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Biotech and Healthcare
1) Looking for Medical Professionals and Field Experts Willing to Discuss Potty-Training Older Kids. (Moms)2) Looking for Medical Professionals and Field Experts Willing to Discuss Age in pregnancy. (BabyGaga)
3) Do phthalates cause endocrine issues/menopause issues? (EndocrineWeb)
4) PT/DPT - Physical Therapist Source Needed for POPSUGAR Article (POPSUGAR)
5) Seeking mental health professionals to comment (SurvivorNet)
6) COVID-19 hospitalizations among children and virus impact on children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
7) Need Comments from Physician and/or Infectious Disease Speciality About Pregnancy and COVID Vaccine (Scary Mommy)
Business and Finance
8) How to prevent human error in retail (Anonymous)9) What are best practices for nonprofits to become more tech saavy? (IT World Canada Tech Blogs)
10) Seeking commentary on Steve Wozniak's cryptocurrency + other celebrity-associated cryptocurrencies. (Finance Magnates)
11) CNBC Inquiry: Year-end Car Sales (CNBC)
12) story about using a real-estate attorney (not a real-estate agent) to sell your home (homelight.com blog)
13) story about what home inspectors do not look for (homelight.com blog)
14) Seeking commentar on Bitcoin predictions (2021) (Finance Magnates)
15) Setting up a Health Savings Account (HSA) (The Elks Magazine)
16) How to minimize injuries and liabilities in retail (Anonymous)
17) CEOs: Are you requiring the COVID vaccine for your employees? (Forbes)
18) Funniest stories of your marketing career (and the lessons behind them) (MarketingSherpa)
19) How do you determine what to pay a remote worker? (National Career Website)
Education
20) Teachers, Education Experts & Students Needed! Staying Fit During Remote Learning (Vizion Interactive)21) Prompting vs Differentiation in Education and Teaching (Anonymous)
22) Can Joe Biden Really Forgive Loans By Executive Order? (Forbes)
Entertainment and Media
23) Looking for toy collectable experts help explain why and how people their toys (Anonymous)General
24) Subway tile trend (homelight.com blog)25) Getting Your Home Clean And Organized (Little Helpers In Life)
26) Building The Perfect In Home Bar (Little Helpers In Life)
27) Adult Gift Guide (Little Helpers In Life)
28) Body-Shaping Clothing Brands (like Spanx) for National TV Feature in Jan (Anonymous)
29) Worst U.S. super markets for COVID safety? ISO names and details (Eat This)
30) Has your business been hurt by the pandemic? (Anonymous)
31) Diabetic Macular Edema (Health Central)
32) Toxic Positivity (Bloomberg Pursuits)
High Tech
33) How To Prepare A Computer For Disposal (Anonymous)34) Russian hackers blamed for recent cyberattacks (Washington Examiner)
35) RPA Trends for 2021 (Forbes.com)
Lifestyle and Fitness
36) 5 Things We Can Do To Optimize Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellbeing (Thrive Global)37) Story on home and leisure trends for 2021 (BCA Insider Magazine)
38) Dog experts/trainers/vets on how to keep your dog active indoors this winter (Family Handyman)
39) Looking to speak to experts about the science-backed benefits of blueberries (INSIDER)
40) Sex experts on some of the best kinds of sex toys for lesbians (Cosmopolitan)
41) RDs for ways to reduce bloat after holiday meal & best/worst foods for bloating (Everyday Health)
42) Question for Neurologist (Romper)
43) Looking for doctors to list & explain symptoms of COVID (ETNT Health)
44) Looking for Products to feature in a Home Office Design Guide (Land of Rugs)
45) What are the healthiest foods for your brain? (Eat This)
46) Why You Should Make a Vision Board For 2021 (POPSUGAR)
47) Grief counseling from losing a pet (Anonymous)
48) Self Care / Wellness Shopping Guide (PoshBeautyBlog.com)
49) Looking for down alternative comforters under $100 (Southern Living Online)
Public Policy and Government
50) White House and Labor Department Spar Over Independent Contractors (Zenger News)51) What will happen at DOJ after Barr resigns? (Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online)
Travel
52) Best Train Trips in America (New York Amsterdam News)53) "Air Taxis: The Revolutionary Future of Air Travel? – Even Post Cornavirus?" (ny times)
54) Using Stories in Marketing (MarketingSherpa)
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Biotech and Healthcare
1) Summary: Looking for Medical Professionals and Field Experts Willing to Discuss Potty-Training Older Kids.Name: Vince Mercuri Moms
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bohd@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Moms
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 17 December
Query:
We are producing an article that will feature the opinions of
various experts and medical professionals regarding
Potty-Training Older Kids. The guiding questions are as follows
- Are there any health or developmental related concerns with
kids that learn to go potty at a later age? What are some signs
of developmental delays and what would you recommend to help the
child?
