[stylist] {Disarmed} Fw: Media Requests & You Giving Journalists This
Judith Bron
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Thu Nov 4 18:53:47 UTC 2010
Bill & Steve Harrison's Reporter ConnectionI found the beginning of this article about "color" interesting. I hope it inspires you to write the best article of your life! Judith
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"I need good color," a magazine writer friend recently told me, "and not a lot of sources know how to give it to me." What is color and how can you give it to the media? "Color" is the journalistic term for a vignette that opens the article. It can be one sentence, several sentences, or a few paragraphs. Color can be an inspirational story from a subject's childhood, an experience with one of their clients, or something as simple as an interesting knick knack that sits on a desk and has enormous meaning to someone. Now, a journalist won't come out and ask you for color. But if you prepare and provide some, you can turn a good interview into a great one.
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Index of Media Opportunities This Issue
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Timely Topics (in the news)
1. Making Lasting Change In Our Lives (Motivation With A Purpose Radio Show)
Business & Finance
2. Seeking Non-Tech Companies Who Used Tech Tools To Transform Business (Financial Times/The Connected Business Service)
3. Marketing Experts Wanted For Interviews (Internet Distribution)
Consumer Advice
4. Tips For Buying Perfume Sought (Pocono Record)
Food & Cooking
5. Organic Restaurants (www.crissimone.com)
Health, Nutrition & Fitness
6. Why Is It Taboo To Tell Fat People They Are Fat? (Blog Talk Radio)
7. How Does Diet Fuel Fitness? (Military Spouse Magazine)
Parenting
8. Parents With Anxious Children Needed From NYC Metro/Fairfield Co. CT Only (NY Metro Parents)
Travel & Leisure
9. High End On-Board Amenities On Luxury Cruise Lines (Major U.S. Daily)
Other / Miscellaneous
10. Share Your Humorous Writings With The World (Literary Ezine)
11. Should Music Education Be A Required Subject In Public Schools? (WNLK-AM/WSTC-AM)
Gift Guide / Product Requests
12. Christmas/Holiday Gift Card Prize Pack Giveaway Inclusion! (Being Tazim Blog)
13. What's Hot In Photography For 2011? (BizzieMommy.com/LifetimeMoms.com)
14. Holiday Gift Guide And Gift Card Hop Sponsors (Luxury Living Frugal Style Blog)
15. Holiday Gift Giving Guide (Doublebugs.com)
16. 2010 Holiday Picks (A Nut in a Nutshell Blog)
17. Seeking Inexpensive Holiday Gifts (www.budgetsmartgirl.com)
Full Listings
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1) Making Lasting Change In Our Lives
Submitted By: Rich Hallstrom
Title: Talk Show Host
Media Outlet: Radio
Company: Motivation With A Purpose Radio Show
Deadline: Thu, Nov 04, 2010 - 06:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
We would like to talk with people who have insight on how we all can make lasting change in our lives. We would like to talk with a psychologist or therapist if at all possible. * How do we anchor our decisions? * What is lasting change? * What are the major roadblocks to change? The interview segment would be from 10:00-10:30 am Pacific Time on 11/5/2010.
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2) Seeking Non-Tech Companies Who Used Tech Tools To Transform Business
Submitted By: Paul Taylor
Title: Editor
Media Outlet: Financial Times/The Connected Business Service
Deadline: Ongoing
I'm looking for non tech companies that have used tech tools and services to transform their businesses--preferably C-level people other than the CIO.
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3) Marketing Experts Wanted For Interviews
Submitted By: Joshua Colbert
Media Outlet: Internet Distribution
Company: Mozo Marketing
Deadline: Ongoing
I am looking to interview marketers and business strategists for my church marketing membership site. Each month I interview an expert and make the phone call available on the web. The content will be evergreen (continual) because all the content is released on a monthly basis--based on when the consumer becomes a member. So your website (or what ever else you want to drive people to) will always get traffic. You don't have to be religious to reply; however, it would be good if you had some kind of spiritual experience since this is a site that teaches people how to market their ministry.
