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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Share your expertise with a reporter for the following interestes.

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High Tech

1) Do you prefer Smartphones over iPhones? (SerpStat)

2) POC and LGBTQ+ people - were you laid off recently? (Prism)

3) Diversity experts who can talk about layoffs (PRISM)

4) Looking For Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors OR Audiologists (Forbes Vetted)

5) Entrepreneur Journeys (Solo Entrepreneur) (One Million by One Million)

6) Entrepreneur Journeys (Cybersecurity) (One Million by One Million)

7) Tech Security Experts: Websites Most Likely To Infect Your Computer With A Virus (SHEFinds.com )

8) Generative AI and digital transformation (DigitalCxO)

9) Guest Speaker for "The Wireless Revolution: How It's Reshaping the Broadband Industry" (MarketScale)

10) iPhone Experts: secret iPhone hacks that save you storage space (SHEFinds.com )

11) Seeking risk, compliance, and cybersecurity presenters (drata.com)

12) Google Bard AI (Lifewire)

13) Expert review of ADT professional installation (Top10.com's Tech Blog)

14) Expert review of Vivint professional installation (Top10.com's Tech Blog)

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High Tech

1) Summary: Do you prefer Smartphones over iPhones?

Name: Ilkhom Chakkanbaev SerpStat

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3in@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SerpStat

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

Looking response from people who prefer smartphones over
iPhones. If so, why? or Why not?

Requirements:

Please send in your response in 150 words or less. Also include
your website URL

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2) Summary: POC and LGBTQ+ people - were you laid off recently?

Name: Sakshi Udavant Prism

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3iz@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Prism

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 March

Query:

Looking to hear from US-based members of the POC and LGBTQ+
community that have been laid off recently.

Can be anonymous and you don't have to share the name of your
employer/client.

Requirements:

Must be US-based Must belong to the POC and/or LGBTQ+ community.

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3) Summary: Diversity experts who can talk about layoffs

Name: Sakshi Udavant PRISM

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3j1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: PRISM

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 March

Query:

Looking for US-based diversity experts who can talk about how
layoffs affect minority communities like people of color, and
LGBTQ+ members.

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4) Summary: Looking For Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors OR Audiologists

Name: Jason Rich Forbes Vetted

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3k4@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes Vetted

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

I am working on an article about over-the-counter hearing aids
and would like to quote at least three ear, nose and throat
doctors or audiologists who are not affiliated with a hearing
aid company and who can discuss the pros and cons related to a
consumer purchasing and using the latest over-the-counter
hearing aids.

Requirements:

Please send your full name and credentials, and answer some or
all of the following questions using complete sentences. (What
you write will be used as quotes within the article.)

OTC HEARING AID QUESTIONS

* What are the biggest benefits of over-the-counter hearing aids
versus traditional hearing aids? * What are the biggest
drawbacks of over-the-counter hearing aids compared to
traditional hearing aids? * Who are the best candidates for
over-the-counter hearing aids? * Who should NOT consider using
over-the-counter hearing aids and why? * Are there specific
types or levels of hearing loss that OTC hearing aids do not
work with? * Are there specific types or levels of hearing loss
that OTC hearing aids are best for? * How can someone determine
if they would benefit from over-the-counter hearing aids? * Do
online or app-based hearing tests actually work and provide
reliable results? * How much should someone expect to spend
purchasing quality OTC hearing aids? * How tech-savvy does the
OTC hearing aid user need to be to fully utilize this equipment?
* If someone wants to use OTC hearing aids, should they still
work with an audiologist? * What are the potential dangers of
using OTC hearing aids? * How much of a learning curve is
required to successfully use OTC hearing aids? How much time
does it take the average person to get accustomed to using them?
* What are the key features someone should look for when
shopping for OTC hearing aids? * Do you have any other
advice/tips for consumers about purchasing and using OTC hearing
aids?

Please provide a phone number and email address (NOT FOR
PUBLICATION) so we can contact you for more information or
clarification, if needed.

