This week's journalists/media opportunities

USNews, Kunstplaza (Germany), Home & Gardens, Food & Beverage Magazine

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Ada at Sellify
June 11, 2025

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Gifts/Gift guides

Feature your product in gift bags for influential women in Houston. Pitch Ayanna directly via email below

Query:

We are curating premium gift bags for an intimate, invitation-only dinner hosted by Nicole Handy — a powerhouse realtor and lifestyle influencer — to celebrate and connect influential women across Houston. This exclusive event will be attended by top real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, media personalities, and community leaders.

We are seeking high-quality products or samples that align with a luxury, lifestyle, wellness, or women-centered brand. Sponsors will receive valuable visibility among a curated group of tastemakers and decision-makers, as well as potential social media and brand mentions leading up to and following the event. This is an excellent opportunity to place your brand directly into the hands of women who are well-connected and highly engaged within the national market.

Tech Spy Magazine is seeking Last Minute Father's Day Gifts for its Guide. Pitch Romane directly via email below

QUERY: We are compiling our Last Minute Father's Day Gift Guide:

Here is what we are after:

Tech: Smartphones, tablets, connected devices, smart watch, video games, smart accessories, smart gadgets, smart home, gaming.

Sports: Sportswear, trainers, outdoor jackets, sport devices, accessories, Golf accessories, Running Accessories, Tennis Accessories, Gym, Workout outfits, and sports gadgets.

Lifestyle: Perfume, Sunglasses, Fashion, Grooming, Travel gadgets, Lunchboxes, Thermos, and so on.

Nabjonline is seeking swag bags for VIP Fathers' Day Cooks. Pitch Terry directly via email below.

Query:

Swag Bag for VIP Fathers' Day Cooks We invite your company to submit items like the following for the Bags of Swagger: Tools, Duffle bags, cologne, Branded men aprons, Branded lanyards, Toolboxes, tools, Bags, Backpacks, Duffels, Watches, Ties, Clothing, and Affinity Memberships.

Especially food products to cook & showcase in the chef celebrity cook-off and other valuable item for the men who cook in our event.

FOX4KC is seeking Products To Sample For A Weekly 'Try It' Segment. Pitch Toni directly via email below.

Query:

Each week, Great Day KC does a 'Great Day Finds' segment where we try products live for our viewers. We are looking for additional products to sample. These can include foods, household products, toys, electronics, pet products and fashion.

Burlap n Blue/MSN is looking for product recommendations for Summer Gift Guide. Pitch Linda directly via email below.

  • Name: linda smith

  • Category: Gift Bags

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Media Outlet: burlap and blue (https://burlapandblue.com)

  • Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 13 June

Query:

It's once again gift guide time! Focusing on the following categories this go round: Beauty, Home, Kids, Food/Drink, Jewelry. Full size products required for review. If chosen, past gift guide links and more details will be sent. No affiliate programs, please.

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Home/Lifestyle

Home Business Mag is seeking mattress recommendations. Pitch directly

Media Outlet: Home Business Magazine Online (https://homebusinessmag.com)

Deadline: 6:00 PM ET - 18 June

Query:

We are seeking to highlight the ideal mattress in a feature article targeting entrepreneurs who aim to enhance their sleep quality. The article will showcase a single mattress, detailing its key features—such as material composition, firmness options, cooling technology, pressure relief, and motion isolation—and explaining why these attributes make it an excellent choice for entrepreneurs. A sample would be requested.

Kunstplaza needs opinions on what piece of furniture or decor do you think every home should have. Pitch Joachim directly

Query:

What is one piece of furniture or decor that you think every home should have? Why do you think this item is essential, and how have you used it in your own home? Can you provide imagery?

Home & Gardens needs opinions on non-combustible fencing options, in line with 'zone zero' regulations

Query:

I am writing a new feature for the Homes & Gardens website about non-combustible fence options, in line with the new 'zone zero' wildfire protection regulations in California. I am looking for ideally California-based fencing experts to contribute comments.

  • Do you have any advice for choosing non-combustible fence options, in line with the new regulations?

  • Which sorts of non-combustible fence materials would you recommend, and why? 2-3 sentences for each type would be ideal if possible – this could cover their individual benefits and any drawbacks. -Any additional comments on the new zone zero regulations and what it means for fencing in backyards are also welcome.

Please also provide a short bio (2-3 sentences) and a headshot for the spokesperson that can be included in the feature without risk of copyright infringement.

GoNomad is seeking product recommendations for racquet Sports for Men and Women Guide. Pitch Max directly via the email below

QUERY: We are looking for interesting ideas for a guide to pickleball, tennis, squash, golf, paddle tennis, and other sports. We are looking for items that we can get samples of and review.

