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April Opportunities: Journalists featuring ecom brands/products
Get your store seen in MSN, Yahoo, Consumer Queen, SW Newsmagazine and more
Happy April Fool’s Day, Winner!
Here are your fresh opportunities from real journalists who are actively looking for products and brands to feature this season. Remember, one strategic mention could skyrocket your store’s visibility and put you on Google’s Page 1. Don’t miss out!
P.S. If this landed in your “Junk” folder, unmark as Junk so you don’t miss out on these free Wednesday media opportunities. Pls unsubscribe if it’s too much- no hard feelings!
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Lifestyle and Entertainment
Creators Syndicate is looking for Cooling products for travel
Name: Nicola Bridges
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/nicola-bridges
Media Outlet: Creators Syndicate (https://www.creators.com/about)
Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 3 April
Query:
For a travel product round-up article on staying cool, seeking products and accessories…
Travel fans, Cooling clothes, hats etc…cool beachware/wraps, Cooling toiletries, Coolers, Cooling water bottles and food protectors, Cooling belt and neck fans, Cooling kerchiefs, Things that mist, Etc.
What do you have that we can check out to feature?
This is for Creators Syndicate which goes to 2,200+ national newspapers and digital media outlets.
MSN is looking for Cruise, resort wear and beach
Name: Greta Hollar
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/greta-hollar
Media Outlet: MSN (https://msn.com)
Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 4 April
No AI Pitches Considered
Query:
Going on a creator trip with virgin voyages in April and looking for items to use on a cruise/beach item round up
Famadillo is looking for Home Organization Finds
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Famadillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 8 April
Query:
We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Home Organization Finds feature. From clever storage solutions and space-saving organizers to stylish bins, shelving, and systems that help keep busy households running smoothly, we’re looking for products that make tidying up easier and more efficient. Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on testing and editorial consideration as we highlight the smartest ways to bring order and calm to everyday living.
Yahoo Creators is looking for Spring home refresh ideas inspired by breezy coastal living
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 10 April
No AI Pitches Considered
Query:
I’m currently working on a Yahoo gift guide featuring college graduation gifts for both men and women, highlighting thoughtful products that help graduates transition into their next stage of life. I’m looking for items such as practical career starters, tech, travel gear, home essentials, stylish accessories, wellness products, and memorable keepsakes that would make meaningful gifts for recent grads.
If you represent a brand with products that would be a good fit, please send product details, pricing, a short description, retail link, and high-resolution images. Please include all information in your first email.
Products should be available for purchase online and appropriate for graduates entering the workforce, traveling, or setting up their first apartment.
Yahoo Creators is looking for College graduation gift guide for men and women: products to celebrate the next chapter
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 10 April
QUERY: I’m currently working on a Yahoo gift guide featuring college graduation gifts for both men and women, highlighting thoughtful products that help graduates transition into their next stage of life. I’m looking for items such as practical career starters, tech, travel gear, home essentials, stylish accessories, wellness products, and memorable keepsakes that would make meaningful gifts for recent grads.
If you represent a brand with products that would be a good fit, please send product details, pricing, a short description, retail link, and high-resolution images. Please include all information in your first email.
Products should be available for purchase online and appropriate for graduates entering the workforce, traveling, or setting up their first apartment.
The Socialite's Closet is looking for Spring Beauty, Practical Fashion & Footwear for Women 45+
Name: Ellen Christian
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://helpareporter.com/journalist/ellen-lafleche-christian
Media Outlet: The Socialite's Closet (https://the-socialites-closet.com)
Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 15 April
Query:
I’m a fashion and beauty blogger working on a Spring 2026 feature focused on women 45+ who value quality, ease, and elevated everyday style. I’m looking to include a curated selection of products that align with current seasonal trends while remaining practical, wearable, and versatile.
I am currently seeking samples in the following categories:
Supportive, practical footwear (stylish walking shoes, cushioned sandals, low supportive heels)
Practical clothing (comfortable, flattering everyday pieces such as easy-care tops, versatile dresses, layering essentials, and well-fitting basics)
Fragrance (fresh, sophisticated scents, skin scents, or layering-friendly options)
Skincare (hydrating, barrier-supporting, and radiance-focused products)
Hair care & styling products (volumizing, smoothing, gray-blending, or shine-enhancing solutions)
This feature will highlight spring trends through a refined, real-life lens, with an emphasis on comfort, confidence, and effortless style for a mature audience.
