Desksides in Greece
In the words of Drake, "Come with me, fly you out to Greece/Full speed/survoler Paris"
There’s nothing like taking two-plus weeks off to really reset the creative juices. And *Ru Paul voice* gurrrrrrl, the creative juices be flowin’ now that I’ve spent 10 days drinking Mai Tais. Because Hawaiian Mai Tais just hit different.
If you recall, the last time I wrote a Pitch, Please, it was all about the ins and outs of affiliate marketing—AKA e-commerce. Catch up on that if you haven’t yet and should you feel so inclined, feel free to pass it along to a friend in the industry.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Ultimate Masterclass and Introduction to Affiliate Marketing for Publicists. It’s a seminar for publicists that breaks down effective pitching tips, the secret to networking, and more. Get info here!
Life (but also work) updates…
I got married! I honeymooned in Hawa’ii! And now… I’m going to Greece!
If you represent a hotel, restaurant, or a brand based in Athens, Ios, or Mykonos, let ya girl know because we all know I like to turn my vacations into work-cations. #DesksidesInGreece
Alsoooooooo, I want you all to know I will NOT be changing my last name. First of all, if I were to do that it would be even longer than my current last name (and even more difficult to pronounce).
Second of all, I have spent the past decade working way too damn hard for my bylines just to change it.
So, Osmanski it is.
What I’m working on this week
As always, products with affiliate links will be given precedence.
Here’s What Those Plastic Recycling Numbers Really Mean?: Looking for a recycling expert to answer the following questions: What do the three arrows mean in recycling? and What numbers can’t be recycled?
Best Eco-Friendly Phone Cases: Must be compostable or biodegradable (and not only in industrial conditions); if made from recycled materials, must be made from 75 percent recycled materials or more; BCorps preferred.
Best Eco-Friendly Solar Ovens: No propane; looking for 10+; must meet sustainability requirements.
Best Eco-Friendly Glass Water Bottles: Need 10+; must meet sustainability requirements.
How to Delete an Instagram Account: Detailed explainer that requires a professional source who can elaborate on the proper way to permanently delete and or archive an account; can be influencer or expert in social media.
How to Write a Check: Detailed explainer that requires an expert source like a banker, mortgage broker, or financial advisor to break down the proper way to write a check and then balance said check.
Feel free to email me if you have any relevant contributions to the above assignments.
Recently published articles
How to Recycle an Old Mattress — Reader’s Digest
10 Ways to Upcycle Old Clothes — Reader’s Digest
200 Best White Cat Names — Parade
See you next Monday, pitches.
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