Free ecom media shoutouts (Business.com, Martha Stewart, Vetted, etc)

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Ada at Sellify
March 26, 2025

Made-it-through-50%-of-the-week greetings to you :-)

Ada here with another round of opportunities to get your store featured in mega publications.

Is this exercise worth the effort? Yes it is. In the last year, we’ve found that 3rd party brand mentions improve your credibility, improve your chances of ranking organically in search engines, and also getting featured in AI suggestions.

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Fashion

VettedMag is looking for fashion stylists to recommend chic travel outfits for women. Pitch Jamie directly via the email provided below with direct links to women’s fashion items that fit.

QUERY: Vetted is an online women's fashion magazine that incorporates elevated editorial content + shopping. For this upcoming article I'm looking for stylists to recommend chic travel outfits. What are some effortless looks to wear while traveling that are comfortable but also stylish? Please include your background and a link to your website or socials. Please also send links to any pieces you recommend for our customer to shop (prices can be low or high).

Follow on:

Instagram: @vettedmag

Website/ Newsletter Sign Up: https://www.vettedmag.com

For more info on Vetted

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Home & Garden

Martha Stewart is seeking interior Designers on Animalcore Trend. Pitch Heather directly via email with products in your store that fit the trend.

QUERY: Looking for interior designers to comment on the "animalcore trend." This is using animals in design (think wicker elephants, giraffe statues, tables held up by a dog pedestal). NOT animal print but actual physical representations of animals.

Ideally, include high-res image of where you've used this in your design!

BobVila is seeking US-Based Lawn Care Experts to Comment on Lawn Fungicides. Get your expert blogger to pitch Katie directly via the email provided below

QUERY: I’m looking for a landscaper or lawn care expert to comment on fungicides for the lawn. Feel free to answer any of the following questions:

What are some tell-tale signs a lawn is infested with fungi?

What’s the difference between a broad spectrum and a narrow spectrum lawn fungicide?

Do you recommend applying a preventative fungicide after ridding a yard of a fungal infestation?

Any lawn fungicide application tips or mistakes to avoid?

Please provide your name, title, business name, website, email, and a link to your LinkedIn profile. Thank you!

Casual News Now is seeking designers of outdoor spaces sought. Get your resident blogger/designer to pitch Marc directly using the email provided below.

QUERY: We are searching for designers who take it outside, more specifically, those who design outdoor environments - patios, decks and backyards - in both residential and commercial uses - to answer a number of questions about design, for Casual News Now, a trade magazine centered on the outdoor furnishings segment. Casual News Now is the foremost trade publication for retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and designers of outdoor furnishings, such as chairs and chaise lounges, hammocks, outdoor dining sets, outdoor kitchens and water, shade, and fireplace features.

Please send back answers to these questions - OR get in touch and we can arrange a phone interview. In addition, please send a head-and-shoulders picture of the designer and if possible, a photo of an actual design or two.

Here are the questions:

When did you start designing outdoor spaces?

What do you like about designing exterior spaces?

What are some of the biggest challenges in designing outdoors?

Are you seeing an increase in interior designers taking on exterior design? Why or why not?

In a designer-manufacturer relationship, what is most important to designers?

What do outdoor manufacturers do well for designers?

What can manufacturers do better for designers?

How can designers learn more about outdoor products, materials, etc?

What advice do you have for designers who only now starting to take on more exterior design?

Safe and Stylish is looking for product suggestions for its Ultimate Spring Outdoor Guide. Pitch Rachel directly with qualifying products using the email below.

QUERY: Seeking Outdoor Items for Spring:

Options for syndication on MSN and other sites

SAMPLES Required

Grills, birdhouses, Furniture, Portable Fire-Pit, Hammock, Lights, Bug Repellent, Garden Starter Kit

Ecom Business Strategy/Tech

Business.com is looking for POS system users willing to share their experience with certain POS systems. Pitch Adam directly, with a link to your store and your experience with Shopify’s POS.

QUERY: We're looking to connect with people who have used the following POS systems:

- Square

- GoDaddy POS

- Lightspeed

- Cake

- Shopify POS

- TouchBistro

We want to hear about your experience with these POS systems. What works well? What doesn't? What types of businesses can benefit from them and which should avoid them and look elsewhere?

We're hoping to schedule phone or video interviews, as well as collect firsthand images and footage of you using the POS system, if possible.

Content Marketing Institute is looking for director-level brand social media experts to discuss some of the current challenges for brands using social media. Pitch Dawn directly using the email provided below.

QUERY: Looking for high-level brand execs (I.e. VP of social media) from recognizable brands and organizations. The story is about if/how brands are finding safe harbor on social these days. It will look at some of the challenges in the current landscape (i.e. community moderation models used on Meta and X; the uncertain status of TikTok; the role of AI; consumer concerns about data privacy and sociopolitical affiliations, etc.). But more important, it will include experts’ takes on how all of this is impacting their brand social media strategy. Have you made any shifts to your approach? What are some current challenges you’re dealing with? What are you doing to uphold brand values and maintain trust on the various platforms? Are you branching out to newer platforms like Bluesky, Threads, etc.?

I’m aiming to set up phone/zoom interviews sometime during the week of 3/24, and it should take about 30 minutes. Email can also work if scheduling is challenging. Thanks.

MarketWatch is looking for insight regarding the best speakers on the market. If you’re in the industry, pitch Lara directly via the email provided below.

QUERY: Hello! My name is Lara and I am a writer and reporter for MarketWatch. My upcoming story is regarding the best speakers on the market – whether you’re hosting a large event, or just looking to listen in your own home. Ultimately, we want to help our readers get the most bang for their buck.

I’m looking to hear from sound specialists, music professionals, audiologists, audio engineers – or anyone who knows the science behind speakers, and can recommend some great ones.

Food

 Famadillo is looking for stores selling Easter gifts to feature in its Easter gift guide

  • NAME: Maria Spanadoris

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/maria-spanadoris

  • MEDIA OUTLET: Famadillo.com

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: http://Famadillo.com

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-03-31

  • DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 am

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

QUERY: Every year we cover Easter and this is no exception. We have various Easter Gift Guides and stories running so we'd love to hear: Top Easter Gifts as well as Alternative Easter Gift Guides like you see below. Even Easter Decorations!

Pets

VPMedium is seeking Experts to discuss Pet Allergies. Pitch Vernic directly by emailw ith any products you offer specifically for pet allergies.

  • CATEGORY: General

  • NAME: Vernic Popat

  • EMAIL: [email protected]

  • MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/vernicpopat

  • MEDIA OUTLET: VPMedium

  • MEDIA WEBSITE: https://medium.com/vernic-popat

  • DEADLINE DATE: 2025-03-28

  • DEADLINE TIME: 01:00 am

  • TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time

QUERY: I’m working on an upcoming editorial feature focused on Pet Allergies—specifically how families can manage allergic reactions caused by pets while maintaining a happy, healthy home.

We’re looking to spotlight innovative products, expert advice, or tools that help reduce allergens and create a more breathable, pet-friendly environment. From air purifiers and cleaning products to bedding, pet grooming solutions, and beyond, we want to hear from brands that are making a difference.

If you represent a product or have insight that fits this feature, I’d love to hear from you.

Till next week,

Ada