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Here is our summer directory of opportunities a mix of brand, grant, press, podcast, speaking and writing.
As ever, don't spray and pray, read the submission guidelines, listen to the shows, read the works, study the grant forms and take your time to pitch.
Need help with where to start? You can access this recording of my pitch perfect workshop for free.
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🗂️ The Hype Directory | August 2026
The Daily Telegraph: Family Travel Feature
Looking for: Families who have taken (or are currently taking) a gap year or extended sabbatical to travel.
Perfect for: Parents, travel creators, family businesses and anyone with first-hand experience of travelling long-term with children.
Why apply: Freelance journalist Liz Rowlinson is looking for real families to feature in an upcoming The Daily Telegraph article, sharing practical advice and experiences of travelling as a family.
Deadline: Not specified.
Apply / more information:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/liz-rowlinson-84690a69_journorequest-share-7488195951854247936-VDOd/
Business Insider: Big Tech Buyouts
Looking for: People working in Big Tech who are considering taking a buyout or volunteering for redundancy.
Perfect for: Employees or former employees with first-hand experience of the current tech job market.
Why apply: Alyshia Hull is gathering stories for a Business Insider feature exploring how tech workers are navigating buyouts and career transitions.
Deadline: Not specified.
Apply / more information:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alyshia-hull-a35b56a1_journorequest-share-7487582297240674304-d1OZ/
Munch PR Campaign
Looking for: Owners of growing bricks-and-mortar businesses with multiple locations.
Perfect for: Independent retailers, gyms, salons, florists, cafés, boutiques and other multi-site businesses.
Why apply: Munch PR is recruiting businesses to take part in an upcoming PR campaign designed to raise brand visibility.
Deadline: Not specified.
Apply / more information:
Email: theteam@munchpr.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/journorequest-propportunity-share-7487460205853700096-FoVo/
