Hi, it’s me again, back with my regularly scheduled newsletter!
We had a really spectacular time up north this past weekend. We took the Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon and spent a glorious (but insanely windy and dusty … 30 mph gusts!) afternoon on the South Rim. Then, on Sunday, we went to Bearizona, a wildlife park featuring bears, wolves, bison, sheep, otters, porcupines, and so many other cute creatures. I’ll be making some Instagram Reels and TikTok videos in the coming days about these adventures, so stay tuned for those (and please follow me if you haven’t already).
I hope you enjoyed my paid newsletter from earlier this morning, which covered the do’s and don’ts for hosting press trips. Now, let’s shift gears to my open assignments, including my first for Oprah Daily.
Have a great week,
Jill
PS: I’m (finally) going to be hosting my first quarterly Ask Me Anything Zoom session later this month, 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. E|G Magazine: Hotels around the world with the absolute coolest high-tech features
I’m not talking about contactless check-in, virtual fitness centers, QR codes for menus, or tablets in room to order room service or housekeeping. That’s all standard now thanks to Covid. I’m talking about truly revolutionary technology with futuristic features that’ll blow travelers minds, so please make sure your pitch blows my mind with lots of juicy details :)
The is for the launch issue of E|G magazine, with an audience of 132,000 readers that will be promoted to a social media following of 2 million globally. Led by prolific television personality and industry celebrity, Fredrik Eklund, alongside partner John Gomes, E|G is the global leading real estate agency with over $20B in total sales and strategic locations spread between the states of CA, NY, FL, TX and NV.
Subject line: High Tech Hotels + Hotel Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday latest
2. Oprah Daily (branded content): Need to interview a midwife to discuss pregnancy and postpartum incontinence
Must be OK with mentioning using Always Discreet pads and liners as one tip for helping manage this issue
Subject line: Midwife for Incontinence
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
3. The Healthy: The Best Men’s Deodorants
Must be on affiliate programs: Skimlinks, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Ulta, etc.
Subject line: Men’s Deodorant + Product Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD Friday
Recently Published Pieces (Thanks for your help!)
The Healthy: The Best Workout Gear for Small Spaces
Oxygen: April Editor’s Picks
Trip Savvy: Best Hotels in Savannah, GA
Reader’s Digest: Spring Break Road Trips
Brides: The Most Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Northern California
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