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Business and Finance
1) What makes Gen X nonprofit donors unique? (ANA Nonprofit Journal)2) STARTUPS: Looking For Startups To Write About (StartupSavant)
3) What's new in recruiting residential real estate agents? (Real Estate Business magazine)
4) Looking to speak with sales leads who create/plan sales commissions (Anonymous)
5) Economic/business expert on sustainable businesses (euronews Living)
6) Get Featured on Times Square - New York (PureVPN)
7) Get Featured on Times Square - New York (PureVPN)
8) Accounts payable automation during the pandemic (Tearsheet)
9) How to Tell a Recruiter You Are Not Interested in a Position (UpJourney)
10) Mastercard's launch of its Cloud Tap on Phone (Tearsheet)
11) Remote developers: What does a great remote hiring process look like? (Anonymous)
12) Expert to comment on cybersecurity courses (BUSINESS INSIDER)
13) Tesla Seeks Support Defending Musk on Twitter (MarketScale)
14) Profile of PR & Marketing Companies (Everything-pr)
15) Entrepreneurs! How do you stay motivated? (CEO Blog Nation)
16) What trends will shape eCommerce in 2021? (Contentsquare)
17) Preparing for Covid-19 Vaccine (The Simple Dollar)
18) IT Outsourcing In Post-COVID Era (Ideamotive's Blog)
19) Looking for Experts on Sports Technology (Anonymous)
20) Top 1% nationwide mortgage loan officers needed (Book)
21) Savvy Tax Moves 2021 (Biden Presidency) (Newsmax Magazine)
22) Business brokers needed (Podcast)
23) CRE Syndicators needed (Podcast)
24) Customer Intent (Anonymous)
25) Looking for homebuyers who recently bought a house after a divorce (Apartment Therapy)
26) Tips from yoga studio owners on how to open a yoga studio (Small Business)
27) The Audio Revolution in Public Relations (Medium @PRontheGO)
28) Looking for former Amazon and Google interns (Business Insider)
29) Seeking Thought Leaders in Cloud Computing - Platforms and APIs (One Million by One Million)
30) Seeking Entrepreneur Journeys (One Million by One Million)
31) Looking for business leaders to discuss trends in business and economics (AMBITION)
32) Send us your best PR or content outreach pitch! (Covered Press)
33) What's the future of Decentralized Stablecoins? (Xangle)
34) Buying a home in Irvine, California (homelight.com blog)
35) Freelance writers share ONE piece of advice (Eat Like a Writer)
36) Black Owned Business (Kapitus Small Business Blog)
37) What do the new FAA drone rules mean for real estate agents? (Millionacres.com)
38) What Affiliate Program Metrics Do You Track? (Referral Rock)
39) How to Establish Lasting Business Partnerships (Referral Rock)
40) Looking For Young Entrepreneurs, Ages 13-24 (Anonymous)
41) Cutting Costs When Your Business is in the Red (Elements Magazine)
42) Webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Incusion (HR.com )
43) Online Businesses That Have Flourished In COVID (Vistage UK Blog)
44) Future of banking + fraud mitigation podcast (WSJ Custom Content)
45) Freelancing resources (Anonymous)
46) How to approach house-hunting in an organized way, according to real estate agents (Apartment Therapy)
47) Detecting and Preventing Insider Data Leaks (Dark Reading)
48) The Benefits of Using Mobile Phones for Business (Spectrum Business Insights)
49) Looking for Business Leaders and Managers to Discuss "Grapevine Communication" (Friday.app)
50) JenningsWire.com Podcast Series Seeks Guests For Lots Of Topics! (JenningsWire: The World Of Success)
51) The 3 methods of financial statement analysis - advice for business owners? (American Express)
52) Writing about if it's ever appropriate to submit a two-page resume (Anonymous)
53) Writing about how job applicants over 50 can get recruiter attention (Anonymous)
54) How COVID Will Shape Construction in 2021 (MarketScale)
55) Day-use hotel rentals (The Denver Post)
56) Email marketing (MarketingSherpa)
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Business and Finance
1) Summary: What makes Gen X nonprofit donors unique?Name: Chris Warren ANA Nonprofit Journal
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt1t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: ANA Nonprofit Journal
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Greetings, I'm writing a piece for the ANA Nonprofit Journal
about Generation X donors and would like to hear from nonprofits
and industry experts about these topics: *As more Gen Xers
approach the middle of their working careers, how important is
it for nonprofits to engage this demographic? *What makes Gen
Xers unique in terms of their attitudes about nonprofits and
giving? *How do those attitudes shape how nonprofits need to
engage and build relationships with them? *What are examples of
nonprofits that are doing this well? *What channels are best for
reaching Gen Xers? *What are best practices? *What are
challenges and missteps to avoid?
