by email. Requirements:
We would like to interview and feature Natural Hair Advocates.
We would like to amplify the message they are sharing, and
explore why this topic is more timely than ever.
Deadline to submit a Pitch: October 15th
Please leave your pitch below so that we do not miss your
email. (The text of your submission will be a pitch for an
interview, and will not be used in the actual article)
Other articles that our team is actively working on (including
this one) can be seen here bit.ly/otherarticlesweareworkingon
Our complete list of story-lines can be seen here
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ongoing-interview-series-in-authority-magazine-7d633a349753
For more about Authority Magazine and other articles created by
our team, please see here:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/about-authority-magazine-bc4be45bdd05
Requirements:
We would like to interview and feature Natural Hair Advocates.
We would like to amplify the message they are sharing, and
explore why the topic of Hair Discrimination is more timely than
ever.
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Category: General
Email: query-ba67@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 September
Query:
What are some of the best ways you have found you can make money
as a musician? How did you turn your hobby and love for music
into a career?
Requirements:
Email responses ONLY- Please include your name, email, and
website in your response.
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Name: Carmen Jacob UpJourney
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baev@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: UpJourney
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 September
Query:
I'm working on a new piece, "What to Say to Someone Who Is
Dying?".
All good answers will be used, so please take the time to craft
an in-depth and unique response. Overly self-promotional
answers will be ignored.
Please also include in your reply your full name, credentials
and/or very short bio, square profile picture(don't attach it,
use a link), and website URL (we'll link to your site).
Thank you.
Professional expertise on the topic required.
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Name: Jessica Sager Parade Online
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafd@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Parade Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
- Is it safe for kids to go trick-or-treating this year? Why or
why not? - What precautions can kids and parents take for
trick-or-treating this year? - Would trunk or treats be safe?
Why or why not? - Is it safe to have small Halloween parties?
Why or why not?
Requirements:
Please be a medical doctor or infectious disease specialist and
include answers to these questions in your email. No alternative
medicine, please. Any emails sent to a gmail address will not be
read.
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Name: Autumn Smith WebMD the Magazine
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafg@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: WebMD the Magazine
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 22 September
Query:
Hello! I am looking for a response or personal opinion from a
doctor or medical professional (as soon as possible hopefully)
on why stress is one of the top reported reasons for meth
use/relapse.
My follow up question would be, "Since some of the side effects
of meth use are stress, anxiety, and paranoia, do you believe
that this unfortunate cycle is one of the reasons as to why the
meth epidemic wave is on the rise again?
Requirements:
Must be a doctor, medical expert, pharmacist, or healthcare
worker holding a master's degree.
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Name: Cat Bowen BDG Media
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafi@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BDG Media
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Are kids killing their posture during distance learning? What's
the best chair/seat for them to use? Does the desk or computer
have anything to do with it?
Requirements:
Physiatrist, physical therapist, spinal specialist, pediatrician
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Name: Marlee Kostiner Nicki Swift
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafs@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Nicki Swift
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
I'm looking for accent experts who can provide expert
commentary/insight on the accents on the royal family.
Here are some examples: whether Archie will have an American or
British accent, whether Harry's accent has changed, whether
Meghan's accent changed etc.
Requirements:
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in this area with
education and/or extensive work experience in the area, such as
a dialect coach etc.
Must be comfortable weighing in on celebrity accents and
offering analysis based on expertise.
Thank you! Marlee
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Name: Sheryl Nance Nash TheExpedition.com
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: TheExpedition.com
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
I want to hear from top ski resorts in the U.S. about the
upcoming winter ski season.
1. What new policies and procedures will be in place in light of
COVID? 2. Any new programs/incentives to attract people to come
out this year despite the pandemic? 3. What can families expect
this winter? 4. What should they look out for, be mindful of?
Send me your thoughts.
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Name: Jacquie Bluethmann Metro Parent
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bag5@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Metro Parent
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
I am working on a story for Metro Parent magazine's special
edition "Aging Parent" about how seniors can keep their brains
healthy and active. I am looking for tips from physicians or
other experts.
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Name: Jacquie Bluethmann Metro Parent
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bag7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Metro Parent
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
I am working on a story for Metro Parent's special edition,
Aging Parent. I am seeking stories from SE Michigan-based
seniors telling how they are living their bucket list.
Requirements:
Michigan-based, preferably Southeast Michigan
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Name: Chaya Milchtein The Inventory
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bag9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Inventory
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
There are so many jumper cables out there. How do you know which
to choose? What are the differences between the different
gauges? Do brands matter? How about length?
