August media opportunities & ecom journalist requests

Get your store featured in Inc, Design Milk, Forbes, Yahoo, MSN etc

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Ada at Sellify
August 12, 2026

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Happy midweek and happy eclipse day to those of you in Europe (or parts of Europe) :-) 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

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

Yahoo Creators is looking for First Apartment and Back to College Essentials

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.

Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog wants Experts & Brands for The Menopause Beauty Edit

We’re seeking skincare and beauty brands, dermatologists, estheticians, beauty and wellness experts, hair and scalp specialists for an upcoming edit exploring how skincare, haircare, and beauty routines can evolve during perimenopause and menopause.

Seeking insights and products related to:

  • Skin dryness, sensitivity, and barrier health

  • Collagen loss and visible signs of aging

  • Hormonal acne and changing skin

  • Hair thinning and scalp health

  • Body skin changes

  • Ingredients and formulations for midlife skin

  • Beauty devices and at-home treatments

How beauty routines can change during midlife

Emerging beauty innovations for women 40+

For experts: Please share your credentials and a brief response (150–300 words) addressing one of the topics above.

For brands: Please share your company name, product details, website, and how your offering addresses the beauty or haircare needs of women experiencing perimenopause or menopause.

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.

Design Milk is seeking design-forward advent calendars for 2026 holiday gift guide

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.

Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog’s Fall Product Drop Showcase: Beauty, Wellness & Lifestyle

Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog is accepting submissions for our Fall 2026 Product Drop Showcase! We are highlighting the newest product launches, seasonal resets, and trending innovations across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle.

What We Are Looking For:

Breakthrough Beauty & Skincare: Fall 2026 product drops, seasonal color cosmetics, barrier repair, hair treatments, and luxury body care.

Wellness Essentials: Immunity, sleep aids, stress recovery, supplements, biohacking tools, and daily health staples.

Seasonal Upgrades: Cozy self-care rituals, fall fragrance/candles, home wellness, and everyday lifestyle tools.

Submission Requirements:

1. Product Name & 2–3 sentence pitch (Why is it a Fall 2026 must-have?)

2. Retail Price ($) & Direct Shopping/Website Link

3. High-resolution image link (Google Drive, Dropbox, or Press Kit)

Famadillo is seeking Holiday Gift Products for Dads & Men for Review

We’re currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Holiday Gift Guide for Dads & Men feature. We’re looking for thoughtful, useful, stylish, fun, and unique gifts for the men in our lives, including dads, partners, husbands, brothers, sons, friends, and anyone who deserves a great gift this holiday season.

We’re interested in a wide range of products, including technology, fashion and accessories, food and beverages, grooming and self-care, home and kitchen items, travel products, hobbies, fitness and wellness, entertainment, outdoor gear, and everyday essentials. We’re also interested in unexpected products that make great gifts simply because they are useful, enjoyable, or something someone may not think to buy for themselves.

Brands are invited to send samples for hands-on editorial consideration and review as we put together a diverse holiday gift guide with ideas for different personalities, interests, lifestyles, and budgets.

FemFounder is seeking high-end home office products for a founder gift guide

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.

Yahoo Creators is looking for Men's Capsule Wardrobe Items

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

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

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

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

Travel + Leisure is seeking samples: Home, Kitchen, and Wellness with a luxury hotel flair

Hi, I am seeking home, kitchen, and wellness products with a luxury hotel flair. Thank you!

Forbes is seeking items for Annual Holiday Gift Guide

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

Green Choice Lifestyle is looking for Non-Toxic Slow Cookers for Review

We're currently preparing our fall and 2026 holiday content and are looking for the best non-toxic slow cookers and multicookers to test and review.

We're particularly interested in products featuring safer food-contact materials such as stainless steel, glass, ceramic, or other PFAS/PTFE-free cooking surfaces, with minimal plastic contact with hot food.

Selected products will go through our hands-on testing process. We evaluate materials, construction, cooking performance, ease of use and cleaning, functionality, and overall user experience.

Green Choice Lifestyle is looking for Non-Toxic Dutch Ovens for Fall & Holiday Content

We're currently preparing our fall and 2026 holiday content and are looking for the best non-toxic Dutch ovens to test and review.

We're particularly interested in cast iron, enameled cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic, and other cookware made without PFAS/PTFE non-stick coatings.