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4) Tips For Buying Perfume Sought
Submitted By: Helen Yanulus
Title: Features Editor
Media Outlet: Pocono Record
Deadline: Tue, Nov 09, 2010 - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
I am interested in finding an expert who can help our readers understand how to buy perfume/cologne for a holiday gift buying story. How can a holiday shopper match a perfume/cologne with the gift recipient? What is in these products? How do you tell if the item is worth the price? The Pocono Record is the daily newspaper serving Monroe County and lower Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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5) Organic Restaurants
Submitted By: CW Thorpe
Title: Co-Founder
Media Outlet: www.crissimone.com
Deadline: Tue, Nov 09, 2010 - 08:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
I want to feature restaurants that use organic or locally grown seasonal produce in their dishes. You will need to submit 3-4 photos of dishes and the establishment to be featured. Cris Simone is an online beauty and wellness lifestyle resource for busy women.
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6) Why Is It Taboo To Tell Fat People They Are Fat?
Submitted By: Veronica Anderson
Title: Radio Host
Media Outlet: Blogtalkradio
Deadline: Sat, Nov 06, 2010 - 05:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
I am looking for experts to discuss why it is taboo to tell fat people they are fat and for people to admit that they do not like to look at fat people or be around them. Isn't this similar to smoking? America is fatter than ever and getting bigger. Maura Kelly from MarieClaire online wrote an article saying that she felt it was disgusting to watch fat people make out and Sharon Osbourne on The Talk chided her so badly that the article was taken down. Sharon has had weight loss surgery herself. Is it ok to not want to watch or be around fat people just as many people choose to not want to be around or look at smokers? Why is it not ok to point out to fat people that they have a problem? Why do fat people not want anyone to talk about the obvious? Obesity is a major issue in this country so I want to have a discussion on the politics of fat and also the psyche of people who believe in the continual enabling of food addiction. Is Sharon Osbourne the face of a fat enabler? Why did she not suggest to the actor who plays Mike on Mike & Molly when he appeared on her show that he might want to consider losing weight for his health just like she did?
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7) How Does Diet Fuel Fitness?
Submitted By: Andrea Peck
Title: Writer
Media Outlet: Military Spouse Magazine
Company: Victory Media
Deadline: Mon, Nov 08, 2010 - 05:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
I need to interview a fitness/nutrition expert who can provide quotes regarding the importance of eating well when working toward improving or maintaining fitness. In particular, I am looking at the importance of children eating well as part of an overall family fitness plan. The story will also touch on Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign and Jamie Oliver's attempts to improve school lunches. Because Military Spouse is a niche publication geared specifically for military families, it would be great if the source had ties to the military in some way, i.e., prior military service or works in a military fitness facility on base or medical center. My deadline is Monday, Nov. 8, so I need to speak with someone in the next couple of days.
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8) Parents With Anxious Children Needed From NYC Metro/Fairfield Co. CT Only
Submitted By: Julie Revelant
Title: Deputy Editor
Media Outlet: NY Metro Parents
Company: Davler Media Group
Deadline: Mon, Nov 08, 2010 - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Specific Region: NYC Metro
I'm looking for parents of children with worry and anxiety (not necessarily a diagnosed disorder) who have either helped them through it or sought out professional help. We are looking to shed light on this very important topic and offer hope for other families. First person sources only; no experts or organizations, please. Parents must live in the NYC Metro area or Fairfield County, CT. Please provide a phone number so you can be contacted promptly. Davler Media Group/ NY Metro Parents is the largest publisher of parenting publications on the East Coast.
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9) High End On-Board Amenities On Luxury Cruise Lines
Submitted By: Iyna Caruso
Title: Journalist
Media Outlet: Major U.S. Daily
Deadline: Fri, Nov 05, 2010 - 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
I'm interested in hearing from cruise experts on ultra high-end amenities on luxury cruise lines. Please Note: For this story, I will not be citing specific cruise lines.
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10) Share Your Humorous Writings With The World
Submitted By: Elaine Smith
Title: Publisher
Media Outlet: Literary Ezine
Company: Blazing Star Books
Deadline: Ongoing
We are accepting submissions for a new ezine specifically designed for humorous writing. We will consider short fiction, nonfiction and memoirs--please limit the word count to 1,500. Poetry and cartoons are also desired, but only two per month. Submit a query with a short pitch or synopsis to be considered for e-publication. Note: this should be new material and you must own the e-publishing rights.
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Gift Guide / Product Requests
11) Should Music Education Be A Required Subject In Public Schools?