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Name: Bruce Harpham StartupSavant
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt34@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: StartupSavant
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Hello!
I'm Bruce and I write about startups for Startup Savant
(startupsavant.com). I'm looking for newsworthy startups to
write about for the website. By participating, you'll get links
to your website and more attention!
If you've had a major news event: -funding round (e.g. seed,
Series A, Series B) in the past 30 days
-customer success story (e.g. "we signed up 10 enterprise
customers and here's what we achieved)
-major product news (e.g. we launched a new beta app and it
aleady has 1000 users)
To be considered for a profile, please answer the following
details in your pitch:
1) What is your startup name and website?
2) How much funding does your startup have?
3) Approximately how many paying customers does your startup
have (a range is fine as well?
4) Are you available to answer a few questions in a short email
interview?
Example articles of past startup profile:
https://startupsavant.com/news/glia-raises-78-million
https://startupsavant.com/news/starburst-100-million-data
Requirements:
-must be a funded startup
-preference for startups in the USA or Canada or who have
customers in USA or Canada
-ideally you are willing to share images (product screenshots,
photos of the team) and key numbers (revenue, funding etc) for
the article
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Name: G.M. Filisko Real Estate Business magazine
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt4m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Real Estate Business magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 29 January
Query:
Need to hear from experts on ideas/tips that can help
residential real estate brokers and team leaders recruit more
consistently and effectively.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bt7s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 January
Query:
I want to dive into sales commissions for this post. Questions I
have are:
1. How do you plan sales commissions for your organization?
Please also explain what factors influence your decision.
2. How do you set up a realistic sales quota for your team?
3a. What sales commission structure do you observe and why?
b. How should sales leaders determine the sales commission
structure for their team?
c. Which sales commission structure is best according to your
experience and why?
Requirements:
- This request is strictly for sales leaders, sales managers,
and experts who understand how to plan sales commissions for
their teams.
- Please be open to follow-up questions.
- This is not for marketers or CEOs doing their own sales.
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Name: Rachael Davies euronews Living
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt9q@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: euronews Living
Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 22 January
Query:
I am working on a piece about how businesses can become more
sustainable through collaborating with other industries. For
example, a fashion designer is reducing her waste by giving away
or selling scrap materials to pet toy companies to use in their
products. I would love an economic/business voice on whether
this circular approach to business is viable and could help in
terms of sustainablity.
Requirements:
Must have professional or academic credentials in economics or
business.
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Name: Rameez Usmani PureVPN
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt9z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PureVPN
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 28 February
Query:
Let's celebrate the strength and resilience that got us through
2020 and spread good vibes throughout 2021. PureVPN invites you
all to speak your heart out on the grandest stage of all times -
Times Square. https://www.purevpn.com/timessquare
Requirements:
Looking to connect with Influencers, CEOs, Founders, Marketers,
anyone who wants themselves or their company name featured on
Times Square.
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Name: Rameez Usmani PureVPN
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bta1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PureVPN
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 February
Query:
Let's celebrate the strength and resilience that got us through
2020 and spread good vibes throughout 2021. PureVPN invites you
all to speak your heart out on the grandest stage of all times -
Times Square.
https://www.purevpn.com/timessquare
Requirements:
Looking to connect with Influencers, CEOs, Founders, Marketers,
anyone who wants themselves or their company name featured on
Times Square.
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Name: Rimal Farrukh Tearsheet
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btaa@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Tearsheet
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 20 January
Query:
I am looking for a source who can provide a quote on how the
pandemic has impacted businesses with their accounts payable
procedures. Why are businesses switching to AP automation and if
they are not what is their reasoning?
Requirements:
AP automation industry leaders in the U.S.
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Name: Carmen Jacob UpJourney
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btaq@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: UpJourney
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
I'm working on a new piece, "How to Tell a Recruiter You Are Not
Interested in a Position"
All great answers will be used, so please take the time to craft
an in-depth and unique response. If possible please add one or
more headings to your submission. Overly self-promotional
answers will be ignored.
Please also include in your reply your full name, credentials
and/or very short bio, square profile picture(don't attach it,
use a link), and website URL (we'll link to your site).
Thank you.
Professional expertise on the topic required.
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Name: Rimal Farrukh Tearsheet
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btb0@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Tearsheet
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 20 January
Query:
Im writing a story on Mastercard's launch of its Mastercard
Cloud Tap on Phone and I wanted to hear from experts in the
payments space on what this ultimately means for contactless
payments and the payments industry.
