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August media opportunities & ecom journalist requests
Get your store featured in Huffpost, Forbes, Yahoo, MSN etc
Hey, Future Billionaire!
Happy midweek :-) As usual, here’s your weekly chance to position your store in 3rd party outlets where buyers, Google and AI agents can see and recommend your store.
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Beauty and Wellness
Yahoo Creators is looking for College Men's Everyday Essentials
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 29 August
I'm sourcing products for an upcoming College Men's Everyday Essentials shopping guide. I'm looking for stylish, versatile, and comfortable clothing, shoes, and accessories that college students will reach for every day. Categories include T-shirts, polos, hoodies, jeans, joggers, shorts, quarter-zips, lightweight jackets, sneakers, backpacks, hats, belts, socks, and other campus-ready essentials that work for class, weekends, internships, and travel. If you have a product that would be a great fit, I'd love to hear about it!
Lifestyle and Entertainment
HuffPost is looking for Under-desk ellipticals and treadmills
Name: Vivian Chung
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: HuffPost (https://www.huffpost.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM - 7 August
For a shopping guide, I’m looking to hear from brands about new under-desk ellipticals and under-desk treadmills designed to help people who spend long hours sitting at a desk incorporate more movement into their day. I’m only seeking product submissions from brands and am not looking for expert commentary at this time.
Preference will be given to products available for purchase on Amazon. Please get in touch with product details, key features, pricing information, and purchase links.
Yahoo Creators is looking for First Apartment and Back to College Essentials
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 14 August
I'm still sourcing products to feature in an upcoming first apartment and back-to-college shopping guide for Yahoo Creators. Home essentials, organization, dorm-friendly gadgets, bedding, décor, cleaning supplies, and other practical items are all welcome. No food or quotes please.
Design Milk is seeking design-forward advent calendars for 2026 holiday gift guide
Name: Dalene Rovenstine
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Design Milk (https://design-milk.com)
Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 15 August
We are seeking submissions for an editorial roundup of the best advent calendars for the 2026 holiday season.
We are looking for thoughtfully designed advent calendars that appeal to a design-conscious audience. Categories may include home decor, design objects, stationery, art, puzzles, LEGO and building sets, candles, and other creative lifestyle products. We welcome a broad range of advent calendars that stand out for their thoughtful design, beautiful packaging, or the overall experience they create.
FemFounder is seeking high-end home office products for a founder gift guide
Name: Kristin Marquet
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: FemFounder (https://www.femfounder.co)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 20 August
We're building FemFounder's holiday gift guide for the high-end home office and looking for standout pieces: unique task lighting, leather desk objects, fine writing instruments, design-led tech, and luxury desk accessories. Think pieces a founder would choose for herself, not office supplies.
Ideal price range $150 to $1000+, with room for one or two anchor pieces above that. Woman-owned and independent brands especially welcome.
Please include: product name, current price, a shopping link, and high-res images. We generally require samples to see quality and craftsmanship for consideration; a sample doesn't guarantee inclusion, and inclusion is editorial and never paid. Publishing in early November; responses needed by August 20, 2026.
Holiday Creator Calendars Are Filling Up. Q4 Panic Is Optional.
Creators lock in their holiday content calendars 90 days out, before most ecommerce brands finalize their commission strategy and way before Black Friday and October deal events.
Get ahead of the seasonal rush with The 90-Day Holiday Sprint, a practical guide for brands that want creators driving holiday demand while competitors are still recruiting:
Structure commissions by lifetime value, not just first-order margin
Lead with the right products so creators promote with confidence
Recruit and onboard creators with a day-by-day plan for the first 30 days
Read performance early and pull program levers by Day 60
Brief creators with a holiday checklist before calendars fill up
Your 90-day countdown starts now.
Yahoo Creators is looking for Men's Capsule Wardrobe Items
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 22 August
I'm currently sourcing products for an upcoming men's capsule wardrobe guide. I'm looking for timeless, versatile clothing and accessories—including shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, pants, denim, outerwear, shoes, belts, watches, bags, and grooming essentials—that combine quality, comfort, and everyday style.
