#134 - Welcome back to Subscription Box Basics, I'm your host, Julie Ball. Last week, we are joined by Jessica Principe and Becky Hoy of The Subscription Box Planner as they talk about the story behind the creation of the Planner. If you haven't listened yet, you should go check that one. Today, I am so happy to share some tips on how you can get featured in Holiday Gift Guides which can have a huge impact on Q4 sales. 

Listen to it now and go on, take action!


Summary:

• What’s the big deal about Q4? (00:21)
• Why is it important to get featured in holiday gift guides? (03:23)
• Sparkle Hustle Grow being featured in Forbes + Its Ripple Effects (04:19)
• Where to find opportunities to pitch  (05:15)
• The easiest way to find opportunities (05:39)
• Let’s talk about “What to Pitch + Three Categories” (10:34)
• How should you pitch? (11:59)
• What to do if you’ve never been featured in a holiday gift guide before (18:01)

Sample pitch
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I’m writing to submit my subscription box for your holiday gift guide! Let me know if you need a sample box sent to you! Also, we are on ShareASale, if that's a platform you use.


Sparkle Hustle Grow is a monthly subscription box and online community for female entrepreneurs. It's for the boss babe, the go-getter, and the side hustler. Each box includes 4-6 items like books, chic office supplies and tech gadgets. In addition to the physical items, subscribers also get access to online business training and a vibrant online community.

 

⭐ Forbes: Best Subscription Box To Gift the #BossBabe.

⭐️ Brit + Co: Featured as one of the best subscription gift boxes

⭐️ Mashable: Best box for Entrepreneurs: By women, for women.

⭐️ #2 Best Lifestyle Box by USA Today 10Best

 

What makes us unique:

💖 Women-owned, family operated.

♻️ Our boxes are recyclable and together with our box printer, we plant 20x the trees used for the boxes.

📌 The purchase is a write-off for small business owners, unique to our industry. #BestBusinessExpenseEver

 

Links:

* Website: http://www.sparklehustlegrow.com

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparklehustlegrow

* HARO: https://www.helpareporter.com/ 

* Media assets: (url) 

 

Happy to send a sample box - just let me know where to ship!

Thanks for considering us!

 

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