May might seem like a strange time to think about Thanksgiving and the holidays, but did you know that magazine editors start looking for products for their November issues in June? It’s a good idea to start thinking now about what products to pitch now for Winter issues.
As you know, magazines start looking for products 3 – 6 months in advance, so you have to plan accordingly.
There are two types of magazines that you may want to consider pitching – NATIONAL magazines and REGIONAL/LOCAL magazines.
In June, NATIONAL magazines are working on their November issue. Here are the types of products they typically cover during this month:
Thanksgiving - anything that is related to home decor, gifts, food...
Holiday entertaining - since the holidays are right around the corner, any products that are related to December holidays are also covered in their November issue
Holiday gifts - some magazines will have a November gift guide (in addition to their December one), so any products that make a great gift for the holidays are a good fit for this issue
Cold weather products - this includes beauty products, cold weather gear and fashion, outdoor products to keep you warm...
In June, REGIONAL/LOCAL magazines are working on their AUGUST issue. Here are the types of products they typically cover in August:
Summer weddings - anything wedding related, including food, apparel, accessories, vacations, gifts, jewelry, etc.
Summer travel - anything related to travel, including gear, accessories, clothing, tools, tech, etc.
Outdoor entertaining - this can include home decor, food, stationery, party supplies, furniture, gifts for the hostess, and any products that help to beat the heat
Summer-to-fall fashion - now that beach season is almost over, they are looking for fashion that transitions from summer to fall
Your pitch plan for June might look something like this:
Week 1 - pitch national magazines for November
Week 2 - pitch regional/local magazines for August
Week 3 - follow up with national magazines
Week 4 - follow up with regional/local magazines
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