October media opportunities & ecom journalist requests

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Welcome to Q4! ( As usual, here’s today’s instalment of media opportunities to get your store seen in 3rd party outlets where buyers, Google and AI agents can see and recommend your store. Today, I’m trying out a much shorter version of the newsletter - please let me know what you think at the end!

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Lifestyle and Entertainment

Home Business Magazine | Best Electric Patio Grills

• Deadline: 1 Oct, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Ashley-Victoria Smith ([email protected])

• Seeking: Electric, patio-friendly / apartment-safe grills.

• Instructions: No AI Pitches.

Salon | Best Home and Kitchen Gifts

• Deadline: 2 Oct, 1:00 AM ET

• Contact: Chaya Milchtein ([email protected])

• Seeking: Best home and kitchen gifts for a holiday gift guide, syndicated on MSN and Yahoo.

• Instructions: Sample required for consideration.

FemFounder | Fashion and Beauty Products for Fall and Holiday Editorial

• Deadline: 2 Oct, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Kristin Marquet ([email protected])

• Seeking: Women's fashion, beauty, wellness, holiday gifts, and founder-led brands with compelling stories across FemFounder, The Marquet, and KristinKMarquet.co.

• Instructions: Send samples, high-res images, product descriptions, pricing, and brand background. Coverage not guaranteed.

The Gloss Book Club | Christmas Gift Guide 2026

• Deadline: 2 Oct, 10:00 AM ET

• Contact: Erin Woodward ([email protected])

• Seeking: Literary and book-inspired gifts as priority; also lifestyle, cozy home, self-care, beauty, and travel gifts for 35K women aged 20 to 60 across USA, Canada and UK.

• Instructions: Send brand name, product description, retail price, shipping regions, product link, optional discount code, and social handles.

Forbes | Annual Holiday Gift Guide

• Deadline: 1 Nov, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Lilian Raji ([email protected])

• Seeking: Ultra-luxury and accessible luxury products with a strong brand story.

• Instructions: No AI Pitches. A handful will be selected for formal interviews/Q&As.

Yahoo Creators | Bougie Gifts for Men

• Deadline: 7 Nov, 12:00 PM ET

• Contact: Karen Kelly ([email protected])

• Seeking: Premium watches, leather goods, grooming, barware, espresso machines, travel gear, tech, speakers, luggage, cashmere, luxury food gifts, personalized items.

• Instructions: Put "Bougie Gifts for Men of All Ages" in the subject line. Must represent a product. 

MSN | Newborn & Toddler Guides

• Deadline: 11 Jan (Gear) & 12 Jan (Clothing), 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Katie Fuschi ([email protected])

• Seeking: Strollers, car seats, mirrors, monitors, and clothing for newborns and 5-year-old boys.

MSN | Clothing for Newborns and 5-Year-Old Boys

• Deadline: 12 Jan, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Katie Fuschi ([email protected])

• Seeking: Clothing for newborns and toddler boys for a roundup guide. 

Gift Bags & Holiday Guides

In Style Woman | Christmas & Advent Calendars

• Deadline: 1 Oct, 2:00 PM ET

• Contact: Louise Lillford ([email protected])

• Seeking: Advent calendars (kids/adults) and gifts for relatives/pets for a UK readership.

• Instructions: Non-returnable samples required in exchange for inclusion/backlinks.

Hanging Off The Wire | Advent Calendars

• Deadline: 2 Oct, 7:27 AM ET

• Contact: Hayley Kolb ([email protected])

• Seeking: Advent calendars of all kinds for kids, pets, adults, men, and women for a holiday gift guide roundup.

• Instructions: Review required. 

Life in a Break Down | Christmas Gift Guide 2026

• Deadline: 16 Oct, 7:00 PM ET

• Contact: Sarah Bailey ([email protected])

• Seeking: Any gift-worthy product, independent brands and well-known names both welcome.

• Instructions: Pitch the product and story. Features include an original photo, write-up, direct link, and social promotion.

JustLuxe | Holiday Gift Guides

• Deadline: 31 Oct, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Merilee Kern ([email protected])

• Seeking: Newsworthy holiday gift items for women, men, luxury, and last-minute gift guides.

• Instructions: Full-size physical samples required for evaluation. Email [email protected] with “HARO: [Your Brand Name Here]” as the subject line. No-cost coverage consideration, not guaranteed. 

Confessions of an Overworked Mom | Holiday Gift Guide for Women 40+

• Deadline: 15 Nov, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Ellen LaFleche Christian ([email protected])

• Seeking: Kitchen appliances/gadgets, coffee and beverage products, home organization/cleaning, gardening tools, solar-powered outdoor products, DIY tools, practical tech, food prep/preserving, cozy home products.

• Instructions: Send product name, description, retail price, link, and sample availability. No books, ebooks, apps, digital downloads, subscriptions, or services. Physical products only.

