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Business and Finance

1) Tips on getting a credit card for the first time (Bankrate)

2) Need HR pro to comment on owners' responsibilities to employees during COVID (Business Insider)

3) Getting the Most out of CrowdSourcing Tools (business.com)

4) The Complicated Relationship Between SMBs and CRMs (business.com)

5) Sales force tricks and tips (business.com)

6) Impact of Presidential Election on Psychedelic Sector (Anonymous)

7) Seeking commentary on fintech trends in Q4 (Finance Magnates)

8) Small Business Accounting- How To Close Your Books At The End Of The Year (Cogneesol)

9) Calling Marketing Leaders at $5m-$10m Online companies (Forbes)

10) Biggest trends shaping residential construction in 2021 (Builder)

11) Biggest Apartment and Multifamily Trends for 2021 (Multifamily Executive)

12) Reaction to antitrust lawsuit against Google (The Epoch Times)

13) Profile On PR & Marketing agencies (Everything-pr.com)

14) Using log files or log data for compliance & security (Logit)

15) Windows logging basics (Anonymous)

16) APIs vs Microservices: What's the difference? (Anonymous)

17) Has Your Company Raised Minimum Wage for Hourly Workers (Book - Career Press)

18) Best Database Management Software for 2021 (tye)

19) The Future of Field Sales (Anonymous)

20) Highly experienced field sellers transitioning to remote (Anonymous)

21) Why I Bought A Gun This Year (Anonymous)

22) Restaurant owners: your best tips on responding to a negative review (Business Insider)

23) Selling makeup online (Website Builder Expert)

24) How can restaurants use SMS marketing? (ManyChat)

25) Nio Stock (InvestorPlace.com)

26) Datto IPO (InvestorPlace.com)

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Business and Finance

1) Summary: Tips on getting a credit card for the first time

Name: Anastasiia Staples Bankrate

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bexd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bankrate

Deadline: 12:00 PM CST - 23 October

Query:

I'm writing a piece for students and young adults who are
considering getting their first credit card. I'd like to provide
them with advice on how to choose their first credit card, what
their options are, what to avoid, and other helpful tips.

Here are the questions I need some help with:

1) Looking back at your first credit card, what was your
experience? What would you have done differently now?

2) Which credit cards should young people consider for their
first card and why?

3) Can they improve their chances of getting a credit card?

4) When they do get the card, what should they do and what
should they avoid?

Any other points you think would be helpful are welcome!

Please, submit your answers with your pitch.

Requirements:

Looking to hear from credit experts, finance professionals, and
personal finance bloggers.

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2) Summary: Need HR pro to comment on owners' responsibilities to employees during COVID

Name: Julie Peck Business Insider

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf0a@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Business Insider

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

Do small business owners have any responsibility to curb their
off-hours behavior so as to not endanger their employees during
this time of COVID? Need an HR pro to comment on this subject
and what mutual responsibility looks like in very small
workplaces.

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3) Summary: Getting the Most out of CrowdSourcing Tools

Name: Simone Johnson business.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf13@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: business.com

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 23 October

Query:

We want to help small business owners use crowdsourcing tools to
the fullest, so we are looking to speak with professionals from
crowdsourcing sites about actions or tips they advise small
business owners to take when using this tool. We are also
looking for anecdotal experiences of small business owners who
have had to use this tool.

Requirements:

Professionals from crowdsourcing companies, small business
owners who've had to use the crowdsourcing during COVID-19 to
help their business.

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4) Summary: The Complicated Relationship Between SMBs and CRMs

Name: Simone Johnson business.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: business.com

Deadline: 7:00 AM EST - 23 October

Query:

Common challenges of CRM for businesses, What are the
disadvantages of Crm?

Requirements:

CRM expert, marketing expert

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5) Summary: Sales force tricks and tips

Name: Simone Johnson business.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1f@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: business.com

Deadline: 7:00 AM EST - 23 October

Query:

what is salesforce?

Benefits of salesforce

What services and products does salesforce offer? Tips on how to
get started with salesforce

Requirements:

salesforce professional, CRM expert, sales expert, marketing
expert

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6) Summary: Impact of Presidential Election on Psychedelic Sector

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1h@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 October

Query:

Looking for comment on how the US elections may affect the state
of the emergent psychedelic industry/sector.