Yahoo Creators is looking for Back-to-College and First Apartment gift items
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 27 August
I'm sourcing products for an upcoming Back-to-College and First Apartment gift guide. I'm looking for practical, stylish, and space-saving items that help students settle into dorms or their first apartment. Categories include organization, storage, décor, bedding, kitchen essentials, laundry, cleaning supplies, desk accessories, small appliances, tech accessories, and other everyday must-haves. If you have a product that would be a great fit, I'd love to hear about it!
Yahoo Creators is looking for Chef-Approved Kitchen Essentials for Home Cooks
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 29 August
I'm currently sourcing products for an upcoming Chef-Approved Kitchen Essentials for Home Cooks gift guide. I'm looking for high-quality cookware, kitchen tools, knives, bakeware, countertop appliances, pantry staples, coffee and bar accessories, storage and organization solutions, serving pieces, and entertaining essentials. Whether it's a trusted everyday favorite or an innovative new product, I'm looking for items that help home cooks prepare, serve, and entertain with confidence. If you have a product that would be a great fit, I'd love to hear about it!
Consumer Queen wants Non-Toxic Items for the Home and Natural Fiber Clothing
Name: Melissa Garcia
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/melissa-garcia
Media Outlet: Consumer Queen (https://www.consumerqueen.com)
Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 31 August
I am writing an article for TheOklahomaHomesteader.com that will syndicate to MSN. We also have a Facebook of over 1.2 million. This piece covers easy non-toxic swaps for every room in the home. At the moment we are not including food, HBA, cleaning supplies, etc, but will include items to make your own.
Examples of things we are looking for:
WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR EXPERTS WHO WANT INTERVIEW LINKS. SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED.
Kitchen: Glass food containers, glass mason jars, stainless steel lunch containers, silicone freezer bags, beeswax wraps, parchment paper (when appropriate)
Drinkware: Stainless steel water bottles, glass pitchers, stainless steel coffee mugs
Cookware: Cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, enameled cast iron, high-quality ceramic cookware (avoid scratched nonstick cookware rather than all nonstick)
Bakeware: Glass baking dishes, stainless steel baking sheets, stoneware, cast iron bakeware, ceramic pie dishes
Mixing Bowls: Glass, stainless steel, ceramic
Measuring Tools: Stainless steel measuring cups, stainless steel measuring spoons, glass measuring cups
Cooking Utensils: Wooden spoons (chemical-free), bamboo utensils, stainless steel utensils, food-grade silicone spatulas
Cutting Boards: Hardwood, bamboo
Small Appliances: Glass blender jars, stainless steel mixer bowls, stainless steel slow cooker inserts (if available), glass coffee makers/French presses
Food Prep: Stainless steel, glass, food-grade silicone
Bedroom: Cotton sheets (Split King), cotton quilts (California King), soft pillows, wooden furniture instead of particle board (when possible; headboard)
Bathroom: Glass soap dispensers, organic cotton towels (sage green or blue), cotton shower curtain, wool dryer balls, cotton bathroom rugs
Laundry Room: Glass detergent dispensers, homemade laundry detergent, wool dryer balls, drying rack, wooden clothespins
Living Room: Houseplants, essential oil diffuser (100% pure essential oils), glass spray bottles, homemade cleaners, mopping systems, bamboo dish brush
Personal Care: Homemade deodorant, homemade lotions, homemade lip balm, natural soaps, essential oils, shampoo bars
Garden: Compost, natural fertilizers, rain barrels, stainless steel watering cans, raised beds
Forbes is seeking items for Annual Holiday Gift Guide
Name: Lilian Raji
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/lilianraji)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 1 November
No AI Pitches Considered
It’s that time of the year I begin searching for the most innovative, interesting and story worthy brands for my annual knockoff on the Neiman Marcus Holiday Gift Guide for my Forbes column. Pitch me what you have! This year, I’m looking for ultra luxury as well as accessible luxury. I want a good story behind the brand. I’ll be selecting a handful for formal interviews and another handful for Q&As going into the holiday season.
