Journalist requests/media opportunities - August edition

Requests from Business Insider, Health Insiders, USA Today, Famadillo, Travel documentary etc

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Ada at Sellify
August 13, 2025

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As usual, here’s your weekly dose of journalists who are desperate enough for your opinions to offer your store free publicity in exchange. Appearing in these publications can help push your store to Page 1 of Google.. and even ChatGPT suggestions (so please take advantage of these!)

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Fashion

The Flow Space is looking for product pitches on the Best Cooling Bras. Pitch Tabitha directly with the product you want featured.

Query:

I'm writing about the best cooling bras for Flow Space (they focus on menopause and appeal to mature women). I'd like to hear from textile specialists, lingerie designers, dermatologists, and hormone specialists.

Here are my questions:

What to Look For: What specific features, materials, or technologies should consumers look for in a bra that's marketed as "cooling"? (e.g., moisture-wicking fabrics, mesh panels, specific construction techniques).

What to Avoid: What materials, padding types, or design elements should consumers generally avoid if their primary goal is to stay cool?

Coolest Material: From a fabric science perspective, what is the single coolest and most breathable material for a bra, and why?

I'm also looking for product recommendations for the following categories.

Best Cooling Bra for Large Busts

Best Cooling Sports Bra

Best Wireless Cooling Bra

Best Cooling Bralette

If you're a brand representative or an expert with a specific product you'd like to recommend for one of these categories, please send the product name, a link, and a brief pitch explaining why it's a top choice. (Please note: I'm already planning to include a bra from ThirdLove.)

Include your name, title, a brief bio, and a link to your website or LinkedIn profile with your response.

Business Insider is looking for comments on 7 shoe trends that are in this fall & 6 that are out, according to stylists. Pitch Cheyenne directly with the product you want featured.

  • Name: Cheyenne Elwell

  • Category: Lifestyle and Entertainment

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Muck Rack URL: https://muckrack.com/cheyenne-lentz/articles

  • Media Outlet: Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com)

  • Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 20 August

Query:

This piece will list and describe 7-8 shoe trends that are going to be trending in the fall of 2025 and 7-8 shoe trends that are going out of fashion this fall. For each shoe trend, please also include a description of the shoe, why it’s in or out, a replacement shoe if applicable, and how to style the shoe as well. If possible please include recommendations for all genders.

General

World Traveller Magazine is looking for recommendations on Good to Go- Gear for travel gadgets and gear. If you ship to Canada, pitch Sue directly via the email below by just sending over images and details of your item(s).

QUERY: Seeking ongoing gear and gadget samples good for travel for regular column, must ship to Canada, no customs fees will be paid by journalist

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Home/Lifestyle

Consumer Health Digest is looking for Expert Perspectives on Moringa Supplements. If you’re in the supplement space, get your brand rep to pitch Dolly directly.

  • Name: Dolly Michael

  • Category: Health and Pharma

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: Consumer Health Digest (https://www.consumerhealthdigest.com)

  • Deadline: 8:30 AM ET - 18 August

Query:

An article is being prepared on the best moringa supplements, aimed at providing readers with evidence-based insights and professional recommendations. Contributions from industry experts are being sought to enhance the article’s credibility and depth. Selected quotes will be featured with full credit.

A brief quote (2–5 sentences) addressing one or more of the following points would be valuable:

  • Key benefits of moringa supplementation for overall health

  • Criteria for identifying high-quality moringa supplements

  • Common misconceptions or safety considerations regarding moringa use

Health Insiders is looking for Expert Insight on Choosing Safe & Effective Ashwagandha Supplements. If you’re in the supplement space, get your brand rep to pitch Rodgers directly.

  • Name: Rodgers Panato

  • Category: Health and Pharma

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: Health Insiders (https://www.healthinsiders.com)

  • Deadline: 2:30 PM ET - 21 August

Query:

Hello,

I’m a writer working on an article for a health and wellness publication and need an expert quote on key factors consumers should consider when selecting ashwagandha supplements. I’m seeking input from licensed herbalists, integrative medicine practitioners, registered dietitians, or other qualified health experts familiar with adaptogenic herbs.

