Small business owners that have found more success starting businesses outside of the U.S.

by Heather Whaling on December 17, 2009

Pitch subject: Small business owners that have found more success starting businesses outside of the U.S.

Media outlet profile: major business publications

Geographic location: Yes

Where? U.S. businesses with overseas locations

What's the pitch?
I have a client who has an interesting story about how he's managed to grow his small beverage joint in a recession by franchising in the Middle East.

Looking for other non-competitive businesses that can be pitched to major business mags as part of a trend story.

Type of resource needed:
small U.S. businesses that are having more success abroad than stateside.

Contact:
e-mail david@altstrategies.com

What's the deadline?
January 15

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Israelis of Polish descent seeking assistance in obtaining Polish citizenship confirmation

by Heather Whaling on December 17, 2009

Pitch subject: Israelis of Polish descent seeking assistance in obtaining Polish citizenship confirmation

Media outlet profile: Israeli – Domestic

Geographic location: Yes

Where? Israel

What's the pitch?
In recent months, hundreds of Israelis of Polish descent have been seeking assistance in obtaining Polish citizenship confirmation for purposes ranging from education to business to nostalgia.  Cherski & Co. was one of the first Israeli law firms to assist in the process.  The firm made headlines earlier this year when it was discovered that many clients were left in the dark after Ilan Cherski’s death as to what would become of their original documents and pending applications, not to mention the fees they had already paid.

Identifying the problem, Eranium – a subsidiary of the international powerhouse law firm Salans – has stepped in, pledging to represent the clients and only charge ‘success fees’ for approved applications.  No additional fees will be taken until Eranium achieves positive results, an important stipulation as the intricacies of Polish law may complicate the approval of many files.


Type of resource needed:
To make this a great pitch I need stats about the demand for Polish citizenship over the last several years and any significant or interesting changes in the laws related to this process.

Contact:
E-mail: elie@ruderfinn.co.il

What's the deadline?
December 22

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New affordable remodeling/renovation services to recoup your investment

December 14, 2009

Pitch subject: New affordable  remodeling/renovation services to recoup your investment
Media outlet profile: online and print home , RE and money outlets
Geographic location: No
Where?
What's the pitch? The economy has  produed some new, budget-friendly remodeling /renovation servies or products that are helping homeowners recoup their home improvement costs and increase [...]

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College Application Trends

December 9, 2009

Pitch subject: College Application Trends
Media outlet profile: Major print dailies
Geographic location: No
Where?
What’s the pitch?
Seeking other college admissions counselors and experts who can
comment on any surprising trends in this year’s application season.
iAdmissions is an online start-up that connects former application
readers from major universities to students seeking application
advice. Would like to connect with others in a [...]

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The future of narrative journalism conferences

December 9, 2009

Pitch subject: The future of narrative journalism conferences
Media outlet profile: Higher Education Trades, Writing Blogs
Geographic location: No
Where?
What’s the pitch?
I’m in the early stages of developing a pitch about the future of
narrative/nonfiction writing conferences as a way to promote the
University of North Texas’ Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.
With the Nieman Conference on [...]

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Student Housing Technology Trends

December 7, 2009

Pitch subject:: Student Housing Technology Trends
Media outlet profile: National Trade and/or industry blog
Geographic location: No
What's the pitch? Would like to pitch a round-up of resources who can speak about upcoming trends in student housing technology. I'd like to include perspectives from developers, architects, and university administrators who can discuss how [...]

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Black Friday

November 16, 2009

Pitch subject: Black Friday
Media outlet profile: National newspaper
Geographic location: No
What’s the pitch?
I’m looking for start-ups, technology gadgets or emerging brands that are making a creative Black Friday promotion. I’m not looking for products that can be found at major, national retailers. Instead, I want smaller, off the beaten path products or possibly even stores.
Contact: [...]

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