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Biotech and Healthcare
1) Protesting & tear gas exposure (Cosmopolitan)2) Questions for RN on Continuing Education Requirements (EduMed.org)
3) Seeking MD/Infectious Disease Expert to Discuss Outdoor Exercise Classes (Livestrong.com)
4) Infectious disease expert or epidemiologist on the spread of coronavirus, (TheStreet)
5) Looking to speak with OBGYN about Plan B (POPSUGAR)
6) Examples of clear marketing messages (MarketingSherpa)
7) TOP Experts on Cholesterol (WebMD.com)
8) Looking for expert on psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis (HealthCentral)
Business and Finance
9) Be a Guest on The Round Table Talk Show (The Round Table Talk Show)10) How to Handle Politics at Work? (Anonymous)
11) What impact will a 2nd round of stimulus checks have? (Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online)
12) What are high impact, low popularity advertising books? (www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro)
Education
13) Why does my dog eat grass (Anonymous)14) Why does why does my dog stare at me (Anonymous)
15) Educator Tips Roundup Article (MaestroVision)
16) Looking for college admissions/college counselors to talk about college search (Parents)
General
17) Holiday Gift Guide Gifts For Everyone (Simplistically Living)18) YOUR inspiring STORY of transformation towards WELL-BEING (Anonymous)
19) Food/alcohol workers returning to work in NYC (Eater NY)
20) Wedding Guide (Anonymous)
21) Mood boosting teas (SHEfinds)
22) How to Return Home Safely After a Wildfire (Red Ventures)
23) Kitchen organization (Little helpers in life )
24) Man cave must haves (Little helpers in life)
25) Christmas decorations (Little helpers in life )
26) RDs for interviews on pumpkin, cranberries, healthiest way to drink alcohol (Everyday Health)
27) What to Buy on Walmart Plus Now (Readers Digest)
28) Holiday Guide (Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show)
29) Nashville, TN (Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show)
30) New Home Segment (Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show)
31) Best Beard Oils for No Shave November (Products Worth Talking About )
32) Black Friday edition: Gifts for the home cook (Gannett Newspapers)
33) Gifts for the food-lover (Gannett Newspapers)
High Tech
34) Seeking Gamer's Input on Gaming Laptops Under $800 (10 Fabs)35) Seeking comment on new Microsoft Go laptop (Lifewire)
36) Cyber security expert needed (SHEfinds)
37) Hadoop vs Spark vs Storm vs Kafka (Logit)
38) Seeking Legal Professionals to Discuss Technology Used in Their Practices (SoftwarePundit)
39) Do you use live chat software? (SoftwarePundit)
40) Turing Test At 70 (Forbes.com)
Lifestyle and Fitness
41) Introverts, looking for the #1 thing that scares you (Anonymous)42) Looking to talk to RV experts and people who live in RVs about increased interest among young people (In The Know)
43) Luxury Holiday Gift Guide (Anonymous)
44) Looking to talk to RV experts and people who live in RVs about increased interest among young people (In The Know)
45) Mood bosting foods! (SHEfinds)
46) What's the most outrageous DM you've ever received on Instagram? (Bustle)
47) Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts for Foodies (PoshBeautyBlog.com)
48) Tips for caring for natural hair in the summer (Byrdie)
49) Homegating Essentials (Delish)
50) Black Friday edition: Skincare gifts (Gannett Newspapers)
Public Policy and Government
51) Legal Expert: How Will a Justice Amy Coney Barrett Affect Supreme Court Business Rulings? (Entrepreneur)52) Suburban women who voted for Trump in 2016 (New York Magazine)
53) Suburban women who voted for Trump in 2016 (New York Magazine)
Travel
54) Multi-family pandemic travel: when things go wrong (The New York Times)55) Is it cheap to fly within the US right now? (Anonymous)
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Biotech and Healthcare
1) Summary: Protesting & tear gas exposureName: Tatiana Walk-Morris Cosmopolitan
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc5u@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Cosmopolitan
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
Cosmopolitan seeks to understand the long-term health impact of
tear gas exposure during political demonstrations.
Requirements:
Must be a protester/activist who has been exposed to tear gas
prior to 2020 Black Lives Matter protests or a physician or
nurse who has treated patients for tear gas exposure during 2020
protests.
Diverse sources are encouraged to reach out.
Must be available to speak for a phone interview before or by
October 7th.