We're also interested in brands that can provide information about their glazes, coatings, heavy-metal testing, or other relevant safety certifications.

Selected products will go through our hands-on testing process. We evaluate materials and coatings, construction, cooking performance, heat distribution and retention, ease of use and cleaning, durability, and overall user experience.

Famadillo is seeking Holiday Gift Items for Mom & Women

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

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

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.

Ginger Casa is looking for Holiday Gift Items

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.

Technology

Inc. Magazine is looking for The Ultimate Creative Desk Set Up

I'm working on a feature to showcase "The Ultimate Creative Desk Set Up." My primary audience are creatives who include creative directors, video editors, entrepreneurs and other keyboard warriors who rely on an ultimate desk set up to optimize their workflow. What does the ultimate set up look like? That's what I'm going to explore in this piece. Set up items could include things like:

Desks, Monitors, Stands, Lighting, Docking stations, Headphones, Mouse, Speakers, Chairs, Shelves, Cables & cable management, Power and other accessories

At the end of my research, I'll put together my curated ultimate set up and create a solo editorial feature about it.

General

Famadillo is seeking Healthy Back-to-School Snacks & Foods for Review

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.

JustLuxe’s Labor Day Luxe: 15 Elevated Essentials for the Ultimate Long Weekend

For Labor Day, I am curating an article featuring the season's most coveted luxury products, travel essentials, entertaining pieces, fashion, wellness, and elevated home indulgences. We'd love to consider your standout launches and exclusive offerings for editorial inclusion this end-of-summer feature.

If you have a client/product that would fit the query please send in response:

Product name, price

Brief about, why a fit for labor day

Photo (landscape orientation) and who to credit it to

I’ll be compiling the final list by Friday, Aug 14. Thanks!

PS….I will NOT BE ACCEPTING any experts/sources, this is only for products

The Gardening Network  is seeking Standout Products for Fall 2026

The Gardening Network is looking for quality products that gardeners will genuinely want to use, give, grow with, or bring into their homes as the seasons change. They are particularly interested in:

Plants, Seeds & Growing Products, Containers & Garden Décor, Bird & Wildlife Support, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly & Chemical-Free Gardening, Garden Apparel & Accessories, Seasonal Garden Care & Plant Protection, Indoor Gardening & Nature-Inspired Living, Garden Lifestyle & Gift-Worthy Products

Products don’t have to fit neatly into a traditional gardening category. If your product helps people grow, protect, enjoy, or connect with nature, we’d love to hear about it.

Editorial review samples are expected for products selected for consideration. Our team personally reviews products that selected brands receive authentic editorial coverage.

Pitch Deadline: August 20, 2026

Samples Must Arrive By: September 1, 2026

Publication Date: September 10, 2026

Please include:

  • Product name and description

  • Company website

  • MSRP

  • High Res Product images

  • Sustainability or materials information, when applicable.

Prime Real Estate Magazine’s Gourmet Gift Guide: Food and Drink Gifts for Hosting, Housewarmings, and Celebrations

Prime Real Estate Magazine is seeking thoughtful, design-forward food and drink product submissions for an upcoming online gourmet gift guide. We are especially interested in products suited to hosting and entertaining, as well as housewarmings, milestone celebrations, and thoughtful gifts for real estate clients.

We are especially interested in standout products in categories such as:

  • Gourmet pantry and artisan food gifts

  • Non-alcoholic beverage gifts

  • Coffee, tea, and specialty drink essentials

  • Entertaining-ready gift sets for hosts and housewarmings

  • Celebration-worthy edible gifts and keepsake food experiences

Please include the following in your submission: Product name, Brand, Website, Samples available: Yes/No

A brief 2-3 sentence description explaining why this is an exceptional gourmet gift, what makes it stand out, and why it is a strong fit for a discerning, design-conscious readership. We prioritize products that reflect strong design, craftsmanship, quality, originality, and compelling founder or brand stories. Products should feel at home in beautifully considered spaces and appeal to readers who care about how they host.

Editorial note:All submissions will be reviewed thoughtfully, but placement is selective and cannot be guaranteed. Some features may include affiliate links. Gifted items are appreciated for editorial review purposes, but do not guarantee coverage and cannot be returned.

MSN is looking for furniture and kids furniture

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