Should You Pitch Journalists on July 4th?

Here's what you need to know about pitching during the holidays.

Red, white, and cute! Also, not my dog. Photo by Camylla Battani on Unsplash

Happy Tuesday from East Hampton! Although I spend the entire summer out east, I am still in fact working. Just from a lounge chair in front of the pool. I mean, don’t feel bad for me.

It’s a holiday week, and I feel a lot of people are taking off early. So, wanted to share a few quick media opportunities and answer a commonly asked question.

If you’re new here, hello! My name is Amanda Lauren, and I write about interior design, lifestyle, and parenting/kids for Forbes, Real Simple, Yahoo, and Today’s Parent, among other publications. My newsletter is a mix of industry insights presented in a brutally honest way, plus media opportunities, so you can get your clients (or yourself) featured.

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Real Simple Opps

More opps coming next week…

Ways To Make Your Bathroom More Stylish On A Budget, According To Interior Designers- Need by noon EST on July 3rd.

I want to hear from interior designers only. Please share some ways to make a bathroom look better on a budget. I am thinking wallpaper, art, painting, fresh towels, and new hardware, but there are probably some other ideas you or your client have as well.

Laundry Rules You Should Never Break- Need by 7/7 at noon EST

I want to hear from pro cleaners and laundry experts only. What are some laundry rules you should never break? Some I can think of, but I am sure your clients have more ideas:

• Always separate lights and darks

• Never use bleach on dark colors

• Always wash towels alone

The Holiday Pitching Dilemma

As the holiday weekend approaches, many publicists are wondering: Should I even bother pitching this week? Should I wait until next week? Should I skip out on work and do nothing? What if I move to France? What should I do if I can’t commit to a full season of Love Island? Is it okay to pitch on July 4th itself? These questions aren’t unique to Independence Day—they pop up around every holiday like Christmas and Arbor Day. The answer is complicated.