July's journalist requests and media opportunities

Requests from APNews, Famadillo, DailyMom, etc

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Ada at Sellify
July 25, 2025

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Happy Friday champ,

Hope you’ve had a promising week so far!

Here’s today’s list of media opportunities. Look through these, as landing a free spot in just one of these publications will send “free” traffic your way. Of course, you’ll need to put the time and effort into reply each relevant opportunity. The key is finding the right journalists who are actively looking for stories like yours, and pitching them strategically.

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Cinematic Central wants comments on how Businesses are using technology to liquidate excess inventory in 2025?

Query:

I’m working on a story about how businesses are leveraging software, automation tools, and tech platforms in 2025 to identify, manage, and liquidate excess or obsolete inventory. This is a growing concern for many companies in retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors trying to recover tied-up capital and free warehouse space.

I’m seeking insights from account managers, operations professionals, supply chain experts, or tech consultants who can answer:

1- What inventory tools or systems have helped your company or clients quickly identify excess or slow-moving stock?

2- Are you using any software specifically designed for liquidation strategies (like dynamic pricing, multi-channel clearance, or B2B resale)?

3- What results have you seen in terms of recovered revenue, freed-up space, or time savings?

If you've worked with or implemented solutions specifically focused on inventory liquidation, I’d love to include your experience. Please include your name, role, company, and a link to your site or professional profile.

Home/Lifestyle

APNews is looking for product recommendations for Back-to-school supplies. Pitch Anne directly via email below.

QUERY: I am working on a story about how back-to-school shopping for supplies has changed compared to last year? What are retailers' strategies? How is AI impacting the shopping experience? How are tariffs affecting the discounts? Would love to talk to retailers and experts?

DailyMom is looking for products to add to its Back to School Guides

  • NAME: Elena Ollick

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL:

  • MEDIA OUTLET: Daily Mom

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: https://dailymom.com

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-08-10

  • DEADLINE TIME: 12:01 am

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

QUERY: Daily Mom's editorial team is working on our annual Back to School guides and looking for product and service recommendations to include. Please respond with a short description and a link. Avoid large attachments or photos.

Gifts/Gift guides

Famadillo is seeking product recommendations for a Holiday Gift Guide

Query:

Every year we feature the best items for the holidays right on our front page. We start writing them now to schedule for September to December 1st. You'll see examples of our reviews right on our front page.

Open to any ideas for, Mom, Dad, the Kids, Grandpa. Right now the idea is a wide ranging guide.

A Filmed Talk Show in San Diego is seeking your products to feature on-screen

Query:

We are looking for 3 to 5 product-based brands to supply 15 to 30 physical products each for the VIP gift bags at the upcoming taping of the BRUNCH & BOSS UP™ Talk Show in San Diego on August 23 and 24.

During the show, cast members will open the gift bags on stage. Some bags will also be given randomly to audience members. This provides on-camera product exposure and brand mentions during the show and in post-production.

We are accepting physical products only. No digital items or coupons.

Ideal items include: Lifestyle, wellness, tech, food, accessories, or creative products Items small enough to fit inside a gift bag Sealed and shelf-stable if edible

Selected sponsors will receive: On-stage unboxing of your product during the show Your brand featured on screen during post-production Your product placed in 15 to 30 gift bags Social media mentions and a post-show recap feature Brand listing in show credits Consideration for additional media opportunities through our platforms

Shipping deadline: August 12, 2025 (shipping address provided upon confirmation)

To apply, send the following: Brand name and website Description and photo of your product Quantity available (15 to 30 units) Confirmation you can ship by August 12 Social media handles (optional)

This is a great opportunity to get your product seen by a live and digital audience. We look forward to hearing from you.

New Mexico Book Association are seeking Literary-Inspired Products / VIP Gift Bags NM Book Association Gala

Deadline: 2:00 PM ET - 7 August

Query:

The New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) is hosting its 2025 Summer Gala on August 21 in Santa Fe—and we’re inviting brands, artists, and experience providers to contribute to our curated VIP gift bags.