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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Name: Vince Mercuri BabyGaga
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bohe@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BabyGaga
Deadline: 11:00 AM EST - 17 December
Query:
We are producing an article that will feature the opinions of
various experts and medical professionals regarding age in
pregnancy. The guiding questions are as follows - At what age
does a pregnancy become riskier for a woman? What are some
precautions older women can take if they wish to carry a baby?
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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Name: Lisa Basile EndocrineWeb
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bojx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: EndocrineWeb
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Are phthalates causing endocrine issues -- and also, are
phthalates causing health issues for menopausal women?
A recent study found that phthalates may be wreaking havoc on
sleep cycles for menopausal women:
https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20200804/phthalates-may-contribute-to-sleep-disruption-in-menopause
So, what are phthalates? How specifically do they harm us, and
what can we do to protect ourselves, especially for women in
menopause?
Requirements:
Endocrinologists, medical pros, researchers, naturopaths,
OBGYNs, etc.
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Name: Jordan Julian POPSUGAR
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-boj9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: POPSUGAR
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
Hi! I'm looking for a physical therapist to consult as a source
for an article about massage guns (such as the Theragun or
Hypervolt). It will consist of "tips from a PT for safely and
effectively using a massage gun." Thanks!
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Name: Julie Evans SurvivorNet
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bolx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: SurvivorNet
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Looking for a mental health professional to comment on the ways
people cope with a cancer diagnosis. Why do someone people
choose to share their journey publicly on social media and with
everyone they know while others choose to keep it private? How
might this be different for someone already in the public eye,
such as celebrities and politicians? What are the pros and cons
of both ways of dealing with such a diagnosis?
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Name: Yamil Berard Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bon3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Looking to learn how the virus affects children who are still
too young to be vaccinated, as vaccines are still being
developed for them. Hospitalizations have spiked in Atlanta area
hospitals. How does the virus affect children with underlying
conditions? When could a vaccine for children be available? How
can school policies protect kids?
Requirements:
Looking for experts, physicians and others who deal with
pediatrics and children and or educators who have knowledge of
the virus impact on children and ideas on how to protect them,
etc. Someone in the Atlanta area would be best or Georgia area/
or neighboring states. Thanks!
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Name: Kimberly Zapata Scary Mommy
Category: Biotech and HealthcareEmail: query-bonn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Scary Mommy
Deadline: 8:00 AM EST - 17 December
Query:
I am working on an article for Scary Mommy about pregnancy,
breastfeeding, and the COVID-19 vaccine, and I need an expert to
answer the following questions:
1. Can those who are pregnant receive the COVID-19 vaccine? 2.
How about those who are nursing? Can the virus be transmitted to
your toddler or infant through the vaccine? 3. Does the COVID-19
vaccine affect fertility? 4. Is there an increased miscarriage
rate and/or risk?
Requirements:
Must be a doctor and/or infectious disease specialist
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Business and Finance
8) Summary: How to prevent human error in retailCategory: Business and Finance
Email: query-bohf@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
I'm writing an article on how retailers can avoid human and
admin mistakes, and I'm looking for experts who'd like to weigh
in. How can merchants prevent and address human error in their
stores and warehouses? Share your top 1-3 tips.
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Name: Chuyue Jing IT World Canada Tech Blogs
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-boin@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: IT World Canada Tech Blogs
Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 17 December
Query:
Interested in comments on the following areas in regards to
technology trends for nonprofits. Digital meetings Digital
donations Digital events Eventbrite (can be taken advantage of)
Utilizing other apps like food delivery (events that have
physical/tangible and virtual aspects) CRM softwares deep dive
Analytics and Big Data + relation to donor list Online Auctions
Requirements:
I'm interested in hearing from nonprofits, IT experts, and
perhaps consultants. If there are other challenges or best
practices, I am open to hearing about them. Thanks.
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Name: Rachel McIntosh Finance Magnates
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bom2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Finance Magnates
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
1. Steve Wozniak , Apple's co-founder recently launched the
WOZX token. So far, the token's price rise has been
astronomical. Do you think this is more because of the substance
behind the token (ie the tech and the team) or because of its
association with Steve Wozniak?
