September media opportunities & ecom journalist requests

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Ada at Sellify
September 16, 2026

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Hey, Q4 Crusher!

Happy midweek! 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

  • Yahoo Creators | Fall Outdoor Refresh

    • Deadline: 30 Sept, 12:00 PM ET

    • Contact: Karen Kelly ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Outdoor furniture, lighting, planters, rugs, seasonal decor, and entertaining essentials.

    • Instructions: Send product info, links, and high-res images. Indicate if sending samples. No expert quotes needed.

  • Green Global Travel | Best Gifts for Travelers

    • Deadline: 21 Sept, 8:00 AM ET

    • Contact: Bret Love ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Luggage, outdoor gear, travel clothing/shoes/tech.

    • Instructions: Non-returnable samples must arrive before Sept 21. Earned media opportunity (provides $500 value backlink). Pitch items/bundles worth $75 or more and specify the category.

  •  FemFounder | Hair Styling Tools for Busy Founders

    • Deadline: 22 Sept, 12:00 PM ET

    • Contact: Kristin Marquet ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Blow-dry brushes, flat irons, curling wands, hot brushes, multi-stylers, cordless/travel tools.

    • Instructions: Send product name, price, link, 2-3 sentence fit, high-res images, sample availability. U.S.-available products only. No general haircare unless tied to styling/heat protection.

  • Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide | Best Camping & Hiking Gifts

    • Deadline: 25 Sept, 12:00 AM ET

    • Contact: Bret Love ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Tents, sleeping bags, camp cooking, hiking boots, tech.

    • Instructions: Non-returnable samples required. Earned media opportunity (provides $500 value backlink). Pitch items/bundles worth $75 or more. No apps, books, or GoFundMe.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • MSN | Newborn & Toddler Guides

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

    • Contact: Katie Fuschi (reply+76827f70... / reply+2db6537d... @helpareporter.com)

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

Gift Bags & Holiday Guides

  • Simply Ashley Graham | Advent Calendars

    • Deadline: 25 Sept, 3:00 AM ET

    • Contact: Ashley Graham ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Beauty, self-care, and luxury advent calendars.

    • Instructions: No AI Pitches. Send a brief overview, brand story, and high-quality images. Samples will be requested for selected products.

  • Cancer Bites Podcast | Holiday Gift Guide & Gift Bags

    • Deadline: 26 Sept, 2:00 AM ET

    • Contact: Siobhan Shaw ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Self-care, wellness, clothing, and food gifts for cancer patients.

    • Instructions: No AI Pitches. Send brand name, product, website, retail value, and a brief description. Note the quantity of full-size products you are able to donate to the physical gift bags (donors receive separate recognition).

  • LA Yoga Magazine | Holiday Gift Guide Roundup

    • Deadline: 29 Sept, 9:00 AM ET

    • Contact: Lorena ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Gifts sorted by category, The Foodie, The Grandparents, The Yogi, The Expecting Mother, The One Who Has It All, The In-Laws, Under $100.

    • Instructions: Pitch by category with product details.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • The Hunt Magazine | Holiday Gift Items

    • Deadline: 19 Sept, 6:00 PM ET

    • Contact: Eileen Dallabrida ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Jewelry, fragrances, apparel, gourmet treats, wines/spirits, housewares, games and toys, decorative objects.

    • Instructions: Gifts must be available in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.

  • Travel and Retreat | Christmas Gift Items 2026

    • Deadline: 30 Sept, 2:30 PM ET

    • Contact: Romy Nour ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Luxury picks across Women's Edit, Men's Edit, Beauty Edit, Well-Travelled Edit, stocking fillers, Gourmet Table, Grand Gesture luxury gifting.

    • Instructions: Pitch by edit category with product details.

  • 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.

  • Famadillo | Holiday Gift Items for Kids and Teens

    • Deadline: 13 Oct, 5:00 PM ET

    • Contact: Maria Spanadoris ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Toys, tech, STEM, books, crafts, clothing, beauty, sports gear, room décor, stocking stuffers.

    • Instructions: Samples only. Include product info, MSRP, link, images, age range.

  • Famadillo | Anti-Aging Products

    • Deadline: 13 Oct, 5:00 PM ET

    • Contact: Maria Spanadoris ([email protected])

    • Seeking: Serums, moisturizers, eye creams, masks, treatments, devices targeting fine lines, firmness, hydration, dark spots.

    • Instructions: Samples only. Include product info, MSRP, link, images, key ingredients.

  • 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.

  • ConsumerQueen.com | 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.

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