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Business and Finance
1) Best PR Campaigns of 2020 (Forbes.com)2) Last Minute Holiday PR Hacks (Forbes.com)
3) A Small Business Guide to Brute Force Attacks (Motley Fool - The Blueprint)
4) Protect Your Small Business from DDoS attacks (Motley Fool - The Blueprint)
5) Holiday decor sales (Anonymous)
6) Parents, educators: weigh in on most elite NYC preschools that are toughest to get into? (BUSINESS INSIDER)
7) Has your child gotten into one of these elite NYC preschools? (BUSINESS INSIDER)
8) Dying without a will - Tony Hsieh and what will happen to his fortune (LegalZoom)
9) SMB Loans in Canada & Funding Sources for Canadian SMBs (American Express - Trends & Insights)
10) Looking for Experts to Discuss Feasibility of In-Person Shopping (GoodFirms)
11) Best free software for small business owners (Free BSD Made Easy)
12) The best property management software (Free BSD Made Easy)
13) Main benefits of business process automation (Technology in the Arts)
14) CFO Success in 2021 (EBizCharge Blog)
15) The Importance of Directories for Online Visibility (UpCity)
16) Why nail artists need an online scheduling software. (Schedulicity)
17) Home-based business success stories (WBKB-TV)
18) Business loan negotiation (Anonymous)
19) Press Releases That Made an Impact During The Pandemic (and Why) (Prowly.com)
20) Why do luxury brands change their typeface? (Clutch)
21) How to develop remote workers professionally (Anonymous)
22) Creating an offboarding process for employees (Anonymous)
23) Things to Consider When Transporting a Car Across the Country (HP Coatings)
24) Ways Human Resources Can Learn from Project Management (Technology in the Arts)
25) Benefits of Business Intelligence for Sales Professionals (Technology in the Arts)
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Business and Finance
1) Summary: Best PR Campaigns of 2020Name: Blair Nastasi Forbes.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bmpl@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
PR Pros and Media Relations experts...
What are the best PR campaigns of 2020, and why?
How did the pandemic impact PR campaigns this year?
Requirements:
Must respond to all questions in order to be considered. Must be
a PR pro or Media Relations pro.
Stats, research, and case studies welcome.
Must be willing to share on social media and answer followup
questions.
Please note, this story may be published on ANY of the platforms
I write for, which include: Forbes Agency Council,
Business2Community, Business.com, Social Media Today, or Media
Moguls PR
Please do not send me angry emails if you fail to read these
disclaimers before pitching! Thank you in advance :)
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Name: Blair Nastasi Forbes.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bmpm@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
PR Pros...
What last minute PR hacks can brands use to boost visibility and
sales before the holidays?
Is it too late, or are there simple PR strategies brands can use
to boost sales?
Requirements:
Must respond to all questions in order to be considered. Must be
a PR pro or Media Relations pro.
Stats, research, and case studies welcome.
Must be willing to share on social media and answer followup
questions.
Please note, this story may be published on ANY of the platforms
I write for, which include: Forbes Agency Council,
Business2Community, Business.com, Social Media Today, or Media
Moguls PR
Please do not send me angry emails if you fail to read these
disclaimers before pitching! Thank you in advance :)
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Name: Patricia Staino Motley Fool - The Blueprint
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bmqs@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Motley Fool - The Blueprint
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 December
Query:
I am writing an article for small business owners explaining
explaining brute force attacks and offering tips on how to
protect themselves against them. Key components for this how-to
article: * What is a brute force attack? * Why do hackers use
brute force? (Be specific. I am looking for three top reasons
they use brute force; examples are welcome.) * Why are they
always successful? * What are some top tips for protecting
passwords from brute force?
Requirements:
I'm looking for security experts who frequently work with small
business owners on these issues and can speak from experience.
Please answer the above questions, if possible, in your
response, so I can gage if your experience is relevant to my
audience. The more detail you give in your response, the more
likely I am to reach out for you to be part of the story.
Remember that this audience is probably not overly technical, so
I have to answer these key questions in plain language, not
jargon. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Name: Patricia Staino Motley Fool - The Blueprint
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bmqu@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Motley Fool - The Blueprint
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 11 December
Query:
I am writing an article for small business owners explaining how
to protect their business from DDoS attacks. Questions I need
to answer in the piece: * What is DDoS? * What is a DDoS
attack? * How does a DDoS attack work? * What are some types
of DDoS attacks? (I need to talk about at least 3). Please
explain what each attack looks like/how it works. * What
"symptoms" of a DDoS attack should business owners be on the
lookout for? * What are some tips for protecting your business
against DDoS attacks? (I'm looking for 3 - 5.)