2. "Social tokens" are all the rage recently: celebrities
influencers accept these coins as currency, redeemable for goods
and services (ie Lil Yachty, RAC/André Allen Anjos,
3. Is WOZX a social token? Is it comparable to a social token?
Why or why not?
4. Will this trend of celebrities mingling continue to grow? How
is this different from the celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies
trend that we saw in late 2017?
5. Can celebrity involvement in the crypto space increase crypto
adoption in a meaningful way?
6. Other thoughts on this?
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Name: Shawn Carter CNBC
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bonb@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CNBC
Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Hello, My name is Shawn. I am a writer for CNBC's Grow/Invest In
You vertical and I'm working on a story about Kelley Blue Book's
report on new car prices in November vs October 2020:
https://mediaroom.kbb.com/2020-12-01-Average-New-Vehicle-Prices-Up-1-3-Year-Over-Year-in-November-2020-Down-1-2-from-Last-Month-According-to-Kelley-Blue-Book.
Our audience is young adults who are actively thinking about
their budgets and financial futures whether they have a little
or a lot saved. For the story, we want to cover how shoppers can
save on year-end new car deals and we are looking for a credited
expert who can speak to the topic. See bullets below:
-How can shoppers find the best year-end deals on cars?
(Negotiate? Look for incentives? Wait for better year-end deals
as we get further into December?) -Any tips on buying a new car
during this time of the year? -Anything to add not covered
above? What is your title/affiliation?
We are hoping to have the story live and looking to get a
response by this afternoon around 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. EST. with some
flexibility. I will be accepting responses/inquiries at
shawn.carter@nbcuni.com, and will reach out directly for
additional questions, follow up. Thanks a ton and I hope all is
well. Looking forward, -
Shawn M. Carter Writer, CNBC Grow Twitter: @shawncarterm
Email: shawn.carter@nbcuni.com 1221 Avenue of the Americas New
York, NY 10112
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Name: Kristine Hansen homelight.com blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bons@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: homelight.com blog
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
For an upcoming story about how to sell your house without a
real-estate agent, I am looking for a real-estate attorney in
the U.S. to provide comments in a short email or phone
interview, essentially addressing what a real-estate attorney
can and cannot do to guide the seller through the legal side of
the home sale. Interviews will need to be completed by Thursday,
12/17/20.
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Name: Kristine Hansen homelight.com blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bonu@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: homelight.com blog
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
For an upcoming story--targeting home sellers--that will feature
insight about what home inspectors do not look for during a home
inspection, I am looking for comments from a licensed home
inspector in a short email or phone interview. Interviews will
need to be completed by Thursday, 12/17/20.
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Name: Rachel McIntosh Finance Magnates
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-boo5@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Finance Magnates
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
What do you foresee for the price of BTC in 2021? For BTC in
2025?
How low will Bitcoin go before reaching $20k, $25k, and beyond?
What could cause Bitcoin to stop growing? What could cause
Bitcoin markets to gain or lose stability next year? Do you
foresee more institutional or retail influx of users next year?
Or both?
Other thoughts (hot takes, headliners, etc.? )
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Name: Timothy Middleton The Elks Magazine
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bo6a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Elks Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 December
Query:
This personal finance column will focus on the ins and outs of
setting up a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a special focus
on using it to pay for medical expenses in retirement.
What is an HSA, and how does it work? How can it be used before
and after you turn 65? What are the benefits, drawbacks, and tax
considerations? What if you have preexisting health conditions?
And how do past (and possible future) COVID-19 stimulus packages
impact HSAs?
Requirements:
Ideal sources will be tax experts and CPAs, HPA experts and
administrators, financial advisors, and others with specific
expertise on Healthcare Savings Accounts, how they work, and
financial considerations that HSA account-holders should be
aware of.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bo9s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
I'm writing a story on how retailers can prevent injuries and
liabilities in the workplace (i.e., stores and warehouses). What
steps should they take to ensure a safe working environment?
What are the biggest DON'Ts when it comes injury and liability
prevention?
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Name: Aaron Kwittken Forbes
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bona@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
Looking for companies/CEOs that are requiring employees to get
the COVID vaccine once available in order to return to the
office as well as those that have already decided they will NOT
be requiring it, and reasoning for their decision. Selected
respondents will be included as examples in a broader Forbes
piece on the topic of employers and the COVID vaccine, and may
be invited to answer a few questions.
Requirements:
Only companies and CEOs that have made a decision to either
require or not require employees to get the COVID vaccine will
be considered. Within your submission, please include brief
background on the company/CEO, whether they are requiring or not
requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine, and a sentence or
two with their reasoning either way.
