Aly's Newsletter: Late Friday Edition
Happy Friday!
I'm so sorry for the lateness of this email, especially with some people heading offline for the holiday weekend. I had a few last minute rush stories to work on this afternoon (such is the nature of breaking news!), and by the time I came up for air...the sun was going down.
Alas…
Will be quick with this so I can go feed my puppies and engage in some much-needed self-care after a long week.
(Oh, and I need to get my papers together for taxes this weekend…so that’ll be fun.)
What I'm working on this weekend:
1 - For SPY.com, I'm rounding up:
1 - Mattress deals for Presidents Day
2 - Cookbooks - I'm doing a pretty comprehensive guide and I'll include categories such as: Best Cookbooks 2022 (BRAND new cookbooks, obvi), Best cookbooks of all time, Best Vegan Cookbooks, best vegetarian cookbooks, best mediterranean cookbook, best baking cookbooks, best cookbooks for beginners, best instant pot cookbook, best healthy cookbooks, best Italian cookbook, best keto cookbook, best Indian cookbook, best diabetic cookbook, best gluten free cookbook
With Passover coming, I'll also be doing a Jewish-specific cookbook roundup. It doesn't have to be Passover specific recipes in this case, this is not a Passover story (and a reminder, Kosher and Kosher for Passover are very different things) - but I'm open to all kinds of Kosher cookbooks, both older ones and newer ones.
Have any to pitch me? Please email me at alywalansky@gmail.com with name of book and amazon link where sold, along with a brief description.
Here's some stories that went live since yesterday...
The Kitchn
Queen Elizabeth Is Launching a Sparkling Wine in Honor of Her Platinum Jubilee
RetailMeNot
50+ Government Employee Discounts for 2022
SPY
The Best Presidents Day Sales of 2022 Have Already Started! Save on Mattresses, TVs & Air Fryers
TODAY.com
Celebrate National Margarita Day with these tasty drink deals and freebies
Job leads
My friend Matt at UPRISE Management is looking to fill multiple positions within the PR space. Specifically looking to talk with candidates that have experience in the crypto, tech and blockchain spaces. The positions are all remote and full-time with a lot of fun and engaging clients. He's specifically looking for: Senior Publicist, Technology and Consumer Brands, Junior Publicist, Technology and Consumer Brands. If this is you or someone you know, please reach out to matthew@uprisemgmt.com
VLIV Communications is hiring some freelance relations support to assist with strategizing, writing, and distributing pitches for our fashion and beauty clients. They are looking for someone who has a good track record of placements, particularly within the lifestyle space. Those interested can email lindsey@vlivcommunications with a few recent placements/writing samples and rates.
Brittany Sykes PR is looking to hire a Senior Account Executive to help handle proactive and reactive media outreach for its growing list of clients. This person should have a proactive mentality, experience with autonomy within the PR space, a passion for lifestyle, consumer and DTC brands and services and is looking to be part of a fast-growing, close-knit group. This position will be employment at-will. Please email your cover letter and resume. Here’s the full job description. to hi@brittanysykespr.com
LVPR is seeking an SAE.
Fame and Fortune is hiring a Content Manager - this person will serve as project manager and final approval for our clients’s content. This is a virtual, contract position. It would be helpful if this person was familiar with the online coaching and education space. They can apply via the link above.
Have the best weekend <3
aly