Selected products will receive additional exposure on Instagram.
All products from brands that provide samples will be included in the article, with full brand credit and links to where they can be purchased.
Requirements:
Please include product details, pricing, and availability. Samples are required for consideration.
Confessions of an Overworked Mom needs Best Gardening Products Testing in Zone 4/5 Garden
Name: Ellen Christian
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://helpareporter.com/journalist/ellen-lafleche-christian
Media Outlet: Confessions of an Overworked Mom (https://confessionsofanover-workedmom.com)
Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 1 May
Query:
I’m creating a curated guide featuring the Best Gardening Products That Save Time and Increase Yield and am looking for brands willing to provide product samples for hands-on testing. Products must be provided to be considered—please do not pitch if you cannot send a sample.
My garden is in USDA Zone 4/5, but I welcome products suitable for all growing zones. Gardening coverage includes herbs, vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts, flowers, and wildcrafting.
Products may include seeds, plants, planters, tools, indoor gardening systems, irrigation, composting systems, rainwater collection, pollinator-friendly products, ergonomic tools for gardeners 40+, cold-climate gardening tools, garden carts or harvest baskets, organic gardening supplies, garden organization products, and outdoor living items like solar garden lighting or bird feeders.
Selected brands receive editorial inclusion, product testing, potential original photography, and a link to your website, Amazon listing, or affiliate program.
Products must be received by May 1 or until spots are filled.
Please include product name, description, price, link, and confirmation a sample can be provided.
The bigger your brand gets… the harder it gets for AI to recommend you.
It sounds backwards, but it’s one of the biggest structural shifts happening in ecom right now. AI systems don’t struggle with small catalogs.. they struggle with large, constantly changing ones.
Prices change. Inventory shifts. Product data updates. Descriptions vary across channels.
From the outside everything looks fine, but to an AI system trying to decide:
“Which brand should I recommend?”, that same catalog can look stale, incomplete or contradictory.
And when AI isn’t confident, it simply recommends someone else. This isn’t a problem most brands have thought about yet… because until now
Customers did the comparison themselves.
But as AI agents start handling discovery, comparison and decision-making, reliability becomes the deciding factor.
That’s exactly what we’ll unpack in our upcoming live session.
LIVE WORKSHOP: Turn AI Agents Into a Predictable Source of Organic Traffic for the Next 10 Years

April 9th · 10am EST · Live workshop with Ankur Modi (ex-Meta, Ex-Amazon systems architect, & NASDAQ IPO veteran). 60-minutes · Q&A - ask any questions
In this discussion with Ankur Modi, former systems architect at Meta and Amazon, we’ll cover:
Why discovery is moving from search → AI recommendation
How to create infrastructure that makes your brand AI’s default recommendation for the next decade
How catalog scale actually creates visibility problems for AI
What “AI-mediated commerce” means for DTC brands
Bonus for attendees
10 attendees that stay until the end get a free AI-visibility audit, showing:
How accurately AI systems interpret your catalog today
What pages AI cites and how often
Where data inconsistencies in your catalog might confuse AI models
Any other gaps in your current strategy
Mother’s Day
InTouch Rugby is looking for Last Minute Mothers' Day Gifts
Name: Garry Watters
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/gary-watters
Media Outlet: InTouch Rugby (https://www.intouchrugby.com)
Deadline: 7:00 PM ET - 6 April
Query:
Mother's Day is getting really close and everyone is busy buying gifts for their totally number 1 BFF. Mother's are totally irreplaceable and just the most amazing feminine influence on our lives! Mother's Day even reminds the busiest of us to show a little love and get mum something really cool, or practical, or helpful or even something personalised to really show that love!
We are sharing gift ideas on our blog home pages and also on all our social media pages to all our 300,000+ social and linked in connections and including our new BlueSky account! Please send in all ideas as everything will help people everywhere feel the love and appreciation!