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Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bonr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 18 December
Query:
2020 has been a [insert expletive here]] year.
So let's go into 2021 on a fun note.
Tell us the funniest stories of your marketing career. And what
lessons can your fellow marketers learn from each one of those
stories?
Please include your name, title, and company so we know how to
quote you in the piece.
Feel free to include your LinkedIn and Twitter handles for when
we share the article on social media
(https://twitter.com/marketingsherpa).
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/what-2020-has-taught-marketers-8-lessons
https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/marketing-strategy-5-successful-and-1-failed-strategic-approaches
https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/website-design-3-quick-web-design-case-studies
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:
Gotta be funny. Gotta have a lesson behind it.
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Name: Kate Ashford National Career Website
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bonx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: National Career Website
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
For an upcoming story for a national career website, I want to
talk to experts about how to know what to pay a remote worker.
Now that many companies don't have to hire someone who lives in
the area, how do you determine the pay scale for someone who
lives elsewhere? Do you base it on cost of living, and if so,
what's the best way to do that? If you're interested in weighing
in, please email me with your name, credentials and a few of the
points you'd like to cover. For more about me and my work,
please visit kateashford.com or facebook.com/kateashfordwriter.
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Education
20) Summary: Teachers, Education Experts & Students Needed! Staying Fit During Remote LearningName: Kristien Matelski Vizion Interactive
Category: EducationEmail: query-bo2q@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Vizion Interactive
Deadline: 7:00 PM PST - 22 December
Query:
How do you stay fit at home during COVID-19 quarantines and
remote learning?? Do you use your furniture in creative ways?
Does your class all do virtual workouts together? Do you have
any fitness goals for the New Year? Please share with us your
creative workout routines, the more creative the better!
Requirements:
Please be a current teacher, education expert, or student.
Include your company website, link to your headshot (HARO does
not allow attachments), and link to one preferred social media
channel. Thank you!
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Category: Education
Email: query-bo9u@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 6:00 AM EST - 17 December
Query:
I'm writing an article about education - specifically prompting
vs differentiation.
Can anybody who works in education explain if prompting is
considered differentiation? Also please explain both prompting
and differentiation.
Thoughtful, long answers are preferred.
Requirements:
Please include: -About you -Social media such as Twitter or
LinkedIn
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Name: Holly Johnson Forbes
Category: EducationEmail: query-bon4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Gathering experts quotes on this topic: Can Joe Biden Really
Forgive Loans By Executive Order?
This is open to financial advisors and student loan experts.
Please send your credentials.
Requirements:
Financial advisors and student loan experts
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Entertainment and Media
23) Summary: Looking for toy collectable experts help explain why and how people their toysCategory: Entertainment and Media
Email: query-bone@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 5:00 PM GMT - 17 December
Query:
A recent study has taken a look into some of the most profitable
90s and 80s toys being sold in 2020, we're looking for toy
collecting and selling experts to comment on: - How people can
identify items that are of value? - How to check if a toy can be
listed as in 'mint condition' or not? - What are the main
motivations for when people sell their nostalgic toys? - Why do
people collect toys from the 90s and what are the key things
people look out for? - Which markets of nostalgic toys are the
most popular to collect?
If you could please answer the above in the replies that would
be greatly appreciated.
Requirements:
Respondents will ideally be located in the US. If you can answer
the questions and provide your insights in your initial reply
that would be greatly appreciated.
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General
24) Summary: Subway tile trendName: Sharon Brandwein homelight.com blog
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bnt0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: homelight.com blog
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
Looking for someone who can speak about the trend of SUBWAY
TILES. Are subway tiles out of style? (and why) Will they ever
go out of style? (and Why). What makes subway tile so great?
Will the trend hold strong for 2021 or is it on its way out?
Novel placement ideas for subway tile (beyond kitchen
backsplash, bathroom, laundry room).
Requirements:
Looking for comments from interior designers.
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Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bo9a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 December
Query:
Hello, my name is Amanda. I am looking for the must have items
for cleaning and organizing when moving into a new home. This
can include, but is not limited to: mops, vacuums, steam
cleaners, furniture, small appliances, organization tools and
systems, décor, linens, etc. With everything going on around our
world right now, people are staying home a lot more. Which means
they are trying to get their homes organized. Working on all of
those projects that they have held off on doing for so long.
There will be a permanent link for each item featured on
www.littlehelpersinlife.com This blog follows FTC blogger
guidelines, and has 162k unique monthly visitors. Thank you so
much for taking the time to read this. I look forward to working
together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.
