Chad Barnsdale on Muck Rack

Chad Barnsdale

Nashua, United States
As seen in: Unfinished Man, MSN, Travel Lens
Covers:  Lifestyle, Travel, Gadgets, Automotive, Gaming, and many other topics.
Premiere online men's lifestyle blog. Topics include: Travel, Dating, Cars, Humor, Entertainment, Tech, Gadgets, and much more.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used one frequently at my first job to added the mailing address to envelopes.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Emails that get straight to the point, no fluff.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Ahrefs, Semrush, Office, Adobe Photoshop, Joplin

Who do you wish followed you?

Elon Musk

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't take no for an answer, and practice thinking creatively. There's a creative solution to every problem.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time, as email is asynchronous.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

An agency begging me to review adult diapers.
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