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Queries!

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Summary: Looking for Medical Professionals and Field Experts Willing to Discuss Bedtime for Toddlers.

Name: Vince Mercuri BabyGaga

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bll6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: BabyGaga

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 26 November

Query:

We are producing an article that will feature the opinions of
various experts and medical professionals regarding bedtime for
Toddlers. The guiding questions are as follows - Is there an
optimal time to put your toddlers (aged 0-2) to bed? Does the
timing correlate to good sleeping habits?

Requirements:

We are looking for licensed Medical Professionals and Field
Experts who can speak directly about the subject. Responses
should be 3-5 sentences, must directly address the topic at
hand, and may include any facts and resources you believe are
necessary (PLEASE include the information in your response).
Please include your name and any social links for the proper
crediting. We will email you if your information is selected and
published. Thank you

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2) Summary: Need expert for article on LGB minority stress and cognitive aging

Name: Jo Yurcaba Verywell Health

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blpm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Verywell Health

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

I'm working on an article for Verywell Mind about a recent study
that found older sexual minorities (lesbian, gay, and bisexual
people) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment:
https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/geront/gnaa136/5909144?redirectedFrom=fulltext

I'm looking for an expert who can answer the following questions:

1. What is minority stress and how does it impact LGB people's
mental health? 2. How can stress and depression impact cognitive
decline later in life? 3. Why is the above study important?
What impacts should it have at a policy or social level?

My deadline for responses is 3 p.m. EST. You can respond to
these questions via email or by phone if that's easier for you.

Requirements:

I am ideally looking for someone with a PhD and research
experience in the fields of sociology or psychology.

I'm also open to receiving responses from licensed therapists,
psychotherapists, and social workers who work with LGB people,
particularly older LGB people.

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3) Summary: asthma expert needed re: pulse oximeters

Name: Sarah Bradley Verywell Health

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blpv@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Verywell Health

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm looking for an expert to briefly summarize what to look for
when buying pulse oximeters to manage asthma at home.

Please address:

1) What should consumers look for when buying a pulse oximeter
to stay on top of their asthma symptoms (e.g. FDA-approved as a
medical device, battery life, LED screen, etc.)? Please suggest
2 or 3 features/characteristics and briefly explain why these
are important.

2) Are there any specific pulse oximeters you could recommend
for managing asthma at home?

Requirements:

Must be a board certified MD, PA, or respiratory therapist. Must
have practice experience in pulmonology, allergy, or immunology.

THIS IS A SHORT TURNAROUND ARTICLE. I need to receive all
responses via email before EOD Wednesday 11/25.

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4) Summary: DOCTORS: how can your posture affect your emotional state?

Name: Tracey Duncan Bustle

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blpw@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

As a yoga teacher, I have noticed that the way a person holds
themselves tells me something about their emotional state. Is
this just my interpretation? I would like to hear from medical
doctors about the ways that posture can affect our emotional
well being and why. I would like to hear from traditional
doctors (MDs) and this is quick deadline so please answer
questions in this thread. Thank you!

Here are my Qs: 1. What are your name, pronouns, location, job
title, and any academic affiliations? 2. Do you think that
posture can affect emotional health? Why or why not? 3. Is this
a correlation or a causation situation? In other words, may
people slouch when they feel sad or are they sad because they
slouch? Both? Neither? 4. What kinds of emotional repercussions
can different kinds of posture have? Please be specific in
examples. 5. What's more important, trying to correct posture or
working on emotional health in other ways? 6. What's your
advice to anyone who may feel like their posture is affecting
their emotional health or vice versa? 7. What else?

Requirements:

Medical doctors

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5) Summary: Cardiologist / heart failure

Name: Camille Noe Pagan Major health publication / website

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blqn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Major health publication / website

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Seeking a cardiologist to discuss heart failure--specifically,
what they observe in newly diagnosed patients and finding
effective treatments. For a profile (photo included) for a major
health outlet with millions of readers. Cardiologist *must* have
major medical system or university affiliation.

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6) Summary: Infections and toddlers

Name: Lindsay Mack Romper

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blqt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 8:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm writing a piece for Romper about toddlers and common
infections, and I need some input from a professional. If you
are a pediatrician who can speak to this topic, please respond
here or email lemack1@gmail.com for some quick interview
questions. Thanks!

Requirements:

any pediatrician /medical professional who has experience
working with children is welcome to respond

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7) Summary: Emotional Intelligence; What It Is, Why It Is So Essential, And How We Can Increase It

Name: Yitzi Weiner Thrive Global

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bix2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Thrive Global

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new series about

Emotional Intelligence; What It Is, Why It Is So Essential, And
How We Can Increase It. Full details here https://bit.ly/2UaV4ee

We would like to explore why emotional intelligence is such an
essential area of life, and how we can each increase our
emotional intelligence

We would like to interview and feature people who are experts on
emotional intelligence, (EQ) or leaders and business leaders who
have used EQ to achieve success.

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/social-impact-heroes-how-maya-smith-of-lady-gagas-born-this-way-foundation-is-helping-to-create-2c0b105b5093?source=friends_link&sk=b00fad9274c65e89caa2d8dc641ae260

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/social-impact-heroes-how-yael-cohen-braun-julie-greenbaum-are-helping-to-change-the-way-d0e47c158201?source=friends_link&sk=bd3c9d8313f2ed5658b86b88e1150385

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/peta-founder-ingrid-newkirk-imagine-what-it-would-be-like-to-have-a-watch-that-instead-of-53a3a2bd352b?source=friends_link&sk=5dc875ba998c701c30d5dc94b4fcad88

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/social-impact-heroes-how-amber-zenith-emily-nelson-have-helped-to-reignite-a-love-for-aerobic-workouts-across-north-america/

In addition, after the all interviews are completed, an article
featuring the ideas from the best interviews will be submitted
to Buzzfeed and Entrepreneur.com, like these we have done:

https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/345415
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/340907
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/339554

The Buzzfeed article will look similar to this:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewziegler/heres-what-the-best-athletes-of-the-90s-look-lik

Individuals who are accepted for this series will be featured in
at least 2 - 4 articles.

Yitzi Weiner and Kristin Marquet and Parveen Panwar will be the
primary leads for the series. Most interviews will not require
phone interviews and can be done by email. Requirements:

We would like to interview and feature people who are experts on
emotional intelligence, (EQ) or leaders and business leaders who
have used EQ to achieve success.

Please leave your pitch below so that we do not miss your
email. (The text of your submission will be a pitch for an
interview, and will not be used in the actual article)

Other articles that our team is actively working on (including
this one) can be seen here bit.ly/otherarticlesweareworkingon

Our complete list of story-lines can be seen here
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ongoing-interview-series-in-authority-magazine-7d633a349753

For more about Authority Magazine and other articles created by
our team, please see here:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/about-authority-magazine-bc4be45bdd05

Requirements:

We would like to interview and feature people who are experts
on emotional intelligence, (EQ) or leaders and business leaders
who have used EQ to achieve success.