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5) Summary: Entrepreneur Journeys (Solo Entrepreneur)

Name: Sheldon Chi One Million by One Million

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f353@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: One Million by One Million

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

For our Entrepreneur Journeys series, I'm looking for
interesting two-sided marketplace companies with at least $5
million in annual revenue. I'm interested in interviewing the
entrepreneur behind the company who is willing to discuss the
nuances of the strategy and process of company building,
spanning topics such as bootstrapping, financing, positioning,
customer acquisition, channels, team building, etc. To pitch,
provide revenue level, industry and focus of the story angle in
terms of company-building experience. We use the revenue level
as a qualification criterion for selecting entrepreneurs to
profile; we don't necessarily have to publish this number in the
actual story. The Entrepreneur Journeys series has already
produced 12 books (http://tinyurl.com/4p4phwy). See examples of
the series on my blog (http://tinyurl.com/d8m9mt). This blog is
part of the One Million by One Million global initiative, whose
aim is to help a million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in
annual revenue. We use the EJ interviews as case studies to
teach other entrepreneurs how to navigate the entrepreneurial
waters. You get publicity, as well as a platform to share your
lessons from the trenches with a large number of aspiring and
practicing entrepreneurs. 1M/1M has syndication relationships
with many venues: HBR, Xconomy, SmallBizTrends, EconomicTimes
(India), Women 2.0, Mashable, Huffington Post, Business Insider,
ReadWriteWeb, and several other sites. Articles often get
repackaged for the syndication partners. The 1Mby1M blog was
named by Forbes in the Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs
(http://onforb.es/1a6RkOs). I was also named as one of the top
10 LinkedIn influencers of 2015 (https://goo.gl/AN9TjS). The
procedure is to have a one-hour interview by phone or in-person
in my Menlo Park office. We publish a very long, detailed 5- to
10-part interview, so the discussion needs to be in-depth.

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6) Summary: Entrepreneur Journeys (Cybersecurity)

Name: Sheldon Chi One Million by One Million

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f354@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: One Million by One Million

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

For our Entrepreneur Journeys series, I'm looking for
interesting two-sided marketplace companies with at least $5
million in annual revenue. I'm interested in interviewing the
entrepreneur behind the company who is willing to discuss the
nuances of the strategy and process of company building,
spanning topics such as bootstrapping, financing, positioning,
customer acquisition, channels, team building, etc. To pitch,
provide revenue level, industry and focus of the story angle in
terms of company-building experience. We use the revenue level
as a qualification criterion for selecting entrepreneurs to
profile; we don't necessarily have to publish this number in the
actual story. The Entrepreneur Journeys series has already
produced 12 books (http://tinyurl.com/4p4phwy). See examples of
the series on my blog (http://tinyurl.com/d8m9mt). This blog is
part of the One Million by One Million global initiative, whose
aim is to help a million entrepreneurs reach $1 million in
annual revenue. We use the EJ interviews as case studies to
teach other entrepreneurs how to navigate the entrepreneurial
waters. You get publicity, as well as a platform to share your
lessons from the trenches with a large number of aspiring and
practicing entrepreneurs. 1M/1M has syndication relationships
with many venues: HBR, Xconomy, SmallBizTrends, EconomicTimes
(India), Women 2.0, Mashable, Huffington Post, Business Insider,
ReadWriteWeb, and several other sites. Articles often get
repackaged for the syndication partners. The 1Mby1M blog was
named by Forbes in the Top 100 Blog for Entrepreneurs
(http://onforb.es/1a6RkOs). I was also named as one of the top
10 LinkedIn influencers of 2015 (https://goo.gl/AN9TjS). The
procedure is to have a one-hour interview by phone or in-person
in my Menlo Park office. We publish a very long, detailed 5- to
10-part interview, so the discussion needs to be in-depth.

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7) Summary: Tech Security Experts: Websites Most Likely To Infect Your Computer With A Virus

Name: Lisa Fogarty SHEFinds.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3ff@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SHEFinds.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

Hi,

I'm searching for tech security experts who can point out the
worst websites that are likely to infect your device with a
virus. -- what are the specific URL warning signs to look out
for that can alert you to the fact that a site may be dangerous?

** How can you tell if you've been infected with a virus after
visiting one of these sites?

** What should your first step be if you suspect you have a
virus?

Requirements:

Please provide a credit line and link to your website. Thank
you.

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8) Summary: Generative AI and digital transformation

Name: George Hulme DigitalCxO

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3hk@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: DigitalCxO

Deadline: 7:00 AM EST - 24 March

Query:

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and anticipated direct
competitors, have captured the attention of the trade press and
the C-Suite. This DigitalCxO article will examine how generative
AI will be put to best immediate use?

What are the best -- current-- enterprise use cases, and what
are the benefits of these use cases?

What are the challenges in executing well, today, on these use
cases?

What pitfalls are in place within enterprises that could cost
success?

What are the best strategies for generative AI success today,
and for the long term?

Requirements:

Must be directly involved, or a direcy advisor, on enterprise
generative AI deployments.

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9) Summary: Guest Speaker for "The Wireless Revolution: How It's Reshaping the Broadband Industry"

Name: Wen Vo MarketScale

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3j0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MarketScale

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

One of our clients in the broadband space is looking to
interview subject matter experts for a series on "The Wireless
Revolution: How It's Reshaping the Broadband Industry."