Please also include a link to a set of jumper cables and why you
recommend those.
What else should I know about jumper cables?
Requirements:
mechanic, automotive engineer, automotive educator, or
automotive professional.
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Name: Brittany Natale POPSUGAR
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baga@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: POPSUGAR
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
I am looking to connect with a vet for an article titled, "Why
Does My Cat Sleep On Me?" I included some sample questions below:
Why does my cat sleep on me? Is there any specific scientific
reason behind it? Is it alright to have my cat sleep on me/in
the bed with me? Is there any reason why my cat likes to sleep
on me during the day, but not at night? What are some ways I can
make my cat and myself more comfortable when they are sleeping
on me?
Many thanks!
Requirements:
Vet
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Name: Felicity Warner Reviewed.com
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bagd@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Reviewed.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Looking to speak with an expert with experience in fire/smoke
damage and/or clean-up--specifically, wildfire damage that has
been affecting parts of the United States. What does the damage
look like for homeowners and what kind of cleanup may need to be
addressed for homeowners?
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Name: Allie Hogan Best Life Online
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bagf@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Best Life Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Hi all! I am looking to hear from experts about how someone
using their phone (an inordinate amount) on a first date is the
number one first date dealbreaker. I look forward to hearing
your insight!
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Name: Ilana Kowarski U.S. News & World Report
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bagl@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: U.S. News & World Report
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
What level of education is typically required for the FBI, and
what kind of major/specialization tends to make someone an
attractive candidate for the FBI? How can someone make
themselves competitive for this career path? How much schooling
is typically necessary to work for the FBI? If a person does get
selected to be an FBI agent, will they have access to a variety
of job assignments? What will their earning potential be, and
what will their job be like? What personality traits are helpful
for an FBI career, and how can someone gauge whether they will
thrive as an FBI agent?
Requirements:
College career services officials that have placed individuals
into FBI positions
Current, former and retired FBI agents
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Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bah8@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Red Ventures
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Explain how the cost of breast cancer treatment and care can be
a financial strain for those without health insurance. What
changes have been made to the treatment process due to the
pandemic? How can people finance or pay for those expenses?
What funding options are available? What ways can patients lower
their expenses?
Requirements:
Expert quotes from non-profit organizations discussing what
patients should know about the process. Testimonials from
survivors and current patients about what resources they used
for funding and what their experience has been financially.
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Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Red Ventures
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
Does home insurance cover an asteroid impact on your house? What
steps should you 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:
You must be a trustworthy authority on the subject based on
their experience, education, and/or institutional affiliation.
Experts can be academics who study the industry, professionals
who work in the industry, or even journalists with expertise in
the field.
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Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahe@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Red Ventures
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
Does home insurance cover damages 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:
You must be a trustworthy authority on the subject based on
experience, education, and/or institutional affiliation. Experts
can be academics who study the industry, professionals who work
in the industry, or even journalists with expertise in the
field.
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Name: Lorraine Jones She's SINGLE Magazine
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahm@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: She's SINGLE Magazine
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 23 September
Query:
I'm a content writer for she's single magazine and I am
currently working on an article about how hair is related to a
woman's identity and self confidence through the lens of someone
who has shaved their head. I am curious about the following
questions for this piece. 1. Why do you think women put so much
value into their hair? 2. Why do women get emotion over their
hair such as crying in a hair salon? 3. Where do you think these
ideas of beauty come from? 4. How does your hair affect your
self confidence and what are your personal experiences with
hair? 5.Do you think your hair is a part of your identity?
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Name: Regina Borsellino The Muse
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahs@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Muse
Deadline: 4:00 PM 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 review when you work remotely (either
permanently or temporarily due to COVID). The article is aimed
towards employees being reviewed rather than managers. I'm
looking to speak with someone who has expertise or experience
with conducting remote job reviews (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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Category: General
Email: query-bahz@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Seeking sources who can share interesting facts about the
larynx. Include bio about yourself and your preferred email so
we can send you a link of published story.
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Name: Mindy Spoelma little helpers in life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-b72e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 September
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my 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 150k
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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Name: Mindy Spoelma little helpers in life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-b72f@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 September
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my baby and mommy Gift Guide. All I require is
full size products in exchange for a feature in my guide This
blog follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 150k 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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Name: Mindy Spoelma little helpers in life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-b72g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 September
Query:
Hello, my name is Mindy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. I want to make sure to
find the latest coolest toys for the bedroom, games for couples,
romantic goodies and more. All I require is full size products
in exchange for a feature in my guide This blog follows FTC
blogger guidelines, and has 150k 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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Name: Stephanie Wood Parents magazine
Category: GeneralEmail: query-ba7v@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Parents magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
I am looking for dermatologists who can discuss common skin
bumps and protuberances that affect adult women, including ski
tags, dermatofibromas, cherry angiomas, etc. How do you know if
they are benign or need treatment?
