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Queries!

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Summary: Looking for an OBGYN to discuss sex on your period

Name: Sarah Fielding INSIDER

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bdmh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: INSIDER

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

I am writing an article focused on the pros and cons from a
medical perspective of having sex on your period and looking to
interview OBGYNs.

Requirements:

Must be a medical professional not associated with a for-profit
business.

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2) Summary: WHO official advocates against lockdowns, need expert to comment

Name: Kevin Hogan NTD News

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bdmt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: NTD News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Hello, I am looking for an expert (epidemiologist,
biostatistician, virologist, public health or other) to comment
on the WHO special envoy advocating against lockdowns as a way
of handling the coronavirus. I would like to know what the
American people should be asking of their government officials
as to how to handle the virus going forward, as well as if
lockdowns are effective and if we need them at this stage. Thank
you.

Requirements:

15 minute pre-recorded interview on Bluejeans videoconferencing
service. We'll use clips for our evening broadcast.

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3) Summary: Seeking an OB-GYN

Name: zara hanawalt Motherly

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bdnl@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Motherly

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

I am looking for an ob-gyn who can send me a short statement
about what pregnant women who have been diagnosed with
gestational diabetes should eat.

Requirements:

OB-GYN

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4) Summary: Brain chip implants

Name: Marisa Herman Newsmax

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bdmw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Newsmax

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 14 October

Query:

Brain chip implants. Elon Musk believes he can do it, implant
computer chips into human brains. Where is the science of this
right now? Are the dire warning of machines taking over humans
plausible? Is this something that can just cause huge medical
breakthroughs?

Requirements:

technology experts health experts

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Business and Finance

5) Summary: Amazon Seller/Expert

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdas@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

I am currently looking for an Amazon Seller/Expert/Owner, I want
you to be my guest in my Yeukai Business Show Podcast
https://pod.co/yeukai-business-show. I am interested to know
your insights on how did you get started, roadblocks and
challenges, and step by step tips to get started on Amazon.
Please e-mail me back if you are interested. Your story will be
profiled on our website and other membership sites that will
definitely drive more traffic to your site.

Requirements:

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

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6) Summary: Housing Crisis: Looking for an Economics Expert for Input

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdh7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 October

Query:

Hello! I'm writing an article on different types of housing
crises for a high-traffic website. I'm looking for an economics
expert or a real estate valuation expert to answer a few
questions on this topic.

If you're interested, please reply with your name, company, and
email address, and I'll get back to you with a few questions.

Thank you!

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7) Summary: Presidential Candidates & Social Security

Name: Dhara Singh Yahoo Money

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdlt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Yahoo Money

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

Looking for experts who can elucidate both candidate's plans for
social security and the pros/cons of each.

Requirements:

-Retirement Expert

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8) Summary: Cheap Halloween costumes

Name: Geoff Williams U.S. News & World Report

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdlv@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: U.S. News & World Report

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

I'm writing an article for "U.S. News & World Report" about
Halloween costumes. I'm looking to hear from shopping experts
who have advice for finding (or making) cheap Halloween
costumes. And while this article isn't really Covid-related, if
anybody has advice for making Halloween a safer and socially
distant holiday, happy to hear that as well. Thanks.

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9) Summary: What to Do With Your 401k When You Lose Your Job

Name: Sheryl Nance Nash Newsday

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdlw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Newsday

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

In a year of tremendous job loss, many are wondering what to do
with their 401k. I want to hear from certified financial
planners and other financial experts from Long Island and the
NYC metro area in particular. What is your best advice when you
lose your job and have a 401k. What are the most critical things
to do, and why. What are the options? What are the mistakes to
avoid? Send me your thoughts.

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10) Summary: Evictions falling through the cracks

Name: Dhara Singh Yahoo Finance

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdm7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Yahoo Finance

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

Evictions are still happening despite Trump's moratorium. Why is
this the case? Looking for housing experts/lawyers to share
their thoughts.

Requirements:

- housing expert - eviction

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11) Summary: Does life insurance cover zombies?

Name: Taylor Leamey The Simple Dollar

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdmk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Simple Dollar

Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

Just in time for Halloween, we want to explore if life insurance
policies would cover zombies. If interested in contributing to
this story, please answer the following questions:

1. What type of life insurance policy would you recommend for a
potential zombie apocalypse?

2. What level of coverage would you recommend?

3. How much would a policy including zombies likely cost? (a
rough estimate is fine!)

Requirements:

Experts should have direct experience in the life insurance
industry. Please include a bio and a link to a headshot with
your responses.