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Name: Timon Kaple EduMed.org
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc6i@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: EduMed.org
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
Questions for RN on Continuing Education Requirements to be
answered over email. Based on personal experience and state
requirements.
Requirements:
Experience as an RN.
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Name: Molly Triffin Livestrong.com
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc6l@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Livestrong.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I'm working on a story for Livestrong.com about whether it's
safe to do an outdoor workout class, and the precautions people
should take before going to one. If you'd like to participate,
please be in touch with your credentials!
Requirements:
Must be an MD specializing in infectious disease. Must be
affiliated with a university, major research or advocacy
organization, government organization or department, or major
health association.
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Name: Katherine Ross TheStreet
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc6n@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: TheStreet
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
Infectious disease expert or epidemiologist on the spread of
coronavirus, symptoms and the effectiveness of COVID-19 tests
Requirements:
Must be a doctor, epidemiologist or infectious disease expert
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Name: Esther Bell POPSUGAR
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc1k@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: POPSUGAR
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 4 October
Query:
I am looking to speak to OBGYNs about Plan B. Specifically I'd
like to talk to OBGYNs who are knowledgeable about access to
Plan B in rural areas, and side effects of keeping Plan B past
its shelf life.
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Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc40@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 6 October
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 marketing messages that worked. No
hype.
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Name: Kara Mayer Robinson WebMD.com
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc65@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: WebMD.com
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 6 October
Query:
Looking for top medical experts + advocates to share unique,
practical tips for making the journey toward lowering
cholesterol easier. MUST be a top expert in the field (for
example, speaks at conferences, writes bestsellers on lowering
cholesterol). MUST also provide a headshot that will run with
the piece. Please share expert's credentials, willingness to
provide a photo for publication + availability to share 1-2 tips
VIA EMAIL in the next few days. Thank you!
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Name: Sarah Ellis HealthCentral
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bc6z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HealthCentral
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
I'm working on a story about how certain lifestyle factors (like
obesity of physical trauma) might contribute to the development
of psoriatic arthritis in patients with existing psoriasis. This
is based on a recent study from the American Academy of
Dermatology.
Requirements:
MD, dermatologist or rheumatologist
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Business and Finance
9) Summary: Be a Guest on The Round Table Talk ShowName: Sharifah Hardie The Round Table Talk Show
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bc5e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Round Table Talk Show
Deadline: 11:00 PM PST - 31 October
Query:
Be a guest on the hottest talk show out, The Round Table Talk
Show. 5 guests come together in a round table discussion to
discuss business, marketing, branding, health, wellness and
what's going on in the world. Guests are raving about The Round
Table Talk Show.
There is no other show out there like it. The organic round
table conversation mixed with learning from other entrepreneurs,
business owners and experts makes for a powerful mix. This is an
opportunity to show off your brand, meet new people and have
your interview broadcast live on Facebook Watch.
Requirements:
Be available at 8 AM PT for a interview via Zoom.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bc6a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
You needn't have watched Tuesday's debate to know that the
nation is more divided than ever.
But with the elections fast approaching, how can small business
owners and HR managers navigate the challenges of heated
discussions around politics?
Should businesses go so far as to write a policy about it? How
can HR managers handle complaints from employees?
Requirements:
Article for top HR blog. Looking for direct quotes from SMEs and
thought leaders -- HR managers, SMB owners, workplace conflict
specialists
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Name: Leandra Bernstein Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bc6h@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
One of the few things Republicans and Democrats seem to agree on
for the next coronavirus relief package is a second round of
$1,200 stimulus checks. I'm looking for analysis: What will a
second stimulus check do? What will it do for households? What
about the broader economy? What impact did the first round of
stimulus checks have on the economy? (You can also address if
there were other elements of the coronavirus stimulus that you
think were more substantive to households and the economy--i.e.
expanded unemployment.)
Requirements:
I'm looking for analysis from economists, financial advisers,
financial planners, academics.
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Name: Brett Friedman www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bc7i@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: www.marpipe.com/marpipe-blog?utm=haro
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
If you're an advertiser, marketer, or founder who advertises...
What are advertising books with high effectiveness, but low
popularity?
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Education
13) Summary: Why does my dog eat grassCategory: Education
Email: query-bc5j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM GMT - 2 October
Query:
I am writing an article for my pet website on why dogs eat
grass. Is there a psychological or medical reason behind this
behaviour? All good answers will be considered, so please take
the time to write a thoughtful and insightful response. Thank
you, we will reach out to you if we do feature any of your
comments!
