Open press opportunities of the week
ISO billionaire-friendly content
Hi! In addition to my specific open press opportunities below, I’m also developing pitches for an ultra-luxury print publication for extremely high-net-worth individuals. I welcome any pitches asap this week across the following categories:
luxury aviation news (i.e. concept jets, amazing interior concepts, trends)
anything pegged to home or entertaining for this reader
fashion/jewelry pitches are also OK
Specifically, I’m looking for extreme opulence, and exclusivity — what story would get this millionaire/billionaire, private jet set excited?
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Open press opportunities
For Verywell Family, I’m working on a roundup of the best remote control cars for kids. In addition to product recs, I’m looking for a pediatrician to weigh in: How old should kids be to play with remote control cars? How might it improve motor skills? Are better than video games because they exist in the three-dimensional world? Overall, are these safe for kids?
For Prevention, I’m working on a story about the best glass water bottles and I’m open to your relevant pitches.
Also for Prevention, I’m working on a story about juicing for weight loss. I’m looking for qualified RDNs or MDs (only, please) who can contribute feedback. What is juicing? Is juicing good for weight loss? Is juicing actually healthy/dangerous? Who should avoid juicing?
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Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at pitch@alicedubin.com.
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