Pitches wanted (cruise tips, mistakes) | ~38+ cents per word
Added 2024-11-14 17:01:14 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER
Deadline: 27 November 2024
Paige DiFiore, Deputy Editor for Life and Entertainment at Insider, is looking for pitches:
PITCH CALL: Cruise tips/tricks/mistakes
I am looking for frequent cruisers/former cruise employees/etc. who have a great cruise tip they learned from experience or a mistake for Insider. Rate starts at $230 for 600 words. DM me! Examples below.
After over 50 cruises, I no longer book sailings to the Bahamas or the rest of the Caribbean. Here's what I choose instead: https://www.businessinsider.com/skip-caribbean-cruises-what-to-do-instead-frequent-traveler
I've been on 105-day cruises, but this 13-day one was the toughest. Its itinerary had a major flaw I'll avoid on future trips: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-avoid-cruises-not-enough-sea-days-frequent-cruiser-2024
My family loves Royal Caribbean cruises — but you'll never find us eating in the ship's main dining room: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-eating-main-dining-room-not-worth-it-royal-caribbean
I ended up on 10-day cruise without all of my luggage because of one common travel mistake: https://www.businessinsider.com/when-should-i-get-to-cruise-port-city-early-tip-2024-7
No hard deadline but I'd prefer to receive pitches before Thanksgiving as I'll stop assigning once I assign a good amount.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: DM Paige on Twitter
Website: https://www.insider.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Insider is a digital media company that provides news, analysis, and in-depth reporting on a wide range of topics, including business, technology, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Originally known for its focus on business news, Insider has expanded its coverage to include stories that appeal to a global audience, with a particular emphasis on providing timely, engaging, and easily digestible content. The platform is known for its mix of breaking news, original reporting, and features that offer insights into trending topics and cultural phenomena. More information here.
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