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12) Summary: If the U.S. had a credit score what would it be?

Name: Taylor Leamey The Simple Dollar

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdmn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Simple Dollar

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Interested exploring what the United States credit score would
be if it were a person. If interested in contributing, please
answer these questions:

1. Given debt levels in the US are $27 trillion (roughly a $4.3
trillion increase from 2019) what is your rough estimate of what
the US credit score would be?

2. What are the main factors that contribute to this score?

Requirements:

Experts should have experience in the credit/financial field.
Please include a bio and link to a headshot with your answers.

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13) Summary: Using Coronavirus downtime to plan future business success

Name: Jenn Morson LegalZoom

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdms@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: LegalZoom

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Looking for actionable suggestions that people can use to
improve or grow their businesses while they have some extra time
on their hands because of Covid-19 involving finances,
organization, and technology.

Requirements:

small business owner/operator

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14) Summary: 401k/Retirement Advisers: What is so little being written about fees now?

Name: Christopher Carosa FiduciaryNews.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdnm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: FiduciaryNews.com

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

Please email your answers to the following questions before the
deadline:

1) Why were 401k fees being written about so much in the past?

2) Why aren't they being written about about as much now?

3) How has the prevailing feeling about 401k fees changed over
the past few years?

4) Why do fees need to be charged?

5) What's a realistic way for plan sponsors to address fees?

6) What is a realist way for plan participants to address fees?

7) State your name, title, firm, and city/state location.

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15) Summary: Seeking ESG (sustainable) investors

Name: Joe Mullich Business Insider

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdcp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Business Insider

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

I am looking for people who do ESG (Environmental, Social and
Governance) or sustainable investing - this is investments
positive returns and long-term impact on society, environment
and the performance of the business. Why is ESG important to
you, and how do you approach it?

Requirements:

Looking for people who are talking about their own personal
investments, rather than financial advisors.

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16) Summary: Real Estate Agents: Favorite story about a client

Name: Fallon Scurry AgentAdvice.com

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bddh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: AgentAdvice.com

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

Please share a story about a client that sticks out in your
mind. It can be a funny story, an uplifting story, an emotional
story, anything that you look back on fondly.

Please attach a headshot (with a LINK, not attached, name,
title, and URL.

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17) Summary: How can contact centers address increased vulnerability within their customer base?

Name: Angela Stringfellow CallMiner

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdhz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CallMiner

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 17 October

Query:

Looking for answers to the question: How can contact centers
address increased vulnerability within their customer base?

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 headshot image. Thanks for your
participation. Good pitches will be notified to via email. Good
luck!

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18) Summary: Content leaders to speak on strategy

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdkr@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

I am writing an article on contemporary content strategy and
would like to feature insights from marketing leaders at large
companies. If you'd like to contribute your thoughts, please
shoot me back:

1) Your name and title. 2) Your high-level thoughts on the role
of content in modern marketing strategies.

Requirements:

Must be a senior marketing leader. (Director and above.) Must
work at a large company. (More than 100 employees.) Must be
passionate or knowledgeable about content.

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19) Summary: Online Store Owners: If you sale products/conduct business online

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdm0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

If you own an online store or sale products/conduct business
online we want to hear from you. We are doing a piece where we
would want you to share advice given on your experiences in the
field, successes, challenges and what platform you are using
with reasons you made your shopping cart/platform choice.

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20) Summary: I need to speak w business owners who have had the coronavirus.

Name: Joyce Rosenberg Associated Press

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdmb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Associated Press

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

I need to speak with business owners who have had the
coronavirus. How has having the illness changed how you view
sick time, breaks during the day, working from home,
productivity, health insurance. Are you making any changes in
your policies as a result of this? How has this affected your
running of your company -- if you have employees, are you
delegating more now? Are you considering taking on a partner? If
you have a spouse or life partner who has had the virus, and it
has affected how you see these workplace/management issues, I'd
like to hear from you too. Please give a brief description of
your situation in your reply. Thank you.

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21) Summary: I need to speak with small business owners who have applied for or received PPP loan forgiveness.

Name: Joyce Rosenberg Associated Press

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdn5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Associated Press

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

I need to speak with small business owners who have applied for
or received PPP loan forgiveness. If you've received
forgiveness, I'd like to know about the process you went
through. If you're waiting, I'd like to know how the process has
been so far. If you're still waiting to apply, I'd like to know
what your plans are. Please give a brief description of your
situation in your reply. Thank you.