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Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bo9b@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 December
Query:
Hello, My name is Amanda. I am seeking product ideas for my Bar
Product Guide: bar, wine rack, wine glasses, ice bucket,
glasses, liquor glasses, and much more. There will be a
permanent link for each item featured on
www.littlehelpersinlife.com This blog follows FTC blogger
guidelines, and has 162k unique monthly visitors. Thank you so
much for taking the time to read this. I look forward to working
together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.
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Name: Amanda Osburn Little Helpers In Life
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bo9c@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Little Helpers In Life
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 December
Query:
Hello, My name is Amanda. I run a blog called Little Helpers In
Life. I am looking for items to add into my Adult Gift Guide.
These items can include, but are not limited to: Beer, Wine, and
Drink Glasses: THC products, smoking utensils ,adult toys for
men and women, anything for the 21 and over crowd. There will be
a permanent link for each item featured on
www.littlehelpersinlife.com This blog follows FTC blogger
guidelines, and has 162k unique monthly visitors. Thank you so
much for taking the time to read this. I look forward to working
together.
Requirements:
Full size product is required for photography and content
creation reasons.
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Category: General
Email: query-boko@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 20 December
Query:
Looking for shapewear brands/ products to share on National
Network TV with our audience of mostly women
Requirements:
Special discount req'd. Please email for details. Thank you!
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Name: Owen Duff Eat This
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bolv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Eat This
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Which major (and regional) super market chains in the U.S. are
failing or underperforming in terms of COVID safety precautions?
Looking for names and details as to how they are dropping the
ball.
Requirements:
Looking for input from industry and related-industry experts.
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Category: General
Email: query-bon5@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Hello. AP is seeking to speak to a small business - a
restaurant, gym, salon or transportation service, for example,
that has been hurt by the pandemic-related closures. In
particular, what do the months ahead look like for you given the
rise in cases and the uncertain prospects of more federal aid?
Requirements:
I would like to speak to any business owner in the U.S. Of
particular interest are businesses that have been hurt by the
shift of office employees working from home and the emptying out
of cities. I'd love to include your perspective in a about the
pandemic's economic consequences. Please email me.
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Name: Stephanie Wood Health Central
Category: GeneralEmail: query-boj8@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Health Central
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
I am looking for medical doctors who can discuss what causes
diabetic macular edema and how it's treated and managed.
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Name: Mark Ellwood Bloomberg Pursuits
Category: GeneralEmail: query-bont@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Bloomberg Pursuits
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
I'm working on a piece for Bloomberg BusinessWeek about toxic
positivity. Remember "The Secret", the success-visualization
hokum championed by Oprah Winfrey and co? It ascribed almost
mythical powers to positive thinking: dream of a car, and it'll
arrive. More than a decade later, that relentless upbeatness has
taken hold in culture and turned into the new scourge of our
working lives: toxic positivity. Its clinical name, per
psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, is "dismissive positivity" -
that cheerfulness that denies emotional oxygen to any feelings
other than a rictus grin. Sometimes we deploy it on ourselves
(call it FOBN, or fear of being negative) or sometimes we use it
on others; if we're upbeat, we tell ourselves, everything will
eventually feel OK. In the wake of COVID-19, of course, it's
likely to gather momentum even more - as we're deluged with
incentives and instructions to show #gratitude (for health, for
retaining our jobs) Silicon Valley has worsened the problem,
with its emphasis on yes culture and yes-we-can. And there's a
gendered component too: women, more than men, are expected to
show sunny, Pollyanna-style tendencies at all times.
I'm looking for submissions as follows New books, ideally
published in January 2021 as part of the wellness onslaught
publishing unleashes over that period each year, which focus on
this topic, or touch on it in depth in some way. We'd like to
feature a new book or two whose gist, put simply, is "It's OK
not to be OK" Experts who can comment on this, in particular
folks who might have developed training modules or classes to
help people unlearn their toxic positivity a lean into the
feeling of just-so-ness. Suspect that learning to do that in
2020 has been more important than ever. Anyone else who can
offer a measured, first hand perspective on this subject. Please
send me a single para pitch on any of the above.
Requirements:
Please mark the subject line: TOXIC POSITIVITY Please reply
directly to this email, rather than emailing me via other
methods. Don't call or Tweet at me (email is fine) - apologies
in advance that I can't get back to everyone, but will
definitely be in touch if I need more info. No attachments,
please; all emails with attachments will be deleted unopened.