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8) Summary: Insight from Health Experts

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blov@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

We are looking for insight on EVERYTHING HEALTH from all health
experts. Whether it is general or specific, weight loss,
nutrition, addictions, dental, hair loss, skin care, plastic
surgery info, diabetes, emotional, psychological...just to name
a few, we want to hear from you.

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9) Summary: Registered dietitians to address reverse dieting

Name: Vanessa Caceres US News and World Report

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blox@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: US News and World Report

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hi, I'm looking to connect with registered dietitians who can
answer some questions about reverse dieting. Preference is to
hear from RDs who regularly work with weightlifting/sports
nutrition.

Please respond and if interested, I'll get back to you with more
details/questions. Thanks.

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10) Summary: eye issues and masks

Name: Alexandra Frost The Healthy

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-blqq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Healthy

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm looking to talk to an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and
possibly even a front line worker with glasses for a story on
issues that wearing masks can cause for your eyes and how to
solve them. Some examples are associations with dry eye or eye
irritation, and also glasses fogging up.

Requirements:

Practicing Opthamologist or Optometrist who are not associated
with selling a brand of eye products specifically

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Business and Finance

11) Summary: Seeking HR pros to discuss Total Rewards

Name: Lyssa Test Lattice

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bl3p@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Lattice

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Looking for HR professionals to touch on the following Total
Rewards questions:

1. In your own words, what is the difference between total
rewards and total compensation? 2. Why should a company care
about calculating total rewards? 3. What are the benefits of
total rewards for employees? 4. What are some creative ways
businesses can share total rewards information with employees/
5. How can companies quantify less cut-and-dry perks like
company policies, employee discount programs, training programs,
etc?

Please share your full name, job title, company name, website,
and email address so I can get in touch with you, if needed!

Requirements:

HR professionals only, please

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12) Summary: Connecting with podcaster in the social media niche

Name: Shobit Gupta SocialPilot

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blhf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SocialPilot

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

I am looking for podcasters in the social media/social media
management/marketing niche to partner with.

Requirements:

Have made podcasts in the social media/social media
management/marketing niche

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13) Summary: Persuasion and Understanding Enneagram Types

Name: Jonathan Taylor Persuasion by the Pint

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bloz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Persuasion by the Pint

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

We are seeking an expert on Enneagrams and human behavior to
join us for a 30-minute discussion on our weekly podcast
Wednesday afternoon (Nov 25th) at 5:30 pm EST. Persuasion and
influence isn't a one-size-fits-all attribute. There is a range
of different Enneagram styles to understand when it comes to
influencing.

Requirements:

We are seeking an expert on Enneagrams and human behavior to
join us for a 30-minute discussion on our weekly podcast
Wednesday afternoon (Nov 25th) at 5:30 pm EST. Persuasion and
influence isn't a one-size-fits-all attribute. There is a range
of different Enneagram styles to understand when it comes to
influencing.

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14) Summary: Food Waste Recycling

Name: Maura Keller American Recycler

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blp0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: American Recycler

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 November

Query:

I need to interview experts about food waste recycling programs
and how they have evolved and what the future holds for food
waste recycling.

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15) Summary: Looking to interview successful freelancers or self-employed professionals

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blpk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

Hi. I'm looking to interview freelancers or self-employed
individuals who earn five-figure income -- and chat about your
strategy! Open to all professions. Bonus: if you have a
creative, unique, out-of-the-box business or profession. I'll be
prioritising BIPOC and LGBTQ+ voices.

Requirements:

Individuals need to be earning at least a five-figure income.
Please email me your bio, details of your business, and your
income.

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16) Summary: Women who work as dog walkers

Name: Julie Revelant First For Women

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blpt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: First For Women

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

I'm looking to interview a woman 50+ who has her own dog walking
business or works for another company. Please include your age,
link to your site, and your highest earnings in a month.

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17) Summary: The cost of bad roads? Seeking experts on what we get for our infrastructure investments

Name: Deb Gordon MoneyGeek

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blpy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MoneyGeek

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I am looking for experts (especially academics but open to
others) who can speak to policy issues and economic implications
of infrastructure spending/investment.

Please weigh in on any/all of the following questions:

1. How is highway improvement usually funded? What are the
typical trade-offs in state budgets? 2. What is the impact of
investment in road improvement? What are the implications when
states do not invest in such improvements? 3. How do poor roads
impact drivers? 4. Are there broader impacts of poor roads on
communities or local economies? 5. Would COVID-19
Infrastructure spending be effective economic stimulus? 6. Is
there anything you'd like to add about the relationship between
the quality of roads, state budgets, and state or local economic
indicators?

Requirements:

Please include complete answers (they'll be presented in Q&A
format) along with your name/title/affiliation/social media
handle and/or online bio as you'd want to be referenced.

Please also include contact information for any follow-up
questions. Thanks

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18) Summary: Strategies to Improve Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Name: Kaumudi Tiwari Zonka Feedback

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blfd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Zonka Feedback

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

For companies that have successfully applied strategies to
improve their Net Promoter Score overtime. Please share the
strategy you applied, the timeline it took to see results, and
the improvement in percentage or as the Net Promoter Score
itself. Share your strategies related to internal business
changes, as well as changes made for customers and their impact.

Requirements:

Must provide the following - Name, Company, Title, Company
Website, LinkedIn Profile. Must have experience with businesses
using Net Promoter Score or running your own business and
actively measuring NPS.

f possible, a detailed answer (300 words max).

The article will be published on the blog and will link to your
LinkedIn page. We will contact you via email if your input is
shortlisted and is added.

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19) Summary: Women who have started businesses in pandemic

Name: Eilene Zimmerman The Washington Post

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bli7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Washington Post

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Looking for women who decided to change their professional lives
during the pandemic--either because they simply had to, faced
with current circumstances, or because they really wanted to.

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20) Summary: Is China cracking down on the fintech industry?

Name: Matthew Stafford The Millennial Source

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blow@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Millennial Source

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

The Millennial Source is looking for comments on the following
topic: Is China cracking down on the fintech industry? With the
collapse of Ant Group's IPO, is Beijing seeking to rein in the
fintech industry in the country?

Sources can reply to some of the following queries:

1) Why did Ant Group's IPO fall through?

2) Did the fintech industry in China grow large as a result of a
lack of regulation?

3) Is Beijing cracking down on its domestic fintech industry?

3a) If so - why is this the case?

Please include your bio and any qualifications with your
responses - we look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements:

Fintech experts, China political and economic experts

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21) Summary: Your top Branding lesson(s)

Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-blp3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Please include some proof that your lesson(s) is true - for
example, a piece of data to back up what you say, a specific
example of something you worked on with results, etc.

Feel free to include your LinkedIn and Twitter handles for when
we share the article on social media
(https://twitter.com/marketingsherpa).

Here is the core piece of content we'll be linking to from the
article:

https://marketingexperiments.com/value-proposition/beware-power-of-brand

Here are previous articles to give you an example of what the
final published article will look like:

https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/lead-gen-4-quick-lead-gen-case-studies-to-give-you-ideas-for-increasing-demand

https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/creative-leadership-ideas-behind-the-scenes-look-at-9-companies

https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/discovering-what-works-in-marketing-challenging-the-status-quo

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:

Your top branding lesson(s)

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Education

22) Summary: Tips on How to make those unpopular subjects exciting

Name: Jozef Raczka Twinkl

Category: Education

Email: query-bloa@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Twinkl

Deadline: 5:00 PM GMT - 26 November

Query:

A poll published last year suggested that the least popular
school subjects are Maths, PE, English, History and Geography.
I'm looking for your tips on how to make those unpopular
subjects, and especially Maths, more appealing to pupils who are
unconvinced by them. If you have any theories or information on
why these subjects are less popular, then I'd love to hear them
as well. We would link to any responses we used in our blog and
encourage you to link back to or include the text for the blog
with credit via link on your site.

Requirements:

Looking for Educators or Educational Writers, especially if
Maths is their chosen subject. Please include your responses in
the email.

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23) Summary: ISO: Nursing Degree Expert

Name: Katy McWhirter Affordable Schools Online

Category: Education

Email: query-blpn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Affordable Schools Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hello, I'm currently writing a guide on nursing bridge programs
to help those with existing degrees learn how these programs
help advance their careers. I want to interview someone with
knowledge of these programs. The questions I need answered
include:

1) How can a student decide whether a bridge program best serves
their needs? 2) What are some components of these programs that
potential students should consider or know about before
enrolling? 3) Do employers feel differently about bridge
programs than regular degrees? 4) How can bridge programs
benefits students already working in the nursing field? 5) What
advice would you give learners considering this option?

Requirements:

In addition to answers, please provide a short bio (~100 words)
and. photo of yourself to feature alongside the interview. All
answers must arrive by Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Thank you!

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24) Summary: Changes to expect with federal loan servicing

Name: Holly Johnson Forbes

Category: Education

Email: query-blou@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

The federal government has announced they'll work closely with
new loan servicers in 2021, which has left many borrowers
wondering what comes next. Should federal student loan customers
expect a loan servicer change this month? Or will it happen
sometime next year? What tips do you suggest to help them
navigate the transition?

Requirements:

student loan experts, higher education experts

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Entertainment and Media

25) Summary: Remote interview tips

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-blc6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 27 November

Query:

Working on an article that gives tips to those who are doing
remote interviews. Would love to hear from entertainment
professionals. Ideally, you interview people yourself!

Requirements:

N/A

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26) Summary: Top marketing and/or web design mistakes

Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-blp5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa

Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 1 December

Query:

Please include some proof that what you say is true - for
example, a piece of data to back up what you say, a specific
example of something you worked on with results, a story or
anecdote, etc.

Feel free to include your LinkedIn and Twitter handles for when
we share the article on social media
(https://twitter.com/marketingsherpa).

Here is the core piece of content we'll be linking to from the
article:

https://marketingexperiments.com/conversion-marketing/page-layout-optimization-mistakes

Here are previous articles to give you an example of what the
final published article will look like:

https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/lead-gen-4-quick-lead-gen-case-studies-to-give-you-ideas-for-increasing-demand

https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/creative-leadership-ideas-behind-the-scenes-look-at-9-companies

https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/discovering-what-works-in-marketing-challenging-the-status-quo

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:

Top marketing and/or web design mistakes

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27) Summary: What are good strategies to win at online slots?

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-blp7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Seeking experts and passionate slot players who can provide
insightful and unusual tips to improve a gambler's chance to win
at online slots.

It need to go deeper than "pick a high RTP machine".

Requirements:

Must be knowledgeable in slots.

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General

28) Summary: Expert to speak about virtual water trade

Name: s d EOS Journal

Category: General

Email: query-blp4@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: EOS Journal

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Expert to speak about the concept of virtual water trade and its
merits/challenges.

Requirements:

Earth scientist/geologist/water expert/hydrologist/academic.

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29) Summary: Romper assignment discussing how to parent a defiant toddler

Name: Abigale Schreier Romper

Category: General

Email: query-blpe@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hi, there. I'm looking for child psychologists, child
development experts, or family therapists to help me answer the
following questions via email, and I'll use your emailed
responses as quotes in my article and link back to your
professional website, if applicable. My questions are as follows:

Why are so many toddlers so defiant?

What are some tried and true parenting methods that work when
parenting a defiant toddler?

How do you handle tantrums with a defiant toddler? Picky eating?
Safety? Aggression?

Requirements:

child development experts, family therapists, child psychologists

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30) Summary: Romper assignment discussing why time-outs/ins are essential for parents too

Name: Abigale Schreier Romper

Category: General

Email: query-blpf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hi, there. I'm looking for child psychologists, child
development experts, or family therapists to help me answer the
following questions via email, and I'll use your emailed
responses as quotes in my article and link back to your
professional website, if applicable. My questions are as follows:

What's the difference between a time-out and a time-in? Do you
think one works better than the other?/

Why would a time-out/time-in be important for parents as well as
children?/

Can children of all ages recognize/feel when their parents are
stressed out and frustrated even if the parents try to hide it?
Would a time out for parents help with this?/

Do time-outs/time-ins work better than physical discipline? Why
or why not?/

Requirements:

child development experts, family therapists, child
psychologists

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31) Summary: Romper assignment: When should toddlers be able to jump

Name: Abigale Schreier Romper

Category: General

Email: query-blpz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Romper

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hi there. I have a Romper assignment where I need two
pediatricians or child development experts to answer my below
questions via email. I'll use your emailed responses as quotes
in my article and link back to your professional page if
applicable. My questions are as follows:

What age should toddlers be able to jump standing in place with
both feet?

What age should toddlers be able to jump off of objects?

What about jumping and making distance forward or backward?

What age should we be concerned and seek help from a
pediatrician?

What are some signs of delayed physical development in toddlers?

Requirements:

pediatrician, child development experts

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32) Summary: Debt collection during COVID

Name: Bobbi Dempsey Personal finance site

Category: General

Email: query-blq9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Personal finance site

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Seeking sources who can discuss how debt collection has changed
(if at all) during the pandemic. I'm especially interested in
changes or updates related to the collection of medical debt.

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33) Summary: Organizations that buy medical debt and then forgive it

Name: Bobbi Dempsey Personal finance site

Category: General

Email: query-blqa@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Personal finance site

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Seeking organizations that buy and forgive medical debt. Would
also be interested in speaking with someone whose medical debt
was bought and forgiven by one of these groups.

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34) Summary: Seeking individual with MS who is involved in MS activism/awareness

Name: Camille Noe Pagan Major health website

Category: General

Email: query-blqp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Major health website

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Seeking individual with multiple sclerosis who is involved in
spreading awareness (locally or on a larger scale) or promoting
research for the disease to talk about their experience. For a
profile for a major health outlet with millions of readers.

Requirements:

Source must not be paid spokesperson for pharmaceutical company.

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35) Summary: Insights from ski bloggers

Name: Minuca Elena The Ski Girl

Category: General

Email: query-blm5@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Ski Girl

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

I'm searching for ski bloggers. Please provide an answer of
around 150-200 words."What is the best ski apparel and gear a
skier should use? Which brands do you recommend?" Please include
your name and the URL of your website. I will link to your site
and email you when the post goes live.

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36) Summary: Need experts for story: How to navigate and win a bidding war as a buyer

Name: Erik Martin CTW Features

Category: General

Email: query-blng@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CTW Features

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 2 December

Query:

Hello. My name is Erik Martin, and I am a reporter with CTW
Features. We will be publishing a nationally syndicated special
section called "Home buyers guide" in January that will publish
in newspapers and websites across the country (visit
https://tinyurl.com/ejmctwfeatures for past syndicated content
samples from CTW Features). For one of the stories running in
this section, I'm looking to interview real estate
agents/brokers, Realtors, real estate attorneys, lenders, real
estate faculty, and other real estate/home buying experts for
the following story:

Beating back the competition: Strategies for navigating and
winning a bidding war. In many markets across the country,
competition for available homes remains fierce. This story will
provide tips and insights regarding how to win a bidding war on
a desired home and knowing when it's best to look elsewhere. I
can only accept full-sentence written responses (via email) that
I can use as quotes. My deadline is noon central, Wednesday,
December 2, 2020.

QUESTIONS: 1. Why are bidding wars still common these days?
Please explain how many markets remain strong seller's markets
that lead to competition and bidding wars. 2. Please provide
detailed tips on how a determined buyer can navigate and win a
bidding war. What can/should they be doing? 3. Please explain
how a bidding war typically works, from beginning to end, and
what buyers should expect during this process. 4. How much over
the asking price (in percentage or dollars close parentheses
should buyers expect to pay if they want to win a bidding war,
in general? 5. When is engaging in a bidding war not worth it?
Please provide a detailed scenario. 6. What should buyers
consider carefully before entering into a bidding war or raising
the stakes? What signs should tell them that it's time to walk
away? 7. In general, how can a bidding war be avoided? Please
provide detailed suggestions here. 8. Any other thoughts, tips,
or suggestions on this topic? 9. What is your full name, title,
company, city/state location, and email address?

Erik Martin martinspiration@gmail.com

Requirements:

Read query

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37) Summary: Need experts for story: The benefits of taking a homebuyer education course

Name: Erik Martin CTW Features

Category: General

Email: query-blnh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: CTW Features

Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 2 December

Query:

Hello. My name is Erik Martin, and I am a reporter with CTW
Features. We will be publishing a nationally syndicated special
section called "Home buyers guide" in January that will publish
in newspapers and websites across the country (visit
https://tinyurl.com/ejmctwfeatures for past syndicated content
samples from CTW Features). For one of the stories running in
this section, I'm looking to interview homebuyer education
course providers/experts, real estate agents/brokers, Realtors,
real estate attorneys, lenders, real estate faculty, and other
real estate/home buying experts for the following story:

Homebuying 101: Why it pays to take a homebuyer education
course. This piece will explain the benefits of taking a free or
low-cost homebuyer education course, commonly offered by
lenders, banks, community programs, etc. I will suggest how to
find these courses, what kinds of courses to look for, and
realistic expectations for what you should expect to learn. I
can only accept written responses (via email) that I can use as
quotes. My deadline is noon central, Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

QUESTIONS: 1. Why do many buyers, especially first-time buyers,
lack financial literacy and the know-how to successfully afford
and purchase a home? 2. Why is it important for these
less-experience buyers to take a homebuyer education course, if
possible? What are the benefits? 3. When is a homebuyer
education course required versus optional? Please provide a few
scenarios with details. 4. Please explain how a typical
homebuyer education course works: What is taught, who teaches
it, where is it held, over what time period (e.g., one day or
multiple days and for how many hours), etc.? 5. What can
prospective buyers expect to learn at one of these
courses/classes? 6. Is there a charge to attend one of these
classes? If so, how much can you expect to pay out-of-pocket, in
general (give a low to high price range)? 7. Any other thoughts,
tips, or suggestions on this topic? 8. What is your full name,
title, company, city/state location, and email address?

Erik Martin martinspiration@gmail.com

Requirements:

Read query

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38) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide: Looking for Gift Ideas for Moms

Name: Liza Ford Blog/Online

Category: General

Email: query-blno@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blog/Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 November

Query:

This November we will publish our Holiday Gift Guide! We are
excited to work on this gift guide as it is our most popular
gift guide each year! We have gift guide categories for Women,
Men, Pets, Children & Teens, Arts & Crafts, Books and Monthly
Subscriptions. We are looking for popular, fun and unique gift
ideas that will appeal to our readers.

Our blog is focused on helping our readers save on necessities
so that they can splurge on luxuries. Our readers love to save
money so that they can then spend it on fun new items that I
review or recommend on my blog. We are only including items
that we personally like and would use. We will publish our gift
guide on November 13th. The last day we will add products to the
gift guide is December 15th. We will continually promote and
update our gift guide through December 15th. Each product that
I feature will include a high res image (provided by you) as
well as a product description and link to the product. Below
are my social media stats for your consideration: Facebook:
126,500 fans (https://www.facebook.com/addictedtosaving)
Twitter: 9,500 followers (https://twitter.com/addicted2saving)
Pinterest: 4,600 followers
(https://www.pinterest.com/addicted2saving/) Instagram: 2,2250
followers (https://instagram.com/addictedtosaving/)

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39) Summary: Looking for STEM, STEAM, Art & Craft Kit Gift Ideas for Holiday Gift Guide

Name: Liza Ford Blog/Online

Category: General

Email: query-blnp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blog/Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 November

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40) Summary: Holiday Gift Guide: Looking for Gift Ideas for New Dog Owners

Name: Liza Ford Blog/Online

Category: General

Email: query-blnq@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blog/Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 November

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41) Summary: Holiday gift guide

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little helpers in life

Category: General

Email: query-blon@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little helpers in life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Hello, my name is MIndy I am the co owner of Little Helpers In
Life. I am getting started on featuring the best of the best
companies for my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. I want to make sure to
find the latest coolest gifts for everyone in your family,
including your pets. And even for your friends and coworkers.
All I require is full size products in exchange for a feature in
my guide This blog follows FTC blogger guidelines, and has 166k
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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42) Summary: Gifts for her

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little helpers in life

Category: General

Email: query-bloo@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little helpers in life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

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 her 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 166k 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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43) Summary: Christmas trees and decorations

Name: Mindy Spoelma Little helpers in life

Category: General

Email: query-blop@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Little helpers in life

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

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 166k 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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44) Summary: Physical Therapist Needed for Article On Compression Pants

Name: Jane Chertoff Byrdie

Category: General

Email: query-blp1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Byrdie

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Looking for a physical therapist to comment on an article about
compression pants. Please answer the following questions:

What are the benefits of compression pants? Who should wear
them, who shouldn't wear them? How long should you wear them
for, and how often to wear them? What are your favorite brands
of compression pants and why do you like them?

Requirements:

Must be a certified physical therapist. No product endorsements,
please.

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45) Summary: M.D. Needed for Article On "Drinking Alcohol After a Workout"

Name: Jane Chertoff Byrdie

Category: General

Email: query-blp2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Byrdie

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm looking for a physician (MD) or nutritionist who is
available to answer some questions about drinking alcohol after
a workout.

Is it bad to drink after working out? why or why not? How many
drinks is safe to have post-workout?

Which type of alcohol is best post-workout if you feel compelled
to drink?

In general, how many drinks on average is "safe" to drink for
men and women on a weekly basis?

Requirements:

Must be a certified, licensed MD or CN with knowledge about
sports/fitness

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46) Summary: I'd like to speak with people who would prefer not to vote for female leaders.

Name: Christine Ro BBC

Category: General

Email: query-blpi@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: BBC

Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 28 November

Query:

I'm interested in people's reasons for preferring male leaders,
in politics, business and other fields.

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47) Summary: Holiday Guide

Name: Shawna May Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show

Category: General

Email: query-blps@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 4 December

Query:

Hello, The girls are working on this years Holiday Guide. If you
represent a national brand that would fit this segment and would
like to collaborate please reach out to Kathy at
contactshawnaandlala@gmail.com. The girls are looking for items
such as Electronic devices, Memorabilia, Clothing/Accessories,
Cookware/Bakeware, Appliances, Health & Beauty products, NY
Times Best Sellers ONLY, TOTY Toys, Games, Ride-On Toys like
Scooters, Party and celebratory items such as Honey, Teas,
Tonics and Hot Chocolates, Wine and Liquor, Candy and Desserts.
And, let's not forget their special segment for pets! For more
information visit www.shawnaandlala.com.

Requirements:

No interview requests, no cbd pitches.

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48) Summary: Pet Holiday Guide

Name: Shawna May Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show

Category: General

Email: query-blpu@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Syndicated Radio Show/Podcast Show

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 4 December

Query:

Shawna and LaLa can't forget about including Pets in their
holiday guide! If you represent any pet brands please reach out!
Shawna and LaLa On The Radio is a radio show out of NY with
appprox 815,000 listeners. The show is also podcasted. To
collaborate please email Kathy at
contactshawnaandlala@gmail.com. For more information visit
www.shawnaandlala.com

Requirements:

No cbd or interview requests.

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49) Summary: Sommeliers & employment

Name: Kathleen Willcox wine searcher

Category: General

Email: query-blq6@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: wine searcher

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 November

Query:

I am looking to hear from sommeliers who are finding ways to
stay employed amid widespread unemployment due to COVID -- I'd
love to hear about how they are finding work in new ways, or
changing careers entirely. I'd also like to hear thoughts from
sommeliers on how the recent reports of widespread harassment
may or may not change their approach to working in the industry.
I am also looking to hear from experts who can speak to how
widespread unemployment is among sommeliers, and how long it may
continue.

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50) Summary: Why do some dogs have big reactions to other dogs?

Name: Sarah Ashley PureWow

Category: General

Email: query-blq7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PureWow

Deadline: 2:00 PM CST - 2 December

Query:

I'm looking for a dog behaviorist or veterinarian who can speak
on canine reactivity around other canines. The article is all
about why some dogs "freak out" around other dogs. What can be
done about this behavior? What causes it (specific reasons)? Are
there ways to mitigate it and/or reduce it? Is it more common in
certain breeds?

Requirements:

Please only reply if you are a certified dog behaviorist,
certified dog behavior consultant, licensed vet, or have a
degree in animal behavior, animal science, animal shelter
management, or something similar.

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51) Summary: Last Call Holiday Gift Guide

Name: Caitlin Stevens Blog

Category: General

Email: query-blqc@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Blog

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

Hello, My name is Caitlin and I own and operate the blog 'Hot
Mess Housewife'. I am reaching out to see if you in interested
in being a part of my annual Holiday Gift Guide. I am looking
for items that would fit into any of these categories: Toys,
Clothing, Books (no e-books please), Decor, Beauty, Kitchen,
Office, Art & Crafting Supplies, Outdoor Gifts, and much more. I
am open to any item, as long as it could be considered a gift.
If you think your products would fit well into my guide, I would
love to hear from you. I do require full-sized product samples
to be included on the guide for content creation purposes ( I
try/test each product before placing them onto my guides). Each
item placed on the guide will receive two photos, a brief
description, usually 1-2 paragraphs, and a link to where the
item can be purchased. Each year my guides are viewed by
thousands of people! If you are interested, I would love to hear
from you. Thank you for your time!

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52) Summary: How To Stop Thinking About Someone - Expert Tips

Name: Martin Caparrotta HumanWindow

Category: General

Email: query-blqi@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: HumanWindow

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm working on a piece entitled 'How To Stop Thinking About
Someone'.

I'm looking for comments from certified psychology / mental
health experts on the topic.

I'm specifically looking for actionable advice that will benefit
the readers of the article.

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 feature any of your
comments!

Requirements:

Must be a certified expert on the topic with appropriate
credentials. Please include your name and credentials (as you'd
like them to appear in the article) and website/social URL. Your
answer may be lightly edited for grammar and flow. Thanks :)

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53) Summary: Gifts for mom

Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger

Category: General

Email: query-blql@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 November

Query:

Hello, My name is Julie from emmy's Deals. We are doing a
round-up for gifts for mom. We are looking for different
products to feature in this round up. If you would like to
feature a product in our round up, we would love to collaborate.

