Happy Monday, everyone!
I’m off on another press trip tomorrow (busy travel month!), this time to Hot Springs, Arkansas. I’ve never been to Arkansas, so I’m excited to explore a new state and add it to my list (I think this will be state #32 for me!). Be sure to follow along on Instagram, as I’ll be posting all about our activities, including mining for crystals (!!), visiting a traditional bathhouse, exploring the Gangster Museum of America, and touring some beautiful gardens.
In other news, Dwayne The Rock Johnson sent me a ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE POUND press package last week (!!!) … it required a FedEx Freight delivery and caused quite the raucous in my little neighborhood of elderly folks. Now that the embargo is lifted, watch my Instagram later today for the big reveal old what was in the enormous metal/wood crate.
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Enjoy your week … you’ll find my editorial needs and recently published links below!
Jill
PS: I’m (finally) going to be hosting my first quarterly Ask Me Anything Zoom session in April, and it’s an exclusive perk for paid subscribers. So if you’re interesting in picking my brain (be careful, it’s a little scary in there!), then now’s a great time to upgrade your subscription so you don’t miss out on all the fun! Plus, you’ll gain access to my archive of paid content that you’ve missed, too.
—— Current Editorial Needs ——
1. Better Nutrition: Healthy Energy Drinks (affiliates not required)
Looking for HEALTHY energy drinks that are formulated with no sugar or chemicals, and include healthy things like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and adaptogens.
Subject line: Healthy Energy Drink + Product name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
2. Better Nutrition: Adaptogenic Mushroom-Containing Snacks and Drinks/Coffee (affiliates not required)
Adaptogenic mushrooms are all the rage, so I’m rounding up some of the best SNACKS and DRINKS that contain mushrooms (think: reishi, lion’s mane, chug, cordyceps, turkey tail).
Also looking for one expert (not affiliated with a brand!) to discuss why mushrooms are so healthy, what health conditions they can benefit or help prevent, and why they’re appearing in so many products lately. Send credentials, not commentary.
Subject line: Mushroom Snack/Coffee + Product/Expert Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
3. Better Nutrition: Marine Collagen (affiliates not required)
Looking for an expert (not affiliated with a brand!) to discuss marine collagen, how it positively impacts health and what to look for in supplements. Send credentials, not commentary.
Also including a handful of marine collagen products, so feel free to send those along as well (marine collagen = fish, not bovine derived!)
Subject line: Marine Collagen + Product/Expert Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
4. The Franklin Prosperity Report: How to Save Money on Groceries
This article will help readers find ways to save money on inflated grocery prices
I’m open to money-saving apps/websites, retail/shopping experts who have tips/tricks for saving money at the grocery store, grocery subscription boxes or similar AS LONG AS YOU CAN PROVE THEY SAVE MONEY OVER SHOPPING IN REGULAR GROCERY STORES (sorry, don’t mean to shout, but I’m worried I’m going to get a bunch of pitches I can’t use).
Subject line: Grocery Savings
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
Recently Published Pieces (Thanks for your help!)
Taste of Home: The 8 Best Gluten-Free Meal Kits
Better Nutrition: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Menopause
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Thought-leadership pieces: Over the past few months, several PR agencies have hired me to ghostwrite thought-leadership pieces for their blogs (about a particular PR topic, industry insights, etc.). Please reach out if you’re interested in exploring this service.
Safe travels! That’s sounds like a super fun trip! Also, love the Rock 😉