July media opportunities & ecom journalist requests

Get your store featured in Huffpost, Forbes, Maria Liberati show, MSN etc

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Ada at Sellify
July 29, 2026

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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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Lifestyle and Entertainment

MSN is looking for Best Dorm/Back-to-School Must Haves

This is a roundup of dorm and back-to-school must-haves for MSN and possible additional syndication.

Must Do Canada is looking for Baby Essentials Roundup

We're researching the best baby products for first-time and growing families for an upcoming editorial feature. We're interested in innovative, practical products launching in Canada, including:

Strollers, Car seats, Bassinets, Cribs, Nursery products, Baby carriers, Feeding

Bath, Sleep, Diapering, Safety, Tech

We'd love to hear from brands with new or standout products.

Selected products may be featured in articles, newsletters, and social media, reaching hundreds of thousands of Canadian travellers.

Please include product information, MSRP, Canadian availability, and whether review samples are available.

GoNOMAD Travel is looking for Men's and Women's Fall Fashion Items

We want to include some of the latest fashions, styles and 'must haves' for Fall 2026. Please send us ideas for women's and men's clothing, footwear, outerwear, underwear anything that people will be wearing in the cooler weather. Also send ideas for travel specific products clothing and gear.

Yahoo Creators is looking for Tailgate Essentials for Football Season

I’m putting together a Yahoo Creators gift guide featuring tailgate essentials for football season, highlighting the must-haves that make game day even better. Think portable grills, coolers, folding chairs, drinkware, speakers, cornhole sets, cozy blankets, team-inspired apparel, and other tailgate favorites.

If you represent a brand that would be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. Please note that I’m only looking for direct brand pitches at this time (no bloggers, please).

When reaching out, be sure to include “Tailgate Essentials for Football Season” in the subject line so I can easily keep track of submissions. Thanks!

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.

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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

Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog is seeking products for Holiday Gift Guide 2026: Early Access Now Open

The holiday shopping season starts long before Black Friday, and we're now accepting early access submissions for the 2026 Holiday Gift Guide on Posh Lifestyle & Beauty Blog.

We're looking for gift-worthy products across beauty, wellness, fashion, home, gourmet food, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, pets, travel, technology, lifestyle, and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

Selected products will be considered for inclusion in our annual holiday shopping guide, designed to help readers discover exceptional gifts throughout the holiday season.

To be considered, please send: Brand name, Product name, Brief product description (2-4 sentences), Retail price

Steph's Cheers and Jeers’s Back to School Guide

I’m putting together a Back to School Guide and looking for submissions!

Seeking ideas such as school supplies, lunch boxes, clothing, apps, teacher gifts, and more.

Mom Does Reviews is seeking products for our 2026 Back to School Gift Guide

The popular blog Mom Does Reviews (over 70K page views and over 220K followers on social media) is seeking family-friendly products for our 2026 Back-to-School Gift Guide. As families prepare for a new school year, parents are actively searching for products that make life easier, more organized, and more enjoyable for students of all ages. Our Back-to-School Gift Guide showcases innovative, family-friendly products that help students, teachers, and parents start the school year off right. It is the perfect place to showcase products for students, teachers, college-bound young adults, parents, and families.

This annual guide is one of our most popular seasonal features and provides brands with an excellent opportunity to reach our engaged audience of parents, caregivers, educators, and gift-givers through honest reviews, social media promotion, and valuable exposure during the busy back-to-school shopping season. We’d be delighted to share your product in a dedicated review post on Mom Does Reviews. There is no fee for a full review, but products must have a total value of at least $125 USD. (Multiple items may be bundled to meet this minimum.) We also love to feature roundup articles that include products from multiple manufacturers. Unlike individual reviews, roundup features will include a direct purchase link to your product but will not include links to social media channels.

• Product Requirements: Products must be new physical products (no used media samples or digital products) and will not be returned. We do not review alcohol or adult-themed products.

• The Process: Our dedicated team of mom reviewers will thoroughly test your product. Once we confirm your product for review, we'll connect you with an assigned writer for shipping details. The product will be used for approximately two weeks, and the review will be completed within three weeks. You'll then receive a link to the published review along with initial social media shares.

• Submission Deadlines: Please send your products by September 15 to be included in our Back to School Gift Guide

HuffPost is looking for Micromovement tools

I'm looking to learn about the latest micromovement tools designed to help people who spend long hours sitting incorporate more low-effort movement into their day, and am particularly interested in products that support circulation, mobility, and even light strength building. Examples include under-desk ellipticals, balance boards, resistance bands, and similar active desk accessories.

At this time, I'm looking to hear from brands only and am not seeking any commentary. Preference for products available on Amazon. Please get in touch with product details, pricing, and a link to the product page. Thanks in advance, and I look forward to connecting.

Yahoo Creators is looking for Back-to-School Gift Items for College Students

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)

Thanks! I look forward to discovering great products for this year's guide.

