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Queries!
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Business and Finance
1) How Do You Stress-Test A Balance Transfer Payment? (CuraDebt)
Education
2) Source for parents on how to spot holiday scams (Verizon Parenting in a Digital World)
General
3) LAST MINUTE INCLUSIONS - Christmas Gift Guides 2026 (Tech Spy Magazine)
4) Ecommerce SEO experts: What tactic actually moved organic revenue for a store in 2026? (eMac Media)
7) LAST CALL!!! 2026 Holiday Gift Guide (Shawna and LaLa)
Travel
8) Must-Visit Midwest Destinations for 2027 (Midwest Living)
****************************1) SUMMARY: How Do You Stress-Test A Balance Transfer Payment?
CATEGORY: Business and Finance
NAME: Eric Pemper
EMAIL: ericm@curadebt.com
MUCK RACK URL:
MEDIA OUTLET: CuraDebt
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.curadebt.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-11
DEADLINE TIME: 5:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I’m looking for a current U.S. CFP or AFC with direct experience helping households plan credit-card payoffs, for CuraDebt’s Balance Transfer Calculator guide: https://www.curadebt.com.
What one check would you use to tell whether a borrower’s planned monthly payment is realistic enough to clear a transferred balance before the introductory rate ends, after accounting for the transfer fee? Give 4–7 educational sentences and one brief, clearly hypothetical example of what you would do if the plan only works in an unusually good month. Please do not name or recommend an issuer or include client details.
Name, credential, role and official profile URL:
Original human-written answer (no AI-generated copy):
Permission for CuraDebt to publish with attribution and light edits for clarity: yes/no
Relevant material relationships (including card issuers, affiliate or debt-service relationships), or none to disclose:
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2) SUMMARY: Source for parents on how to spot holiday scams
CATEGORY: Education
NAME: Meg St-Esprit
EMAIL: megstesprit@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://www.megstesprit.com
MEDIA OUTLET: Verizon Parenting in a Digital World
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.verizon.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-07
DEADLINE TIME: 11:00 am
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I am looking for an expert NOT affiliated with another phone carrier, tech company, or product. I am looking for an independent educator, tech expert with a strong tie to parenting/family tech, etc. I will not be able to respond to queries from brands showcasing an in-house expert. Questions for this article will be about how to help parents teach kids about scams such as Roblox scams, free points, rewards, catfishing, and more. Thank you!
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3) SUMMARY: LAST MINUTE INCLUSIONS - Christmas Gift Guides 2026
CATEGORY: General
NAME: Romane Nouri
EMAIL: romane.nouri@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com
MEDIA OUTLET: Tech Spy Magazine
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://techspymagazine.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-08
DEADLINE TIME: 5:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: We are finalising 5 gift guides:
- Smart Home Gift Ideas
- The Best Lifestyle Gift Ideas (Sports, Fitness, Travel, Fashion)
- The best Kids Toys and Gadgets for this Christmas
- The Top Gift Ideas for HER
- The Top Gift Ideas for HIM
- Our favourite Wellness & Beauty Gift Ideas
If you want to be included send over suggestions within the next 48hours
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4) SUMMARY: Ecommerce SEO experts: What tactic actually moved organic revenue for a store in 2026?
CATEGORY: General
NAME: Michael Timi
EMAIL: mtimi@emacmedia.co
MUCK RACK URL:
MEDIA OUTLET: eMac Media
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://emacmedia.co
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-09
DEADLINE TIME: 11:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: eMac Media is updating our guide, "Ecommerce SEO Strategies: 12 Proven Tactics to Boost Revenue," and we're looking for expert commentary from people who run SEO for online stores: in-house ecommerce SEO leads, agency practitioners, DTC founders, and Shopify/WooCommerce specialists.
We want real experience, not general advice. Please answer ONE or TWO of the questions below with a specific example from a store you've worked on (anonymized is fine). Numbers are a big plus: traffic, revenue, rankings, timeframes.
1. Product pages: What single change to product pages (titles, unique descriptions, specs, images, schema) produced the biggest organic revenue lift you've seen? What was the result and how long did it take?
2. Category pages and faceted navigation: How do you decide which filter combinations get indexed and which get blocked? Share a case where fixing faceted navigation or adding content to category pages changed results.
3. Technical SEO at scale: What's the most common technical issue you find on ecommerce sites with thousands of SKUs, and how do you handle discontinued or out-of-stock products?
4. AI search and GEO: Are you seeing products or stores get cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews? What have you changed on ecommerce sites to earn those mentions, and is it driving measurable traffic or sales?
5. Reviews and UGC: How has a review program affected rankings or rich results for a store you've worked with?
6. Measurement: Which metric do you report to prove ecommerce SEO is driving revenue, not just traffic?
7. Biggest mistake: What ecommerce SEO tactic do you think is overrated or wasting budget in 2026?
Requirements:
- Responses of 100 to 200 words per question
- Original answers only. Responses that read as AI-generated will not be used.
