Free ecom media shoutouts (AP, Washington Post, Martha Stewart,etc)

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Ada at Sellify
April 16, 2025

Hello, Sellify Star!

Ada here with another round of opportunities to place your store in mega publications for free.

As you know by now, when these publications mention your store, new customers trust your business more, you get better chances of ranking on Page 1 of Google results… as well as getting picked up by AI suggestions (according to Google). That’s why this email is important.

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Ecom Business Strategy

Associated Press needs to speak to store owners that import from China. Please pitch Mae directly using the email below.

QUERY: I need to speak to small business owners that import from China and are dealing with the China tariffs on goods that are either still overseas or on a ship coming in to the U.S. Please briefly describe your business and answer the questions below in your reply, thank you.

What is your small business and what city is it located in.

How are the China tariffs affecting your business? What goods specifically do you import, and what stage of the process are you in in terms of importing them?

Do you have any goods or materials stuck overseas because you can't afford to ship them over?

What next steps are you considering?

How are the tariffs affecting your inventory and do you have any concerns about staying afloat?

Anything else that you would like to add?

Thanks

Mae Anderson, Business Writer, The Associated Press

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Home/Lifestyle

Washington Post is looking for electrical safety design retailers are looking for comments on electrical Do's and Don'ts for Your Home.

QUERY: I'm looking for electricians who can share their experiences and anecdotes about home disasters related to electrical snafus and how to prevent them. It could feature things like how to identify overloaded circuits and damaged outlets, why it’s a mistake to tape down a circuit breaker that often flips, and the like—and what to do instead. I'd also like to hear about things homeowners shouldn’t try to fix themselves (unless they happen to be an electrician). In addition to hearing their advice about what to do or not re: their home electrical system, I want to hear about real-life home disasters they've witnessed and how these could have been avoided.

Martha Stewart is looking for Kitchen Designer on Pot Fillers — Insights and Image. Pitch Heather directly using the email below.

  • NAME: Heather Bien

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/heather-bien

  • MEDIA OUTLET: Martha Stewart

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: https://marthastewart.com

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-16

  • DEADLINE TIME: 03:00 pm

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

  • QUERY: Looking for a kitchen designer to share thoughts on pot fillers, when they use them, and the different styles they use. Would love an image of one in your design! Are there any drawbacks?

Homestyle needs experts on finding home decor on a budget. Pitch Erik directly using the email below.

QUERY: Hello. I am a reporter for HomeStyle, a nationally syndicated home improvement/design section published weekly in newspapers across the country. I’m looking to interview interior designers, home stylists, home decor professionals, homeowners, etiquette experts, and other professionals for the following story:

Where and how to find home decor on a budget. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can only conduct email interviews (please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central, Thursday, April 17, 2025. Thanks!

QUESTIONS:

1. Why is it smart to shop around for lower prices on home decor, especially if you plan to change out your decor on a more regular basis?

2. In general, is home decor becoming more expensive? Please provide examples and cite any statistics with sources if you can.

3. Please suggest where and how to find home decor on a budget, with details. This is the heart of my story, so please devote extra attention to your answers here.

4. What are some DIY tips on making your own home decor that you can suggest, with details, to save money?

5. What are some things to avoid to prevent overpaying for home decor?

6. Any other thoughts, tips, or suggestions on this topic?

7. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?

PrideJourneys needs product recommendations for a feature on The Ultimate Man Cave

QUERY: Pride Journeys is working on a feature story about creating the ultimate man cave—a personal sanctuary that blends comfort, style, and cutting-edge entertainment. The goal is to create a space that serves as both a high-end retreat and a fully functional hub for relaxation, gaming, sports viewing, and socializing. To bring this vision to life, I’m seeking premium products across a variety of categories, including but not limited to: seating, home audio/video, LED and smart lighting, custom signage or wall art, mini bar and beverage solutions, and one-of-a-kind décor elements that reflect personality and sophistication. If your brand offers standout items that align with this concept, I’d love to connect. Please send a paragraph description of the product along with image and link to purchase.

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Agriculture

Chickens Magazine is looking for comments on Five ways to increase or maintain egg production in chickens

QUERY: Looking for chicken experts/people with chicken experience to share ways to increase or maintain egg production in the flock. Things like diet, supplements, environment, keeping stress low, etc. Any knowledge in this area is appreciated.

I'm also including a sidebar on the top things that slow egg production so feel free to share your knowledge in that area too.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Till next week,

Ada