Please note that comment on ballot initiatives to decriminalise
such substances may be included, but should not be the primary
focus.

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7) Summary: Seeking commentary on fintech trends in Q4

Name: Rachel McIntosh Finance Magnates

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1i@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Finance Magnates

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

1. As we head into Q4, what would you say the most important
trend/s in fintech are when it comes to B2C operations?

1a. When it comes to VC funding?

2. What are the biggest influence/s that the pandemic has had on
the development of the fintech industry?

3. How have the effects of the pandemic on the fintech industry
differed between Asia, the EU, and North America?

4. Other thoughts?

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8) Summary: Small Business Accounting- How To Close Your Books At The End Of The Year

Name: Stacey Howard Cogneesol

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Cogneesol

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 October

Query:

All the business owners, accountants, CPAs, I'm looking for your
answers on How To Close Your Books At The End Of The Year.

Requirements:

We're hoping to hear from business owners, accountants, CPAs.
Please also include in your reply your full name, short bio,
profile picture, and website URL (we'll link to your site) or
LinkedIn

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9) Summary: Calling Marketing Leaders at $5m-$10m Online companies

Name: Michael Maven Forbes

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf1m@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

1. How important is marketing ROI to you as a KPI? 2. Is there
something more valuable that you track? 3. What marketing ROI
challenges do you face in October 2020? 4. What did you try to
overcome these challenges, but didn't work? 5. What worked very
well?

Requirements:

Be a marketing leader (or have intimate knowledge of marketing)
at a $5m - $10m online company. Pls mention revenue for my
internal grouping only - it will NOT be mentioned in the final
article.

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10) Summary: Biggest trends shaping residential construction in 2021

Name: Chris Wood Builder

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf2g@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Builder

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

For feature coverage in BUILDER magazine, I'm looking to
interview builders (including custom and production builders)
and residential construction experts on the biggest trends that
will shape 2021 markets and how business is done. Topics up for
grabs might be:

The Election The Economy Finance and Investment Supply and
Demand Forces Labor and Productivity Marketing and Competing
Organic and Acquisitive Growth Publics vs Privates Land

This is a top level, feature-length piece looking at what will
move and shake the movers and shakers of the 2021 Builder
Economy.

Requirements:

Must be available for 15-20 minute phone interview [email
interviews OK for vetted sources]].

Hi-Res photography of model homes, communities, plans, and homes
under construction a major plus.

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11) Summary: Biggest Apartment and Multifamily Trends for 2021

Name: Chris Wood Multifamily Executive

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf2i@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Multifamily Executive

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 October

Query:

Looking to interview multifamily apartment portfolio investors,
developers, owners, and property managers on the biggest trends
shaping markets and business for 2021.

Interested in hearing what will move and shake the movers and
shakers of next year's multifamily investment and development
economy. Topics up for grabs include:

The Election / The Economy Finding Land and Development Deals
New Development vs. Value Add Core Luxury vs Suburban and Bs and
Cs Managing and Optimizing Fundamentals Marketing and
Competition Acquisitions Operations D&I

Requirements:

Must be available for 15-20 minute phone interview.

Hi-res photography of standout communities, properties, and also
developments under construction a major plus.

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12) Summary: Reaction to antitrust lawsuit against Google

Name: Bowen Xiao The Epoch Times

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf2n@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Epoch Times

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

I am seeking reactions from a range of experts on the antitrust
lawsuit against Google -- what are the implications? What does
this mean?

Requirements:


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13) Summary: Profile On PR & Marketing agencies

Name: Richard Pace Everything-pr.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bcst@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Everything-pr.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

Am looking to profile successful public relations agencies and
marketing companies. Also, campaigns which companies have run
in 2020 and have been successful.

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14) Summary: Using log files or log data for compliance & security

Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bd0z@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

We're looking for answers around how log file data & audit logs
can be used to ensure compliance & security within your
business. Think GDPR, HIPPA, SOC2, PCI and how logging relates
to these.

Requirements:

Technical background preferred

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15) Summary: Windows logging basics

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdn6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

Looking for responses on the best tips for windows logging.

A previous article for inspiration:
https://www.loggly.com/ultimate-guide/windows-logging-basics/

Requirements:

Technical background required

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16) Summary: APIs vs Microservices: What's the difference?

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdnc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

Looking for responses around the differences between APIs and
Microservices.