Requirements:
Experts and leaders from the payments industry. Quotes via email
preferred.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-btbr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Looking for remote developers (employees or freelancers) who can
share: What's does a great remote hiring process look like? What
do you look for in a potential remote employer? How do you
successfully work with remote employers?
Requirements:
Remote developers (employees or freelancers)
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Name: Julia Metraux BUSINESS INSIDER
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btbs@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: BUSINESS INSIDER
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
For an article on cybersecurity courses, I am looking to speak
to an expert briefly about what someone should look for when
they are searching for a course.
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Name: Daniel Litwin MarketScale
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btc6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketScale
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 20 January
Query:
After dissolving its PR department in October, Tesla is now
hiring a full-time customer support specialist to "address
social media escalations directed at the CEO." CEO Elon Musk is
an avid Twitter user, often sparking controversy through
inflammatory jokes, memes, and political statements. In the
past, Musk has even had to agree to a settlement deal with the
US SEC to have his tweets approved before posting, due to his
tweets sharing misinformation on Tesla stock.
I'm looking for thought leadership for a video interview on the
significance of this position and...
a) how CEOS and company leadership should use social media
platforms for the benefit of their companies b) how influential
executive social media presence is to the brand and success of a
company c) whether this position is a feasible one for reigning
in Musk, and whether this is a good move for any high profile
company in a similar situation d) how company's should deal with
social media critics
Requirements:
Thought leaders with knowledge of PR, customer service, and
social media work in today's economy, as well as experts on the
intersections between social media and business brand/growth.
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Name: Richard pace Everything-pr
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bqnj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Everything-pr
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
We are continuing in our quest to profile leading public
relations, digital marketing and marketing agencies. Have an
agency campaign we should cover? A company doing big things?
Let us know.
Requirements:
At least $1 Million in annual revenue to be considered for
coverage on Everything-PR.com
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Name: Gresham Harkless CEO Blog Nation
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bqy9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: CEO Blog Nation
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Looking for a paragraph response from entrepreneurs and business
owners on how they stay motivated. Selected responses will be
included in articles similar to posts below. Please include a
link to your headshot, your paragraph and company name and
company URL. Example post:
https://rescue.ceoblognation.com/2020/09/23/entrepreneurs-share-how-they-use-blogging-for-business-5/
and
https://ceoblognation.com/2020/11/20-entrepreneurs-explain-what-being-a-ceo-means-to-them-2/,
CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a community hub featuring niche
blogs for entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Name: Lyssa Test Contentsquare
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bqzk@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Contentsquare
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Looking for eCommerce/UX/UI/CX/digital professionals to share
their take on the top trends that will shape this year.
Requirements:
Please share your name, company name, and URL.
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Name: Moses Tyler The Simple Dollar
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-br64@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Simple Dollar
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
We're looking to hear from different investors, either personal,
or working with larger firms on how you're planning for economic
reopening if the Covid-19 vaccine is released on a large scale
in Q1/2 2021. Which industries are most set to benefit and why?
Requirements:
No requirements, but we'd love to hear from businesses that
manage larger investment portfolios.
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Name: Aleksandra Moskalik Ideamotive's Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-brdx@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Ideamotive's Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
2020 was the year of a global pandemic, lockdowns, and the year
when companies and employees worldwide were operating remotely
on an unprecedented scale. Has your perception of hiring
remotely changed? Are you more open than before to hiring remote
contractors? Will working with offshore partners will become a
new normal? Will we be seeing the growth of IT outsourcing in
the upcoming years?
The quotes will be included in the 2021 IT OUTSOURCING REPORT we
are currently working on.
Requirements:
Sources: tech business people, startup owners, people who are
responsible for hiring in their organizations.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bs9n@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
I produce a B2B sports podcast that explores the intersection
of business and sports.
We are interested in speaking with companies and entrepreneurs
who are focusing on: -the future of the fan experience -what
will drive next level fan engagement -future of esports -future
of analytics in sports -in-venue technology
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Name: Jeff B Book
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bsge@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Book
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
If you or someone you know is a top 1% performing mortgage loan
officer, I want to interview you for my podcast and possibly
book. The podcast I'm hosting is one centered on real estate and
tech. I want to talk with you about your best practices and how
you achieved your success. I am under contract with BMD
Publishing (as seen in Inc. Magazine) with a projected release
for the 3rd quarter of 2021.
Requirements:
Top 1% nationwide mortgage loan officers needed. Video interview
only.
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Name: Greg Brown Newsmax Magazine
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bsl3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Newsmax Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
The incoming Biden administration is promising a raft of
economic plans, and that means tax changes. Here are some of the
big things to plan for in 2021 and beyond.