Requirements:
I'm looking for security experts who frequently work with small
business owners on these issues and can speak from experience.
Please answer questions, if possible, in your response, so I can
gage if your experience is relevant to my audience. The more
detail you give in your response, the more likely I am to reach
out for you to be part of the story. Remember that this audience
is probably not overly technical, so I have to answer these key
questions in plain language, not jargon. Looking forward to
hearing from you!
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bn32@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
I'm interested in speaking with companies that sell
christmas/holiday decor about the sales they've seen over the
past few months.
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Name: Robin Madell BUSINESS INSIDER
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn4n@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BUSINESS INSIDER
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 9 December
Query:
I'm writing an article for Business Insider that will feature
the most elite NYC preschools, focusing on Upper East Side,
Upper West Side, Downtown, and Brooklyn. If you are a parent
whose child has been admitted to or previously attended a top
NYC preschool and can share your thoughts on the admissions
process/how to get in at your particular school, and/or any fun
facts or stories to share about your admissions experience,
please let me know.
Requirements:
If you are a parent of a student who was admitted to a top NYC
preschool, and would like to share some thoughts on the
admissions process, please let me know. Educators and
educational consultants with experience in NYC preschools are
also welcome to weigh in on which are the most elite NYC schools
in each borough.
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Name: Robin Madell BUSINESS INSIDER
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn64@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BUSINESS INSIDER
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 8 December
Query:
Looking for parents to provide comments and advice about how
they got their kids into any of the following NYC
preschools--what insider tips can you offer to other parents
about how to get their kids in based on your experience? I'd
like to quote you in a Business Insider piece about the most
elite NYC preschools that are hardest to get into if you can
share your experience getting your child into one of these
preschools:
92nd Street Y Episcopal School
Brick Church School West Side Montessori School
The Saul and Carol Zabar Nursery School at JCC Manhattan
Park Children's Day School First Presbyterian
Church School Beginnings
Washington Market School Brooklyn Friends School
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School St. Ann's
School
Requirements:
Please send your tips, advice, comments, and quotes on this
topic, along with an optional hi-res headshot (or family shot).
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Name: Jenn Morson LegalZoom
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn8b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: LegalZoom
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
Writing on what happens to Hsieh's fortune since he passed away
without a will in place. Would like to speak to financial
planners/attorneys who specialize in wills/estates about what
can be expected during the next several months as well as why
having a will is important.
Requirements:
Attorney/financial planner specializing in wills.
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Name: Luke O'Neill American Express - Trends & Insights
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn9p@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: American Express - Trends & Insights
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 9 December
Query:
Seeking Canada-based sources for two separate stories for AmEx
Trends and Insights:
https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/business/trends-and-insights/
1. What SMBs need to know about loans in Canada 2. Top funding,
working capital, and finance sources for Canadian SMBs
Requirements:
Please respond with a brief intro and explain which story you're
available for (1 or 2) - and why. Will select sources and send
email questions this week for reply by COB December 9. Thank you.
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Name: Nathan Sebastian GoodFirms
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bm0p@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: GoodFirms
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 December
Query:
Recent GoodFirms data finds that the majority of people still
prefer in-person shopping as an alternative for online delivery
services. While only a few prefer curbside-pickup. I'm working
on an article to know what home delivery services people trust
the most and how businesses can align. And I am looking for
retail experts to answer the following questions:
1) How are retailers making in-person shopping experiences more
contactless and convenient for their customers? Or if it can be,
how can retailers translate their in-house hospitality to
delivery and takeout sales?
2) If you provide curbside pickup service, what steps do you
take to improve its execution continuously?
Requirements:
Answer in-depth as much as possible. Please include the name,
position, company, website link, email address, LinkedIn, and
other social profiles for the person to be quoted.
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Name: Clarence Clarence McDaniels Free BSD Made Easy
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bm6o@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Free BSD Made Easy
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
What are the must-have free software for small business owners?
Anything that would help them organize, plan, operate, etc.?
Requirements:
Perhaps you can give us three to five programs, as well as the
reasons why they're important, in not more than 300 words. Also,
we'd love to know your name and read a short bio so we can
properly credit you for the article.
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Name: Clarence Clarence McDaniels Free BSD Made Easy
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bm6r@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Free BSD Made Easy
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
What, in your opinion, are the must-have property management
software?
Requirements:
At least three programs and reasons why you consider them
important. 300 words of less would suffice. In addition, please
remember to include your name and a short bio so we can credit
you for your answer.