JustLuxe is looking for Mother’s Day Holiday Gift Guide
Name: Merilee Kern
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/merilee-kern-1
Media Outlet: JustLuxe (https://www.justluxe.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 10 May
Query:
Seeking newsworthy Mother’s Day gift items (home decor, kitchenware and appliances, technology, fashion, beauty and more) for NO COST coverage consideration / product spotlight to run with multiple outlets in syndication -- JustLuxe, Resident and an array of other lifestyle and luxury media like the examples here https://bit.ly/TLLGiftGuides and here https://tinyurl.com/llrportfilio. Though not guaranteed, it’s possible that select submissions might also be discretionarily covered on TV. Coverage is FTC compliant and is review and/or display-based so full size physical sample/s required for evaluation and reporting. Send pitches/information via email to [email protected]. Send pitches with "HARO: [Your Brand Name Here]" as the email subject line. Relevant press materials may be mailed to The Luxe List Reviews, 5645 Coral Ridge Drive #286, Coral Springs, FL 33076. No phone calls please.
Gift Bags
The Conscious Publicist is looking for Mother's Day Gift Guide (Special Luxury, Beauty and Style Gifts for Mom)
Name: Ashley Graham
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: The Conscious Publicist (https://simplyashleygraham.com/podcast)
Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 17 April
No AI Pitches Considered
Query:
I'm compiling a curated Mother's Day Gift Guide featuring elevated, special-occasion gifts across the luxury, beauty, and style categories. I'm looking for standout products that would make a mom feel truly seen, celebrated, and pampered.
I'm specifically seeking (but not limited to):
Luxury gifts—fine jewelry, designer accessories, elevated home goods, or experiential gifts with a premium feel
Beauty gifts—high-end skincare, fragrance, wellness, and self-care products with clean or conscious formulations a bonus
Style gifts—fashion-forward pieces, elevated basics, or chic accessories she'll actually reach for
Other inspiring ideas—gifts that will make mom go WOW!
Ideal submissions include:
Product name, retail price, and where to purchase
A brief description of what makes this gift special or unique
High-resolution product image (minimum 300 dpi)
Any relevant brand story or founder background (especially women-owned brands)
Requirements:
Products must be available for purchase by Mother's Day
Price range: $50–$500+
Samples for honest review
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Lizz Spano is looking for Mother's Day Gift Guide
Name: Lizz Spano
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Lizz Spano (https://www.instagram.com/bylizzspano)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 24 April
No AI Pitches Considered
Query:
Hi! I am an agency owner and a long time influencer/creator and have been publishing my gift guides 5x a year (Holiday, Valentine's, Mothers/Father's Day and Summer Gifting) for the last 6 years across my 3 social media accounts, my website and most recently ShopMy. My business and areas of focus are 40+ Lifestyle, Travel and Food.
I’m reviewing for inclusion in Mother’s Day — some specific items I’m looking for - but also open:
Hard Shell Luggage Set
Clothing/Sleepwear
Beauty/Skincare/Wellness
Jewelry (nothing over $500/$600)/Accessories
Personalized Gifts
Wine/Spirits/Cordials
Gifts Sets - beauty, delicious foods etc
High End Cookware
The guide will be highlighted and published on Instagram on @bylizzspano, @seethecity_seethezoo, and @hungryhippie_ (collective monthly views 200K+) well as online at lizzspano.com and ShopMy and distributed to 3,000+ professional email contacts + 2,000+ personal and shared/pinned on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Valentine’s Day is still up at lizzspano.com/giftguide, shopmy.com/lizzspano and as highlights on my social media pages for reference. My guides are never P2P but samples are required in most cases -- I review every product I recommend and my audiences trust me implicitly.
In Our Spare Time is looking for Family-Friendly Outdoor Toys & Products for Blog Feature
Name: Ellen Christian
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: In Our Spare Time (https://in-our-spare-time.com)
Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 30 April
Query:
We’re seeking outdoor toys, games, and products suitable for families with children ages 2 and up. Our lifestyle blog focuses on fun, practical, and engaging activities that help families spend quality time together outdoors. We feature honest reviews, roundups, and recommendations, highlighting products that are safe, creative, and family-friendly.
Brands providing samples will receive full coverage on our blog, including links to websites or shopping sites. We’re particularly interested in items that encourage active play, creativity, and shared experiences for kids and parents alike.
If you have products that fit this audience and would like to be featured, please reach out with product details and sample availability. We look forward to showcasing innovative and fun outdoor products that families will love.