In particular, we'd love to hear you share your thought
leadership on the latest developments in 5G and Wi-Fi 6, and
discuss how they compare to traditional wired broadband
connections. Also examine the challenges facing wireless
broadband providers, such as spectrum availability and network
congestion. We'd also be open to other topics you'd like to
discuss as well.

This would be for a company video podcast. It would be anywhere
between 20-45 minutes long and conducted remotely. It won't be
live.

Please let me know if you're interested and would like more
information. Thank you for your time.

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10) Summary: iPhone Experts: secret iPhone hacks that save you storage space

Name: Lisa Fogarty SHEFinds.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3j9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: SHEFinds.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

Hi,

I'm searching for iPhone experts who can pinpoint some of your
favorite iPhone hacks that can save storage.

** what are the hacks? ** how do they work? ** how/why do they
save storage space?

Requirements:

Please provide a credit line and link to your website. Thank
you.

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11) Summary: Seeking risk, compliance, and cybersecurity presenters

Name: Elliot Volkman drata.com

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3jj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: drata.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

Drata is hosting a risk and compliance summit. As part of the
conference, I am seeking risk, IT, compliance, and cybersecurity
practitioners to provide input on a series of interviews and
articles leading up to it.

Topics seeking experts are: Emerging technology (AI) outpacing
governance and regulations

Compliance strategies for global growth

Building a culture of security at technology companies

Requirements:

Be a risk, IT, compliance, or cybersecurity practitioner.

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12) Summary: Google Bard AI

Name: SASCHA BRODSKY Lifewire

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3jm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Lifewire

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 23 March

Query:

I'm writing a story about how Google has released a chatbot
called Bard. I'm seeking written comments on the following: 1.)
What are the advantages to users of Bard? 2.) How does Bard
compare to GPT-4? 3.) What can we expect in the future in this
area?

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13) Summary: Expert review of ADT professional installation

Name: Chris Wilson Top10.com's Tech Blog

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3k1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Top10.com's Tech Blog

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 March

Query:

Discuss ADT as a business, the service they provide, and the
technology solutions they offer

2-3 Sentences is plenty

Requirements:

US based and focused on professional installation offering, not
DIY

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14) Summary: Expert review of Vivint professional installation

Name: Chris Wilson Top10.com's Tech Blog

Category: High Tech

Email: query-f3k3@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Top10.com's Tech Blog

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 22 March

Query:

Discuss Vivint as a business, the solution they provide, and the
technology they use

2-3 sentences

Requirements:

US based

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Inspired by Alfred Nobel’s belief in celebrating achievements that contribute “the greatest benefit to humankind,” the Nobel Foundation and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences invite you and a guest to a thought-provoking, inspiring and hopeful day devoted to the critically important topic of misinformation.

 

Join this gathering of Nobel Prize laureates, distinguished scientists, global policymakers and international business leaders to explore solutions to the volume, velocity and reach of misinformation and disinformation in today’s world.  

 

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Youth4Climate initiative is still accepting proposals for innovative climate solutions through March 31

 

 

Get Help With Your Youth4Climate Proposal!


Attention youth climate leaders! The Youth4Climate initiative is still accepting proposals for innovative climate solutions through March 31. The best proposals in each of four thematic areas — Urban Sustainability, Food and Agriculture, Education, and Energy — will be offered unique mentorship and funding opportunities. Don't miss this chance to contribute to a greener and more resilient future!

If you need any help drafting your proposal, Youth4Climate has partnered with Online Volunteers engaged through the UNV Online Volunteering Programme to provide an online advisory service. Two experts will offer technical support in the areas of communication, project management, and project design. Interested applicants can register and book a 30-minute consultation with the experts here.

The Simons Foundation invites applications for its Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology.

 RFP alert

Simons Foundation invites applications for marine microbial ecology postdoctoral fellowships

The Simons Foundation invites applications for its Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology.

Through the program, three-year fellowships with an annual stipend of $65,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000 will be awarded to candidates who intend to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology, with an emphasis on understanding the role of microorganisms in shaping ocean processes, and vice versa. The foundation is interested in applicants with training in different disciplines, including modeling and theory development, and applicants already involved in ocean research. This fellowship is intended to support full-time research, and any exceptions, e.g., teaching positions, require advance approval from the foundation.