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Name: Larry Covert Technology in the Arts
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bm6w@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Technology in the Arts
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 December
Query:
What do you think are the advantages of business process
automation?
Requirements:
In 300 words or less, what do you think are the benefits of
business process automation? Please include your name and your
short profile so we can properly credit you.
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Name: Heather Scurti EBizCharge Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bmws@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: EBizCharge Blog
Deadline: 11:00 PM PST - 8 December
Query:
Searching for Finance Executives to answer the following
questions:
1. What are 3 major strategies you'll be using in 2021? 2. What
are the top software tools that help with compiling financial
data? Which are most important for success? 3. What role do you
play in the development of new products and/or services? 4. Can
you give us a breakdown of where you think businesses should be
allocating their budgets for 2021?
Requirements:
Please respond to at least 1-2 of these questions with full
sentences. Thank you!
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Name: Jordan Stella UpCity
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn0o@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: UpCity
Deadline: 6:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
How important are directories when it comes to online
visibility? Why are they so important or why not?
Please provide relevant data and evidence to back up your
claims! Please provide at least 5-10 sentences. The more
detailed your answer is, the more likely we are to include it.
Requirements:
Please provide your name, title, company name, and website URL.
If you would like to be tagged for social sharing, please
provide your LinkedIn URL and Twitter URL.
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Name: Hannah Bibbo Schedulicity
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn2m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Schedulicity
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 December
Query:
We are writing about why, in our pandemic world, nail salons
need to utilize an online scheduling platform. What are the pros
and cons of using online scheduling and what features do you
look for in a software?
Requirements:
Looking for a nail artist or someone in close proximity to the
nail industry.
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Name: Sheri Stuart WBKB-TV
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn40@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: WBKB-TV
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
We are seeking interviews with individuals who have launched
home-based businesses in response to a job lay-off caused by the
coronavirus pandemic (or some other life interruption).
Requirements:
We prefer to speak with owners of Michigan-based businesses but
will consider others. Must be willing to share successful
business tips and other things learned in the business launch
process.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bn6f@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 December
Query:
Looking to answer the following questions for an article on
business loan negotiation:
-Which parts of a business loan can be negotiated? (Interest
rate, payment terms. etc.) -What can you gain from negotiating a
loan?
Requirements:
Should be a professional with experience advising SMBs on
financing
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Name: Allaeddine Djaidani Prowly.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn8l@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Prowly.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 8 December
Query:
Hey, everyone. I'm looking for PR folks and Medial relations to
share the most influential press releases they have come across
during the pandemic. I'm looking for legit examples backed by
reasons on why the press release was impactful. I understand
that we all are here to promote our work, but please try to be
as objective as possible, Pure self-promotion would diminish
your chances of getting picked. Please stick to these questions:
- What is the most influential PR you have come across during
the pandemic? - Why was it so influential? Note: Please make
sure that the PR is related to the pandemic
Requirements:
PR experts, Media Relations, and related professionals.
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Name: Kelsey McKeon Clutch
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bn8y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Clutch
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 7 December
Query:
I'm looking for a design and branding expert to talk about why
many luxury fashion brands have changed their typeface and fonts.
Requirements:
Must be a design or branding professional.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bn99@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 9 December
Query:
How has professional development for remote workers changed and
what does it look like now? How are you developing your remote
workers? What skills are you focusing on?
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bn9a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 9 December
Query:
What advice can you share for HR/companies to create an
effective offboarding process? What does yours entail?
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Name: Amanda Thomas HP Coatings
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bna3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HP Coatings
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 December
Query:
We are putting up an article about vehicles, trucking,
automobiles and stuff. We need expert opinions, car owners, car
company owners to give us some insight about the said topic.
You can send 2-3 sentences of your pitch. We need a unique,
grammar error free pitch, and can pass Copyscape review.
You can include a short bio
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Name: Larry Covert Technology in the Arts
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bnab@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Technology in the Arts
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 December
Query:
We are putting up an article about technology, software, apps,
the cyber world, and stuff. We need expert opinions from people
working in the tech industry to give us some insight into the
said topic.
You can send 2-3 sentences of your pitch. We need a unique,
grammar error free pitch, and can pass Copyscape review.
You can include a short bio for proper credit.
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Name: Larry Covert Technology in the Arts
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bnac@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Technology in the Arts
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 24 December
Query:
We are putting up an article about technology, software, apps,
the cyber world, and stuff. We need expert opinions from people
working in the tech industry to give us some insight into the
said topic.
You can send 2-3 sentences of your pitch. We need a unique,
grammar error free pitch, and can pass Copyscape review.
You can include a short bio for proper credit.
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