MSN is looking for Luxury, Child-Safe Furniture
Name: Katie Fuschi
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: msn (https://www.msn.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 1 May
Query:
I’m curating a luxury editorial + product-review feature highlighting elevated, child-safe furniture for high-net-worth first-time parents, showing how premium design can stay beautiful, livable, and safety-forward. The feature is part of an ongoing series published across MSN Lifestyle, Gothamology, and Medium (approx. 1M+ readers) and will showcase one fully styled home in Atlanta, Georgia, designed with an equestrian-inspired, neutral heritage aesthetic (rich woods, leather accents, tailored upholstery; camel, navy, ivory, hunter green) updated for modern family life.
The home will include child-safe pieces across living, dining, bedrooms, nursery, lighting, storage, and soft goods.
Inclusion is based on hands-on testing, and samples must be provided. Participating brands receive editorial placement, high-quality photography, real-world first-time parent testing feedback, social + digital mentions, direct product links, inclusion in curated “best of” lists, and exposure to a growing market of high-income millennial and Gen-X families.
SW Newsmagazine Clean and cruelty free skincare and cosmetics
Name: Anne Howard
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/anne-howard
Media Outlet: SW Newsmagazine (https://www.scopeweekly.com)
Deadline: 3:00 PM ET - 5 May
No AI Pitches Considered
Query:
We are Looking to do 12 product reviews throughout the year. Must be cruelty-free, listed on Leaping Bunny, and clean. Skincare and cosmetics. Samples must be provided. No exception. Dear publicist, check with your clients if they are willing to send products before contacting me.
Emily Reviews is looking for Mother's Day Gift Guide
Name: Emily Smith
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://helpareporter.com/journalist/emily-smith
Media Outlet: Emily Reviews (https://www.emilyreviews.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 10 May
Query:
At Emily Reviews we are planning our 2026 Mother's day gift guide! We'll be featuring a variety of Mother's day gift ideas for mothers and grandmothers of various ages. Our goal is to include classic gift suggestions, some hobby-based items, and some unique items! We love featuring jewelry companies, clothing companies, personal care and beauty gifts, photo gifts, hobby-specific items such as bird feeders or gardening items and more. We also like to include gift ideas that span a wide range of price points to accommodate different budgets. There is no fee to participate in our gift guide. Instead, we look to work with brands or businesses that are interested in sending product samples. In some cases, we'll do full reviews of products. In other cases, we simply accept the product sample in exchange for a featured post. All brands that participate in our gift guide will have the option to host a giveaway for our readers if they'd like. Our readers are primarily women ages 25-44 living in the US. Most of them have at least one child, and most are the primary shopper for their household.
Emily Reviews is looking for Travel Products Partnership
Name: Emily Smith
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://helpareporter.com/journalist/emily-smith
Media Outlet: Emily Reviews (https://www.emilyreviews.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 1 June
Query:
Laurie, a contributor of EmilyReviews, is going on vacation this spring! She's going on a road trip in March, and will be traveling by plane in June. She's interested in partnering with brands on travel-related review items including luggage, travel accessories, or anything that can make the experience more enjoyable. If you represent a brand that makes products to make travel go more smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. These blog posts will be shared on our blog Facebook and Twitter pages in addition to being mailed out to our newsletter subscribers.
Travel
Travel + Leisure is looking for Luxury pajamas and sleep products for travel
Name: Amanda Ward
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Travel + Leisure (https://www.travelandleisure.com)
Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 2026-04-11
Query:
Luxury pajamas & bathrobes for travel
Hi, I am working on a story about luxury pajamas, robes, sleep products for getting a good night's rest while traveling. Seeking Men's size L and women's size M for samples to consider. Thank you!
General
Daily Mom is looking for Mother's Day product recs & Summer editorial coverage
Name: Elena Ollick
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Daily Mom (https://dailymom.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 2026-04-10
QUERY: We're gearing up for our Mother's Day editorial features along with summer health & wellness, and summer destinations coverage. Our readers are actively shopping for Mother's Day gifts and summer travel essentials right now. And they trust our recommendations.
We're putting together our highly anticipated Editorial Guides, and we want your brand featured.
Here's what we're covering:
Mother's Gift Guide — Unique gifts that make Mother's Day memorable (not just another generic chocolate arrangement situation)
Summer Fun in the Sun & Fashion Finds — Accessories, watches, electronics, gadgets, and clothing for the whole family that actually work for summer vacations
Food & Beverage Roundups — We all eat and sometimes, we need recommendations for quick snacks, easy dinners, and drinks that make us go, ahhhh.
Summer Destinations — "Where are we going this year?" This question is on all our minds! We'd love to provide coverage for hotel/resort destinations.