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22) Summary: Employers, careers and the pandemic

Name: Virginia Backaitis New York Post

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bdnh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: New York Post

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Are you or your employer doing anything to provide career
guidance or jobs to veterans during the pandemic? A New York
focus is especially appreciated.

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Entertainment and Media

23) Summary: Meet The Rising Stars Of Nashville

Name: Karina Michel Feld and Yitzi Weiner Authority Magazine

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-bd8s@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Authority Magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 November

Query:

Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new series called

Meet The Rising Stars Of Nashville. Full description here
https://bit.ly/30OkRMS

We'd love to share the stories about the rising (and risen)
music stars of Nashville. They can be from any musical genre.

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/international-music-star-jewel-success-is-not-success-without-health-physical-and-mental-a9bd13ca30b2?source=friends_link&sk=0468ab81c03fafa87659eda754b3e722

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/listen-to-your-gut-invest-in-real-estate-and-take-more-pictures-words-of-wisdom-with-kelly-3d84f44eb377?source=friends_link&sk=36d8bee0551f646ba04360930bceab86

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/we-sometimes-think-we-want-to-disappear-but-all-we-really-want-is-to-be-found-with-derek-hough-a30abb914105?source=friends_link&sk=5ed81ada5dfded0c040edd4454e043ce

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, Alexandra Spirer, and Karina Michel Feld will be
the primary leads for the series. Most interviews will not
require phone interviews and can be done by email.
Requirements:

We'd love to share the stories about the rising (and risen)
music stars of Nashville.

Deadline to submit a Pitch: November 1st

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'd love to share the stories about the rising (and risen)
music stars of Nashville. They can be from any musical genre.

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General

24) Summary: Looking for hydroponics experts

Name: AC Shilton The New York Times

Category: General

Email: query-bdlc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The New York Times

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

We're looking both for folks with home hydroponics (for veggies
not, uh, other types of plants) set ups, plus folks working in
companies that are selling home hydroponic set ups.

Requirements:

You do not need to be a full time grower, but you do need to
have some sort of hydroponic set up going at your house. Or: If
you work in the industry you should be selling products geared
to home users versus commercial operations.

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25) Summary: Searching for coffee that comes in steepable bags

Name: AC Shilton Outside Online

Category: General

Email: query-bdlf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Outside Online

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 13 October

Query:

We're looking for coffee companies that make coffee in tea-like
bags. If that's you, please get in touch!

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26) Summary: What is distributed cloud and what can it bring to the enterprise?

Name: David Roe CMSWire

Category: General

Email: query-bdlg@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CMSWire

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

Distributed cloud computing is the first cloud model that
incorporates physical location of cloud-delivered services as
part of its definition. Historically, location has not been
relevant to cloud computing definitions. In fact, location has
been explicitly abstracted away from the service, which inspired
the term "cloud computing" in the first place.

Distributed cloud has three origins: Public cloud, hybrid cloud
and edge computing. Public cloud providers have supported
multiple zones and regions for many years. With packaged hybrid
offerings, public cloud services (often including necessary
hardware and software) can now be distributed to different
physical locations, for instance, the edge.

However, ownership, operation, governance, updates and
evolution of the services remain the responsibility of the
originating public cloud provider. This is a significant shift
from the virtually centralized model of most public cloud
services and the model associated with the general cloud
concept. It will lead to a new era in cloud computing.

What is distributed cloud and what can it bring to the
enterprise?

Requirements:

Email responses only please

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27) Summary: Looking for BIPOC Experts to Advise on Subtle Signs You're Falling in Love

Name: Taylor Andrews Cosmopolitan

Category: General

Email: query-bdmy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Cosmopolitan

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Updating this article on subtle signs you're falling in love:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a58046/little-signs-youre-falling-in-love/

Is there anything else you can think of in addition to what's
already included? If so, what is the sign, and why would this
indicate you're falling in love?

Requirements:

Please be a BIPOC expert in the love, sex, dating, or
relationships vertical. Include your full name, title, and
website.