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54) Summary: Drinks for the Holiday round-up

Name: JULIE WRIGHT blogger

Category: General

Email: query-blqr@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blogger

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 November

Query:

Hello, my name is Julie with Emmy's Deals. We are doing a
round-up for holiday drinks. We are looking for different drink
to feature in our round up. If you would like have yours
feature, we would love to collaborate.

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High Tech

55) Summary: Opportunities for FinTech Companies

Name: Saheen Najeeb Fingent

Category: High Tech

Email: query-blhu@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Fingent

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Looking expert inputs on the new untapped opportunities for
FinTech companies in the coming years.

Requirements:

Will only quote CEO, CTO, other C-Level designations, Senior
Managers, Team Leads, and other Senior Positions.

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56) Summary: Python Logging Best Practices

Name: Jonas Carrillo Logit.io

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bllx@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit.io

Deadline: 3:00 AM EST - 15 December

Query:

I am working on an article on Python logging best practices.
Looking for expert quotes for Python logging best practices.

Requirements:

CTO, Tech Experts, CEO/Founders

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57) Summary: Storing and Protecting Customer Information: Five Things Every Business Needs To Know

Name: Yitzi Weiner Authority Magazine

Category: High Tech

Email: query-blmf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Authority Magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 December

Query:

Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new interview
series called

Five Things Every Business Needs To Know About Storing and
Protecting Their Customers' Information

It has been said that the currency of the modern world is not
gold, but information. If that is true, then nearly every
business is storing financial information, emails, and other
private information that can be invaluable to cybercriminals.
What is every business required to do to protect its customers'
and clients' private information?

We would like to interview Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Experts, as well as Business leaders, CEOs, and Founders, who
can talk about the best practices every business needs to take
to protect its customers' private information.

The interview series will have two stages.

All of the full interviews will be published in Authority
Magazine and Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global and they will
look like the following:

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rear-admiral-robert-bob-e-day-jr-of-blackberry-corporation-lets-elevate-the-standing-of-edu-bf85fb046850?source=friends_link&sk=348c6b228606fa82a4fd4dbee359b634

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-canon-u-s-a-s-kristen-goldberg-tackles-the-extreme-work-life-balance-of-being-a-woman-business-e6919a20cb5?source=friends_link&sk=261284fe1621b71a2228af1f7153cc37

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/lenovo-vp-david-rabin-five-things-you-need-to-know-to-successfully-manage-a-remote-team-4a4ab5ae9868?source=friends_link&sk=e98b03d113d1af77e8054d83b54b9c65

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/panasonic-president-faisal-pandit-five-things-you-need-to-know-to-successfully-manage-a-remote-f0215501f4e4?source=friends_link&sk=770a92393da0d4e1336650a564d533c8

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/linkedin-cmo-melissa-selcher-dont-try-to-become-someone-other-than-yourselves-understand-who-2bb53edcfcc4?source=friends_link&sk=3bf719bfed8fd678b2904d51c1f78b3f

In addition, after the all interviews are completed, an article
featuring the best ideas 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, Tyler Gallagher and Jason Remilard and will be
the primary lead for the series. Most interviews will not
require phone interviews and can be done by email.
Requirements:

We would like to interview Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Experts, as well as Business leaders, CEOs, and founders, who
can talk about the best practices every business needs to take
to protect its customer's private information.

Please leave your pitch below so that we do not miss your
email. (The text of your submission will be a pitch for an
interview, and will not be used in the actual article)

Other articles that our team is actively working on (including
this one) can be seen here bit.ly/otherarticlesweareworkingon

Our complete list of story-lines can be seen here
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ongoing-interview-series-in-authority-magazine-7d633a349753

For more about Authority Magazine and other articles created by
our team, please see here:
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/about-authority-magazine-bc4be45bdd05

Requirements:

We would like to interview Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Experts, as well as Business leaders, CEOs, and Founders, who
can talk about the best practices every business needs to take
to protect its customers' private information.

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58) Summary: Student Competitions

Name: Jim Romeo Digital Engineering magazine

Category: High Tech

Email: query-blq2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Digital Engineering magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm a journalist writing for Digital Engineering magazine
(https://www.digitalengineering247.com/) - a publication that
goes out to design engineers and engineering software
professionals.

Each month I profile, via a Q and A format, a specific design
competition. I'd like to feature your student engineering
competition.

The column is a spotlight profile that interviews, via email, a
subject matter expert or spokesperson from the event.
Questions are as follows:

1. Can you provide your name, title, and organization? 2. Can
you provide some hi-res images of the innovations or the program
or any images that can suitably accompany your Q and A
responses? 3. Can you provide an overview of the XXX
competition, how it came to be and the intent of the program?
Who will be participating or who have participated? How many
participants have you had or are you expecting? Any
demographics of participants? 4. Can you tell us about some of
the designs that are part of the event and how they came to be?
5. Can you provide some examples of what the event has produced
or what you expect it to produce? 6. Does XXX have a particular
stance on adopting an innovation that is linked to the program?
What drove them to sponsor the event and coordinate it? 7.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about the event that the
above questions haven't given you the opportunity to express?

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59) Summary: Commentary re: 'state of Security Operations today'

Name: Alissa Irei SearchSecurity

Category: High Tech

Email: query-blqj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SearchSecurity

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

I'm working on a feature story about the "state of Security
Operations today." (This is about traditional SecOps, *not* the
intersection of Security and DevOps.) I'm interested in any and
all commentary from IT professionals, analysts, CISOs, etc. NO
VENDORS, PLEASE.

Requirements:

No vendors this time. Thanks!

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60) Summary: Configuration Management Tools: Chef vs Puppet vs Ansible vs Terraform

Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bja1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

Looking for expert commentary on these configuration management
(CM) tools. include pros & cons and talk about your personal
experience of using these tools. Why did you pick one other the
other? What are the benefits?

Requirements:

Technical background preferred

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61) Summary: the best continuous integration tools

Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bknu@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

looking for experienced users of continuous integration tools
for a roundup article, use cases and personal experience with
the tool you are recommending is preferred.

Previous content inspiration:
https://stackify.com/top-continuous-integration-tools/

Requirements:

Technical background preferred

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Lifestyle and Fitness

62) Summary: Therapists for "texts to send to someone who is stressed."

Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blp8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

I'm working on an article for Bustle called "20 Texts To Send
Someone Who's Stressed."

It'll be a list of sample texts to send to a friend or partner
who is going through a stressful time. Ways to check in, show
you're there for them, suggest something fun you can do
together, offer help, etc.

If you're a therapist, please see my questions below. 1. Please
share sample texts you could send tot someone who is stressed.
For each, briefly explain why it's helpful.

2. Is it important to reach out to a friend or partner you know
is stressed? Why might receiving your text be helpful to them?

Thanks!