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Ginger Casa | Holiday Gift Items

• Deadline: 1 Dec, 1:00 AM ET

• Contact: Gena Lazcano ([email protected])

• Seeking: Sports gifts, plants, gluten-free, foodies, stocking stuffers.

• Instructions: No AI Pitches. Product sample required (higher value = higher placement). Giveaways optional but encouraged. No quotes.

Podcasts

Shawna and LaLa | Baby Must Haves

• Deadline: 9 Oct, 6:00 PM ET

• Contact: Shawna May ([email protected])

• Seeking: Nursery/sleep, feeding, strollers/car seats, travel gear, diapering, bath/skincare, monitors, pregnancy/postpartum essentials.

• Instructions: Samples required for on-camera filming and review, featured across podcast and social.

General Home, Fashion & Family

Green Living Magazine | Sustainable Culinary Products

• Deadline: 2 Oct, 3:00 AM ET

• Contact: Rebecca Rhoades ([email protected])

• Seeking: Food items, cooking and kitchen products that are eco-friendly in manufacturing, materials, and packaging for the November Culinary Issue. 

Salon | Best Home and Kitchen Gifts (syndicated on MSN and Yahoo)

• Deadline: 3 Oct, 6:00 PM ET

• Contact: Chaya Milchtein ([email protected])

• Seeking: Best home and kitchen gifts for a comprehensive holiday gift guide.

• Instructions: Sample required for consideration. 

Travel and Retreat Magazine | Items to Pack for a Ski Trip

• Deadline: 4 Oct, 2:00 PM ET

• Contact: Romy Nour ([email protected])

• Seeking: Ski jackets, warm coats, ski pants, ski suits, goggles, sunglasses, cashmere scarves, warm socks, ski gloves, base layer leggings and tops, snow boots.

• Instructions: Include visuals in your pitch. No AI Pitches. 

Heart of Cool Trail Run | Gift Bag Items for Runners and Families

• Deadline: 7 Oct, 3:00 AM ET

• Contact: Jeni Harvey ([email protected])

• Seeking: Promotional items for gift bags for 9th annual trail run in Cool, California, for runners, kids, and families.

• Instructions: Minimum 20 items, max 400. No apps or downloads. Ship to: Heart of Cool Trail Run, Attn: Liz Dowell, 860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool, CA 95614. 

The Oklahoma Homesteader | Holiday Gift Guide

• Deadline: 8 Nov, 7:00 PM ET

• Contact: Melissa Garcia ([email protected])

• Seeking: Grain mills, gardening items, bulk herbs, castile soaps, organic cotton clothing, tools, freeze-dried veggies, nontoxic kitchen items, outdoor speakers, home improvement items, and more for a homesteading audience of 1.2M on Facebook.

• Instructions: Samples required, not returned. Do not pitch without sending product. 

Lioness Magazine | Products for Women Entrepreneurs

• Deadline: 9 Oct, 5:00 PM ET

• Contact: Bobbie Carlton (Submit via form: https://forms.gle/xRKyHUgzZHrE4nYz5)

• Seeking: Gift-worthy products from women-owned and female-founded businesses across various categories and price points.

• Instructions: Do not email. Submit product and images via the Google Form link. No samples required, pictures and links needed. 

Famadillo | Advent Calendars

• Deadline: 13 Oct, 5:00 PM ET

• Contact: Maria Spanadoris ([email protected])

• Seeking: Creative, giftable advent calendars for kids, families, teens, adults, across toys, beauty, food, coffee, wellness.

• Instructions: Samples only, for hands-on review. Include MSRP, link, images, sample details.

Shawna and LaLa | At Home Fitness Equipment

• Deadline: 16 Oct, 6:00 PM ET

• Contact: Shawna and LaLa ([email protected])

• Seeking: Treadmills/walking pads, exercise bikes, rowing machines, ellipticals, vibration plates, resistance bands, adjustable weights, seated/low-impact equipment, accessible/adaptive fitness gear, balance and recovery products, smart fitness tech.

• Instructions: Samples required for on-camera testing and review, shared across podcast and social. Host lives with Cerebral Palsy and is especially interested in adaptive equipment she can personally demonstrate.

Consumer Queen | Fall + Holiday Gift Guide

• Deadline: 15 Nov, 6:00 PM ET

• Contact: Melissa Garcia ([email protected])

• Seeking: Specific wishlist items (grain mills, outdoor audio, grills, organic clothing/sheets, exercise tech, nostalgic products).

• Instructions: Sample required (non-returnable). Free submissions do not guarantee MSN syndication. Paid option guarantees MSN + Yahoo. No alcohol/adult/tobacco. No expert interview pitches. Include if pitching for the $500+ Luxury Guide.

Ginger Casa | Holiday Gift Guide Products

• Deadline: 1 Dec, 12:00 AM ET

• Contact: Gena Lazcano ([email protected])

• Seeking: Sports kids, gluten-free, house plants, foodies, stockings, general big gifts.

• Instructions: Product required for placement; giveaways optional.

That’s all folks! Before you go, please spare a minute to let me know what you think about this shorter version.

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