The allowance may be spent on health insurance for the fellow and family, other benefits as required by the institution, research supplies, small equipment (including computers), attendance at scientific meetings, and other research-related travel. Up to $5,000 per year may be reallocated from the annual allowance to the annual stipend at the institution’s discretion, in which case the maximum annual stipend funded by the foundation would be $70,000, and the maximum annual allowance would be $20,000. The stipend may not be reallocated to increase the research allowance. Up to $2,000 of the allowance may be used to relocate the fellow and family to the host institution.

To be eligible, applicants should have received their PhD or equivalent degree within three years of the fellowship’s start date. Preference will be for applicants with no more than one year of postdoctoral experience. United States citizens may choose a postdoctoral research sponsor in the U.S. or Canada. Foreign applicants may choose a sponsor in the U.S. Awards may only be issued to nonprofit research universities or research institutions in the U.S. or Canada (on a campus within these countries).

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Simons Foundation website.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Industry Leaders Analyze the Satellite-Cellular Convergence. MARCH 14, 2023



Satellite industry executives are eager to partner with mobile network operators (MNOs), but they disagree on the timing of the opportunities those partnerships will represent. Some see significant near-term potential in direct-to-device connectivity, while others think backhaul remains the primary service satellites can offer mobile networks for now.

Executives debated the convergence opportunity at SATELLITE 2023 on Monday, March 13, during a panel moderated by Jason Nelson, vice president of partnerships and development at the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), which represents cell tower companies and mobile network operators.

Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium, predicted that converged networks will roll out over the next 15 years. He laughed at analyst projections of the number of connections Iridium’s partnership with mobile chipmaker Qualcomm will enable in the near future, saying his company had provided no assumptions to the analysts modeling these forecasts. The industry is “way overblown in terms of expectations,” he said.

Charles Miller, CEO of Lynk, said his company will earn revenue from direct-to-device connections for text messaging this year. Lynk’s technology already “works with every mobile phone on the planet,” he said, adding that Lynk has commercial contracts in 41 countries and is testing in 19 countries.

“This is happening now,” Miller said. “If you have a timeline of doing this in 10 to 15 years, you are going to miss the boat.”

Miller argued that Lynk is changing the economics of direct-to-device connectivity by producing satellites that cost less than $200,000 to build. Three Lynk satellites are operating now, and Miller predicted 1,000 will be in orbit by 2025.

Jonathan Hofeller, vice president of Starlink commercial sales at SpaceX, said it’s not currently possible to forecast the size of the direct-to-device market.

“We are definitely wrong; we just don’t know how wrong we are,” he said. Hofeller added that SpaceX should be ready to meet the market as it develops because the company is able to iterate quickly and learn from its experiences, as SpaceX has already launched more than 4,000 satellites.

Don Clausen, the new CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, predicted that the size and success of the direct-to-device market will depend on standards, and said his company is actively engaged with the 3GPP. “We have to start with a standard and get all the MNOs and MSOs to agree to it,” he said. Clausen said standards will facilitate interoperability between cell phones and satellites so that mobile subscribers can roam seamlessly from one network to another. He added standards also have an important role to play in creating a better experience for mobile subscribers by supporting the use of satellite backhaul.

Direct-to-device may be the buzz, but backhaul is still the biz, according to Clausen and Hofeller. Clausen said satellite backhaul will suffice for many connectivity needs in the mobile industry. He gave the example of a cruise ship, noting that while a direct-to-device connection could be possible, satellite backhaul would give the passengers the connectivity they need.

Iridium’s Desch noted that the connection of mobile phones to satellites can be achieved primarily through technology located in mobile devices, in mobile networks or in satellite networks. Mobile devices are gaining satellite connectivity as Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are all making chips to enable phones to connect to satellite spectrum bands, he said.

Another approach will be using satellite spectrum for new, standards-based networks that support mobile phones and other mobile devices as well. “We think that satellites should connect to everything, everywhere in the world, and we want to be the leading network to do that,” Desch said. Later during the panel, he noted a lack of investment in satellite-based networks for mobile devices and said these will not be available in the near future. “That is nirvana, but it’s 5 to 10 years away."

MNOs can also use satellites to extend their own networks, Desch said. He described the work that Lynk, SpaceX, and AST Space Mobile are doing with MNOs as “relay in space” and predicted this approach will “roll out slowly and be regional.” He said one advantage here is that “no change is needed to phones and no regulatory approval is needed.”

The panelists agreed that MNOs will contribute spectrum to evolving mobile-satellite partnerships, and most importantly they will contribute subscribers. Clausen said MNOs have another very important asset that the satellite industry needs.

“MNOs can help us change our culture as an industry,” Clausen said.” They have learned how to work together and serve their customers. … We need them to bring that culture to the satellite industry so we can all work together and agree on a standards-based solution.” VS

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