Requirements:
You should be a CPA or tax expert familiar with the coming
changes to tax policy regarding business and individual returns.
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Name: B Swarts Podcast
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bslr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Podcast
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
If you or someone you know is a business broker, I want to
interview you for my podcast and possibly book. The podcast I'm
hosting is one centered on capital gains tax solutions. I want
to hear your thoughts and stories about you and your industry. I
am under contract with BMD Publishing (as seen in Inc. Magazine)
with a projected release for the 3rd quarter of 2021.
Requirements:
Business brokers needed. Video interview only.
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Name: B Swarts Podcast
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bsls@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Podcast
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
If you or someone you know is a CRE Syndicator, I want to
interview you for my podcast and possibly book. The podcast I'm
hosting is one centered on capital gains tax solutions. I want
to hear your thoughts and stories about you and your industry. I
am under contract with BMD Publishing (as seen in Inc. Magazine)
with a projected release for the 3rd quarter of 2021.
Requirements:
CRE Syndicators needed. Video interview only.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bsm1@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
For an audience of marketing executives I'm interested in input
and insights on customer intent: what is it, how do you get it
and how do you use it? Interested in hearing from marketing
executives who can share best practices and examples, marketing
experts and analysts.
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Name: Mariette Williams Apartment Therapy
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bso2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Apartment Therapy
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
I'm looking to talk to sources who have recently bought a house
after a divorce. The focus will be on the home buying process
and offering advice to others facing the same situation.
Requirements:
US Residents Only Please.
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Name: Naz Ahm Small Business
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bsob@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Small Business
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
We are looking for unique and insightful tips from existing yoga
studio owners to open/start a yoga studio. Insights on what to
expect and common challenges and pitfalls when starting a yoga
studio.
Please include your name, link to your yoga studio, and profile
picture
Requirements:
Have owned or started a yoga studio before. Business consultants
who have helped yoga studio owners start-up are welcome too.
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Name: Melanie Marten Medium @PRontheGO
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bstq@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Medium @PRontheGO
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
PR and growth experts: What is the Digital Audio Revolution
about? What is audio branding, and how can founders benefit from
it? Please name some examples of audio branding, e.g. with
Twitter's voice tweets and explain how to implement it best for
startups.
Requirements:
Please provide a statement of about 50 to 100 words and send
along your name, the name of your agency, your website and your
social media channels. Please provide links to images of success
story campaign material, if applicable.
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Name: Elle Hardy Business Insider
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bsuo@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Business Insider
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Wishing to speak to former Amazon & Google interns about their
experiences. We are particularly interested in any negative
feedback or critiques of your time there as we have a lot of
positive feedback so far. This can be anonymous if you wish.
Please reach out for further information.
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Name: Sheldon Chi One Million by One Million
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bszm@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: One Million by One Million
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
For our highly acclaimed Thought Leaders in Cloud Computing
series, I am looking to interview CEOs of SaaS companies in the
$50M to $500M revenue range that have a definitive platform
strategy upon which they are trying to build a developer
eco-system. This also feeds into my newly launched,
invitation-only LinkedIn Series on Cloud Stocks:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smartsheet-acquiring-bootstrapped-startups-drive-growth-sramana-mitra/
I am particularly interested in understanding how developer
eco-systems within the SaaS / cloud sector would fuel the
Bootstrapping to Exit trends as discussed in this trending
article on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bootstrapping-exit-sramana-mitra/
This blog is part of the One Million by One Million global
initiative, whose aim is to help a million entrepreneurs reach
$1 million in annual revenue. 1M/1M has syndication
relationships with HBR, Xconomy, SmallBizTrends, EconomicTimes
(India), Women 2.0, Mashable, Huffington Post, Business Insider,
ReadWriteWeb, and several other sites. Articles we develop
through these interviews often get repackaged for the
syndication partners. The 1Mby1M blog was named by Forbes in the
Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs (http://onforb.es/1a6RkOs) and
among the top 100 influencers on the topic of cloud computing.
We have a revenue threshold of $100M for the interview so please
indicate in your pitch the revenue level. We don't necessarily
have to publish this number in the actual story.