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28) Summary: Interior designers/flip experts needed

Name: Whitney Coy realtor.com

Category: General

Email: query-bdno@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: realtor.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

Hello! I'm looking for interior designers and home flipping
experts to comment for a rush article I'm working on. I have
before/after images of a house that was renovated inside and
out, and need a few quick quotes about what they changed that
was for the better, why it was an improvement, and why it would
help the home sell. I can provide a link to the images, and just
need the short quotes (1-2 sentences for each group of before
and after images each) emailed to me.

Requirements:

I can provide links to images immediately, and need responses by
5 p.m. PST on Tuesday 10/13.

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29) Summary: Looking for weird Christmas gifts

Name: David Moye HuffPost

Category: General

Email: query-bdnp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: HuffPost

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

HuffPost Weird News is compiling its annual list of WEIRD Xmas
gifts. Check requirements before pitching.

Requirements:

Hi. Before you pitch me, review last year's guide. Notice how
it's photocentric: Here's a link to last year's Weird Christmas
Gift Guide
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weird-christmas-gift-guide_n_5de5a9f8e4b00149f734744a

The following bullet points will improve the chance of getting
in my guides.

Funny cheesy photos showing people using the product with
extreme joy. A url to the product, preferably not of a retailer
like Amazon or Walmart -- no hyperlinks (there's a reason) A
link to a high res photo of the product (see No. 1 for best
practices) An explanation in the email why the product is weird.
I need products that raise the eyebrows or make the mouth drop,
not stuff that just evokes a silent smile. I want gifts that
you'd give to a weirdo, not gifts that would be weird to give to
someone. Not interested in normal products with something wacky
on them (t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE look
at previous guides before pitching. It will save you lots of
misunderstanding and heartache. ;)

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30) Summary: The Right Insurance for Rental Moving Trucks

Name: Erica Lamberg Forbes

Category: General

Email: query-bd0d@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

I would like to interview experts who are very well-versed in
the subject of insurance for moving trucks. There are specific
questions I need answered regarding the overview of options, why
it's a good idea to take the truck company's policy, and an
explanation about why your personal auto policy doesn't cover
the rental truck. Plus, I am hoping to learn if there are gaps
in truck rental insurance for moves. Please respond with your
name, what makes you an expert for this article, your title,
company and a link your online bio/company and U.S. location.
Please no competitive financial website sources and no money
bloggers.

Requirements:

U.S sources only. No bloggers. Thank you. No off-topic pitches,
please.

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31) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide

Name: Nickki Mauceri Blogger

Category: General

Email: query-bdin@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

We looking to feature fun, trendy, and the most popular gifts
perfect for any 20-something. We are looking to feature gifts 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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32) Summary: Best Beauty Gifts

Name: Nickki Mauceri Blogger

Category: General

Email: query-bdix@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

We are looking to feature the top beauty gifts for any
20-something for the holiday season. 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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33) Summary: Work from Home Holiday Gifts

Name: Nickki Mauceri Blogger

Category: General

Email: query-bdjj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

We are looking to feature the best gifts for the
work-from-home-aholic! 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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34) Summary: What the Shy Voter Teaches Children About Elections

Name: Varda Epstein Kars4Kids Parenting

Category: General

Email: query-bdl6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Kars4Kids Parenting

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 13 October

Query:

In the last election, polls failed to predict a Trump victory
because of the "shy voter" phenomenon.

If you're a parent voting for Biden, what, if anything, have you
said to your child about the implications of the shy voter
phenomenon?

Are you a shy Trump voter and a parent? How are you handling the
subject with your child? (Anonymity guaranteed.)

Parents and credentialed experts: what does the "shy voter"
phenomenon say about society, in your opinion? What are you
teaching your child about elections, secret ballots, and the
need to keep some things private.

Requirements:

There must be a useable quote in your initial pitch. Parents and
credentialed experts, only. .

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35) Summary: Foundations/makeup for all skin tones

Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers

Category: General

Email: query-bdlx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 October

Query:

Doing a roundup of the latest foundation makeups a wide range
of skin colors.

Requirements:

Hi-res image, URL to product. Price.

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36) Summary: Chocolate gifts

Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers

Category: General

Email: query-bdlz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 20 October

Query:

Seeking beautiful chocolates to give a gifts.

Requirements:

Hi-res image. URL. Price.

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37) Summary: Private fire crews in wine country

Name: Kathleen Willcox wine searcher

Category: General

Email: query-bdm9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: wine searcher

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 October

Query:

I'm working on an article about the increased reliance on
private fire crews in wine country. I would like to hear from
producers or individuals who have hired them and why, or from
people who feel that the hiring of private crews is not
advisable. Also looking for perspective from experts on the
future of insurance for wineries, the impact this year -- and
other private sector responses to the fires. (Research on smoke
taint, experimental treatments of grapes, etc.)