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High Tech
33) Summary: How To Prepare A Computer For DisposalCategory: High Tech
Email: query-boja@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
What should you do before disposing of your computer? Why? How
should you get rid of it? Why?
Requirements:
Please provide your name, email, and website in your response?
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Name: Grant Gross Washington Examiner
Category: High TechEmail: query-bon1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Washington Examiner
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
The U.S. government has blamed Russian hackers for recent
attacks on U.S. agencies and cybersecurity vendor FireEye.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/russian-hackers-breach-u-s-government-effort-aimed-agencies-private-n1251057
My questions:
-- What is the likely goal of these kinds of attacks?
-- What's an appropriate response by the U.S. government or by
hacked companies?
-- Do you expect the Biden administration to react differently
than the Trump administration to these types of attacks?
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Name: Tom Taulli Forbes.com
Category: High TechEmail: query-bonk@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Forbes.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
I'm writing a post about RPA trends. What were some of the
notable ones for this year - say with Microsoft's moves? And
what might we see next year? More M&A or IPOs in the sector?
What about the use of AI? What might be the longer-term impact
of Covid-19?
Requirements:
I'm looking for expert commentary.
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Lifestyle and Fitness
36) Summary: 5 Things We Can Do To Optimize Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual WellbeingName: Yitzi Weiner Thrive Global
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bnc8@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Thrive Global
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 15 January
Query:
Dear Friends Authority Magazine is starting a new series about
Optimal Wellness: 5 Things We Can Do To Cultivate Our Mental,
Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellbeing. Full description
here https://bit.ly/2VNrImX
Often when we refer to wellness, we assume that we are talking
about physical wellbeing. But one can be physically very healthy
but still be unwell, emotionally or mentally. What are the steps
we can take to cultivate optimal wellness in all areas of our
life; to develop Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual
Wellbeing?
We would like to interview successful wellness leaders and
medical professionals to hear their ideas about 5 Things We Can
Do To Cultivate Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual
Wellbeing
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/how-dr-john-whyte-of-webmd-is-aims-restore-respect-for-science-and-scientists-9cd82f89b804?source=friends_link&sk=81814513c67500d721ba67bea4b2c154
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/oracle-svp-emily-he-5-ways-that-businesses-can-help-promote-the-mental-wellness-of-their-employees-13b580e66ad8?source=friends_link&sk=e67f36e1f98b9393a58ab831b9346490
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/deloitte-chief-well-being-officer-jen-fisher-5-ways-that-businesses-can-help-promote-the-mental-1877866250e8?source=friends_link&sk=bf6b16ed5e5222b3d67cffb019bfe59f
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, Kristin Marquet and Charlie Katz 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 successful wellness leaders and
medical professionals to hear their ideas about 5 Things We Can
Do To Cultivate Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual
Wellbeing
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 successful wellness leaders and
medical professionals to hear their ideas about 5 Things We Can
Do To Cultivate Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual
Wellbeing
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Name: Anthony Stoeckert BCA Insider Magazine
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bogr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BCA Insider Magazine
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
I'm working on a story on hot trends for 2021, particularly in
the home and leisure category, and how billiard retailers can
optimize those trends. Here are some questions I'm asking...
What are the hot trends for 2021 in home leisure?
Will people still be looking for things to do at home in the
first part of 2021 because of COVID-19?
How will trends change as things (hopefully) return to normal as
people take vaccines? Will it be a gradual change or a more
drastic all-at-once kind of change?
In addition to going to out restaurants, concerts, etc. - will
people be doing a lot of entertaining and hosting parties? What
opportunity does that present for billiard and home leisure
retailers?
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Name: Ashley P Family Handyman
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bom0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Family Handyman
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Why is it important to keep a dog active when you can't be
outside? Is there a certain amount of time dogs should be
active on a daily basis? What are some of the best/creative
ways to keep them active? In other words, what are some games,
activities you can do with them inside?
Requirements:
FamilyHandyman.com is the nation's premiere and fastest-growing
DIY brand with 11 MM visitors + more than 97.8K Instagram
followers @familyhandyman.
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Name: Sarah Fielding INSIDER
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bonq@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: INSIDER
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
I am working on an article about the benefits of eating
blueberries. I am looking to speak to relevant experts about
tangible reasons why blueberries are so beneficial to eat.
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Name: Carina Hsieh Cosmopolitan
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bonv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Cosmopolitan
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Sex experts on some of the best kinds of sex toys for lesbians
Looking to update this story with some new info:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a5864/sex-toys-for-lesbian-couples/
-Do you have any specific toy recommendations that are
especially great for lesbian couples in particular?