Gift Bags
Yahoo Creators is looking for Back-to-School Gift Items for College Students
Name: Karen Kelly
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/karen-kelly
Media Outlet: Yahoo Creators (https://creators.yahoo.com/)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 10 August
I'm putting together a Back-to-School Gift Guide for College Students and am looking for products that make dorm and apartment life and studying easier and more enjoyable.
I'm interested in categories such as:
Tech and gadgets, Dorm essentials, Bedding and organization, Kitchen and meal prep, Beauty and self-care, Wellness and fitness, School supplies and study tools, Fashion and accessories, Travel and commuting essentials, Snacks and beverages
Please note: I'm only accepting submissions from brands or PR representatives. No bloggers, affiliate marketers or third-party sellers, please.
If you'd like your product considered, please send:
Product information, MSRP, High-resolution images, Availability, Sample information (if available)
Famadillo is seeking Holiday Gift Items for Mom & Women
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/maggie-mauro
Media Outlet: Famadillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 18 August
We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Holiday Gift Guide for Mom & Women feature. We’re looking to highlight thoughtful, stylish, and practical gifts for the special women in our lives, including moms, partners, friends, sisters, and loved ones.
Submissions may include fashion, accessories, beauty and skincare, wellness products, jewelry, home items, kitchen gadgets, tech accessories, personalized gifts, travel essentials, gourmet foods, lifestyle products, and unique finds that make memorable holiday gifts.
We’re especially interested in products that offer a special experience, solve everyday challenges, add a touch of luxury, or bring joy during the holiday season. Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on editorial consideration and review as we round up the best holiday gifts for women. https://famadillo.com/holiday-gift-guide-home-edition1/
The Mom Club is seeking items for Miami, NYC, Greenwich pregnant/new moms
Name: Sharon Feiereisen
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/sharon-feiereisen
Media Outlet: The Mom Club (https://www.the-mom-club.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 20 August
The Mom Club is bringing their Hamptons mommy series to NYC, Greenwich and Miami in the fall - 4 expert led events - if anyone is working with brands looking to target pregnant/new moms. https://www.instagram.com/p/DaN2jeExpLB/ We have worked with a long list of top tier brands. Happy to share media kit.
Mulberry Park Silks is seeking Products for a Fall Refresh Gift Guide
Name: Zoe Doyle
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/zoe-doyle
Media Outlet: Mulberry Park Silks (https://mulberryparksilks.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 22 August
Mulberry Park Silks is curating a Fall Refresh Gift Guide for our highly engaged audience of consumers interested in luxury, wellness, self-care, and thoughtfully designed products.
We are seeking products that capture the feeling of fall through rich seasonal colors, cozy textures, sophisticated styling, and practical upgrades for the new season. While we are open to submissions across several categories, we are particularly interested in:
Fall apparel, footwear, and accessories/Home décor and entertaining essentials/Beauty, skincare, haircare, and wellness products/Candles, fragrances, and seasonal self-care items/Handbags, jewelry, and fashion accessories/Gourmet food, beverages, and hostess gifts/Travel, organization, and lifestyle products
Products should feel distinctive, giftable, visually appealing, and relevant to a fall lifestyle. Please note that we are not seeking bedding products, as luxury silk bedding is Mulberry Park Silks’ specialty.
Selected products may be featured in an editorial gift guide published on MulberryParkSilks.com and promoted through our marketing and social media channels. Our site attracts a highly engaged audience, and our seasonal gift guides are among our most popular editorial features.
Samples are required for editorial consideration. Our team does not recommend or feature brands and products we have not personally reviewed and experienced.
Night Helper is seeking Back to School & College Items
Name: Lisa Charleston
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lisa-charleston-1
Media Outlet: Night Helper (https://nighthelper.com)
Deadline: 11:59 PM ET - 14 September
No AI Pitches Considered
As families across the country prepare for a new school year, Night Helper is excited to launch our 2026 Back to School & College Guide, featuring products and services that help students and parents prepare for a successful school year.
From elementary school students to college freshmen moving into their first dorm, our readers are actively searching for trusted recommendations on everything from dorm essentials and technology to organization, school supplies, health and wellness products, snacks, travel gear, and everyday items that make life easier.
