Now Accepting 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Submissions

now accepting submissions 2016 holiday gift guide

We are now accepting submissions for the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!

It’s that time of the year again and I can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner! I for one love to start my shopping list early. I like helping my readers get ready to shop with my Holiday Gift Guide.

I am compiling a 2016 Holiday Gift Guide perfect for everyone’s shopping list. I like to include items for Kids, Tweens, Moms, Dads and more! The holidays are the busiest times for us as bloggers as we seeking out the newest products on the market to share with our readers, so that they can start crossing off those names on their Wish Lists. I would love to feature your company and products in my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide.

Interested in getting your product in front of thousands of blog readers and social media followers? Then my Holiday Gift Guide is just what you need! If you want your product included, please email silviegiftguide@gmail.com! Please use the subject line “Holiday Gift Guide Submission” and include your company name, product, and any photos you want featured in your pitch! Due to the number of inquiries typically received for a holiday gift guide, please allow 72 hours for an answer to your pitch. Media Kit available here.

I am accepting sponsors for reviews and/or giveaways from now until December 1st.

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide Submission Details

My Silly Little Gang will be publishing it’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide around the end of October and will schedule it to be promoted on our social media outlets until January 10th 2016, to include exposure for any gift card recipients. The earlier your products are received, the more promotion they will receive!

My 2016 Holiday Gift Guide will be a dedicated page promoting all of our gift recommendations. Each product listed will feature an image of the product/brand as well as a link to their review and/or giveaway, a brief description, and a link to purchase the product. It will also be advertised through social media as well as being linked from the main navigation menu as well as through a linked image in the sidebar for greater visibility until January 10, 2016. I will be publishing reviews between now and December 18th and they will remain on this site indefinitely.

Accepting submissions for the following categories:

Gifts for Her (clothing, accessories, beauty products, etc.,)

Gifts for Him (clothing, accessories, electronics, video games, etc.,)

Gifts for Babies, Toddlers, Kids & Tweens/Teens (toys, books, electronics, clothing, accessories, etc.,)

Gifts for Kitchen & Foodies (small kitchen appliances, cookbooks, gourmet products, etc.,)

Gifts for Gamers & Techies (electronics, clothing, gadgets, accessories, etc.,)

Stocking Stuffers (special goodies to fill stockings for all the family)

Gifts for the Home (decorations, furniture, essentials, etc.,)

Holiday Events in the New England area (any family friendly event)

Listed above are the categories that were popular last year. If you represent a company that doesn’t fit into a category, please let me know as we will be adding additional categories as needed.

Your choices for inclusion are:

Feature Review Blog Post: We will publish a blog post containing at least 250 words on your product with my honest opinion of the product, links to your website/shop and social media accounts, as well as information about your holiday promotions or coupons. It will also include several images of your product (either images taken by me or images you send), All reviews will link from our Guide with an image. Custom hashtag (if needed). This service includes an optional giveaway in conjunction with the article.

The review will be shared on all of our social media sites (Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) and inclusion in the My Silly Little Gang 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Pinterest board.
 
Feature Blog Post: We will publish a blog post featuring your products, service, or shop including full product information, pictures (provided by you), links to your website/shop and social media accounts, as well as information about your holiday promotions or coupons. This service includes an optional giveaway in conjunction with the article.
 
The feature will be shared on all of our social media sites (Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) and inclusion in the My Silly Little Gang 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Pinterest board.

 

Giveaway Blog Post: We are available to host and administer a giveaway for your brand as part of our Holiday Gift Guide. Giveaways increase reader interest, word of mouth advertising, and drive more traffic to your website or shop. Your giveaway may be for products or gift certificates, and you are responsible for shipping your prize to the winner. Giveaways receive additional promotion through Facebook, Twitter, giveaway websites, and linkies. A giveaway can also be added to any feature review or article. Giveaways must have at least 1 winner and $30 in product/gift certificate shipped directly to the winner. 

Gift Guide Listing Only: This option is for an image and listing on the Holiday Gift Guide page only. This package includes one post on Facebook and Twitter. Please contact for pricing. This option does not include a blog post or giveaway.

This year’s gift guide has a minimum product value of $30 for inclusion. The minimum can be met with a single product or a combination of several smaller products. *Smaller products will be featured together in one post. Some exceptions may be made to the product value for non-profit organizations.

Please Note: Full size products are required for review & inclusion, sample sizes will not be accepted. Products received and featured in the gift guide will not be returned.

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide Submission Dates

Now – December 1, 2016 – Email your submissions for the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide to silviegiftguide@gmail.com! Please use the subject line “Holiday Gift Guide Submission”.

Now – December 18, 2016 – Products will be added to the Holiday Gift Guide, which will be promoted on my blog and my social media.

December 11, 2016 – Deadline for receiving products to be included in the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. Any products received after this date will be featured within a month of receipt, but I cannot guarantee placement in the holiday gift guide.

If you are a PR rep or a business owner who is interested in being featured in The 2016 Holiday Gift Guide, please contact me at silviegiftguide@gmail.com or fill out my contact form here. Don’t hesitate to ask if there is something you have in mind for the gift guide not listed above and or if you aren’t sure if it would be a good fit or not. We can always work something out to fit your needs or let you know if it’s a good fit or not!

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you for the Holidays!!!

 

1 Comment

  1. Stacy Bennett

    I can’t wait to see what kind of goodies are on your gift guide!

    Reply

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