My Covid Chronicles + So Many Leads
Also: Links to my latest published pieces (including my first for Oprah Daily and Esquire)!
Happy Tuesday!
Remember the sinus infection I was complaining about last week? Yeah, it’s COVID. Sigh. I truly thought I was one of the chosen ones, avoiding the plague for the last 2+ years. I have been humbled, LOL.
But it’s kinda perfect timing (if there ever was a perfect time to get Covid), because I embark on my first of 3 upcoming international press trips (since 2019) in 2 weeks, so my immune system should absolutely rockin’ for those! I just hope I can smell/taste again by then :(
Thanks to everyone who forwarded last week’s newsletter to colleagues/PR friends … I greatly appreciate all the support you give me! I received a bunch of new signups, which should help for my travel sourcing! And you’re always welcome to forward these, btw.
Hopefully you caught my recent post talking all about images … I received SO much great feedback from you guys on that topic and fielded some smart questions in the comments section of that post, too! If there’s a topic you’d love for me to tackle next, please share it in the comments or email me.
Are you guys feeling another AMA session for June? I think I’m going to set one up for the 20th (right before I head to Curacao), so stay tuned for that invite.
Scroll down to see my latest leads … I have a buttload of butt-focused articles coming up, and they start today. Brace yourselves ;) And, of course, more travel assignments too!
Have a wonderful rest of your week,
Jill
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—— Current Editorial Needs ——
1. Travel + Leisure: Hotels to Book in San Antonio (Last Chance!)
Hopefully this goes without saying, but these must be the absolute best of the best. They should have rave reviews on TripAdvisor, too (so share that link as well).
Send me your pitch and link to the property, and if I’d like to include it, I’ll reply with a list of questions for you to answer (this is a formulaic roundup, and I have to include the same very specific info about each property, amenities, rates, etc.)
Subject line: T+L San Antonio Hotels
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD TODAY!
2. TripSavvy: The Best Cruises in Alaska
Looking for the best Alaskan cruise ships/itineraries
Send me your pitch, and I’ll reply with a list of questions for you to answer (this is a formulaic roundup, and I have to include the same very specific info about each property, amenities, rates, etc.)
Subject line: TripSavvy Alaskan Cruises
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Thursday, June 9
3. TripSavvy: The Best Carnival Cruise Ships
I’m looking to connect with whomever handles Carnival’s PR … please get in touch and I’ll give you the specifics on what I need
Subject line: TripSavvy Carnival Cruises
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Thursday, June 9
4. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: Best Butt-Sculpting Leggings
I’m looking for the most ass-tastic leggings in every category: for short girls, long legs, working out, yoga, plus size, etc.
Must be on Amazon, Skimlinks, or major retailers (Nordstrom, Macy’s, etc.)
Subject line: Butt-Sculpting Leggings
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Thursday, June 9
5. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: How to Get Rid of Butt Acne
Looking for a dermatologist to answer specific questions about butt acne … just send credentials, not commentary.
I’m also looking for products that help get rid of butt acne …. and they must be on Amazon, Skimlinks, or major retailers (Ultra, Sephora, Nordstrom, CVS, etc)
Subject line: Butt Acne Dermatologist or Butt Acne Products
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday, June 10
Recently Published Pieces (Thanks for your help!)
Family Handyman: 6 Signs You Have a Costly Foundation Slab Leak (yes, this is the article based on my own nightmare situation and insurance claim!)
Oprah Daily: A Doula’s 5 Tips for Managing Pregnancy and Postpartum Incontinence
Oprah Daily: This Mom’s Bladder Used to Control Everything—Now She’s Living Her Best Life
Coupons.com: How to Prepare for Allergy Season
Coupons.com: 6 Steps to an Easy Weekly Meal Plan
Clean Eating: 25 Ways to Go Greener at Home
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Definitely excited for ass-tastic leggings!! lol (seriously though!) Also, hope you feel better soon. Have you tried the Throat Coat with eucalyptus tea from Target? It's SO good. Hope that will help