The NMBA is a nonprofit supporting a vibrant network of authors, publishers, editors, illustrators, and literary creatives across the Southwest. Our annual gala welcomes 75+ book professionals to celebrate design, storytelling, and community. This year’s event features special guest Deborah Taffa (2024 National Book Award finalist) and a live performance by Nacha Mendez.

We are currently accepting:

  • 75 units of high-quality literary, wellness, or lifestyle products

  • AND 75 gift bags / totes (to hold all the freebies)

  • Vouchers or access codes for creative/professional experiences

Suggested gift bag items include: Notebooks, bookmarks, artisan teas or snacks, candles, natural skincare, eco-friendly goods, mini journals, pens, or other creative tools.

Suggested experience donations include: Access to writing workshops or retreats, publishing or coaching sessions, online courses, subscriptions to literary platforms, or discount codes for book-related services

All donors will receive:

  • Recognition in printed and digital event materials

  • Visibility with a creative, book-loving professional audience

Please note: All items must be received in Santa Fe, New Mexico by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the donor.

To be considered, please include:

  • A description of your item(s) or experience

  • Quantity (for physical goods) or retail value (for experiences)

  • Any branding materials or inserts you’d like included

  • Confirmation that you can cover shipping to NM by the deadline (Aug 19).

Thank you for helping us celebrate literary arts and the people who bring books to life!

His First Venture Sold for $120M – This Time is Different

Austin Allison is familiar with using tech to disrupt real estate – his first venture, dotloop, was acquired for $120M. But despite bringing industry fame, one nagging regret remained.

"I always wished we gave retail investors the chance to invest in dotloop and share that success," Allison later said.

Now he’s doing just that. Austin built upon that experience to launch Pacaso, the co-ownership marketplace disrupting the $1.3T vacation home industry. And it’s working.

They’ve surpassed $110M in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. They’ve earned backing from firms like Maveron and Greycroft. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. And unlike dotloop, you can become an investor in Pacaso as a private company.

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Nuestra Tierra is seeking gift bags for Conservation/Outdoors Land Protection Fundraiser

  • Name: Mari Angulo

  • Category: Gift Bags

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project (https://www.nuestra-tierra.org)

  • Deadline: 6:00 PM ET - 30 July

Query:

Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, a Latinx-led nonprofit working to ensure access to the outdoors and public lands for all communities. This September, we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary with a high-impact fundraising gala in Santa Fe, New Mexico—and we’re curating a limited number of VIP and volunteer appreciation gift bags to recognize key guests and collaborators.

We’re seeking a small number of thoughtful, high-quality items such as:

Sustainable beauty, skincare, or wellness products Travel or lifestyle items Eco-friendly goods Artisanal crafts

What You’ll Receive: Brand placement in our printed program Inclusion in post-event thank yous A chance to introduce your product to a values-aligned audience in the Southwest's conservation and cultural community

Support your Girlfriends is holding a 7th Annual Support Your Girlfriends Retreat and is offering GiftBag Sponsorship Opportunity

  • Name: Marilyn Remo

  • Category: Gift Bags

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: Tene Nicole Creative Agency (https://www.supportyourgirlfriends.org)

  • Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 31 July

Query:

Support Your Girlfriends (SYG) is back and headed to paradise! Our 7th Annual Retreat will take place August 25–29, 2025 in Barbados, bringing together a powerful group of media professionals, influencers, and changemakers for five days of healing, sisterhood, and celebration. We are currently curating custom VIP beach bags for 50+ attendees and are seeking product submissions from brands in the following categories: Skincare & beauty, Haircare, Wellness & supplements, Fashion accessories, Travel-size items, Food & beverage (non-perishable), Journals or inspirational books, Tech gadgets or lifestyle tools.Selected brands will receive Social media mention on @supportyourgirlfriends platforms, Inclusion in post-event recap content, Photography of product inclusion, Placement in the hands of high-impact women leaders. This is a great opportunity to align your brand with a values-driven community and gain exposure among women who lead, create, and influence.

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