-Why do you like this specific toy? Are there any features or
modes that make it so enjoyable for lesbian sex in particular?
Please include in your message if you identify as BIPOC,
lesbian, and include your preferred pronouns if possible.
Requirements:
Sex experts on some of the best kinds of sex toys for lesbians
Looking to update this story with some new info:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a5864/sex-toys-for-lesbian-couples/
-Do you have any specific toy recommendations that are
especially great for lesbian couples in particular?
-Why do you like this specific toy? Are there any features or
modes that make it so enjoyable for lesbian sex in particular?
Please include in your message if you identify as BIPOC,
lesbian, and include your preferred pronouns if possible.
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Name: Moira Lawler Everyday Health
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bonw@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Everyday Health
Deadline: 9:00 AM EST - 16 December
Query:
I'm writing two bloating articles for Everyday Health. For the
first, I am looking for tips on how to find relief if you feel
bloated after a meal. And for the second, looking for which
foods are the best/worst when it comes to bloating (and why).
I'm looking for RDs/nutritionists to interview for these pieces.
Requirements:
Need to have phone/email interview by Wednesday 12/16 at 9am
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Name: Jessica Booth Romper
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bonz@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Romper
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
I'm doing a post about exploding head syndrome during pregnancy
for Romper and wanted to ask a neurologist a few questions.
Requirements:
Neurologist only please
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Name: Emilia Paluszek ETNT Health
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-boo3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: ETNT Health
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Good afternoon!
My name is Emilia Paluszek and I'm writing from ETNT Health to
see if you'd consider contributing a quote in an article we're
writing called "Sure Signs You Have COVID, According to WHO."
ETNT Health is a content feed that provides simple,
science-based solutions for people who want to live a longer,
happier life. The stories appear on MSN.com--Microsoft's
homepage--resulting in a massive reach.
Our stories are generating millions of pageviews every month.
For a sample of a recent hit, see here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/70-things-you-should-never-do-for-your-health/ss-AADKOI5
For my current piece, I'm asking doctors to provide an answer to
the following questions:
What are some symptoms that you currently have COVID?
We'd run your quote and your name and link back to your
website--or wherever you'd like.
We believe that it will improve the relationship between doctors
and patients and help patients get the most out of their time
with their doctors leading to improving their health. We'd love
to share your advice with our millions of readers looking for
expert health solutions. And if you'd consider being available
for future stories, do let me know. We have many more in the
works, and have so much respect for the work you do.
Thank you for considering.
All my best, Emilia Paluszek
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Name: Ryan Jones Land of Rugs
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bnxx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Land of Rugs
Deadline: 5:00 PM GMT - 17 December
Query:
I am looking for you to submit links and descriptions of your
favourite products to be featured on our website in early 2021.
We will be putting together a guide on how people can upgrade or
improve their home office in the new year, and the best products
will be featured in this article with a link to their site.
Requirements:
Please submit a short but informative description of the item,
as well as a URL to the product page.
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Name: Kiersten Hickman Eat This
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bodx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Eat This
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Doctors! What foods are the best foods for brain health? Are
their foods that can help you become smarter?
Requirements:
Please only respond if you are a doctor or a dietitian! Send
your full answers ready to use, we won't have time to reach out
for extra comment.
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Name: Chelsea Dolan POPSUGAR
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-bokr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: POPSUGAR
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 17 December
Query:
I'd like a professional to provide insight on how making a
vision board can help you achieve your goals. Some questions I'd
like answered via email include: How can a vision board help you
achieve New Year's resolutions? Any tips and tricks on goal
setting with a vision board? Any advice on how to set short and
long term goals?
Requirements:
I'd like someone with a background in psychology to share how
you can realistically set yourself up for success in goal
setting. I would also be open to expertise from anyone with
knowledge in manifestation and goal setting in general.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-bomb@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Losing a pet can be one of the most stressful things that can
happen to a person. But some people don't understand the pain.
Have you lost a pet or do you offer counseling/ groups for
others dealing with the trauma. If so I'd love to hear from you.
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Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-boni@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 18 December
Query:
Last call for submissions for the self care/wellness shopping
guide for a New Year/New me series. TIA
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Name: Addie Sands Southern Living Online
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-boo7@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Southern Living Online
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Please send in following order
1. Name of down alternative comforter make, brand, link to buy
(preferably on Amazon, Walmart, or other affiliate platform),
and price 2. Dropbox link to photos of comforter (lifestyle and
product shots if possible) and photo credit 3. Please describe
the comforter and what down alternative materilal it's made of
and what makes this comforter so special and comfortable and
great for the price point. 4. Only if sample is not available,
please describe in a few sentences first-hand experience with
comforter to add color to story.