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Name: Sheldon Chi One Million by One Million
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bszn@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: One Million by One Million
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Hi, My name is Sheldon Chi. I am responsible for coordinating
stories for the 1Mby1M blog [1mby1m.com]]. The Entrepreneur
Journeys (EJ) series is our flagship series and we're looking
for interesting companies with at least $5 million in annual
revenue to feature in lengthy feature stories. We are interested
in interviewing the entrepreneur who can and is willing to
discuss, at length, the nuances of the strategy and process of
company building, spanning topics such as bootstrapping,
financing, positioning, customer acquisition, channels, team
building, etc. To pitch, please provide revenue level, industry
(Our interests: E-Commerce, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Mobile,
Social, Big Data, IoT, FinTech, Digital Media, Gaming,
Healthcare IT, Online Education, etc.) and focus of the story
angle in terms of company-building experience. We use the
revenue level as a qualification criterion for selecting
entrepreneurs to profile. We don't necessarily have to publish
this number in the actual story. The Entrepreneur Journeys
series has already produced 12 books
(http://tinyurl.com/4p4phwy). You can see examples of the series
on our blog (http://tinyurl.com/d8m9mt). This blog is part of
the One Million by One Million global initiative, whose aim is
to help a million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in annual
revenue. We also use the EJ interviews as case studies to teach
other entrepreneurs how to navigate the entrepreneurial waters.
You get publicity, as well as a platform to share your lessons
from the trenches with a large number of aspiring and practicing
entrepreneurs. 1M/1M has syndication relationships with many
venues: HBR, Xconomy, SmallBizTrends, EconomicTimes (India),
Women 2.0, Mashable, Huffington Post, Business Insider,
ReadWriteWeb, and several other sites. Articles we develop
through these interviews often get repackaged for the
syndication partners. The 1Mby1M blog was named by Forbes in the
Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs (http://onforb.es/1a6RkOs). The
procedure is to have a one-hour interview by phone or in-person
in Menlo Park, at our office. We will provide the dial-in for
phone interviews, and the address for the in-person interviews.
Requirements:
When you send in your pitch, please be sure to include the
revenue level, as it is the primary criterion we use to select
stories. Unlike other entrepreneurship media, we do not look for
financing as a criterion for determining story worthiness. Also,
if your revenue threshold is below the $5M level currently, you
are welcome to email me, and I will check if your story might
fit in any of our other series. To give you a flavor, here are
some of our other ongoing series: The 1M/1M Deal Radar: Revenue
between $1M and $5M, high growth rate. We typically do email
interviews for this series. Thought Leader Interviews: We also
have Thought Leader Series opportunities in Cloud Computing,
Cyber Security, Mobile and Social, Big Data, Outsourcing, Online
Education, e-commerce, Gaming, Online Fashion, HealthcareIT,
Internet Of Things, etc. These require, however, that the
company has a minimum of $5M in revenue.
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Name: David Woods-Hale AMBITION
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bszu@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: AMBITION
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Looking for business leaders to suggest and discuss trends and
issues in business and economics to help prepare our audience of
56,000 MBA students and graduates, based in 150 countries,
prepare for the recovery and doing business in the new normal as
we move forward, living with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Topics could include but not be limited to: Collaboration /
partnerships International business and trade in light of travel
restrictions Retaining a global mindset in the new normal Role
of business in society / business and climate change Edtech from
the student perspective / study options benefits Lifelong
learning Right and wrong ways to use tech in your organisation
Value of social media skills for leaders Graduate recruitment
The role of technology in recovery Engagement and culture Mental
health Economic outlook Industries in focus Doing business
better Diversity and equality The sustainability agenda /
climate change Soft skills Employability and career trajectories
The hybrid workplace
Please feel free to send any thoughts and considerations and
we'll be happy to consider them.
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Name: George Johnson Covered Press
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt0a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Covered Press
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
We're compiling a guide for PR professionals about successful
media pitches and getting more press coverage for their clients.
Send us a successful PR pitch that secured you coverage. This
must be a cold pitch, not a message to a journalist with whom
you have a working relationship. You can send us the exact same
email minus all the sensitive information, or we will sanitize
it for you. You can send us a couple of different ones, showing
different approaches for different situations.
If you want to be quoted, please can add one paragraph about why
you used this approach and what was your strategy. Don't forget
to leave a contact email, if we have follow up questions.
For the credit: Please provide us with your name, company and
URL.
Requirements:
Working in PR, digital marketing, or related field.
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Name: Emilia Picco Xangle
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt26@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Xangle
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 February
Query:
We're looking for experts working in decentralized stablecoins
projects/companies to provide answers to the following questions:
1. What's your background? How did you get involved in
crypto/blockchain? 2. What value does your company bring to
users? 3. Where do you see your company five years from now? 4.
What are the most common misconceptions you hear about
decentralized stablecoins? 5. What's next for decentralized
stablecoins in 2021?
Requirements:
Ideally, C-level executives, Founders, Marketing Specialists,
Tech leaders working for decentralized stablecoins
companies/projects. IMPORTANT: We need separate answers to each
question (a minimum of around 50 words each). Please share a
link to your headshot, job title and Linkedin URL.