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38) Summary: Human Interest Story

Name: Andrew Thomas The Epoch Times

Category: General

Email: query-bdmj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Epoch Times

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 October

Query:

Looking for compelling and inspiring stories about individual
people. Themes include, but are not limited to, overcoming
adversity, good samaritans, helping others, eccentric people,
incredible achievements, profiles on
athletes/celebrities/military veterans/interesting people,
unsung heroes, acts of bravery, redemption stories, and survival
stories.

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39) Summary: Benefits and Pitfalls of Family Loans

Name: Erica Lamberg Forbes

Category: General

Email: query-bdn0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

I am looking to interview experts about what people should know
before they borrow or lend money to family members. Please
respond with your name, title, what makes you an expert and a
link to your online bio/company. Please no sources form
competitor sites. Please no money bloggers. Experts should be
well-versed on this subject and currently working in the loan
field. Must be based in the U.S. Topics will include: How do
you loan money to family? How do you ask a family member for a
loan? Some of the benefits Some of the pitfalls Tax implications
for the family borrower and family lender Thank you!

Requirements:

Please no off-topic pitches. No bloggers and no competitor
financial sites. U.S. only. Thank you.

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40) Summary: How To Learn QuickBooks

Name: Marcie Geffner U.S. News & World Report

Category: General

Email: query-bdn4@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: U.S. News & World Report

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 15 October

Query:

Seeking accounting and finance professionals who use QuickBooks
to comment on this program. (1) What is QuickBooks? (2) What
tasks do you use QuickBooks for? (3) Why do you use QuickBooks?
(4) How does QuickBooks compare with Quicken, FreshBooks and
Xero? (5) What resources are available for people who want to
learn how to use QuickBooks? (6) What does it take to learn
QuickBooks? Please submit comments with full name for
attribution, title or relevant credentials, company name,
location (city/state), and website link. Anywhere in U.S.

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High Tech

41) Summary: Workhorse Stock

Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bdmc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

I'm writing about Workhorse stock. The company builds electric
vans and trucks for commercial purposes. So what are the
prospects of this firm? What about the potential for a contract
with the Postal Service? The risks for Workhorse?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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42) Summary: Bumble IPO

Name: Tom Taulli Kiplinger's Personal Finance Online

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bdme@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Kiplinger's Personal Finance Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

It looks like Bumble may go public next year. So why has the
app been so popular? What are the growth prospects? And the
risks?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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43) Summary: Investing in Drone Startups/Airgility

Name: Tom Taulli InvestorPlace.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bdmi@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: InvestorPlace.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

I'm writing a post about Airgility, which is currently raising
money through an equity crowdfunding campaign. The company is
a developer of drones that can fly anywhere. So what are the
prospects? What about the use of AI? What are the risks of
this company - or the drone market in general?

Requirements:

I'm looking for expert commentary.

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44) Summary: The biggest challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders heading into 2021

Name: Steve Hansen mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bdmu@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

As this year winds down, CIOs and IT leaders must start mapping
out their strategies for 2021. What are the biggest challenges
facing CIOs and IT leaders in the coming year? How can they
address these challenges? In your response, please outline the
challenge(s) as well as why it's important to CIOs or IT leaders.

Requirements:

No product pitches, please. No phone interviews this time. Email
only, please.

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Lifestyle and Fitness

45) Summary: Vegan detox

Name: Lisa Maxbauer First for Women

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bdm3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: First for Women

Deadline: 2:00 AM EST - 13 October

Query:

Looking to interview women over the age of 40 who have major
weight-loss success stories to share and feel that eating
plant-based/vegan a few days each month (to detox and reset the
metabolism) helped them reach their health goals. Ideal
candidates would have "before" and "now" snapshots to share.

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46) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts $50 - $100

Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bdne@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

Seeking submissions for the holiday gift guide - gifts $50-$100.
Please include description, URL and images and send them to
carla@poshbeautyblog.com

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47) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide - Stocking Stuffers

Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bdnf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com

Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

Seeking submissions for the holiday gift guide - stocking
stuffers. Please include description, URL and images and send
them to carla@poshbeautyblog.com

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48) Summary: Gifts for Women

Name: Andy Desai Ready for the Red Carpet

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-baat@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Ready for the Red Carpet

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

It is that time of year to start submitting to be considered for
Gift Guides already! This particular article will focus on
Products for Women that might make a great gift idea.