- Include your full name, title, company, website URL, and a LinkedIn profile link
- Optional: a headshot link
Selected contributors will be quoted with their name, title, and company, with a link to their website. We may lightly edit for length and clarity. Submitting does not guarantee inclusion.
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5) SUMMARY: Seeking home stagers — house flippers, real estate agents, interior decorators - and your favorite under-$30 home upgrade items
CATEGORY: General
NAME: Cassandra Seale
EMAIL: cassandra.seale@bustle.com
MUCK RACK URL:
MEDIA OUTLET: Mic
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.mic.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-10
DEADLINE TIME: 5:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: Hello! I'm looking for expert advice from people who stage houses - house flippers, real estate agents, interior decorators, etc. - for a Mic article titled "People who stage home for a living say these are the smartest home upgrades you can make under $30." We will connect your tips, crediting you and linking to your professional website, with products available on Amazon - the budget-friendlier the better! - to help people's homes look their very best.
You can share specific products (i.e. Pledge furniture cleaner) or be general (a peel-and-stick backsplash for the kitchen). Products must be available on Amazon and under $30 :)
I look forward to your responses - thank you!
Cassandra
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6) SUMMARY: Seeking Women 40+ With Personal Stories of Rediscovery, Change, and New Beginnings
CATEGORY: General
NAME: Shayla Burtin
EMAIL: team@rewrittenbyher.com
MUCK RACK URL:
MEDIA OUTLET: Rewritten by Her
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://rewrittenbyher.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-13
DEADLINE TIME: 11:30 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: Rewritten by Her is a media platform for women over age 40 who are rediscovering themselves, navigating transitions and figuring out what’s next in life.
We're looking for women 40 and older who have experienced a meaningful life transition and are willing to share their personal stories. Examples include changing careers later in life, rebuilding after divorce or loss, rediscovering identity after caregiving or motherhood, returning to school, pursuing a long-delayed dream, or making an unexpected change.
We're especially interested in the experiences behind these transitions: what prompted the change, the challenges involved, the decisions made, and how life looks today.
To respond: Please share your name, age, location, and a short paragraph describing your experience, including one specific turning point or decision. Selected women will be contacted for a written interview that may appear in our magazine.
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7) SUMMARY: LAST CALL!!! 2026 Holiday Gift Guide
CATEGORY: General
NAME: Shawna and LaLa
EMAIL: contactshawnaandlala@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL:
MEDIA OUTLET: Shawna and LaLa
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.shawnaandlala.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-13
DEADLINE TIME: 6:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: We're currently looking for brands in the following categories for our Holiday Guide:
Beauty & Skincare: Makeup, holiday gift sets, skincare, beauty devices, beauty tools, and body care.
Haircare: Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, styling tools, shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments.
Fashion & Accessories: Clothing, pajamas, slippers, handbags, jewelry, shoes, and winter accessories.
Home & Lifestyle: Bedding, blankets, home appliances, smart home devices, cleaning products, home organization, and holiday decor.
Kitchen & Cooking: Small appliances, cookware, bakeware, coffee makers, kitchen gadgets, entertaining essentials, and cookbooks.
Technology: Electronics, headphones, speakers, smart devices, phone accessories, cameras, and automotive technology.
Fitness & Wellness: Exercise equipment, recovery tools, massage devices, and wellness products.
Winter Must Haves: Heated blankets, heated clothing, humidifiers, air purifiers, space heaters, snow removal tools, generators, and winter accessories.
Baby & Kids: Top toys for babies and kids of all ages, including dolls, dollhouses, educational toys and games, interactive toys, building sets, and this year's hottest holiday toys!
Pets: Pet toys, beds, feeders, grooming tools, pet technology, and accessories.
Outdoor & Eco-Friendly: Solar powered products, outdoor gadgets, energy saving devices, and outdoor living essentials.
Stocking Stuffers: Affordable beauty, tech, lifestyle, and practical gift ideas.
IMPORTANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Established, nationally recognized brands ONLY.
Products must be available in the US through major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Amazon, Macy's, Sephora, Ulta, Best Buy, Williams Sonoma, and other national retailers.
No small businesses, handmade products.
No candles or books (cookbooks are welcome).
Product samples are required for filming and on camera reviews.
Selected products will be featured across our podcast, website, and social media.
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8) SUMMARY: Must-Visit Midwest Destinations for 2027
CATEGORY: Travel
NAME: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
EMAIL: info@chasingtrailblog.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com
MEDIA OUTLET: Midwest Living
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.midwestliving.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2026-11-08
DEADLINE TIME: 11:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I'm writing a 2027 version of our annual "Midwest Destinations Everyone Will be Talking About—And Why You Should Visit." Please send me the what, where, and why for the destination you have in mind. For reference, some inclusions from last year's version: the Theodore Roosevelt National Library and Obama Presidential Library (both opened over the summer); Kansas City, since it hosted World Cup games; Cleveland, because of a massive expansion of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Nebraska's Platte River Valley, where you can witness the incredible sandhill crane migration. Images to go along with your rec appreciated. Thank you!
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