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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Looking for chefs in the Southwest to speak on traditional dishes (Matador Network)2) Final Call 2020 Holiday Gift Guide (Theresa's Reviews)
3) Can diet affect male pattern baldness/androgenetic alopecia? (WebMD.com)
4) Looking for a sociologist to speak on baby names! (Romper)
5) what lessons did you learn as a first-time home buyer? (Anonymous)
6) Intriguing Winery Stories for Podcast (not technical) (Vivino)
7) Health expert needed to speak on fast food (SHEfinds)
8) Health expert needed- Nutrition (SHEFinds)
9) Thanksgiving appetizer ideas (MyRecipes.com)
10) Thanksgiving appetizer ideas (MyRecipes.com)
11) How do you get hair glue out of your hair? (Anonymous)
12) Seeking therapist for a story on therapy apps (The Business of Business)
13) What's driving interest in wine among younger drinkers? (wine searcher)
14) Holiday Gift Guide for Women (Femfounder)
15) Gifts for Coffee-lovers (Gannett Newspapers)
16) Hot chocolate products and tools (Gannett newspapers)
17) Technology device options that aid health and health care (Anonymous)
18) Looking to feature women 40+ who have virtual side hustles (Woman's World)
19) Looking to feature women 40+ who create/sell toys (Woman's World)
20) Holiday Gift Guide (Famadillo)
21) How to make yourself work out when it's dark outside (SparkPeople.com)
22) Nutritionists Share Best Immune-Boosting Snack Ideas (The Vitamin Shoppe)
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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Summary: Looking for chefs in the Southwest to speak on traditional dishesName: Nickolaus Hines Matador Network
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhne@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Matador Network
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
I'm writing a story about pumpkin empanadas in the Southwest,
and I'm looking to have a couple questions answered by chefs and
locals. The initial questions are below, and I may follow up
with a couple more quick questions or comments.
1. When are pumpkin empanadas typically made and served?
2. Are there any traditions around making or eating pumpkin
empanadas that people should know?
3. What is the perfect pumpkin empanada recipe?
Requirements:
Chef or cook that lives in or is from the Southwest
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Name: Theresa Pickett Theresa's Reviews
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhto@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Theresa's Reviews
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 4 November
Query:
I am looking for products to feature in the 2020 Holiday Gift
Guide.
Requirements:
Full-sized product sample
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Name: Neha K WebMD.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhul@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: WebMD.com
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 5 November
Query:
I'm writing a piece on whether diet affects androgenetic
alopecia in men. Answers to some or all of the following would
be appreciated:
Can diet affect male pattern baldness, and how? Are there
particular nutrients that people at risk for or who have
androgenetic alopecia should focus on (e.g., protein, fat,
etc.)? Is there an ideal diet for those looking to slow the
onset of androgenetic alopecia/male pattern balding? What is the
ideal diet for someone at risk for androgenetic alopecia?
Requirements:
Dermatologists, hair loss specialists, MDs, DOs, researchers
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Name: Samantha Darby Romper
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhv1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Romper
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 4 November
Query:
Looking for a sociologist to speak on baby names and how we are
influenced by those around us (especially pop culture) when
choosing a baby name for our child! Why do we choose certain
names? Are we hoping they'll take on some of their
characteristics? Is it just from hearing the name over and over?
Requirements:
Looking for a sociologist or other expert on human
behavior/sociology.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bhve@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
I am looking for homeowners and/or industry professionals to
weigh in on lessons they learned during the home buying process
(specifically as a first-time home buyer). Looking for responses
to the following questions:
1. If you could change one thing about your first-time home
buying experience, what would it be? 2. Did you make any
mistakes? If so, how did that affect your home buying process?
3. What advice would you give first-time home buyers that you
wish you would have known? 4. At what point did you know you
were truly ready to buy a home?
Requirements:
Looking for insight from realtors, mortgage brokers, or
homeowners who have a website.
Thanks!
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Name: Aidy Smith Vivino
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bgav@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Vivino
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 9 November
Query:
I'm looking for truly mind-boggling winery stories that will
really capture listeners attention through story-telling. This
is for a podcast being released globally to a very large
wine-receptive audience.
The kind of stories I want are similar for example to... How
walls were built in champagne house cellars during World War 2
to hide the stocks from the invading German troops and the
treasuries behind them only discovered in the 1990's after
bricks accidentally fell as the winemaker walked in one
morning... etc.
