Announcing an HGG AMA you won't want to miss!
Mark your calendars.
Yesterday I was thrilled to join an agency’s team of 40+ attendees for a virtual holiday gift guide consulting session alongside my colleagues Aly Walansky and Jill Schildhouse. (Feedback: “Seriously such a treat for us and so many incredible takeaways!”) Interested in a bespoke consulting session for your team, too? Just holler.
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Mark your calendars: upcoming HGG AMA
Paid subscribers, mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 7 at 11 am PT/2 pm ET. I’ll be joined by fellow lifestyle writer Aly Walansky as well as affiliate expert Zlata Faerman. We’ll be chatting all-things gift guides, pitching, mailers, and affiliate strategy.
This Zoom will be open to those who are paid subscribers to any one of our Substacks and capped at 100 attendees. With limited spots available, we will be giving preference to people who subscribe to all three (free is fine!). We'll be sharing a Zoom link and instructions on how to RSVP and register soon, but for now if you are interested, please save the date!
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Open press opportunities
For Good Housekeeping, I’m working on a roundup of great 30th birthday gift ideas. Pitch away! [Braces for inbox onslaught]
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YAY! Looking forward to the 7th!
so excited about this!!