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Name: Ashley Simon homelight.com blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt2w@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: homelight.com blog
Deadline: 11:00 PM CST - 20 January
Query:
I am looking to speak with a business owner who is located in
Irvine, California for an article on how to buy a home in
Irvine.
I'm open to pitches from any contractors or business owners
located in Irvine (insurance agents, home design professionals,
appraisers, moving companies, etc). No real estate agents.
Feel free to answer any relevant questions below. If your pitch
is selected, I'll be in touch with a couple of follow-up
questions. Thanks in advance!
1. What are some common problems that affect homes in Irvine?
2. What do you recommend buyers (especially those new to the
area) look out for?
3. Any specific types of insurance that you recommend to
homeowners in Irvine?
4. What kinds of pests or issues are typical in Irvine? How can
buyers protect against them in their search?
5. What home design trends are you seeing right now in Irvine,
CA?
6. What advice would you give to a prospective buyer in Irvine?
Requirements:
You must be familiar with Irvine, California and able to give
location-specific advice. No general pitches, please. No real
estate agents.
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Name: Liz Foster Eat Like a Writer
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt3d@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Eat Like a Writer
Deadline: 5:00 PM CST - 22 January
Query:
As a freelance writer, what is your ONE piece of advice for
other freelance writers who may be struggling to find new
clients or land writing gigs? Please submit actionable tips that
writers can use immediately.
Requirements:
Must be a current freelance writer. Please include your
portfolio site or blog, etc.
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Name: Bernadette Abel Kapitus Small Business Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt43@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Kapitus Small Business Blog
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
To celebrate Black History Month, the Kapitus Small Business
Blog will be spotlighting a black owned business each day
throughout the month of February.
Each business spotlighted will have a featured article written
about the business and the business owner, highlighting (some or
all of) the following:
1. The business story: the inspiration behind the business and
how it got started 2. The products/services of the business 3.
Challenges overcome 4. Challenges being faced today 5. What
owning/running a business means to you. 6. What keeps you
moving forward - especially in these times?
At the end of the month, we will creating a separate article
highlighting all of the participating businesses to give readers
a guide on some great black owned businesses to support
throughout the year.
Requirements:
We are looking to speak with the business owner, not a
representative.
The business owner must be willing to be interviewed, though
answering questions via email is ok if a call can't be scheduled.
The business should be located within the U.S.
It should be a for profit business.
You must be willing to share photos, videos, etc that help tell
your story.
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Name: Marc Rapport Millionacres.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt4o@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Millionacres.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
The FAA has just released new final rules for drones --
https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=25541
-- and we'd like to share with our readership what those rules
will mean to real estate professionals who use them.
Requirements:
Please share some specific insight on how those rules will
affect professionals who use drones and what your best advise is
to them in terms of best practices going forward.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bt4r@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Referral Rock
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 26 January
Query:
We're looking for contributors to help us create an in-depth and
comprehensive article on Affiliate Program Metrics.
In this specific article, we are interested in learning about
what metrics you track in your Affiliate Programs, and how you
track them.
For your time and effort, we will include one backlink to you in
our article. If your contribution has been included, we will
email you once the article is published.
Requirements:
If you run an affiliate program and have knowledge and expertise
in the area, we look forward to hearing from you.
To be considered, please answer: Do you have ONE best tip for
tracking the success of an affiliate program?
Please note: We will also send some quick follow-up questions.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bt4t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Referral Rock
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 26 January
Query:
We're looking for contributors to help us create an in-depth and
comprehensive article on Establishing Business Partnerships.
In this specific article, we are interested in learning about
your experience and best advice on establishing business
partnerships that last.
For your time and effort, we will include one backlink to you in
our article. If your contribution has been included, we will
email you once the article is published.
Requirements:
If you are a manager or business developer with knowledge and
expertise in the area, we look forward to hearing from you.
To be considered, please answer: What's your #1 tip for
sustaining lasting partnerships within a partner program?
Please note: We will also send some quick follow-up questions.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bt4y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 20 January
Query:
We are looking to interview young entrepreneurs with an
achievement that makes for good media coverage for an interview
opportunity. We are looking specifically for Gen Z, please no
millennials.
Requirements:
Must be generation Z, no millennials please! Must be a Gen Z
entrepreneur with a significant achievement.
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Name: Erin Rand Elements Magazine
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt57@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Elements Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Writing for an audience of independent pharmacists, this article
will focus on how businesses can strategically cut costs when
they are facing shrinking profits.
Requirements:
Would like to speak to someone with consulting or other business
strategy experience who has advised businesses on cost-cutting,
especially as it applies to retail businesses.