What I don't want is anything technical to do with being 'the
first biodynamic vineyard' or a winemaker who travelled to 30
countries learning how to create wine... so on... I want truly
captivating stories that will make you think WOAH!
Thanks!
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Name: Leah Carton SHEfinds
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bh1j@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SHEfinds
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
I am looking for a health expert to speak to one Wendy's
breakfast combo menu item and explain why it's unhealthy and why
no one should order it because it poses health risks. Wendy's
breakfast menu:
https://order.wendys.com/category/132/breakfast-combos. Thanks!
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Name: Robyn Turk SHEFinds
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhca@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SHEFinds
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 6 November
Query:
I am looking for an expert to provide commentary on the
nutritional value of eggs and how they may aid in a healthy diet
or weight loss.
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Name: Kelsey Ogletree MyRecipes.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhg0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MyRecipes.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
Looking for food pros (can be chefs, restaurant owners,
bloggers, kitchen experts) to address 1) whether you actually
need to serve pre-meal appetizers on Thanksgiving 2) if yes,
practical tips for serving such as time, how much, etc. 3) a few
ideas for super-easy appetizers with simple ingredients (NO
written out recipes). Please answer ALL the questions in your
response and include your name, title, company and location
(city, state).
Requirements:
Please don't send in original recipes in traditional recipe
format. Looking for commentary on items 1-2 as well as
suggestions for point 3 that are so easy you can explain them in
a sentence or two.
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Name: Kelsey Ogletree MyRecipes.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhg1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MyRecipes.com
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
Looking for food pros (can be chefs, restaurant owners,
bloggers, kitchen experts) to address 1) whether you actually
need to serve pre-meal appetizers on Thanksgiving 2) if yes,
practical tips for serving such as time, how much, etc. 3) a few
ideas for super-easy appetizers with simple ingredients (NO
written out recipes). Please answer ALL the questions in your
response and include your name, title, company and location
(city, state).
Requirements:
Please don't send in original recipes in traditional recipe
format. Looking for commentary on items 1-2 as well as
suggestions for point 3 that are so easy you can explain them in
a sentence or two.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bhnr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 AM CST - 6 November
Query:
Hair glue is great... until it isn't. How can you safely remove
it from your hair?
Requirements:
hairstylists, makeup artists, beauty pros, beauty influencers,
hairdressers, product formulators, cosmetic chemists, et cetera
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Name: Julia Gray The Business of Business
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhqp@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Business of Business
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
I'm looking for a therapist to comment on therapy during COVID,
the rise of therapy apps, and the future of the industry.
I'd love to speak to therapists who use therapy apps like
BetterHelp and Talkspace to reach new patients, as well as
therapists who have moved their practices to Zoom.
Requirements:
Behavioral therapist
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Name: Kathleen Willcox wine searcher
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhu0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: wine searcher
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
Younger drinkers (millennials / Gen Z) are getting into wine.
But how and why? Looking to speak with producers and experts who
can share data and insight into what younger consumers are most
interested in -- regions/varieties/styles/etc. I'd also be
interested to hear from producers who are getting more traction
with virtual events from that subset .... which are actually
translating to sales they can point to.
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Name: Rachel Pederson Femfounder
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhu4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Femfounder
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 November
Query:
We are looking for some of the best holiday gifts for
entrepreneurs for our holiday gift guide.
Requirements:
Send over your website, pricing, and links to the products for
consideration.
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Name: Pamela George Gannett Newspapers
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhu6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Gannett Newspapers
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
Looking for coffee, coffee makers, etc. to give as gifts for the
holidays.
Requirements:
Hi-res image on white background. MSRP.
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Name: Pamela George Gannett newspapers
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhu7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Gannett newspapers
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 November
Query:
Looking for hot chocolate mixes and items with which to make the
cold weather great.
Requirements:
Hi-res image. Price. Website for purchasing.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bhuf@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 4 November
Query:
We are looking for technology experts, companies and
representatives who are involved in the health industry aiding
it with technology/devices. We want to keep our audience/public
aware of the technology options available to aid their health
and or health care.
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Name: Hannah Chenoweth Woman's World
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhui@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Woman's World
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 November
Query:
Hi! I'm looking to feature women age 40+ who have virtual side
hustles for Woman's World Magazine's Ka-ching column, which
features women with unique side hustles. Whether this brings in
$500 per month or $5,000, I'm just looking to speak with women
who are passionate about what they do, whether it's selling on
eBay or Poshmark, running some sort of creative money-making
website, working as a virtual tutor or music teacher or being a
virtual personal assistant. Thanks so much!