Requirements:
Must be a professional expert on the topic. Please include your
name and credentials (as you'd like it to appear in the article)
and website/social URL. Thanks :)
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Category: Education
Email: query-bc5l@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM GMT - 2 October
Query:
I'm researching an article for my pet website on why dogs stare
at their owners. Is there a reason for this behavior? Is it a
sign of affection? Are they trying to convey a message for fear
or stress? All good answers will be considered, so please take
the time to write a thoughtful and insightful response. Thank
you, we will reach out to you if we do feature any of your
comments!
Requirements:
Must be a professional expert on the topic aka a vet or animal
behaviorist. Please include your name and credentials (as you'd
like it to appear in the article) and website/social URL. Thank
you.
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Name: Jessica Wein MaestroVision
Category: EducationEmail: query-bc2i@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MaestroVision
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
We're looking for educators to share tips on what they believe
makes a productive e-learning experience.
Requirements:
Please submit your tip, a headshot, your current teaching
experience (what you teach and where), any links you'd like to
be included (your social media, website, etc)
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Name: Lisa Milbrand Parents
Category: EducationEmail: query-bc4c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Parents
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
Looking for college admissions experts (from either the college
side or independent) to talk about how COVID-19 will impact the
college search for current HS juniors and seniors, and how
parents can support them.
Requirements:
Need to be college admissions experts (from college, or
independent), willing to do brief phone or email interview.
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General
17) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide Gifts For EveryoneName: Brittanie Pyper Simplistically Living
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc4b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Simplistically Living
Deadline: 7:00 PM MST - 5 October
Query:
I am currently seeking gift ideas to share in my annual Holiday
Gift Guide! This is the 10th year I've put this guide together.
If you have a product that would fit, please contact me. No
ebooks or apps please. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thank you!
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Category: General
Email: query-bc5g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 October
Query:
We are seeking inspiring stories of transformation that will
bring hope and motivation to people (fields of environment,
sleep, remote working, home safety and security, smart home
technology).
We are looking for people that want to share inspiring
stories/knowledge in the following areas: 1. ENVIRONMENT. Are
you a zero-waste and carbon-free promoter? Have you always been
like that? Is there an event that made you change your mind?
Have you grown in a specific environment that make you see the
world through different lens? Have you experienced an event that
is the result of climate change? Is there any non-ethic practice
that you would like to report? 3. SLEEP. Have you ever
experienced sleep deprivation? Do you want to explain how it
affected your daily life and the ones around you? What did you
do to improve it? 4. REMOTE WORKING. What does work mean to you?
Have you ever lost or left your job? Why? How do you live your
job? What do you look for when applying for a job? Have you ever
gone through an important loss of wealth? Is there any non-ethic
practice that you would like to report? 5. HOME SAFETY AND
SECURITY. Have you ever experienced a home accident? Have you
ever been in a home fire? Have you had any leakages at home? Did
any of these events impact your behaviour? 6. SMART HOME
TECHNOLOGY. Is there any technology or product that has
significantly impacted your life (either for the best or for the
worst)? Are you a specialist in cyber-security, privacy and data
protection and would like to share some considerations?
FAQs: - You will be able to flexibly manage the offline
interview answering when most convenient to you to our
questionnaire, we will review your answers and we will send back
the article to you for final approval. - You will be able to
quote and backlink to your business. - We will share your story
on our website and our socials. We will appreciate if you will
do it too (at least on socials).
Requirements:
Please tell us 1. Who you are. 2. Why you think your story is
inspiring. 3. What is your business about (including link).
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Name: Daniel Moritz-Rabson Eater NY
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc6b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Eater NY
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
I'm writing a story for Eater NY detailing how food industry
workers feel about NYC's resumption of indoor dining after six
months.
If you work in the food or alcohol industries, I'd love to hear
from you. My email is dmoritzrabson@gmail.com. Please feel free
to pass along my contact information.
Requirements:
A food or alcohol industry worker who has been or will be asked
to offer services to indoor diners.
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Category: General
Email: query-bc6d@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 9 October
Query:
In these times of uncertainty, planning a wedding can be extra
stressful. Many engaged couples have had to postpone their
weddings they had planned or were in the process of planning for
2020, My self included.
Instead of seeing the negative in having to post pone, we have
decided to take this time to help others plan their special day
with a Wedding Guide. The guide will feature everything from
picking out the perfect dress to planning a wedding on a budget.