Previous article inspiration:
https://scalyr.com/blog/api-vs-microservices/

Requirements:

Technical background required

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17) Summary: Has Your Company Raised Minimum Wage for Hourly Workers

Name: Donna Cutting Book - Career Press

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-becy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Book - Career Press

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 October

Query:

This is for a business book to be published by Career Press with
a release date of March 2022.

I'm looking for organizations with at LEAST 50 hourly employees
(part-time okay, NO independent contractors) that has, in
recent years, raised their hourly wage to $15.00 an hour or
more.

What average hourly wage did you offer before? What made you
decide to change it? What were some of the challenges? What have
been the results?

Send me a brief summary of your story and, if it's a fit, I will
reach out for an interview.

Requirements:

Please put Minimum Wage Increase in the subject line

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18) Summary: Best Database Management Software for 2021

Name: Maeva Cifuentes tye

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-begr@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: tye

Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 23 October

Query:

I'm compiling a list of the 10 best database management software
for 2021. I'm looking for tools that are for SMBs. Not
enterprise-level, archaic tools, but modern, fairly easy-to-use
tools to manage customer data.

Requirements:

We will include a link to your website, and you must link back
to ours (we're a data cleaning tool).

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19) Summary: The Future of Field Sales

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-besj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

I am writing an article on the future of field sales
during/after COVID-19. I plan to feature some expert commentary
from people with their "boots on the ground" -- either field
sales ICs or managers.

If you would like to contribute, please respond with:

1) Your name 2) Your company 3) Your position 4) Your experience
with field sales

Please check the requirements below, too.

Requirements:

Must work in field sales. Must work at a large (500+ employee)
company

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20) Summary: Highly experienced field sellers transitioning to remote

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-best@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

I am writing an article on the future of field sales
during/after COVID-19. I plan to feature the story of
experienced sellers who have reinvented their role after
COVID-19.

If you would like to contribute, please respond with:

1) Your name, company, and position 2) A brief summary of your
field sales experience. 3) How you've transitioned to a remote
role

Requirements:

Must work in field sales. Must work at a large (500+ employee)
company

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21) Summary: Why I Bought A Gun This Year

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bezn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 9:00 AM CST - 22 October

Query:

I'm working on a story about gun ownership, focusing on people
who purchased a gun this year. What drove your decision? How
did the pandemic, uncertain economic times, or the political
landscape influence your purchase? How does having a gun in the
house change your sense of safety and security?

Requirements:

Pitches from all over the US are welcome. I must be able to
verify your name.

The story is for a weekly European news magazine (print and
online) that focuses on economic topics. The readership speaks
German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland). I'm happy to tell you
more about the publication upon replying to your pitch.

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22) Summary: Restaurant owners: your best tips on responding to a negative review

Name: Julie Peck Business Insider

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf0c@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Business Insider

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 October

Query:

Restaurant owners - what are your top tips on responding to a
negative online review?

Requirements:

NY- and northeast-based restaurant owners: I already have a
couple of sources in your area and I'm looking for some
geographic diversity. Please, sources from *outside* the
Northeast for this query!

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23) Summary: Selling makeup online

Name: Maura Monaghan Website Builder Expert

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf0w@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Website Builder Expert

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

Website Builder Expert is seeking quotes for an article titled
"How to Sell Makeup Online." A link to your website and a
headshot would be included in our article. We currently receive
450k unique visitors a month.

I'd love to hear from individuals and entrepreneurs who've
started selling makeup online, whether its your own homemade
makeup or reselling store bought products - what platforms do
you use, do you have your own website, where do you get the
products that you sell, is it a hobby/side hustle/main source of
income?

Any insights you have are much appreciated!

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24) Summary: How can restaurants use SMS marketing?

Name: Elise Dopson ManyChat

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf10@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: ManyChat

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 October

Query:

Looking for experts to share how restaurants can use SMS
marketing to get more customers through the door.

Requirements:

Please include your full name, job title, and company URL for
credit.

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25) Summary: Nio Stock

Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf2e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

Nio stock has had a huge run this year. But can it keep up the
momentum? Or is it overvalued? What about the Chinese market
and the intense competition?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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26) Summary: Datto IPO

Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bf2h@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 October

Query:

I'm writing a post about the upcoming IPO for Datto. The
offering is likely to hit the markets later this week. What are
the prospects for the company? Competitive advantages? Risks?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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