Emily Reviews is looking for Back To School Gift Items

At Emily Reviews we are planning our 2026 Back to School gift guide! We'll be featuring a variety of items that families will be purchasing for back to school, covering every age and stage, from preschoolers just starting out, to college students heading to campus and everyone in between.

We'll be covering basic school supplies like notebooks, binders, and backpacks, as well as clothing, shoes, tech items, lunch gear, dorm essentials, and other "extras" like water bottles, hair accessories, or fidgets that can help students feel their best, which can help contribute to a more successful school year!

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 have at least one child, and most are the primary shopper for their household. Emily Reviews has been publishing product reviews and gift guides since 2009, and gift guide features include a photo, a description, and a link to where people can purchase your product.

To be considered for inclusion, please send: your brand or product name, a brief description, a link where we can see your products, and your best contact for coordinating samples. The guide will publish in early August and be promoted across our social channels.

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.

Podcasts

Simply Ashley Graham is seeking the Best Gift Ideas for Baby's First Birthday—Editorial + Media Op

No AI Pitches Considered

I'm working on an editorial feature and potential podcast and YouTube video exploring the most thoughtful, unique, and memorable gift ideas for a baby turning one. I'm seeking product recommendations, brand stories, and standout finds across a wide range of categories—with a special interest in conscious, intentional, and quality-driven brands that go above and beyond the generic first birthday gift guide. Buzz-worthy brands/gifts, independent makers, small businesses, and emerging brands are especially welcome.

What I'm Looking For:

1. Toys, books, and developmental play items

2. Keepsakes, heirlooms, and personalized gifts

3. Clothing, accessories, and soft goods

4. Wellness and baby care products

5. Experience-based or memory-making gifts

6. Nursery and home items

7. Mom and baby gift sets

8. Eco-friendly, non-toxic, and sustainably made products especially welcome

About Me & My Audience: I'm Ashley Graham, host of The Conscious Publicist® Podcast, and editorial writer (and new vlogger) at Simply Ashley Graham. My audience of 10,000+ across platforms is made up of conscious, intentional women ages 28–45—expecting moms, new moms, and the people who love them—who are actively seeking quality-driven, values-aligned recommendations for the babies and children in their lives. Maternal and baby content consistently drives my highest engagement.

How to Pitch Me: Please share a brief overview of your product or brand, what makes it a standout first birthday gift, and any relevant brand story or background. High-quality images are appreciated and required.

Samples: Please note—samples will be requested from the brands and products I'm most interested in featuring, so a specific, detailed pitch will help your submission stand out!

Other Editorial Feature to Come: I am publishing another article in August on "Gifts I Wish I Added to My Registry". I am featuring a number of incredible brands and if yours aligns for both, I may include you in both depending on the gift!

Travel

Travel + Leisure is seeking samples: sundresses, summer fashion for travel, golf, resort, luxury cruise, summer shoes

Hello,

I am seeking summer fashion and travel gear for my commerce stories for Travel + Leisure. Sundresses, outfits for golf, resort, pool, beach, luxury cruise, summer shoes. Especially looking for items available from Amazon, Nordstrom, Amazon, Quince, Nordstrom, outlets like: REI, and J.Crew, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Everlane, Madewell, Lululemon, Gap, Spanx, and Abercrombie. I'd love samples--Women's size 6 and Men's L--to Amanda Ward, 2708 Rae Dell, Austin, TX 78704

Technology

MSN is seeking the Best TVs of 2026

I’m looking to review the best TVs of 2026 for MSN

General

The Maria Liberati Show is seeking Products for Summer Guide Best of Products 2026

The Show — now ranked among the top food podcasts in many countries around the world, including the United States — is currently accepting product submissions for our upcoming Summer Guide 2026.

This special guide will coincide with our summer‑themed interview series and will spotlight standout products across the following categories:

Food & Drink, Home & Lifestyle, Garden, Tech & Gadgets, Beauty & Wellness

Fashion & Accessories, Pets, Culture & Creativity, Travel & Leisure

A product sample is required for consideration.

Products selected for the Summer Guide will receive:

A feature/review mention in the official Summer Guide

A mention on one of the podcast segments

We welcome submissions from brands, PR teams, creators, and innovators who want to reach an engaged global audience passionate about food, lifestyle, and inspired living.

Daily Mom’s BACK TO SCHOOL Editorial Features

Daily Mom is currently working on our 2026 Back to School gift/essentials guides, and we’re now accepting product and experience submissions for consideration.

We’re looking for a wide range of Back to School ideas, including clothing, tech, grooming products, food and beverage, coffee/machines, desk chairs, backpacks, shoes, subscriptions, personalized essentials, experiences, and anything else parents, college students, tweens/teens, and all the preschoolers to homeschoolers would love.

Please send over your suggestions with a short description, product link, price, and any relevant press materials by responding to this email.

If your product is selected for editorial consideration, a member of our team will reach out to arrange a sample(s). Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to every pitch, but we’ll keep your brand in mind for future coverage.

Famadillo is seeking products (cold brew & iced tea) for review

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.

GoNOMAD Travel’s Fashion Gift Guide

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.

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