Updates and open opps
I’m back from a week at the Mandarin Oriental on the under-the-radar Caribbean island of Canouan! (How do more people not know about this magical place yet?!)
A few updates as I get back into the swing:
Last month, I recorded a Media in Minutes podcast. Check it out for my thoughts on the benefits of a diversified freelance writing portfolio, the silver linings in leaving corporate America, the emergence and influence of affiliate marketing, and my best travel tips with kids.
Next week, I’m speaking on a Pitchcraft and Press Hook panel about pitching for holiday gift guides. Watch this space for more on that!
I’m doing a birthday month fundraiser for Everytown for Gun Safety. Might you help us get to $1,000? (We’re nearly there!)
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Things I love
I’m obsessed with the game-changing platform Otter.ai. I use it to both record interviews and also to transcribe them in real time. You can also use it to record/transcribe any type of meeting — so anyone who missed it can easily access the Cliff’s Notes version. There’s a pro plan for agencies/companies with a ton of neat features. Check out Otter.ai here.
Freshbooks is the bookkeeping tool I use exclusively for my invoicing, expenses, and reporting. It’s the best, IMHO, so I evangelize. Get FreshBooks here.
Are you a publicist who needs help understanding the affiliate game? This course, Affiliate Marketing for Publicists, can help.
The best newsletter of my week (besides this one, of course) is Gloria. It’s the newsletter for women in my age category, and if that’s you, you’ll realize how badly under-served you’ve been when you discover how deeply resonant this newsletter is. I end up clicking like every link. It’s so good. Subscribe here.
Open press opportunities
For Woman’s Day, I’m working on a roundup of the best weekender bags.
Also for Woman’s Day, I’m working on a roundup of the best robes for women.
Recently published
This Polished Lounge Set Is My Travel Go-to — and It's on Sale Right Now (Travel + Leisure)
Here's How to Wear Summer's Hottest Print — From Comfy Sneakers to Dresses (Travel + Leisure)
How My Kids Fared in Bora Bora, A Honeymooner’s Paradise (Ultimate Family Vacations, print feature beginning on page 26)
60 Good Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone Better, According to Experts (Prevention)
30 Best Labor Day Quotes That Express the Real Reason for the Holiday (Woman’s Day)
10 Aura Colors and What They Mean, According to Spiritual Experts (Woman’s Day)
7 Best Cat Collars That Are Safe, Comfy, and Cute (Woman’s Day)
The Best 40th Birthday Gift Ideas for Every Budget (Woman’s Day)
30 Best Labor Day Quotes That Capture the Real Reason for the Holiday (Woman’s Day)
How to Effectively Argue About Abortion Rights With People Who Just Don't Get It (Glamour)
15 Best Haunted House Movies You Really Shouldn't Watch Alone (Good Housekeeping)
12 podcasts for kids of every age (Care.com)
The 9 Wildest Perks You'll Ever Encounter at a Hotel (Best Life)
Where to Visit in July (Hotels Above Par)
The 9 Wildest Perks You'll Ever Encounter at a Hotel (Best Life)
Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens (AFAR)
Work with me
Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at pitch@alicedubin.com.
Are you a writer hoping to reach my engaged list of publicists? A publicist hoping to connect with brands? A digital media type with a product or service for the industry? Maybe you’d like to sponsor this newsletter with a featured ad. Let’s chat: info@alicedubin.com.
Yes — thanks for asking! — I am also available for project-based consulting.
Open job alert
“Modern Currency PR is growing. A grateful place to be – MCPR is looking for a well-rounded hospitality + travel-focused account Executive (or Senior Account Executive) to join our team this Summer with 2 – 4 years of experience, genuine passion/drive for the industry, a great attitude and strong work ethic. They would be working on some top-notch luxury travel + hospitality clients alongside an all-star team of supportive & bright colleagues with a flexible/remote working environment. Win-win-win!”
Interested? Message me and I’m happy to make the direct connect.
How to help
Donate to the Uvalde Victims Relief Fund and to Moms Demand Action and Everytown.
Donate to keep the Kyiv Independent going and keep Ukraine’s media going.
Donate to Planned Parenthood… march, fight, and VOTE!
I’m doing a birthday month fundraiser for Everytown for Gun Safety. Might you help us get to $1,000? (We’re nearly there!)
Hi Alice! How do you recommend getting into freelance writing? I've always been interested, but never known how to get started.