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63) Summary: Looking for hot cocktail recipes

Name: AC Shilton Outside Online

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blph@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Outside Online

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I am on the hunt for a few mixologists with great hot cocktail
recipes up their sleeves. These recipes can be tea/coffee based,
or not use either of those! They will need to be scalable into a
thermos, since this is a story about cocktails you can pack in a
thermos.

Requirements:

You should work somewhere where you serve hot cocktails.

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64) Summary: Never Eat This Before Bed

Name: Lauren Cahn Reader's Digest

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blpp@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Reader's Digest

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

Outlet: Health Digest Headline: Foods You Should Never Eat
Before Bed

A doctor gave me this list based on categories to start with.
now I'm looking for quotes on any of these foods and how or why
they interfere with sleep:

Stimulant Coffee, green tea, soda with caffeine, chocolate

Acid: Tomatoes, grapefruit

Spicy: ("heartburn" = acid reflux) hot peppers, tabasco, cayenne

High Calorie, Fatty: (longer to digest , bloating, indigestion)
Ice cream, cheeseburgers as examples Foods that cause gas:(high
fiber) dried fruit, high fiber cereals

Interrupt sleep because of need to urinate: Beer, even water

Double Whammy: Pizza (cheese with high fat content and tomato
sauce: acidic) Fries with Ketchup

Please pick a few you would like to talk about and provide me
with a couple of sentences for any that you want to talk about.
Short and sweet. Thanks!

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65) Summary: Ultra-Luxurious Skincare Sets from Around the World

Name: Joni Sweet Forbes

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqb@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 December

Query:

For a gift guide, I'm looking for ultra-luxurious skincare gift
sets from around the world. For consideration, please send along
the following info: (1)Product gift set name; (2) price and
online store where you can buy it; (3) BRIEF description of the
gift set, including the country it comes from; (4) Link to a
Dropbox or Google Drive folder of images (NO ATTACHMENTS!)

Requirements:

No attachments! Please! They don't come through HARO, and they
clog my inbox. Please follow directions, thanks!

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66) Summary: Luxurious Incense Gifts for Fragrance Lovers

Name: Joni Sweet Forbes

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqe@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 December

Query:

For a gift guide, I'm looking for Luxurious Incense Gifts for
Fragrance Lovers. For consideration, please send along the
following info: (1)Product name; (2) price and online store
where you can buy it; (3) BRIEF description of the product; (4)
Link to a Dropbox or Google Drive folder of images (NO
ATTACHMENTS!)

Requirements:

No attachments, no attachments, no attachments. Please follow
directions, thanks.

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67) Summary: BIPOC sex experts on fingering

Name: Carina Hsieh Cosmopolitan

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqf@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Cosmopolitan

Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 24 November

Query:

Looking for BIPOC sex experts to give their best advice for an
explainer piece we have on fingering to update this existing
story:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sexopedia/a8288655/fingering-finger-banging-definition/

Please send answers to the following questions in your message
if interested:

-What are your best tips for fingering someone else?

-How to communicate the best fingering styles to a partner if
you are on the receiving end?

-Examples of fingering in pop culture, other than the example in
the article already

-If you identify as BIPOC

-Your pronouns

Requirements:

Looking for BIPOC sex experts to give their best advice for an
explainer piece we have on fingering to update this existing
story:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sexopedia/a8288655/fingering-finger-banging-definition/

Please send answers to the following questions in your message
if interested:

-What are your best tips for fingering someone else?

-How to communicate the best fingering styles to a partner if
you are on the receiving end?

-Examples of fingering in pop culture, other than the example in
the article already

-If you identify as BIPOC

-Your pronouns

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68) Summary: YOGA/FITNESS ESSENTIALS - BRING THE STUDIO TO YOUR HOME

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Everything you need to bring the yoga/fitness studio to your
home.

Looking for fitness products, clothing, footwear, equipment

Requirements:

info, images, samples

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69) Summary: What is Niksen: The Dutch practice of doing nothing

Name: Annie Simpson Tatler Hong Kong

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blee@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Tatler Hong Kong

Deadline: 11:00 AM GMT - 27 November

Query:

Hi! I am seeking more information on "Niksen", the Dutch word
for doing nothing. I would like to know more on the following:
- what it is - the benefits of it - how to do it - how is it
different meditation and other mindfulness practices Thank you!

Requirements:

Please only pitch if you are an accredited source / expert in
the wellness field.

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70) Summary: Holiday Gifts

Name: Scott Keatley Apple News

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blj8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Apple News

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 November

Query:

We are a food and tech magazine looking to have a couple pages
of must-have gifts for the season.

We are looking for a few categories of gifts: (1) Big ticket
items for foodie/techie. (2) Experiences (post-pandemic). (3)
Last-minute foodie gifts.

Requirements:

Please reply with your products/services. This is a promotional
piece, we will use a lot of your copy about the food/location.
Please add links attachments don't come through. Thank you!

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71) Summary: Is Peppermint Oil Safe for Dogs?

Name: Stephanie Robalino Public Goods

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bljo@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Public Goods

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 November

Query:

Is peppermint oil safe for dogs? Can you share peppermint oil
with your pet, or better yet, should you?

Explain how to use peppermint oil for canines and the potential
benefits and risks.

Requirements:

Veterinarian

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72) Summary: Running Experts - Running Twice A Day Pros and Cons

Name: Martin Caparrotta The Sport Review

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blk2@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Sport Review

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm working on a new expert round-up article about the pros and
cons of running twice a day.

I'm seeking comments from a range of running coaches / fitness
experts about running twice a day.

Is it OK to run twice a day? What are some of the pros and cons?
If you do run twice in a day, how many hours should you leave
between each run?

Any additional tips when it comes to running twice per day would
be welcome and how to best schedule your runs would be welcome.

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 via email if we feature your
comment in the article!

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73) Summary: Holiday Gifts for Fandoms/Geeks

Name: JANA SEITZER Whisky + Sunshine

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blmk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Whisky + Sunshine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Do you love Harry Potter? Marvel? Disney? Star Wars? Stan BTS or
Enhypen?

Whisky + Sunshine is curating its annual Holiday Gift Guide to
reach our 150K+ audience! We are looking to feature gifts for
Geeks/Fandoms.

Requirements:

No apps, no kickstarters, and no books, please. We only
recommend products we've personally tested. Review product will
be required for endorsement. We publish our selection of
products based on a rating scale, in which we consider quality,
cost, and shipping fee. We charge no fees and fully comply with
the HARO guidelines.

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74) Summary: Expert tips: Burning more calories while walking

Name: Lisa Fields Under Armour

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blo0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Under Armour

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Seeking creative tips from personal trainers, exercise
physiologists, kinesiology professors and other credentialed
experts to help readers burn more calories on daily walks,
instead of falling into the habit of growing too comfortable
with a walking routine and not getting as much out of the
activity as possible. Please email your suggestions -- things
that people can do while walking outdoors or on a treadmill to
consistently burn more calories.