Here's the thing:
Our editorial guides consistently drive traffic because we only spotlight products and locations we genuinely stand behind.
This is your chance to get in front of thousands of engaged shoppers before the Summer rush hits and while Mother's Day gift planning is at its peak.
The deadline to submit is April 10th.
After that? The guides begin publishing, and the opportunity closes.
Don't let your competitors grab this spot while you're still thinking about it.
What we need from you:
- Your client's/brand's website (optional product suggestions)
- Why your product is perfect for Mother's Day/Summer/Travel & Experiential coverage
- Any special offers for our readers (optional but encouraged)
Each chosen brand will be featured in a themed guide, which will include the deliverables below.
The guide placement includes a permanent
feature of your brand and the product(s).
It includes social media links and links to the website with your imagery or professional original photography taken by us.
You also get a tagged mention on all our social media channels.
Important details:
- Editorial features only (no cost to participate)
- Product samples may be required if selected
- Submission deadline: April 10th
Ready to get featured? Hit reply and let's make this happen.
Looking forward to showcasing your brand,
P.S. — Spots are limited, and we're reviewing submissions on a rolling basis. The sooner you submit, the better your chances of prime placement (you may be a fit for upcoming editorials not mentioned here).
Travel and retreat is looking for What to Pack for a Wedding Abroad
Name: Romy Nour
Email: [email protected]
Muck Rack URL: https://muckrack.com/romynour
Media Outlet: travel and retreat (https://travelandretreat.com)
Deadline: 4:00 PM ET - 2026-04-12
QUERY: I am currently curating a Shopping Feature for Travel & Retreat on: What to Pack for a Wedding Abroad.
We are looking for beautifully considered essentials across fashion, beauty, and accessories. Think refined bridesmaid dresses, standout wedding guest looks, versatile shoes that carry you from ceremony to wedding dinner, and statement clutches that elevate without weighing you down. Alongside this, we’re curating high-performing beauty must-haves: from compact hair styling tools to glow-enhancing makeup and skincare designed to withstand heat, humidity, and long celebratory days.
We are also open to lifestyle additions that enhance the experience, such as compact cameras to capture candid moments, elegant travel bags, and thoughtful finishing touches that feel both luxurious and functional.
Please send over your suggestions (limited to 15 slots).
Ginger Casa is looking for Mother's Day and Father's Day Gifts for 2026 Gift Guides
Name: Gena Lazcano
Email: [email protected]
Muck Rack URL: https://muckrack.com/gena-ginger-casa
Media Outlet: Ginger Casa and MSN (https://gingercasa.com%20and%20msn.com)
Deadline: 9:00 AM ET - 2026-04-13
QUERY: I am looking for Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts for 2026. No alcohol, adult, political, weapons, etc.
Product required in exchange for inclusion on the guides. Please do no suggest things for a quote, as I am not looking for a quote at this time
Famadillo is looking for Home Organization Finds
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
Muck Rack URL: https://muckrack.com/maggie-mauro
Media Outlet: Famidillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 2026-04-16
QUERY: We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Home Organization Finds feature. From clever storage solutions and space-saving organizers to stylish bins, shelving, and systems that help keep busy households running smoothly, we’re looking for products that make tidying up easier and more efficient. Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on testing and editorial consideration as we highlight the smartest ways to bring order and calm to everyday living.
Gonomad is looking for Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Name: Max Hartshorne
Email: [email protected]
Muck Rack URL: HTTPS://www.muckrack.com/maxhartshorne13
Media Outlet: Gonomad (https://www.gonomad.com)
Deadline: 8:30 PM ET - 2026-04-19
QUERY: Once again, we are looking for items that would be good choices for Mother’s Day gifts. We’re looking for clothing, footwear, outerwear, camping gear, gadgets, electronics flowers, experiences. Anything that you would love to buy for a mother. Send us ideas of products no Kickstarter, please and we can include you in our Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
Technology
DNA Magazine Looking for the latest electric standing desks and desk accessories
Name: Paul Armstrong
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: DNA Magazine (https://www.dnamagazine.com.au)
Deadline: 3:00 PM ET - 2026-05-1
Query:
I am looking for the latest electric standing desks and desk accessories for DNA Magazine.
Aside from the standing desks, think modular desk sets, lamps, candles, organisation, gadgets etc.
That’s all, folks!!
Ada