Submitted By: Richard Stefan
Title: Producer
Media Outlet: WNLK-AM / WSTC-AM
Company: Cox Radio
Deadline: Ongoing
Does Music Education and/or learning to play an instrument make better students? If so, what life lessons did it teach you? If not, was it a waste of time and money? Is there a difference in playing a physical instrument versus making music with a computer? We are looking for music educators, college professors, orchestra leaders, accomplished musicians, psychologists, entertainment companies or lawyers. Or anyone else with some unconventional ideas. The Larry Shiller Show is scheduled for Monday Nov 8th 8-10pm EST. It's a weekly radio show broadcast on Cox Radio and simulcast on the Internet at www.wstcwnlk.com.
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12) Christmas/Holiday Gift Card Prize Pack Giveaway Inclusion!
Submitted By: Tazim Damji
Title: Blogger
Media Outlet: Being Tazim
Deadline: Tue, Nov 30, 2010 - 02:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
The theme of this giveaway event is gift cards/certificates so the winner can send someone a gift without worrying about shipping time! I am looking for sponsors who'd like to add a gift certificate/card in any amount to this package on my blog! How will this help your business? We are expecting this to be a high traffic event and the buzz is already building online about it. Your company will gain exposure and I am offering a few Sponsorship Packages to give you more incentive to sponsor my blog giveaway! The Sponsorship Packages are: Gold Package- Donate a Gift Certificate of $50 and up. You will receive: Company or Product Feature Post (300+ words, 2 keyword links of your choice, pictures, links to your site and Social Media sites). Sidebar Button Ad for the month of November up until December 15. You must provide me with the picture for the button. Facebook Post about your company on the Being Tazim Facebook Page. Weekly Tweet to over 900 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts November 12 to December 5). Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop page on my blog. Silver Package- Donate a Gift Certificate of $25 to 50. You will receive: Sidebar Button Ad for the event (December 1 to 5). You must provide me with the picture for the button. Facebook Post about your company on the Being Tazim Facebook page. 3 Tweets to over 900 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. Starts November 12 to December 5. Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop post. Bronze Package- Donate a Gift Certificate 0f $25 or less. You will receive: Facebook Post about your company on the Being Tazim Facebook Page. Tweet to over 900 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop page on my blog.
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13) What's Hot In Photography For 2011?
Submitted By: Stephanie Elie
Title: Writer/Editor
Media Outlet: BizzieMommy.com / LifetimeMoms.com
Company: Bizzie Media Group
Deadline: Sat, Nov 13, 2010 - 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
I'm the digital editor at lifetimemoms.com and author of bizziemommy.com. We are getting ready to do another series on the best photography/video gear for moms from camera bags, lenses, dslr's to video cameras.
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14) Holiday Gift Guide And Gift Card Hop Sponsors
Submitted By: Lauren Happel
Title: Blogger
Media Outlet: Blog
Company: Luxury Living Frugal Style
Deadline: Thu, Nov 04, 2010 - 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
I am looking for a few sponsors for two different Holiday Giveaway events that I am working on. The first one is being held from November 10-November 20. I am doing a Holiday Gift Guide for my readers to find great holiday presents for their family and friends and giveaways to help them with their holiday budget. If you would be interested in doing a product review and a giveaway with me please contact me. The second event is a Gift Card Hop, from December 1-5. This event will have over 200 bloggers having giveaways at the same time. If you would be interested in sponsoring a giveaway with a gift card please contact me.
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15) Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Submitted By: Laurie Jonckheer
Title: Blogger
Media Outlet: Blog
Deadline: Mon, Nov 08, 2010 - 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
I am in need of product submissions for my 2010 Holiday Gift guide. These products would be gifts for the entire family, Mom, Dad, And Kids (please no books, already have enough for submission). I am writer and owner of DoubleBugs.com and a stay-at-home mom to twin boys. I love featuring new products on my blog and offering an outlet for my readers to make decisions about their purchases.
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16) 2010 Holiday Picks
Submitted By: Elizabeth Mays
Title: Blogger
Media Outlet: Mom/Parenting/Lifestyle Blog
Company: A Nut in a Nutshell
Deadline: Ongoing
I am looking for items to feature for my 2010 Holiday Picks Gift Guide. Gifts for men, women, teens, and children (infants on exception) will be considered.
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17) Seeking Inexpensive Holiday Gifts
Submitted By: Susan Palmquist
Title: Freelance Journalist
Media Outlet: www.budgetsmartgirl.com
Deadline: Ongoing
I'm currently putting together my fifth annual Budget Smart Girl's Holiday Gift Guide for my site www.budgetsmartgirl.com. I'm looking for suggestions for budget friendly gift ideas, items under $100 and also stocking stuffer gifts around $25.
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