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Name: Danielle Cronquist HR.com
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt66@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HR.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 25 January
Query:
I am looking for some thoughts on how diversity, equity, and
inclusion has looked at your organization.
What has worked? What has failed? What ways have you found to
make sure all employees feel a sense of inclusion in your
workplace? What are your plans for DEI in the future?
Requirements:
I am looking for HR and business leaders in the U.S. who have
experience with DEI initiatives at their company.
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Name: Craig James Vistage UK Blog
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt7m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Vistage UK Blog
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
I'm writing an article looking at the elements that make a
business successful, even in a down-trending economy.
Seeking input from C-suites on what made their business
successful, and to give tips for other leaders who may be
struggling to make things work during the pandemic.
Requirements:
C-suites, founders, owners of businesses who managed to make a
profitable change during the pandemic.
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Name: Mack Gelber WSJ Custom Content
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt8p@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: WSJ Custom Content
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 January
Query:
Seeking interviewees for a WSJ branded content podcast on
digital banking. The first episode will cover the ins and outs
fraud mitigation, and the second will look at the future of
banking and how customer experience is changing. The client
sponsoring the podcast is a company that creates risk and
payment solutions.
Requirements:
We are seeking three specific sources:
1) A certified fraud examiner (CFE) with on-the-ground
experience combating fraud. Ideal source will work for a bank
and be able to speak to the topic of application fraud.
2) A bank president or executive willing to speak to the
challenges financial institutions face combating fraud.
3) A consultant, futurist or academic with expertise on the
future of banking and where the industry is headed, particularly
with regard to customer experience.
NOTE: Can't accept sources working for a competitor business
with the sponsor, i.e. companies building risk or payments
solutions.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-bt8r@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
This business-service piece is focused on the resources,
services and new products aimed expressly at freelancers in the
comms space - both journalists and comms/marketing/PR folks. The
gist is simple. If the pandemic has, by necessity or choice,
moved you to consider being self-employed, or working freelance
- how do you do it? What are the resources available whether
paid or otherwise to which you can turn for advice, guidance and
practical help? I want to spotlight the most innovative and
unexpected examples in all these categories, and am keen to hear
about unusual support services, startups or programs that are
B2B and tailormade for folks aiming to be first time freelancers
in the media space in 2021. For example - -- Are there life or
career coaches who have carved out a specialty niche in the
self-employed in the media world? If so, how did they do it and
who are they? -- Online resources: podcasts, for example, that
focus on counsel and info for freelance media folks, or courses
you can follow, whether paid or free? -- Are there services
which offer backend support for freelance media folks: remote or
virtual assistants, for example, or a billing/admin startup that
helps handle invoicing and tracking payments? You get the idea.
This story will act both as an exploration of this trend, and a
service resource to which budding (or seasoned) freelancers can
refer for information and guidance. Please send a single para
pitch of any client or recommendation
Requirements:
Please mark subject line: FREELANCE RESOURCES 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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Name: Sarah Kuta Apartment Therapy
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt8y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Apartment Therapy
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
I'm looking for real estate agents to respond to this query
only: What are some specific ways that home-buyers can approach
house-hunting in an organized way? Maybe it's keeping track in a
specific spreadsheet, maybe it's checking new listings on the
same day every week, maybe it's sorting available homes by some
specific filter, etc. etc. What are your tips and advice or
go-to tricks for helping clients stay organized?
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Name: Ericka Chickowski Dark Reading
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt8z@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Dark Reading
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
While malicious insiders often get the headlines, most
enterprise data leaks are accidental -- caused by end users who
fail to follow corporate security policy or try to work around
it. In this story I'd like to explore with security experts the
methods for detecting and preventing risky or anomalous end user
behavior, as well as methods for preventing unauthorized access
and transfer of data by end users. I'm also looking for insight
on the evolution of technology used to prevent accidental data
leaks, such as data leak protection (DLP) and alternatives.
Requirements:
Especially seeking security practitioners and consultants to
discuss these issues via email. Please take a look at the
following questions and provide answers to one or more that you
think could provide insight for the story:
-What are some of the most common sources of accidental or
unintended insider data leaks? -Why are unintentional insiders
still such a risk in today's enterprise environment? -How has
the shift to the cloud impacted insider threats? -How has sudden
remote work increased insider threats? -What are the pros and
cons of using anomaly detection and user and entity behavioral
analytics for identifying risky insider behavior? -How has data
leak protection evolved over the years and what should
CISOs/practitioners consider when looking at these technologies?
-How effective are security training initiatives for quelling
the threat from insiders? -What role does security by design
play in mitigating the risk of insider data leaks? -Any other
thoughts on the insider risk environment today?