If interested, please address the following:

Beyond the withanolide content, what specific quality markers (e. KSM-66, Sensoril, organic certification) should buyers look for in an ashwagandha supplement?

What are the most important safety considerations, including potential side effects or interactions, especially for people with thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, or those taking medications?

Are there any specific dosage ranges or forms (root powder, root extract, gummies, capsules) that offer better effectiveness or tolerability?

Your insights will help readers make informed choices backed by science and professional expertise. Full attribution will be provided.

Thanks Rodgers Panato - Health Writer & Researcher Author Bio - https://www.healthinsiders.com/profile/rodgers

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Men who Blog is looking for product recommendations for its Back to School Gear / Gift Guide - Male College Focus. Get your blogger/PR person (important!) to pitch James directly with details of the product you want featured.

QUERY: This is a gift guide / gear guide designed to curate a selection of must-have items for men going back to college. Think of electronics gear, tech, snacks, personal grooming, and other items that college guys will need or want to have packed up when they go back to school this fall. This post will be published on MSN.com and MenWhoBlog.com but we have a roundups form hosted here: https://www.mantripping.com/roundups-form.html where you can submit product suggestions, and you can also pitch us directly - however, only submissions that are received through that form with all fields completed will be eligible for inclusion unless otherwise agreed to.

We are not looking for anything related to vapes, cannabis, tobacco, or alcohol for this roundup. We are only looking to hear from product PR people, not retailers or personal recommendations.

Gifts/Gift guides

USAToday is looking for travel Gift Guide pitches. Pitch Lisa directly via the email below with details of the product you want featured.

  • Name: Lisa Iannucci

  • Category: Travel

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: USA Today (https://www.usatoday.com)

  • Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 19 August

Query:

Hello, I am working on an article for USA Today. It's a travel gift guide. I want to include experiential gifts: skydiving, wine tasting, cooking classes, perfume making, etc. in various cities, states, countries, etc. If you have something to pitch to me, can you please send it to [email protected]? Thanks! My article is due early September.

Famadillo is looking for product pitches for its holiday Gift Guide. Pitch Maria directly via the email below with details of the product you want featured.

Query:

Here's our first big announcement. Every day from Sep 1st- to December 1st we're running multiple reviews. We're covering Gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandma/pa as well as the kids. You'll see any any all examples right on our front page.

I'd love to start getting them assigned asap in August before the big rush!

A Sustainability Travel Docu-Series is Seeking Launch Sponsors & Brand Partners. Pitch Ari directly via the email below with details of the product you want featured.

Query:

We are producing Mars Can Wait show, a new sustainability travel docu-series hosted by Dr. Lori Myren-Manbeck and produced by award-winning filmmaker Barbara Weiner. The series explores innovative, real-world solutions for protecting our planet, filmed across diverse communities around the world.

We are currently seeking launch partners, both in-kind contributors (products/services) and paid sponsors to be featured in our pilot episode and associated marketing content.Sponsors will benefit from:

  • On-screen product placement

  • Inclusion in the show’s explainer video -Social media and marketing content for your brand’s use -Integration into giveaways and audience engagement campaigns

Filming begins soon, and partner spots for the pilot are limited.

Requirements: Brands with a focus on sustainability, travel, ethical products, community building, or environmental solutions.

She Leads Media is seeking donated products for Gift Bags for High Level Women's Conference. Please pitch Adrienne directly via the email below

Query:

We are seeking products to include in our conference gift bags for a high level women's business owner conference. We have 2 different gift bags. One is a VIP Gift Bag for 50 women. The other is for our regular conference gift bag for 150 women. This is an opportunity for a brand to get in front of high level women business owners who are decision makers in their households and their businesses. We are only interested in receiving inquiries from brands who are able to gift/donate items. We will not be making any purchases of items. We are not accepting offers or coupons for services. If you would like to gift a service such as a spa day, a hotel stay, a meal or similar, for a giveaway, we will consider this.

That’s all, folks!

Ada

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