Requirements:

Get these pitches in right away please, no time for mass-pitch
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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49) Summary: Nail Care as Holiday Gift

Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bdly@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 19 October

Query:

Looking for kits, devices and products that would be suitable
for the person who spends time on their nails.

Requirements:

URL to product. Hi-res image. Price.

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50) Summary: How To Make Goulash At Home, According To Chefs

Name: Taylor Tobin The Manual

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bdmf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Manual

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

For this article, I'm looking for chefs with significant
experience making goulash to offer advice to home cooks hoping
to make this comforting dish for the first time.

If you'd like to participate please send the following: 1. Your
name, location, the company/restaurant where you work, and your
position. If you're not currently employed, please send the
details of your most recent position. 2. At least one piece of
advice for first-time goulash makers. Could be about
ingredient-sourcing, seasoning choices, cookware
options...anything that you believe would be useful! 3. An
easy-to-follow goulash recipe and a hi-res,
horizontally-oriented photo of the finished dish.

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Public Policy and Government

51) Summary: US Combatting China, In Wake of Virus contraction

Name: Bowen Xiao The Epoch Times

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-bcjc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Epoch Times

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

Some experts are suggesting that the US should crackdown further
against the CCP, in wake of the president contracting the virus.
What are some of the ways the US can do this? Are there any
strategies that have not been tried yet? What is the best way
the US can respond?

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52) Summary: Nancy Pelosi and President Trump's relationship

Name: Marisa Herman Newsmax

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-bdm2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Newsmax

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have not
spoken in about a year. Has a relationship between a president
and house speaker ever been this strained? With both pushing for
large stimulus packages, will they speak during negotiations?

Requirements:

politics professor political expert

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53) Summary: How will voters perceive Trump's busy campaign schedule?

Name: Leandra Bernstein Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-bdma@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 12 October

Query:

After recovering from COVID-19, President Trump is hitting the
campaign again hard with in-person rallies and events. He
already has a rally every day this week. Axios reported Sunday
that he wanted to be on the campaign trail every day until the
election. An adviser reportedly criticized him saying Trump
"really f----d up with seniors when he said not to worry about
the virus and not to let it control your life." Another worried,
"He's going to kill himself." 1. Do you think it's wise for
Trump to be campaigning so hard after his COVID diagnosis? 2.
How will voters respond to Trump's aggressive campaigning? Will
they perceive it as strength, recklessness, desperation? 3. Is
it too dangerous for either candidate to be holding in-person
events at this time or is it too politically dangerous not to be
on the campaign trail?

Requirements:

Looking for political commentators on the left and right,
current and former campaign hands, academics with a background
in political science, presidential campaigns, public opinion.

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54) Summary: America's infrastructure

Name: Marisa Herman Newsmax

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-bdmz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Newsmax

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

How bad is America's infrastructure? There has been a lot of
talk in past few years about devoting money to America's
crumbling bridges and roads, but not much action. How bad is the
situation? What kind of money/time is needed to fix it?

Requirements:

Infrastructure expert political expert professor

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Sports

55) Summary: Why You Cry While Running

Name: Ashley Mateo RUNNER'S WORLD

Category: Sports

Email: query-bdng@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: RUNNER'S WORLD

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 October

Query:

I'm looking to speak to sports psychology experts about why
someone might get teary or cry while running. This is *not*
about crying at a finish line, but feeling choked up/crying
while running at any other time. The focus is on how running can
be an emotional release that can lead to a physical response.

Requirements:

sports psychologist, ideally w/ a focus in running (please no
coaches unless you have sports psychology credentials)

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Travel

56) Summary: This is the safest way to travel during the pandemic

Name: Chris Elliott USA Today

Category: Travel

Email: query-bdi2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: USA Today

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 14 October

Query:

Is air travel still the safest way to travel? Or is the car (or
something else)? I'd love to hear from anyone who has planned a
recent trip and had to make that determination. Where did you
go? How did you decide to fly vs. drive -- or take some other
mode of transportation? From travel experts, I'd be interested
in your advice. How can you tell if flying is safer? Are there
any modes of transportation that are less safe, or unsafe? Where
do people find out if a particular airline, bus line or car
rental company, is safe?

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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