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Name: Fallon Scurry AgentAdvice.com
Category: GeneralEmail: query-ba8u@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: AgentAdvice.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM CST - 24 September
Query:
Writing an article to help real estate agents improve their
relationships with clients. What are some tips? What are 5 ways
you found have helped? Any advice with things they can do
virtually during the pandemic to help communication?
Please include a head shot, email and website link in your
pitch.
Requirements:
Looking for real estate agents or people with a background in
realty
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Name: Andy Desai Ready for the Red Carpet
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baas@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Ready for the Red Carpet
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
Awards Season is in full flow - and broadcasted From Home! For
our 2020 Red Carpet Health and Beauty series we are working on a
guide to determine the best products for DIY Dental Care for
both health and beauty (including cleaning and whitening
products).
Requirements:
Get these pitches in right away, no time for mass-ipitch
questions where you haven't read the actual query. All you need
to know is in the stats below, unrelated pitches will be ignored
if not reported. Please respect journalists' time. Ready for the
Red Carpet is a Skyrock Entertainment Blog that has a global
Alexa rank of #3,135 which puts itself among the top 10,000 most
popular websites worldwide. It reaches roughly 4,567,200 users
and delivers about 10,047,840 pageviews each month. Daily
Pageviews: 334,928 Daily Visitors: 152,240
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Name: Chris Elliott USA Today
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bab6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: USA Today
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
I'm researching a story about the new cleaning protocols
undertaken by travel companies and how customers are reacting to
them. Specifically, I'm interested in how travelers with
allergies or sensitivities to cleaning agents or disinfectants
are handling post-pandemic travels. Have you had any recent
experiences relating to the fumes from disinfectants? Are you
avoiding any airlines, hotels or car rental companies? From
experts on this topic, I'd be very interested in knowing what
travelers can do to avoid exposure to solvents that may cause a
reaction. Are travel companies doing enough to warn their
customers about the possible side effects of their cleaning
agents?
Requirements:
Please read this before answering. I'd be very grateful if you
could send an initial response to my questions by email. Please
do not respond with a note that says you would like to be
considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview
with a source. I'm happy to consider you for this story. I've
included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute
to briefly answer them. Kindly do not cut-and-paste answers from
previously published materials, such as press releases or blog
posts. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right
away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief
(two to three word) description of your company or affiliation
as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my
absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will
make every effort to let you know when the story appears. More
information on my queries can be found on my site:
https://chriselliotts.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-media-queries/
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Name: Chris Elliott Forbes
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bab7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
Airport parking has changed since the pandemic. I'm interested
in hearing from travelers who have parked at the airport or at a
private airport lot since the pandemic. What kind of changes
have you noticed? What hasn't changed? Do you have any advice
for your fellow travelers? From airport parking companies, I'd
love to know what kind of changes you've made to your product?
What should your customers expect when they park at the airport
now?
Requirements:
Please read this before answering. I'd be very grateful if you
could send an initial response to my questions by email. Please
do not respond with a note that says you would like to be
considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview
with a source. I'm happy to consider you for this story. I've
included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute
to briefly answer them. Kindly do not cut-and-paste answers from
previously published materials, such as press releases or blog
posts. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right
away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief
(two to three word) description of your company or affiliation
as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my
absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will
make every effort to let you know when the story appears. More
information on my queries can be found on my site:
https://chriselliotts.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-media-queries/
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Category: General
Email: query-babc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
We are looking to interview a founder of an online retail
business that has grown to $10 million+ in revenue in 3 years or
less. How did you get started? What products do you sell? What
tips do you have to offer other retailers looking to rapidly
grow? A 30 minute Podcast interview (recorded). Requirements:
You must be the founder/co-founder of an online retail business
that has annual revenue of $10m+ and less that 5 years in
business.
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Category: General
Email: query-babd@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
What are the best government grants available for small
businesses? 2. What government grants are available specifically
for minority-owned small businesses? 3. What coronavirus grants
are available for small businesses? 4. How to know if your
business is eligible for a grant? 5. How do you apply for (and
get) a government grant? 6. Please include anything else
entrepreneurs and small businesses should know about small
business grants. 7. Please list your name, company, job title,
social media handles and any relevant links.
