February Directory: 26 PR, writing, speaking, podcast + visibility opportunities for freelancers, creatives and small business owners.
A quick note before today’s directory.
The Hype is not just PR tips you could get from any old PR person. It is where I share the real journey from PR agency owner to part-time French student, newsletter builder and retreat host in Provence.
I do not believe in gatekeeping. If I land an opportunity and I am allowed to share it, I will.
Today I’m sharing the Adobe Express and Firefly Ambassador opportunities with everyone, plus the first three listings from this month’s directory.
Paid members get the full directory and pitching details below.
One reminder before you start pitching.
Do not spray and pray. Pick one or two opportunities that genuinely fit and take the time to read, listen and research before pitching.
If you want my pitch framework and best pitching tips, catch the replay.
Lucy x
🐓 Business & Creator Opportunities
🚨⭐ Adobe Express & Firefly Ambassador Programme
Deadline: Rolling
Who it’s for: Creators, designers, educators and entrepreneurs who regularly create content around creative tools, templates or digital design workflows.
Details: Adobe is recruiting ambassadors who create tutorials, resources or educational content using Adobe Express or Firefly. Ambassadors often collaborate with Adobe on community initiatives, events and creative campaigns, and many also teach workshops or share workflows with their audiences. The programme is designed to highlight creators who actively support creative communities.
👉 Why this might be worth pitching: If you already teach, demo or create tutorials around design tools, this programme can lead to paid workshops and brand partnerships.
Apply:
Adobe Firefly https://survey.adobe.com/jfe/form/SV_ei0pZsI08rCFQFg
Adobe Express https://www.adobe.com/express/ambassadors
🚨🎥 Creators in Cannes 2026 — Creator Programme
Deadline: Rolling
Who it’s for: Black & Global Majority creators with engaged audiences across AI, marketing, business, culture or technology.
Details: Creators in Cannes is bringing selected creators to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity to produce content, collaborate with brands and participate in the wider creative industry programme. Organisers are specifically looking for creators whose audiences trust their voice and engage deeply with their content. Selected creators may receive Classic passes, Young Lions passes (under 30) or student access.
👉 Why this might be worth pitching: Cannes Lions is one of the most influential creative festivals in the world and can open doors to brand partnerships and industry visibility.
Apply:
https://createconnect.fillout.com/t/wC27Acf8eWus
More info:
https://lnkd.in/eaqvGWqQ
https://lnkd.in/ez56X7mZ
✍️ Business Insider — Personal Essays & Travel Stories
Deadline: Rolling
Who it’s for: Writers with strong first-person lifestyle or travel stories.
Details: Business Insider is commissioning personal essays about unusual living arrangements, unconventional travel experiences and meaningful life changes. Editors are particularly interested in stories about ferry rides, cruise experiences, travel upgrades and unique living situations. These pieces tend to combine strong storytelling with practical insight.
👉 Why this might be worth pitching: Business Insider regularly works with freelancers, and this editor is actively requesting pitches.
Rate: From $230 for 600 words
Pitch via form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCMqT9EcTwie1OZylfcaGc12R6PTVa359hveyi5TsT7-95uA/viewform