Please feel free to reach out if you would like to have your
brand, services, etc. featured in the guide or if you have any
questions. The guide will go live in late November.
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Name: Justine Editorial Director SHEfinds
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc6e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SHEfinds
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I am looking for a health expert to speak on:
4 Anti-Inflammatory Teas You Should You Sip On All Day Long For
A Better Day
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Name: Lena Borrelli Red Ventures
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc6p@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Red Ventures
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
I'm writing a guide on how displaced refugees from wildfires can
return home. What are the proper ways to face a fire-ravaged
house and dealing with the damages? Can you shed light on proper
ways to get back to normal after the fire? What are the options
after the fires? How do they face their home?
Requirements:
Experts can be academics who study the industry or topic at
hand, 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 experience,
education, and/or institutional affiliation.
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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Name: Mindy Spoelma Little helpers in life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bbcl@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
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 household 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 165k 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-bbcm@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
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 gifts for him 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 165k 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-bbcn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little helpers in life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
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. All I require is full
size products in exchange for a feature in my guide This blog
follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 165k 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: Moira Lawler Everyday Health
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bbp4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Everyday Health
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 7 October
Query:
I'm working on a few articles for EverydayHealth.com and looking
for a couple of great RDs to interview. There are 2 ingredient
articles on pumpkins and cranberries that will cover the health
benefits of each, how to eat, etc. The alcohol article will
touch on how to consume alcohol in a healthy way and touch on
the best/worst options to reach for.
Requirements:
Must be a registered dietitian and available to connect with a
phone or email interview by October 7th.
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Name: Bryce Gruber Readers Digest
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc4n@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Readers Digest
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 4 October
Query:
We're rounding up the best same-day shipping/delivery items from
Walmart Plus, Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime. If you rep a
client across just about any topic/vertical that's available
through Walmart Plus, I want to know about it!
Be sure to include a direct link to purchase via walmart + info
about your product. I'll do my best to get through pitches as
fast as possible, but if you need to follow up feel free to ping
me gently at @brycegruber on social media.
Requirements:
Must be available through Walmart Plus
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Name: Shawna May Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc4v@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 24 October
Query:
Hi, The girls are beginning to work on this years Holiday Gift
guide. If you represent a brand you think would fit this segment
please reach out to Kathy at contactshawnaandlala@gmail.com.
Shawna and LaLa On The Radio is a show out of NY with appprox.
815,000 listeners. The show is also podcasted. For more
information visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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Name: Shawna May Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc4x@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 12 October
Query:
Shawna & LaLa will be visiting Nashville in October and are
looking to work with brands in Nashville. They are looking to
feature the best restaurants/cafe's, tourist attractions,
hotels, shops, etc. Shawna and LaLa On The Radio is a show out
of NY with appprox. 815,000+ listeners. The show is also
podcasted.
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Name: Shawna May Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc4y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 19 October
Query:
Shawna and LaLa are looking to feature brands for their New Home
segment. Shawna and LaLa host a syndicated radio show out of NY
that airs on several stations around the country. Their
estimated listenership is 815,000.
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Name: Tara Vreeland Products Worth Talking About
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc6u@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Products Worth Talking About
Deadline: 7:00 PM MST - 10 October
Query:
We're looking to learn about and review the best new men's beard
oil and products on the market.
Looking for disruptive brands, innovators, and game changers!
Does your beard oil have clever marketing? Interesting
packaging? Does the story behind your beard oil have a
compelling story? Do you have unexpected ingredients? Does it do
something unique to the skin or hair? If this is you or you
know a brand and you'd like us to review for our show/podcast,
please send us more information.
Requirements:
We prefer working with entrepreneurs but we are open to larger
brands.
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Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc78@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Looking for small, trendy appliances and other tools to give to
the foodie or home chef in your life.
Requirements:
Hi-res image. Price, including any Black Friday specials.
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Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bc7a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Looking for packaged foods--baskets, sets, boxes--designed for
holiday giving.
Requirements:
Hi-res image. Price, including any Black Friday pricing. Url.
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High Tech
34) Summary: Seeking Gamer's Input on Gaming Laptops Under $800Name: Paul Birung 10 Fabs
Category: High TechEmail: query-bbwj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: 10 Fabs
Deadline: 7:00 PM PST - 4 October
Query:
Every gamer who contributes unique insights to this query will
be featured with a quote, and link to their website.
We are adding a FAQ section for our "Best Gaming Laptops under
800" article. This website received 47,854 page views for this
month alone. Please answer this question to be featured in our
article. We will prioritize unique and novel answers, so make
sure your answer stands out for a chance to be included.
1) What gaming laptop are you currently using and what features
do you like most about this laptop?
Requirements:
gamers, pro players, streamers, technophiles, bloggers, esports
players
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Name: SASCHA BRODSKY Lifewire
Category: High TechEmail: query-bc67@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Lifewire
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 4 October
Query:
Seeking comment from experts on the new Microsoft Surface Go
laptop. https://news.microsoft.com/oct-1-2020/ 1.Who is it best
for? 2 Who would you it for? 3. What are its best features? 4.
What are its worst features? 5. How does it compare to the
competition? Email answers ok. Due by Sunday 3 pm EST. Thanks
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Name: Justine Editorial Director SHEfinds
Category: High TechEmail: query-bc6k@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SHEfinds
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I am looking for a security expert to speak about the new system
Amazon One.
-What are the potential security pitfalls of this new
payment/identification system that Amazon just launched?
-What's the one thing a user should know/do before trying Amazon
One?
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Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit
Category: High TechEmail: query-b8ko@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Logit
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 4 October
Query:
Looking for engineers responses on Hadoop vs Spark and their
close contemporaries Storm & Kafka for a technical article on
big data processing tools/frameworks.
What are the pros and cons of these tools from your personal
experience of using them?
Requirements:
Please have prior experience of using any of these four tools
before responding.
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Name: Bruce Hogan SoftwarePundit
Category: High TechEmail: query-bc4l@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SoftwarePundit
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
For our Legal Technology series, we're interviewing several
lawyers or legal professionals to learn about the technology
they use in their practices (e.g. Clio, MyCase,
PracticePanther). We're looking for industry professionals who
have hands-on experience with the software systems they use, and
strong opinions about what works and what doesn't! All
interviews will be published on SoftwarePundit's blog and
distributed across our marketing channels.
Requirements:
Must be a legal professional knowledgable about his or her
practice's software.
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Name: Bruce Hogan SoftwarePundit
Category: High TechEmail: query-bc4m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SoftwarePundit
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Do you use live chat software (e.g. FreshChat, Olark, LiveChat,
etc.) and want to share details about your experience? We'd love
to do a quick interview with you about your experience for blog
and review content that we're going to publish on our website.
Requirements:
Must have personally used live chat software.
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Name: Tom Taulli Forbes.com
Category: High TechEmail: query-bc6f@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
In October 1950, Alan Turing wrote a monumental paper about his
test for AI. So how has it held up since? Is the test still
relevant? Why or why not? Should we have another test for AI?
Requirements:
I'm looking for expert commentary.
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Lifestyle and Fitness
41) Summary: Introverts, looking for the #1 thing that scares youCategory: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bc26@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Introverts, looking for the #1 thing that scares you - just need
1-a few sentences. Thank you!
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Name: Morgan Greenwald In The Know
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc47@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: In The Know
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 5 October
Query:
Hi there! I am working on an article about the increasing number
of Gen Zers and Millennials turning to RV living for myriad
reasons. With that said, I am looking to speak to RV industry
experts and people who have abandoned the traditional stationary
lifestyle to live in an RV about why RV life has become so
appealing to younger folks when it has traditionally been seen
as something for retirees. Thank you in advance!
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bc4z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Seeking high end, luxury items in the categories of fashion,
beauty & wellness, travel, lifestyle, tech, food & beverage for
Holiday Luxury Gift Guide
Requirements:
For consideration, pls send : Full product description MSRP
Availability retail/online High resolution image including photo
credit Samples will be requested.
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Name: Morgan Greenwald In The Know
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc68@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: In The Know
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 4 October
Query:
Hi there! I am working on an article about the increasing number
of Gen Zers and Millennials turning to RV living for myriad
reasons. With that said, I am looking to speak to RV industry
experts and people who have abandoned the traditional stationary
lifestyle to live in an RV about why RV life has become so
appealing to younger folks when it has traditionally been seen
as something for retirees. Thank you in advance!
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Name: Justine Editorial Director SHEfinds
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc6c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SHEfinds
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I am looking for a nutrition expert to speak on:
4 Foods You Should Have Every Morning For A Better Day
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Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc6t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Bustle
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I'm working on an article for Bustle called "11 People On The
Most Outrageous DM They've Received."