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Category: General
Email: query-babe@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 23 September
Query:
Looking for HR, career, and recruiting experts who can discuss
how to write a cover letter that makes an impact and helps the
candidate stand out.
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Name: Maggie Puniewska The Atlantic
Category: GeneralEmail: query-babp@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Atlantic
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 September
Query:
I'm looking to speak with people who have spent hundreds or
thousands of dollars on a single houseplant, especially if it
was a rare kind, like the philodendron spirtius sancti. (Or
plant shops or dealers who have sold expensive rare plants to
people). Must be based in the US.
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Name: Angela Stringfellow Edible Arrangements
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bac9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Edible Arrangements
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 September
Query:
Looking for answers to the question: What are the best Christmas
gift ideas for mom?
Requirements:
To participate, please respond with your full answer. Overly
self-promotional answers will be ignored - please be reasonable.
Use a head shot 200 x 200 pixels, a brief bio (around 50 words -
overly long bios will be truncated to fit the piece), and a link
to your website and your Twitter link (if applicable). Please
don't attach head shots - it doesn't render correctly on HARO -
rather use a link to host the head shot image. Thanks for your
participation. Good pitches will be notified to via email. Good
luck!
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Name: Angela Stringfellow Edible Arrangements
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baca@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Edible Arrangements
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 September
Query:
Looking for answers to the question: What are your favorite
Christmas gift ideas for your wife?
Requirements:
To participate, please respond with your full answer. Overly
self-promotional answers will be ignored - please be reasonable.
Use a head shot 200 x 200 pixels, a brief bio (around 50 words -
overly long bios will be truncated to fit the piece), and a link
to your website and your Twitter link (if applicable). Please
don't attach head shots - it doesn't render correctly on HARO -
rather use a link to host the head shot image. Thanks for your
participation. Good pitches will be notified to via email. Good
luck!
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Name: Angela Stringfellow Edible Arrangements
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bacc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Edible Arrangements
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 September
Query:
Looking for answers to the question: What are the most amazing
teacher gift ideas?
Requirements:
To participate, please respond with your full answer. Overly
self-promotional answers will be ignored - please be reasonable.
Use a head shot 200 x 200 pixels, a brief bio (around 50 words -
overly long bios will be truncated to fit the piece), and a link
to your website and your Twitter link (if applicable). Please
don't attach head shots - it doesn't render correctly on HARO -
rather use a link to host the head shot image. Thanks for your
participation. Good pitches will be notified to via email. Good
luck!
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Name: Lori Simmons Zelenko Pet Lifestyles Magazine
Category: GeneralEmail: query-back@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Pet Lifestyles Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 October
Query:
Looking for gifts for PETS - Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish OR PET
PARENTS for Pet Lifestyles Magazine Nov/Dec issue. Print or
Online 500K reach.
Ideally NEW, fun for the pet OR an indulgence for the pet
parent. Can be affordable or expensive. Can be an experience
shared together or a product.
Requirements:
1. Holiday Gifts for PETS or PET PARENTS samples may be
requested 2. Hi Res images are required - Lifestyle pics helpful
- send via We Transfer or Dropbox link HARO does NOT allow
attachments 3. Items must be NEW or Classic, Luxe or Cheap, just
fun and unique or a great cool necessity that helps a pet parent
- birds, dogs, fish/aquariums or cats 4. Tech innovations OK -
apps etc. 5. Questions on Dog, Cat, Fish or Bird gift
submissions - lzelenko@gmail.com
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Category: General
Email: query-bacr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 November
Query:
Seeking the hottest gifts for the holidays to feature in my
annual holiday gift guide.
The guide will post on my site and be shared with my 40,000+
social followers in mid November.
No apps, ebooks or cbd will be considered. Full size samples are
required for inclusion and original photos.
Requirements:
No apps, ebooks or cbd will be considered. Full size samples are
required for inclusion and original photos.
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Name: Nickki Mauceri Blogger
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baeg@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Blogger
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 October
Query:
Keeping Up With Coco is getting ready for the holidays! We are
looking to feature fun, trendy, popular and the top products in
the following categories; beauty, lifestyle, home, fashion,
food & drink, and luxury. If you have a product you would like
to feature, please don't hesitate to reach out! Thank you in
advance!
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Name: Aida Grigoryan Incredo
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baf4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Incredo
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
SaaS/software companies, send your special Black Friday offers
from the previous years or the one that you will run this year.
The best answers will be featured on Incredo's blog.