Night Helper has been helping families discover products, services, and helpful resources since 2008. Our audience includes parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and college students looking for practical recommendations they can trust during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.
Partnership opportunities include: Guide Inclusion, Social Media Promotion, Giveaways, Homepage Top Feature Placement
If you have a product that would be a great fit for families heading back to school or students preparing for college, we'd love to discuss how we can work together.
Please let us know if you're interested, and we'd be happy to send over our media information and available collaboration opportunities.
Ginger Casa is looking for Holiday Gift Items
Name: Gena Lazcano
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/gena-lazcano
Media Outlet: Ginger Casa (https://gingercasa.com)
Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 1 December
No AI Pitches Considered
I'm looking for new products to feature in my 2026 holiday gift guide on Ginger Casa. I update this list every year to give readers ideas on gifts for the holidays. Product is required and higher valued items will fall higher on the list.
There are a few guides where your item may be placed: the main gift guide, sports gifts for kids and teens, houseplant lovers, gluten free, foodies, and stocking stuffers.
Giveaways are also available, so contact me if you are interested in that. Giveaways get more interest and eyes on your product.
Notes:
I am not looking for quotes, only product placement.
Gift guide will be shared on social media throughout the season.
If we have worked together in previous years, I syndicated my guide to MSN, but I am no longer doing that.
General
Famadillo is seeking products (cold brew & iced tea) for review
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Famadillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 6 August
We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Cold Brew & Iced Tea feature. We’re looking to highlight refreshing beverages perfect for warm-weather sipping, including ready-to-drink cold brew coffee, bottled and canned iced teas, tea concentrates, cold brew systems, and specialty coffee and tea products designed to keep consumers cool all season long.
We’re especially interested in unique flavors, organic and better-for-you options, low-sugar beverages, functional drinks, premium blends, and innovative brewing products. Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on editorial consideration and review as we round up the season’s must-try cold brews and iced teas.
Famadillo is seeking products for Back to School Essentials
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Famadillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 7 August
We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Back to School Essentials feature. We’re looking to highlight innovative, practical, and family-friendly products that help students of all ages prepare for a successful school year, from preschool and elementary school through high school and college.
Submissions may include backpacks, lunch gear, school supplies, tech accessories, dorm essentials, educational products, clothing, shoes, organizational tools, study aids, snacks, personal care items, and other products that make the transition back to school easier for students and families.
Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on editorial consideration and review as we round up the season’s must-have back-to-school products for every age and stage.
GoNOMAD Travel’s Fashion Gift Guide
Name: Max Hartshorne
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: GoNOMAD Travel (https://www.gonomad.com/resources/travel-gear)
Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 8 August
We are publishing a fall fashion guide for men and women with many new items: tops, pants, outerwear, footwear, anything a man or woman of style might enjoy. Large photo, nice presentation, on Gonomad.com. Send us ideas and trends you see, and brands to feature.
Famadillo is seeking Healthy Back-to-School Snacks & Foods for Review
Name: Maria Spanadoris
Email: [email protected]
Media Outlet: Famadillo (https://famadillo.com)
Deadline: 5:00 PM ET - 14 August
We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Healthy Back-to-School Snacks & Foods feature. We’re looking to highlight nutritious, convenient, and kid-approved foods that help fuel busy school days, from breakfast through after-school snack time.
Submissions may include snack bars, fruit snacks, trail mixes, crackers, yogurt products, cereals, nut butters, lunchbox-friendly items, beverages, healthy treats, easy meal solutions, and other wholesome foods that make packing lunches and feeding hungry students easier.
We’re especially interested in products made with quality ingredients, lower sugar options, allergy-friendly choices, protein-packed snacks, and convenient grab-and-go foods for students of all ages.
Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on editorial consideration and review as we round up the best healthy back-to-school foods and snacks for families.
MSN is looking for furniture and kids furniture
Name: Katie Fuschi
Email: [email protected]
HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/katie-fuschi
Media Outlet: MSN (https://msn.com)
Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 31 August
Looking to review regular Furniture and Kids furniture for a home piece on MSN must be available non-returnable (how to decorate kids, master and nanny’s room, as well newborn room)
That’s all, folks!!
Ada