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Public Policy and Government
50) Summary: White House and Labor Department Spar Over Independent ContractorsName: Erik Sherman Zenger News
Category: Public Policy and GovernmentEmail: query-bomg@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Zenger News
Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
The White House is trying to push through a Labor Department
rule that's been in development for two years. The topic is how
independent contractors are classified. Critics say that it
would allow employers to more easily classify employees as
independent contractors, undercutting labor protections.
Supporters say that the change is necessary to recognize how
labor markets have evolved. But it's also a battle between Big
Business and Big Labor, with many long-established independent
contractors worried about Biden administration plans to support
legislation that could force companies to treat them as
employees and effectively put them out of business. I'm looking
to interview labor law experts, people knowledgeable about the
political wranglings, independent contractors, corporations that
use independent contractors, and others with insight.
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Name: Leandra Bernstein Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online
Category: Public Policy and GovernmentEmail: query-bon9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Sinclair Broadcast Group - Online
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 15 December
Query:
Attorney General Barr offered his resignation and his deputy,
Jeff Rosen will become acting AG. Trump had been pushing Barr,
and DOJ generally, to release the Durham report, appoint a
special prosecutor for Hunter Biden, challenge the election
results. There are also lingering questions about pardons. 1.
What should we expect at the Justice Department when Barr is
gone? 2. Are there things Trump could push through Jeff Rosen in
the next five weeks? 3. Or is the shakeup at Justice
inconsequential this close to the transition? 4. Are there any
developments at DOJ that concern you as overly political? Or are
there any changes that you believe need to be made before the
Biden administration comes in?
Requirements:
I'm looking for political commentators and analysts on the left
and right. Also looking for academics, experts or former
officials with a background in government and the Justice
Department. Please reply to the questions. I'll follow up on
the phone to elaborate if necessary. Thank you!
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Travel
52) Summary: Best Train Trips in AmericaName: Sheryl Nance-Nash New York Amsterdam News
Category: TravelEmail: query-bomr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New York Amsterdam News
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
When people resume travel, some may still be hesitant to fly and
want to explore train travel. I want to hear from travel PR,
travel gurus, etc. What are your top recommendations for amazing
train experiences? Tell me what makes it special, what can
people expect, and all the important details.
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Name: Judy Mandell ny times
Category: TravelEmail: query-boo0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: ny times
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
I am proposing an article to the New York Times titled "Air
Taxis: The Revolutionary Future of Air Travel? - Even Post
Cornavirus?"
Picture this:
You drive to the airport, park your car, get on a comfy plane,
and fly directly to your destination - no more social
distancing, no more masks required, no more temperatures taken,
no more waiting in lines 6 feet apart, no more stops, no more
changing planes at the airline's hub.
How could that be? Because you're taking a jet air taxi.
Will it be happening soon?
Will it revolutionize the world of business (and pleasure)
travel?
What about safety factors?
Will it be on demand?
Will it be the Uber of air transportation?
Is this really the future for U.S. aviation?
Should it be?
How and why will jet air taxis revolutionize the way we travel?
Will other manufacturers roll out planes to compete in the air
taxi market? Are they working on it now?
Will the costs be out of reach for most people?
Or will this type of travel be affordable to everyday business
/pleasure travelers?
How will it compare to the cost of a commercial airline a
charter flight?
Why will it cost less?
Why aren't these small jet planes as noisy?
What makes them faster than turboprops or even commercial jets?
Which airports will they use?
Will they clog the airways?
How will all of this work?
I will ask experts - airplane manufacturers, pilots,
aeronautical engineers - to e-mail answers to these questions
and more.
I will ask air travelers for their perspective ... the good, the
bad, and the ugly.
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Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa
Category: TravelEmail: query-bomf@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 16 December
Query:
Looking for specific examples of using stories in marketing:
* Before * After * Results * Advice for other marketers
Please include your name, title, and company so we know how to
quote you in the piece.
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/leveraging-compelling-stories
Here are previous articles to give you an example of what the
final published article will look like:
https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/marketing-strategy-5-successful-and-1-failed-strategic-approaches
https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/website-design-3-quick-web-design-case-studies
https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/headline-writing-6-before-and-after-headline-examples-with-results
A few things I do to make the experience better for sources:
- I respond to every pitch to let you know I got it
- If you are included in the article, I will send you a link
once it is published
- If you have a question, I will answer it
Requirements:
Specific examples with results
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