Requirements:

Seeking comments from U.S.-based personal trainers, exercise
physiologists, kinesiology professors and other credentialed
fitness experts.

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75) Summary: SEEKING SLEEP EXPERT for MEL MAGAZINE

Name: Gigi Engle MEL Magazine

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blp9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MEL Magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Working on a piece for MEL on the effects of weighted blankets
on vivid dreaming - specifically what a weighted blanket does to
help you sleep more soundly and why dreams might be particularly
vivid.

I'm working with an angle that having these deeper, more vivid
dreams can increase the likeliness of dreams with sexual themes.
Is this possible? Why might this happen? Any insight on why
weighted blankets help you sleep and the effects they have on
the body/nervous system/brain would be greatly appreciated.

Requirements:

Email me with credentials if you're interested in participating!

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76) Summary: How To Run a Faster 10k

Name: Thomas watson Marathon Handbook

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blpa@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Marathon Handbook

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm working on a new expert round-up article entitled: 'How To
Run a Faster 10k'.

I'm seeking comments from a range of running coaches / fitness
experts - what are your top tips for improving your 10K time?

Any additional tips when it comes to running a 10K in general
are welcome.

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 via email if we feature your
comment in the article!

Requirements:

Must be a certified running coach / expert on the topic with
appropriate credentials. Please include your name and
credentials (as you'd like them to appear in the article) and
website/social URL. Your answer may be lightly edited for
grammar and flow. Thanks :)

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77) Summary: Sober October - looking for health experts and people who have done a SO to comment

Name: Thomas watson Marathon Handbook

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blpd@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Marathon Handbook

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 26 November

Query:

I'm working on a piece around Sober October and looking for
health experts to comment on:

- how best to track the habit of sobriety over a month

- what one month without alcohol can do for a regular person
(not a heavy drinker / alcoholic)

- tips for challenges and other pursuits to include during a
sober october challenge

I'd also love to talk to anyone who has actually done a Sober
October challenge, specifically - Why you chose to do it - Did
you use any tools for accountability? - Did you layer on any
health/fitness challenges on top of the sobriety element? - How
did you feel at the end of the challenge? - Any other pros and
cons you can think of.

Requirements:

Must be a certified health expert with appropriate credentials
or have performed Sober October yourself. Please include your
name and credentials (as you'd like them to appear in the
article) and website/social URL. Your answer may be lightly
edited for grammar and flow. Thanks :)

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78) Summary: Relationship experts and psychologists for tips

Name: Elizabeth Shapouri People.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blq0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: People.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 November

Query:

Looking for tips for a couple different relationship stories for
People.com about spending the holidays together and what to do
when you feel stuck in a relationship.

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79) Summary: virtual volunteer / volunteer from home opportunities with nonprofits

Name: Addie Sands New York Post

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: New York Post

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 December

Query:

Writing a piece on interesting virtual volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities you can do safely from home like write
cards to veterans overseas or knit blankets to mail to the
homeless or some such work too. Bonus points if the org is in
the NYC area as this is for the New York Post (print; should
run online too).

Please share with numbers:

1. Name of nonprofit organization, link to website and link to
enroll in becoming a virtual volunteer if applicable. 2. Please
share briefly the virtual volunteer opportunity with the
organization. What will volunteers do? How will it be done?
(over the phone, on video chat, etc. also fine if it's something
like write cards to veterans which can be done safely from
home). Are there specific dates volunteers are needed? Is this
project linked to COVID-19 relief in some way? Please describe
in a few sentences. 3. Anything else people should know about
this volunteer opportunity? (i.e., do you have corporate
opportunities where companies can set up virtual volunteer days
for their employees, is there a minimum time commitment? etc.)
4. Email for photo contact for NYP photo team

Requirements:

Please format with numbers!

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80) Summary: Nutritionists / Fitness Experts needed: The Benefits Of A Protein Shake Before Bed

Name: Martin Caparrotta The Sport Review

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Sport Review

Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 25 November

Query:

I'm working on a new article entitled: 'What Are The Benefits Of
Having A Protein Shake Before Bed?'

I'm looking for comments from nutritionists and certified
fitness experts about having a protein shake in the evening
before bed, compared to at other times of the day.

Please also include any other info related to protein intake in
general that you think is relevant and helpful.

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 via email if we feature your
comment in the article!

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81) Summary: Looking for career counselors to weigh in on how to cheer up your team during holidays

Name: Addie Sands New York Post

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-blqo@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: New York Post

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 November

Query:

Morale is low right now for countless employees. How can people
cheer up their teams during the holiday season? Looking for tips
from career coaches on how to add some cheer to your team as we
all continue to work remotely, focusing on ways to show your
gratitude, team building opps, and mailing holiday care
packages/cards.

Looking for credentialed career counselors to weigh in. Please
share with numbers:

1. Name and title (should be something like career counselor at
XYZ or career coach and author of XYZ career book), degrees (MS,
PhD, etc.) and link to website or book for citation. One-line
max! If you include a book, please name publisher and year it
was published. 2. Your first tip for cheering up morale during
the holidays. 3. Your second tip for cheering up morale during
the holidays. This one should focus on some kind of team-bonding
idea like a modified secret Santa or something more interesting
than a Zoom happy hour that's meaningful and promotes bonding.
4. Please share a tip for how managers/employees can switch off
during the holidays. i.e., giving your employees a bonus
personal day (or taking one if you're an employee and that
hasn't been granted) to decorate their homes and wrap presents
or another idea like that. 5. Any other relevant advice for how
to spread cheer when there are no holiday parties or staff
get-togethers this year?

Requirements:

Please keep answers to a few sentences per question. 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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82) Summary: What are Meeting Planners Looking for in Planning 2021 Vegas or Reno Gatherings

Name: David Swanson Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine

Category: Travel

Email: query-blkm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 1 December

Query:

For a story on 2021 meetings and conventions in Las Vegas and
Reno, I am looking to speak with meeting planners who handle
corporate events, large and small. Want to hear your
expectations, both on the destination side, as well as at hotels
and convention facilities. Can be for programs of any size, from
a board meeting of just a dozen attendees to a full buyout or
citywide event. What needs, big or small, will you need to have
met by a hotel, convention center or destination before you sign
a contract?

Requirements:

Sources must be those who handle corporate events (no
associations), and not in the insurance or financial industries.
Group must be either considering or are already in contract for
an upcoming group gathering in Nevada. Can be the in-house
planner or a third-party planner. Interview can be conducted by
phone or email, and must be completed by Friday, Dec 4.

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