Finance Media Queries for 06/04/25
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1) SUMMARY: Looking for financial experts to weigh in on using a credit card after debt consolidation
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT EMAIL: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: ConsumerAffairs
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-05
DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with ConsumerAffairs to write an informative article about using a credit card after debt consolidation.
I need industry experts (e.g., credit counselor, debt consolidation specialist, credit repair specialist, certified financial planner, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer):
1. Can you use credit cards after debt consolidation? What factors determine if you can use your credit cards post-consolidation? How do different consolidation methods affect credit card use?
Here, it'd be helpful to explain/cover 1) Explanation of debt consolidation and its impact on credit card accounts 2) Differences between debt management plans and consolidation loans 3) Potential lender requirements for closing credit card accounts
2. Is it advisable to use credit cards immediately after debt consolidation? What are the risks of using credit cards post-consolidation? How can responsible credit card use benefit your financial health?
Here, it'd be helpful to explain/cover 1) Recommendations from financial experts on post-consolidation credit card use 2) Strategies for developing new financial habits 3) The importance of setting low credit limits and paying balances in full
3. Does debt consolidation close your credit card accounts? How do different consolidation methods affect your credit card accounts? What are the potential consequences of keeping accounts open?
Here, it'd be helpful to explain/cover 1) Explanation of how debt management programs may close accounts 2) The role of credit utilization ratio in credit score improvement 3) Risks and benefits of keeping credit card accounts open
4. What are the best practices for using credit cards after debt consolidation? How can you avoid accumulating new debt? What role does budgeting play in responsible credit card use?
Here, it'd be helpful to explain/cover 1) Setting a monthly budget and monitoring transactions 2) Importance of paying off balances in full each month 3) Using credit cards as payment tools rather than credit sources
5. What are common lender requirements for debt consolidation? How can lender requirements affect your credit card use? Why is it important to understand your consolidation agreement?
Here, it'd be helpful to explain/cover 1) Potential lender requirements for closing credit card accounts 2) The impact of debt-to-income ratio on lender decisions 3) Importance of reviewing consolidation terms and conditions
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere. Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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2) SUMMARY: Carbon credits - greenwashing or not?
NAME: Emese Maczko
CONTACT EMAIL: emese@ecolodgesanywhere.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/emese-maczko
MEDIA OUTLET: Forbes
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://forbes.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-06
DEADLINE TIME: 06:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I am looking for experts to comment on the below:
- How can companies appear carbon-neutral while still polluting?
- What are the most common greenwashing tactics in carbon offsetting?
- Are carbon credits being used to delay meaningful emission reductions?
- Are there better alternatives to carbon credits for corporate climate responsibility?
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3) SUMMARY: Seeking AI-Focused VCs Managing $5M+ Funds for Video and Podcast Interview
NAME: Sramana Mitra
CONTACT EMAIL: sramana18@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sramana
MEDIA OUTLET: podcasts, blog, youtube
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.sramanamitra.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-16
DEADLINE TIME: 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: We're looking to feature early-stage (pre-seed, seed, post-seed, pre-series A, Series A) VCs managing funds of $5 million or more who are actively investing in AI startups. Let us help share your insights and amplify your voice in the AI venture ecosystem.
We're especially interested in in-depth conversations that explore your AI investment thesis, trends you're seeing in enterprise AI, opportunities in Generative AI, the evolution of AI platforms and applications, and how broader startup trends are influencing your AI investment strategy.
Interviews are conducted by Sramana Mitra live on video during our 1Mby1M Roundtables and published across multiple platforms, including the 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast and YouTube channel (4.5k+ subscribers), as well as a transcript on the 1Mby1M blog, which was named a Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs by Forbes. Select interviews are also included as case studies in 1Mby1M's educational courses to help entrepreneurs learn from real-world venture experiences. All are part of the One Million by One Million (1Mby1M) global initiative whose aim is to help a million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in annual revenue and beyond.
You'll gain exposure to a global audience of entrepreneurs through our extensive distribution channels, including our LinkedIn newsletter with over 115,000 subscribers, a social media community of 440,000+ LinkedIn followers and a podcast network that reaches listeners across all major platforms.
Please include the following information in your pitch: Fund size? Location? Other talking points.
Here are the questions we would be exploring:
1. What is your investment thesis in the Age of AI?
2. What are some examples of companies you have invested in and why?
3. What are you learning about the AI buyers inside enterprises through your portfolio?
4. How do you view General AI?
5. How do you view Vertical Generative AI? Which verticals are you investing in and why?
6. How big a problem is GenAI hallucination?
7. Are you investing in AI platforms? Why or why not?
8. Are you investing in AI applications built on third party platforms / PaaS? Color on the platforms?
9. Will superintelligence make vertical AI irrelevant?
10. What do you think you would be investing in five years hence?
11. What is your thesis on Agentic AI?
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4) SUMMARY: Seeking AI FinTech Startups with $5M+ Revenue for Video Interview
NAME: Sramana Mitra
CONTACT EMAIL: sramana18@gmail.com
MUCK RACK URL: https://muckrack.com/sramana
MEDIA OUTLET: One Million by One Million Blog
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.sramanamitra.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-06-16
DEADLINE TIME: 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: We're looking to feature entrepreneurs who have built FinTech AI startups with $5M+ revenue. We are interested in interviewing the entrepreneur who can and is willing to discuss, at length, nuances of the strategy and process of company building, spanning topics such as bootstrapping, financing, positioning, customer acquisition, channels, team building, etc.
The Entrepreneur Journeys (EJ) series is our flagship interview series published on our blog, which was named by Forbes in the Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs. This blog is part of the One Million by One Million (1Mby1M) global initiative whose aim is to help a million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in annual revenue. The interview will be a video recording on Zoom. Its transcript will be published on the blog and select video recordings included as case studies in 1Mby1M's educational courses to help entrepreneurs learn from real-world entrepreneurial experiences.
You'll gain exposure to a global audience of entrepreneurs through our extensive distribution channels, including our LinkedIn newsletter with over 115,000 subscribers and a social media community of 440,000+ LinkedIn followers.
Please include the following information in the pitch: Is the company doing at least $5M in revenue? Location? AI angle? Product company or professional services? Bootstrapped or funded?