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Name: Rebecca McReynolds Spectrum Business Insights
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bt90@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Spectrum Business Insights
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
In this article we'll look at the key reasons business owners
should consider getting mobile phones for themselves and their
employees--and not rely on personal mobile phones. We want to
explore such benefits as more security, because using personal
devices for work can be risky, and flexible data plan options
designed for businesses, etc.
Requirements:
I'd like to talk to small business owners (fewer than 100
employees) and business consultants, particularly tech experts.
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Name: Dalia Goldberg Friday.app
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bta4@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Friday.app
Deadline: 9:00 AM GMT - 25 January
Query:
I am looking for business leaders, managers, and communication
experts to give their thoughts about "grapevine communication"
in the workplace.
If interested, please send over your thoughts on the following
questions:
1) Why does "grapevine communication" exist in organizations? Is
it inevitable?
2) What are the advantages/disadvantages of this type of
communication at work?
3) How can leaders harness grapevine communication and use it in
a productive way?
Requirements:
Must be a business leader, manager, or communication expert.
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Name: Annie Jennings JenningsWire: The World Of Success
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-bta5@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: JenningsWire: The World Of Success
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
JenningsWire.com is booking authors, experts and speakers for
podcasts. Topics include health and wellness, relationships,
career, business, workplace, work from home, personal finance
and much more.
Requirements:
Please respond with your name, book name (if any) credentials,
topic of the podcast and bio. Importantly, please include your
website so we can learn more about you. Also include your
contact information such as email and phone. A producer will be
in touch to set up a five minute call to set the date for your
podcast if we have interest. Thanks!
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Name: David Rodeck American Express
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btb6@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: American Express
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 21 January
Query:
This article is an introduction to the three methods of
financial statement analysis (Ratio Analysis, DuPont Analysis,
and Common Size Financials.)
We're trying to teach business owners when to use these tools,
especially during tough economic times. We're looking for quotes
from financial experts, as well as business owners who have used
these tools.
Some possible questions:
When would you recommend each method? Is one better than others?
Which of the 3 methods do you find most commonly used by
business owners?
Has any of the methods become more useful during the Covid
crisis?
What tips would you have for business owners for financial
statement analysis?
Have you personally used any of these methods for your business?
If so, please share.
Thank you
Requirements:
You are a finance professional, academic or business owner.
You are familiar with the 3 methods of financial statement
analysis (Ratio Analysis, DuPont Analysis, and Common Size
Financials)
You have advice for business owners on how to use these ratios,
especially during tough times.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-btb8@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 21 January
Query:
I'm currently working on a story for a national career
publication about whether or not it's ever appropriate or
beneficial to submit a resume that exceeds one page. Any
insights from career coaches, HR professionals, etc would be
appreciated.
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Category: Business and Finance
Email: query-btb9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 4:00 PM EST - 21 January
Query:
Hello, I'm currently writing a story about how to get recruiters
to notice you when you're over 50 -- especially for entry-level
positions. Pointers from career coaches, HR professionals, and
other relevant experts would be great. Thanks!
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Name: Daniel Litwin MarketScale
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btc2@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketScale
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
The pandemic threw a wrench in day-to-day operations for
construction projects, both on-site and along the supply chain.
From PPE and health safety requirements on site as the pandemic
continues and new strains are identified, to supply chain delays
and pricing increases for raw materials, construction operations
have become more tenuous.
I'm looking for thought leaders to join a remote video interview
on how these factors will shape construction projects in the new
year, and how this will impact construction firms' budgets,
bottom lines, and long term project plans.
Requirements:
Thought leaders with varied experience in the construction
industry, whether from being on-site, a supply chain
professional, involved in construction financing, etc.
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Name: Sarah Kuta The Denver Post
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btc3@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Denver Post
Deadline: 9:00 PM EST - 22 January
Query:
Hi there! I'm looking to chat with hotels that are offering
day-use room rentals (not overnight accommodations).
Please send me details about when and why you began offering
day-use room rentals, as well as what's included in the package.
Please note that this story is specifically about day-use room
rentals. I will not be able to include any general
overnight/work-from-home/staycation packages, etc. etc.
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Name: Daniel Burstein MarketingSherpa
Category: Business and FinanceEmail: query-btcj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: MarketingSherpa
Deadline: 1:00 PM EST - 25 January
Query:
Looking for specific email marketing examples:
* 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/email-marketing/goal-of-an-email
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/branding-8-lessons-most-effective-brand-decisions-every-day
https://marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/6-ecommerce-lessons-your-marketing-peers-share
https://marketingexperiments.com/conversion-optimization/marketers-stand-together-8-crucial-conversion-optimization-lessons-from-2020
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 email marketing examples with results
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