To celebrate Instagram's 10th anniversary, I'll be creating a
list of outrageous DMs people have received. Please reach out if
you'd like to share a quick story about one you received!
Questions: 1. Please describe the most outrageous DM you've ever
received on Instagram. What did it say? Who sent it? And how did
it make you feel?
2. If you have a screenshot of it that you'd like to send my
way, that would be great! (I'll blur your name.) If not, that's
fine.
Thank you!
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Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc7d@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 8 October
Query:
Seeking submissions for the holiday gift guide - gifts for
foodies. Please include description, URL and images and send
them to carla@poshbeautyblog.com
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Name: Bianca Lambert Byrdie
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bbm4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Byrdie
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
Need natural hairstylists to weigh in on tips to maintain
healthy Black hair during the summer. Would love answers to the
following:
-What are your top three tips for caring for Black hair during
the summer months? - Can hats and scarves be good for natural
hair in the summer? If yes, why? If no, why? Should we switch
up our hair products during the summer months? Do you have any
product recommendations?
Requirements:
Deadline for responses 10/2
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Name: lambeth hochwald Delish
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc73@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Delish
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
For this piece, I'm seeking tips from event planners, bloggers
and Instagrammers about Homegating-what products do you need to
make it super fun, any tips to creating a theme event, what's
the best way to make it as fun as tailgating, etc.
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Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bc79@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 October
Query:
Seeking luxurious or bundled skincare products that you'd give
as a holiday gift.
Requirements:
Price, including any Black Friday specials, asset and URL.
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Public Policy and Government
51) Summary: Legal Expert: How Will a Justice Amy Coney Barrett Affect Supreme Court Business Rulings?Name: Frances Dodds Entrepreneur
Category: Public Policy and GovernmentEmail: query-bc2j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Entrepreneur
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I'm looking for an expert on the Supreme Court who can speak to
what business rulings we could expect from a more conservative
court, should Amy Coney Barrett be confirmed. What does her
history of decisions in business cases tell us about her
position on corporate interests, employee discrimination,
government bailouts, data privacy, breaking up big tech
companies, or anything else facing coming down the pipeline? Is
a more conservative court necessarily a court that favors
corporate interests?
Requirements:
Legal expert on business and the Supreme Court
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Name: Angelina Chapin New York Magazine
Category: Public Policy and GovernmentEmail: query-bc4a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New York Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 4 October
Query:
Hi there,
I'm looking to speak with women living in traditionally
Republican suburbs who voted for Trump in 2016 about who they
are voting for this year.
I'm particularly looking to speak with people from the
following states--Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania.
If that's you please get in touch.
Requirements:
You must be a woman living in a suburb that voted for Trump in
2016 and be yourself someone who voted for him in the last
election (though that doesn't need to be the case for your 2020
vote.)
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Name: Angelina Chapin New York Magazine
Category: Public Policy and GovernmentEmail: query-bc6j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New York Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
I'm looking to speak with suburban women who voted for Trump in
2016 about who they plan to vote for in the upcoming election
and why. (The article will be a series of condensed interviews
with voters--no editorializing on my part.)
I'm particularly looking for people in suburbs that voted red in
the last election and in the following states: Michigan,
Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
If that's you please message me.
Requirements:
-Be a woman living in the suburbs who voted for Trump in 2016
(you do not have to be voting for him in 2020)
-Live in a suburb that voted for Trump last selection.
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Travel
54) Summary: Multi-family pandemic travel: when things go wrongName: Sarah Firshein The New York Times
Category: TravelEmail: query-bc06@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The New York Times
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 October
Query:
Feature is about groups of families traveling together during
the pandemic -- we've always traveled with friends, of course,
but those trips look and feel a lot different now. I'm almost
done with the reporting and am seeking another source or two to
round out the perspectives.
Requirements:
Specifically looking for one of the following:
--Traveler who encountered some sort of struggle or tension
while planning or taking a trip with other families recently
(say, a family backing out or a pandemic-related travel
restriction making the trip impossible)
--Airbnb/rental house owner encountering some group of this ilk
that backs out last minute
--Travel advisor playing mediator to a group like these and
witnessing the issues that arise
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Category: Travel
Email: query-bc66@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 2 October
Query:
How are domestic flight prices looking within the US right now?
Are they cheap due to COVID? Why are airlines willing to offer
these extremely low prices and how long do you expect them to
last? Finally, where is the best place consumers can go to look
for cheap domestic flights?
Requirements:
Professional or academic within the travel industry.
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