Requirements:
SaaS companies only! Avoid submitting pitches on subscription
discounts, I need more creative campaign examples.
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Name: Minuca Elena LifeHacker Guy
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bafc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: LifeHacker Guy
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 24 September
Query:
What is the healthiest diet that ensures all the necessary daily
nutrition? You can refer to any diet such as: vegan, keto,
carnivore, paleo, Atkins, Dukan and any other diet that is
available. Please argument your choice in about 200 words.
Please include the URL of your website, your full name, and your
photo. I will let you know when the article goes live.
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Name: Zachary Anderson Men's Health Online
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bag4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Men's Health Online
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 22 September
Query:
For Men's Health, searching for best Black Friday deals guys
will get excited about.
Retailers: What can we expect for Black Friday 2020?
Retailers & brands: Where can you get the best deals? What are
the best deals? What websites to find the best deals when
researching online? How long will these deals last?
Requirements:
Retailers and brands
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Name: Zachary Anderson Men's Health Online
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bag6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Men's Health Online
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 23 September
Query:
For a product roundup, looking to learn about the best cooling
weighted blankets out there.
Brands, please share latest news.
Requirements:
Brands (no expert commentary needed at this time).
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Name: Kelly Kreth BrickUnderground
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bagr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BrickUnderground
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
I am interested in interviewing New Yorkers who live next to
something noteworthy. Previous columns of "Living Next To..."
have included living next to a fire house, an SRO, living over a
bakery, an ER, and living over an Indian restaurant... If you
live (or have recently lived) next to something that impacted
your daily life in NYC-- good and/or bad -- I'd love to hear
about it.
Requirements:
Must be a New Yorker who has lived next to something that
impacted their life. Please email me what neighborhood this was
in, what the thing that you lived by that affected your life was
and how did it impact your life, both good and bad.
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Name: Jasmine Gomez Women's Health
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bags@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Women's Health
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Looking to speak to a BIPOC ob-gyn about what to look for in
prenatal vitamins and anything BIPOC women should look for
specifically
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Name: Kelly Kreth BrickUnderground
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bagu@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BrickUnderground
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
I am interested in interviewing New Yorkers for a column called
Transitions -- it's a very personal experience about what you
gain and lose moving from one neighborhood to the next. If you
have lived in different neighborhoods in NYC I'd love to hear
about what you gained/lost by moving from one to another.
Separately, I am interested in hearing if you moved from a NYC
neighborhood to another during the pandemic. Most interested in
NYC to NYC moves, but will consider moves from NYC to another
area in the Tri-State region.
Requirements:
Must be a New Yorker who moved from one NYC neighborhood to
another and who can share what they gained/lost by moving. What
do you miss and don't miss about your old neighborhood?
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Category: General
Email: query-bahr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
Working on a table top segment with a NYC TV morning show
featuring a round up of Hispanic owned (or supporting) beauty
and lifestyle brands as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Requirements:
Must be a brand that celebrates and or connects with the
Hispanic community and be willing to ship samples to NYC/NJ by
Sept. 25th
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Name: Marygrace Taylor Livestrong.com
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Livestrong.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 September
Query:
I'm looking for RDs who can comment on the healthiest foods to
buy at different grocery outlets.
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Name: Robert Adams TechRepublic
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bahw@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: TechRepublic
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 22 September
Query:
I am currently researching various incentives employers are
offering to bring employees back to the office. What interesting
incentives are employers offering employees to return to the
workplace during the coronavirus pandemic? (financial
incentives, stipends, reimbursements programs, etc.)
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Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bai6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: blogger
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 September
Query:
Hello, my name is Julie with Emmy's Deals. We are looking for
gifts for girls. We are looking for arts and crafts, toys,
makeup, perfume and other items. If you have a product that you
would like featured we would love to collaborate.
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Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bai7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: blogger
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 September
Query:
Hello, My name is Julie from Emmy's Deals. We are looking to
feature items in our Christmas Guide this year. We are looking
for items for adults, decor, kids items, beauty items, tech
products and more. If you have a product that you would like to
feature we would love to collaborate with you.
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Name: Kathleen Furore Tribune Publishing Company
Category: GeneralEmail: query-baia@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Tribune Publishing Company
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 22 September
Query:
I am addressing the following question in my next Careers Now
column:
Q: The unrest of late summer has given way to long-overdue
recognition of the importance of equity in all aspects of
life--and that includes the hiring process across industries.
What are some ways companies can ensure that they interview and
hire employees in a way that creates an inclusive, multicultural
workplace?
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