It’s summer… but we’re already thinking about gift guides?!
That’s right. While it might seem early, many journalists and editors are already deep into planning their holiday coverage — and that includes the highly competitive gift guides. If you want your product to land in front of readers during the busiest shopping season of the year, now is the time to start reaching out. Getting ahead of editorial deadlines is key, and a well-timed pitch can make all the difference. Below, we’re highlighting four journalists known for their standout gift guides — and who should definitely be on your radar as you plan your holiday outreach.
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Role: Associate Commerce Editor of Lifestyle
About: Tyler Chin is GQ's associate commerce editor, overseeing all things lifestyle—from fitness to tech to home goods. He'll occasionally dabble in the menswear space, but otherwise you'll usually catch him trying out new headphones, lifting in fresh workout gear, or testing out the latest and greatest in skin care.
Recent or Relevant Coverage: GQ's 2024 Gift Guides
Socials: Linkedin, Instagram
Location: New York, NY
Role: Commerce Editor
About: Kendall has spent over a decade working in lifestyle media, most recently as the best list editor at Apartment Therapy, strategizing product testing methodology and conducting reviews. Before that, she served as the first dedicated commerce editor at Dotdash Meredith's Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines (formerly of Time Inc.). She is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University's Journalism School. A proud cat mom specializing in sexual health and wellness, Kendall also moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for some of New York’s most elite. She loves to host dinner parties in her tiny Brooklyn apartment during her free time and can often be found in the horror section of any good bookstore.
Recent or Relevant Coverage: The 12 best gift ideas to give foodies in 2025, per a private chef
Socials: Instagram
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Role: E-Commerce Editor
About: Anna Tingley is a writer and reporter focused on topics at the intersection of entertainment, politics, and online culture. She currently work as a full-time E-commerce Editor at Variety Magazine.
Recent or Relevant Coverage: The 40+ Best Father’s Day Gifts for Men: From Sonos Speakers to Cashmere Socks
Socials: Instagram
Location: New York, NY
Role: Editor In Chief
About: Judie Lipsett Stanford is the founder and Editor in Chief of Gear Diary, where she’s been sharing accessible, in-depth tech and lifestyle reviews since 2006. A veteran gadget reviewer since 1999, her work has been featured in Popular Science, Tech Media Today, and more, and she has served on judging panels for CES and other major industry events.
Recent or Relevant Coverage: Gear Diary’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guides & Giveaway Hub: Unwrap the Magic and Find The Perfect Gifts for Family and Friends!
Socials: LinkedIn
Location: San Angelo, TX
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