Beauty/Fashion

Tech Spy Magazine needs recommendations on the Best Running Shoes of 2025 so far

QUERY: We are compiling a feature on the most popular running shoes in 2025 so far.We are after running shoes improving performance, comfort, lightweight...Send over your suggestions, we will be in touch if you client has been selected.

Social Life Magazine needs recommendations on Luxury Summer Beauty Products

QUERY: Looking for luxury beauty products to feature in a summer beauty article, from skincare and makeup to hair, perfume and gadgets. Bonus if it's sold in the Hamptons. It must be luxury. No experts, please.

Tech Spy Magazine needs product recommendations 15 Must-Have Gadgets & Products for the Softest Skin this Summer

  • NAME: Romane Nouri

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/romane-nouri-9

  • MEDIA OUTLET: Tech Spy Magazine

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: https://techspymagazine.com

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-18

  • DEADLINE TIME: 10:00 am

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

QUERY: We are compiling a new feature on the best products and gadgets for a soft skin this summer. We are after:

  • - Hair removal devices

  • - Micro needling devices

  • - Led therapy devices

  • - Natural Skin Care

  • - Collagen supplements

  • - Skincare devices

  • - Skin Supplements

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Famadillo is seeking product recommendations for fashion Eyeware. Pitch Maggie directly via the email below.

QUERY: Looking to cover online retail in the area of eyewear, including eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Tech/General Business

USNews needs drone tech/stocks experts for a story on the best drone stocks in '25. Pitch Brian directly.

Query:

Summary: Looking for stock market experts for a story on the best drone stocks right now.

Greetings, Folks . . . We're writing up a "Best Drone Stocks: article for investors and need help identifying the top trends and best stocks in the drone category.

We need these queries answered for the story.

  1. What are the big issues impacting the drone category right now? What's impacting the drone development and production sector and why?

  2. What are the big issues with drone stocks? Are they being overlooked in the AI frenzy? Are investors missing good opportunities in the drone sector right now? Why or why not?

  3. What are your best drone stocks right now and why?

FemFounder is seeking Female founders/business owners for a roundup.

Query:

We’re putting together a roundup featuring insightful, real-world stories from female founders and business owners across industries. If you’ve faced—and overcome—meaningful challenges on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to hear from you. (Note: Only submissions from revenue-generating businesses will be considered.

Please include:

Your full name Email address Company website A brief overview of a specific challenge and what you learned

Your story could be featured in an upcoming editorial series.

Sleep Savvy Magazine needs opinions on the Best Advertising Practices for Retailers

Query:

Hi, I am working on a story for a mattress retailer audience about best practices for advertising but you don't have to be in bedding to share. Will take advice in all forms of advertising from all retailers in home furnishings or otherwise. For example, I've had some retailers tell me because they're located in an older community, Yellowpages works for them to online retargeting. Looking for a wide range of examples.This is for a print feature in the summer issue of Sleep Savvy Magazine.

Consumer goods is seeking comments from Consumer goods companies that are integrating AI agents and co-pilots. Pitch Esther directly via the email below.

  • NAME: Esther Shein

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/esther-shein

  • MEDIA OUTLET: Consumer Goods Technology

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: https://consumergoods.com

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-16

  • DEADLINE TIME: 05:05 pm

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

QUERY: In the consumer goods sector, the integration of AI agents and co-pilots is revolutionizing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. This article will recommend steps for implementing AI agents and co-pilots to enhance internal processes across the enterprise. I'm looking specifically for IT professionals at CG companies only who can provide advice on how they are implementing these tools to improve/automate processes.

Food

Proof Awards is seeking comments on Berries in Canned Spirits, Energy Drinks, Sodas

Query:

Berries are finding its way into so many beverages, if you have a spirited RTD, or Energy Drink, or Soda that uses Elderberry, Gogi Berry, Cranberry, Acai Berry, Black Currant, or our standards - Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry or Raspberry - we want to hear the following. 1) Why did you select this berry 2) What are the functional/health benefits fo this berry Send an overview/query -no more than 125 words with website and photo - you might make it into our Berries in Beverage article for August in PR%F the Magazine-Everything Beverage, distributed by Food & Beverage Magazine to its 14.2 million readers.

Food and Beverage Magazine is looking for all new consumer packaged goods with a healthy benefit. Pitch Michele directly via email below.

Query:

Seeking new CPGs that offer a healthier option, key health benefits. Please submit a 125 (no more) query with information on your CPG and why it offers a healthier alternative for an upcoming monthly column called CPG Revolution in Food & Beverage Magazine, the globally recognized monthly magazine focusing on food, beverage, restaurants, chefs, supplies, trends and future mobility. Food & Beverage Magazine is read by 14.2 million readers monthly.

That’s all, folks!

Ada