Requirements:
If this sounds like you, it would be great to know the following
info to pitch it to my editor: - Name, age, location (must be
over age 40) -What inspired you to start your side hustle?
-How much money do you make (rough estimate, whether monthly or
yearly)? -Is there a particular purpose for this extra money?
(retirement, travel, etc.) -What do you love about your side
hustle? -How do you find customers? -Do you have a website or
social media?
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Name: Hannah Chenoweth Woman's World
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhuk@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Woman's World
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 November
Query:
Hi! I'm looking to feature women age 40+ who create and sell
toys for Woman's World Magazine's Ka-ching column, which
features a new entrepreneurial and creative woman each week.
This can be anything from dolls to train sets to children's
books, etc. Whether this brings in $500 per month or $5,000, I'm
just looking to speak with women who are passionate about what
they do. Thanks so much!
Requirements:
If this sounds like you, it would be great to know the following
info to pitch it to my editor: - Name, age, location (must be
over age 40) -What inspired you to start your side hustle?
-How much money do you make (rough estimate, whether monthly or
yearly)? -Is there a particular purpose for this extra money?
(retirement, travel, etc.) -What do you love about your side
hustle? -How do you find customers? -Do you have a website or
social media?
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Name: Maria Spanadoris Famadillo
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhup@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Famadillo
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 November
Query:
Our Holiday stories are stand alone and our gift guide is made
up of top-10s as well as stand alone reviews. Since we get over
300-400 items to review we are writing the reviews NOW to run in
September onwards. So reviews written NOW for publication in
September/October/Novemeber. Here's an example of a stand alone
review:
https://famadillo.com/my-edge-knife-is-making-me-a-culinary-genius/
And a round up
http://famadillo.com/outside-of-the-box-gifts-for-christmas/ So
instead of us receiving the madness December 1st to cover for
Christmas we are just scheduling ahead of time.
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Name: Jen Mueller SparkPeople.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhvc@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SparkPeople.com
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 6 November
Query:
I'm writing a piece about staying motivated to exercise at this
time of year when it's dark in the early morning and starts
getting dark in the early evening. Please send me your best
motivational tips!
Requirements:
Looking for personal trainers, motivation experts and
health/fitness experts to respond. Thanks!
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Name: Addie Sands The Vitamin Shoppe
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bhvn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Vitamin Shoppe
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 7 November
Query:
With immune health so top-of-mind right now, looking for
dietitians (MS,RD, or more advanced nutrition degrees only),
looking for RDs to weigh in with their favorite ideas for
healthy snacks. NO PRODUCT/BRAND recs. Please use numbers as
requested to format:
1. Please list your name/client's name, credentials (MUST have
MS, RD) and link to book/website/etc. for citation. 2. Please
share your first snack idea suggestion and describe how to make
it. Include the serving size. i.e. "a tablespoon of almond
butter with a banana and tablespoon of chia seeds" and any
instructions for making it if you need to walk readers through
how (i.e., blend together a cup of great Northern beans with x
lemon juice, y olive oil, z sea salt and blend until smooth and
serve with carrot and jicama sticks. This makes x 1/2 cup
servings." Also share any substitution ideas if relevant. (i.e.
"try almond butter instead of peanut butter.") 3. For your
suggestion above in section two share a few lines about why it's
so immunity-friendly (what nutrients--and what do they do?).
Please link to a study or two. 4. Please name a second
immunity-boosting snack idea and describe how to make it and
serving size and substitiution info as necessary as you did in
section 2. 5. Please share a few lines about why snack in
section four is so immunity-friendly (what nutrients--and what
do they do?). Link to a study or two if relevant for this one as
well (though optional for this one). 6. Please give a brief
quote explaining why snacks can be an important part of your
diet and a great opportunity to slip more immunity-boosting
foods into your routine. I.E., "Even if you eat healthy for your
main meals, many people use snack time to nosh on junk food, by
snacking on healthy snacks with antioxidants, minerals, and
vitamins you can help support your immunity...." or some such.
You're the expert!
Requirements:
Answers may be tweaked slightly for grammar/flow/clarity. Will
send link to article when live if you made the cut but cannot
respond to all responses individually upon your submission.
Thanks so much!
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