Spent last week training some new writers and traveling off to DR with the Crowe PR gals (lovely team, btw!), so I didn’t get to send a regular newsletter.
I hope this glorious beach pic + today’s story requests make up for it!
What I’m working on now/need pitches:
All for Today’s Parent (although I’ll have a few more titles *squeal!* rolling out over the next few weeks).
Best casual, chic womenswear to rock at the playground, park or lazy days at home. Skimlinks or Amazon, please. Love a range of sizes, and the majority of inclusions will be $150/less (maybe a few splurges though). Think built-in bra tops, wide-leg linen pants, casual dresses that beat summer heat etc. bryce.gruber@stjoseph.com
Best tummy-flattering swimwear: Must be Skimlinks and/or Amazon-ready! Styles that flatter round bellies, loose skin and/or honor those just self-conscious about their midsections are what we need here. We love size-inclusive, so feel free to pitch a range of adult women’s sizes from 00 to 30+! Bonus points for brands great about social media shares. bryce.gruber@stjoseph.com
Best backpacks on Amazon. Pretty straightforward, and we’ll hit up a variety of ages and stages from toddler through adulthood with this piece. Must have at least a 4.1-star average rating. Some will be tested/photographed. bryce.gruber@stjoseph.com
Best bedspreads on Amazon. Same as above! You know the drill <3 bryce.gruber@stjoseph.com
Most comfortable shoes to rock during pregnancy. Arch support, extra cushioning—you name it. We’re interested in easy-to-put-on slides, sandals, sneakers and other items that make walking around with a bowling ball in your belly a breeze. Amazon is preferred if possible, but any Skimlinks-ready retailer will be considered. Also need a podiatrist for comment! bryce.gruber@stjoseph.com
Recently published:
Best umbrella strollers 2023 (may still add to this and our other stroller stories as we test/vet/approve inclusions)
We tried the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek (and loved it)
The very best folding mattress options for when you have guests
+ a bunch of fun IG reels from the Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort on the @brycegruber + @todaysparent accounts <3 (and if we’re not already connected there, let’s be!)
Edited/contributed pieces performing really well over the last week:
All the best family resorts in Texas worth visiting this summer
Jobs:
bp Media Relations Manager. Salary $150k+, Chicago-based.
Telluride Ski + Golf Events Manager. Salary $65kish, Telluride-based.
Head of Media Relations, World Economic Forum. This is a big opp! $200k salary, NYC-based.
Corporate PR Manager for JetBlue (fun!). $100k salary, NYC-based.
Musings:
Thank YOU! I want to take a minute to scream the praise of all the really lovely people I get to work with each day. This chapter of my career has been marked with the nicest friends, most supportive colleagues and loveliest PR folks. I’m a lucky human. Thanks for being part of the goodness.
Also, I only have one puppy left rn, omg. I’m not rushing to let go of him. He’s too cute.
Loads of important Affiliate Tribe tidbits and updates coming later this week—the market is shifting and it’s neat to watch! <3
In the meantime, if you find these newsletters useful, please refer a friend. Means the world to me!
Talk soon, bubbeleh <3
OMG that DR pic! I want to go to there (said in Liz Lemon voice ;)
The bubbeleh sign off is back and I love it (: